Back in Blighty

Well it felt like it this morning, I went for a run around the gardens today in the drizzle. The harbour was quiet for a late December day with the tourists opting for indoor activities. The Bridge Climbers must have been cold in the wind and rain, they looked sodden from where I was by the Opera House but then my eyesight is not that good anymore. I got back to the hotel and found the concierge waiting for me with a towel and a bottle of cold water, that is what you pay $250 a night for!

I did a fast tempo run for 30 mins which felt good, I wanted to keep going but my hamstring feels a bit tight and my knees are sore, this is an ongoing problem I have had for a year or so which ironically my Physio attributes to running in Sydney straight off the plane, running with tight Hamstrings caused Patella Tendonitis apparently. I need to stretch the Hamstrings more and do some Glute work which I have neglected over the last few months.

I am not feeling physically on top of the world right now. Getting up for 2am conference calls has stopped me from getting any good sleep since being here and too many client lunches and Xmas drinks have made me feel unhealthy. I need to go out for a long bike ride when I get home, that will help re-dress the balance. I have a game of golf planned in Malaysia with some mates on Saturday, which will be fun. I am a terrible golfer and play so rarely so I set quite low expectations and generally meet them. It will be a long day, I get in to Singapore about 10pm on Friday night then off to some friends for a night cap. We leave Singapore by car at around 6am and tee off at 8am, I have a feeling there will be lots of beer consumed which makes my Sunday ride even more needed.