The Sun has got its hat on

I have just got back from a lovely evening run in Bute Park. I have always enjoyed running in the evening, but the Norfolk roads get a bit boring after a while. Bute Park however was lovel,. running a long with the smell of BBQs, the setting sun and the quiet trickle of the river Taff in the background. I didn't even mind that I was running on my own!

I have done a fair bit of training this week albeit in the gym. Myself and Nichola went swimming training Monday and Thursday where I have been accused of becoming a "serious" swimmer. It was something of a shock to everyone when I led the lane on Monday and then was the first one in the pool on Thursday (I usually stand on poolside for a good 5 minutes putting my hat on and moaning about how tired I am!). I also went to the gym Wednesday and Friday and the a run today (Saturday). Unfortunately Jess has had tonsillitus so has been unable to train.

On a non-training note, today me and some friends took full advantage of the sun and went to Barry Island to check out the beach. We are now consequently all burnt, despite applying suncream. I officially swam in the sea in my bikini and it was painful to say the least! We also bought ice creams from Marco's and one of my friends even think she saw Cher Lloyd in the toilets!

So after a wonderful day in the sunshine I have decided that, despite it being a bit like Great Yarmouth on steroids, I do love Barry Island. However this love is largely fuelled by my undying love for Gavin and Stacey.

Next week is the last week of term and then I am back in Norfolk for a month. I plan to get a a couple of training sessions in next week and then I am going to train very hard whilst I am in Norfolk.

Enjoy the sun everyone xxxx