14.5 miles - can you believe it!!

It was a glorious day here.  About 6 degrees and blue skies.  Perfect running conditions.  M and I had planned to try and top our 12 miles this afternoon and we couldn't ask for better weather.  My wonderful 18yos was willing to make the tea, Rick was in with the children and there was no time pressure so we knew we could just plod on.  We planned an out and back route so that there would not be any short cuts and off we went.  Stunning run - the Scottish countryside at its best.  We pushed to 7.25 miles and then ran back.  There was, as usual, some walk breaks and after 12 miles M's hip was hurting a little so we took a few more walk breaks then.  But we did it and we feel fine and we had a really lovely afternoon.  I get so much benefit from being out in the lovely lanes and being able to run.  So now we know we can do the half marathon..........................what next!!
On Saturday 14yos hurt is leg doing land training with the swimming club and it was really very painful so I took him to A and E on Sunday morning.  They said probably bad bruising but to keep an eye on it. It is getting a little better and hasn't stopped him from going to stay with a friend for a few days this morning.  It was a planned visit as some more friends have come up from London to join the gang so I am sure they will have a good time.
Busy, busy this morning with both revising and practicing for the music festival in three weeks.  Working on our entry to the family class now!!