Stout is Good for You!

I am mid way through week 6 of my program and must admit that I am feeling rather tired. Not only do my legs feel weary (no aches or strains, thankfully) but today I just want to sleep. That is even after today’s, later than normal, alarm call at 6:30!

Obviously, the combination of early mornings, aerobic exercise and not going to bed early enough is catching up! Oh! And I suppose spending Sunday evening at Pom’s sinking a number of pints and enjoying a big roast didn’t really help! Nevermind, it was good to sit, chat and drink with friends. Considering Pom’s has the last keg of the seasonal Three Boys Oyster Stout, it would have been rude not to have had a couple of pints before it runs out.

I think I will be having a few more pints over the weekend as I will be part of the support crew for Chantal’s Spring Challenge team, up in Nelson Lakes. The crew and Chantal’s team will be exactly the same people that I spent Sunday afternoon with! Obviously, my training will take a backseat this weekend as Chantal’s event will be the focus but I will be aiming to squeeze a run and bike ride in. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to fit in a paddle though.

Practising a ferry glide on the Waimakiriri River

On a final note though, I do need to make sure that I get enough sleep and listen to my body so that I don’t become run down and susceptible to injury and illness. Alternatively, I could keep drinking stout as I'm sure my mum said that she used to drink Mackeson's Stout to keep her strength up when pregnant!