My first running "moment"

I didn't have enough time for a full Spinning class tonight, since I'd arranged to meet up for a warm Chicken and Bacon salad (dressing on the side) before the cinema to see yet another Hollywood movie that sounds 10 times better than it actually was.

There was a spare 25 minutes to go for a jog, though! Since time was tight, I opted for a new approach - the 8 minute set, times two.

I felt great after the first 8 minutes. Not overly out of breath, nice muscle feelings, etc. Half way through the second 8 minutes I thought I was going to die. Heavy, heavy breathing coupled with my first (very painful) stitch and a severe loss of will power meant that I was about to cop out at 6 minutes. Then something strange happened; something pleasantly strange. It was a reverse of the "calm before the storm". I'd already gone through the storm and suddenly my breathing returned to almost normal, my lungs stopped hurting and my legs felt amazing. I found a stamina rich "work zone" and I felt I could just run and run. I was actually disappointed that I had to stop, but keen to explore this zone again.

Current weight is 16 stones and 6 pounds (230 pounds / 104.5 kg)

My weight loss challenge of reaching 17 stones before the end of March was easily surpassed.

Mental note: I'd easily be under 16 stones now if I hadn't touched the booze this month, but where's the fun in that!