After a couple of supportive phone calls and some brilliant emails and comments, I'm feeling decidedly happier about this expletive race. Some may say I've resigned myself to it but after CJ's alternative suggestion of running it in the dark so I can't see the steep falls, I'd rather continue with things the way they are (thanks CJ!).The universe is also doing it's bit to reassure me: I was out for a 1.5hr run on Monday in the continuing Wellington rain (36hrs and counting), when I came across a young school girl outside the Botanic Gardens looking decidedly lost. She was trying to get to Northland but had no bus money (or raincoat) and was getting steadily drenched. Having neither money nor spare jacket, but sporting knowledge (and a personal destination) of the quickest way to get to Northland, I took her with me via the shortcut (which in Wellington means steep ascent). 1:1 (or thereabouts) for about 70 steps. She reassured me that she was fit and used to live on a farm and she started off quite nicely. However by the mid-point she was struggling and by the end I was waiting for her!!!!
DOMINATION over a 12 yr old girl. BWAHAHAHA. I am truly Kepler material.
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