19th December

Hi Everyone!

So, I have not updated my progress at all in the last 3 weeks - sorry! Between a trip to the states, my company going into Administration, and losing (work wise) many friends and colleagues ... well, I haven't been writing much. Nor have I been doing many miles on the cycle.

I am back in the gym now and have rounded up some new sponsors. I also had a reprimand from my personal trainer, Mo, for allowing work issues to impact my care for my health and other commitments (like my bike riding).

In the States I did an excellent new bike - it was computerised and you could chase dragons. I loved it and did a fair few miles. I have to get my diary and update all my actual miles.

Then fora week and a bit I did nothing but work - every day, every hour.

Today I was back in the gym and found I have a lot of anger - for the first 12k I was so engrossed in my own thoughts about work I didn't even remember to turn on my ipod!!! Then at about 12.5k I got a twinge - a strong twinge - in my left knee - the same place I got a ligament injury a few months ago. I thought, well only 2.5k to go, just ignore it. Note to self - don't do that again!!!! I couldn't put any weight on my knee by the time I got off, couldn't stretch my left leg and had to ice it. Better now though!!!

Ok so back on track now and will be on my bike 4 days a week minimum.

Thanks to everyone supporting me!