Oh no hope you feel better soon.

They have got some really nice caps in my primark so hopefully they have in yours too.

It looks like it will be hot at the weekend, not ideal running weather. Particularly now I'm having crop top doubts (I've seen my pictures from Sunday and I didn't realise my stomach got quite so flappy when I run. It's not a pretty sight!). Lots of suncream will be needed I think!

I've had a good day today, I found my running shoes reduced on the internet so I've ordered a new pair (which I badly need anyway), hopefully they'll arrive soon. I managed a 4 mileish run on the treadmill this morning which I was very pleased with. Those Compeed blister plasters are fantastic - I could barely feel the blisters from Sunday, and even though I only intended to run 3 miles I got to about 2 and my legs really started loosening up and feeling good so I carried on for longer than I'd intended.

And I booked my next trip to see my parents today I'm so pleased that I've got something sorted, it's just over a month away. I had to wait for my boss to decide when she was going away and even though I couldn't go the week I originally wanted the week I'm going doesn't work out too badly for fitting round other stuff I'd already got planned.

I've been feeling a lot perkier generally today which is good news. My extra bit of nap last night really helped. I think I'm going to have an early night tonight and then get up half an hour earlier so I can fit in my 6-7 mile run tomorrow morning, I usually do 5 on a Wednesday which I have time for but the training programme is building up so I need an extra 20 minutes or so to fit it in! Then I might go to a party at my Spanish place after work, depending how I feel.

I know, some said that it might reach 30 degrees at the weekend! I must bring plenty of water! I might superhydrate on Saturday!

I missed kickboxing last night cos of and I just wanted some time to myself. I got home and made some stir-fries for our lunches, then wallowed in a nice bath with my book

well girls you all inspired me and I did some laps round the park this morning. THe bad news is my face burned. So I'm now all red. I don't get it I always use factor 40 (I'm a red head I really really burn if I don't) on my face and factor 20 or 25 everywhere else but I've just burned on my face. All I can think is that I sweated the sunscreen off but didnt anywhere else.
Will have to wear a cap next time. (i hate running in caps) it felt really good other than the burning face though.

Princess - I think you have the answer right there!

When I went to Egypt I bought factor 40 but did not know about watrproof sun cream - in fact I don't think they did it then.

Sweat runs off me in UK so imagine I was a sight for sore eyes in Egypt! I got some blisters on my chin and had to go to a pharmacy for some cream. I was trying to ask for anti histimine (nothing wrong with their English, but mine had disappeared and I am a native English speaker!!!) I kept wanting to say ani hysterectomy but I knew that was wrong!! Luckily they know what to give me!!!

I now use waterproof stuff but still reapply all the time.

Maybe also change the brand? Some are absolute cr*p despite their claims. One paper did a test in one of their Sunday magazines and some of the most expensive were absolutely no good despite all their claims.

Yeah maybe, the one i have for my face at the moment is Roc baby one because its good for my sensitive skin. I might have a look round town at the weekend and see if I can get a different one. Maybe simples might be ok it is meant to be water resistant but it clearly doesn't apply with buckets of sweat. Mind you I've had it ages I bought a load in bulk maybe its off or something.

Do they not sell sport sunblocks at all? They are a high number, like 45 and they don't run off with sweating during an activity.

My daughter plays tennis for school and uses it all the time, it works great and she has a lovely colour to her, (I love spelling coloUr with a U) I can't think what brand it is, but I'll lok when I go outside to hand the washing out in a mo... watch this space.....

Yeah they do. Stupid me I thought "Oh I am not sporty - I won't need that" like the bottle knows if you are doing sports or not!!!

I didn't even know that they sold them so you have to be more sporty than me.

It's called Coppertone Sport And I sent some over for a friend back home as he sweats profusely and he says it's the best...It's a thicker consistency and water proof, even though after swimming, you should reapply as with others...

So all you fab runners, get out and buy some, we don't want you all red and blistery after your run in the sun...

Last thing I would do...it's hard to walk here in the sun, the heat radiates through the bottom of your shoes, we had 112 and 113 here at the weekend...my exercise was floating about on the lilo in the pool... I did flap my arms and legs about to put water over me though, don't suppose that counts? :LOL:

I've got my Team Bupa stuff through, the t-shirt looks far better than the race one, a bit more breathable! And the right size, which always helps.

I managed to make my blister a lot worse this morning I had a compeed plaster on it which was fine yesterday, but at some point during my run (6.5 miles ish) it moved and the blister started to reform. I've attacked it again and put another plaster on so hopefully it will start to heal up a bit better soon.

I might need to get some special suncream for Sunday, I don't think the stuff I have will stay on properly and I might need it!

Hi All

I had a small NSV today (and, boy, do I need ANY kind of victory after the last week....!)

DH and I went to buy some tile fixative and tins of paint, varnish, etc and as we were carrying them out to the car I had a 10ltr container of paint in each hand and DH overheard a young woman say to her male parter 'Look at her - I want arms like that.' Meaning MY arms! MY ARMS - someone wants MY ARMS ..... woo hooo!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

I bet she didn't want the rest of me though!

I'm resigning myself to the fact that I'm not going to give myself the birthday present that I really wanted - I am not going to shift this last 2lbs in time to reach 13st 2lbs by Sunday.

We're having a nice 'holiday' - we've lots and lots of exercise but probably eating and drinking slightly too much and not drinking anywhere near enough water. My birthday present bicycle arrived today and was in such a bad state that we have returned it for a refund .

If I don't get a chance to visit here before, then GOOD LUCK to everyone running over the weekend and I really, really look forward to seeing the pictures - so PLEASE remember to take a camera with you.

to all

Yeah Sarah Ann - there you go - collect compliments wherever you go!!

BritNJ - I have only heard bad things about the Coppertone range -so many people used it and burnt badly - using a high factor too. But most ranges now do a sport one - even a skiing one.

Hey Sarah - I wondered where you were!! Hope you're having a nice holiday time! Those 2lbs are just arbitary, just look at how far you've come, and 2lbs is only 2lbs!!!! It'll come off in no time!! If in doubt, just run a 10k in 30 degrees heat - that'll take 2lbs off no bother!

I got my BUPA stuff yesterday too, I liked the look of the T-shirt, but I haven't had it out of the packet! I got to the gym last night, did legs and chest, I've been forgetting my L-glutamine so I might die tonight!

I am practising my superhydrating for tonight - I'm nearly up to 2L of water already! I've also discovered that my orange squash has sodium in it! About 0.1g per 100ml - which is probably quite a bit when I drink TONS of it over the day. I'm now trying to have it very weak in the hope of weaning myself off it and onto TAP WATER

Last night we watched Clockwork Orange, which was very amusing since it was just about all filmed at Brunel University, where I studied! It was really funny watching him chuck people in the pond (that isn't filled with water any more) and the fact that he lived in one of the office towers Very strange! Even the hospital was a bit on campus! But then I fell asleep halfway through - what a numpty!

Ok I must get on - be back later!

I went swimming this morning (after my LBWO and 2 hour walk with the dogs - some holiday!) I was asking about the cost of monthly/annual gym memberships and got given a leaflet with it all on. It also said that .... if you get FREE PRESCRIPTIONS then you can get in to your local Leisure Centres for half price - I get free prescriptions because of the underactive thyroid thing - but nobody tells you this stuff. How can you know your entitled to it if they don't put a notice on the reception wall or something!!!

Keep your fingers crossed for me - DH noticed that a mole on my back has changed shape/texture and its recently started to itch and bleed so I've got to go to the doctor this afternoon.