I managed to squeeze in another couple of races the Glasgow parkrun on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Two races in two days took my total to 64 for the year!
The icy conditions and my poor health kept road running in the final days of the decade to a minimum. However I managed to beat my 10k PB on the treadmill and went sub 40 for the first time since my records began clocking a 38:56 and it wasn't on a flat programme. I know it's not the same as road/real running but it is a major psychological boost to me as I go into another running year.
My total running milage for the year was 1539, with a further 521 on the bike.
SAHB
On a non running note, I had a bit of a nostalgic trip by attending the Chris Glen gig at The Ferry in Glasgow on Boxing Day. A great night and reminiscent of those Christmas Specials that the bands used to put on.
Auld Lang Syne
I watched It's a Wonderful Life and a documentary about Auld Lang Syne, both brought a tear to my eye. I guess I'm just proud to be an 'honest man'.
Robert Burns penned this in 1788:
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!
Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne.
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o'kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
We twa hae paidl'd in the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
And there's a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak a right gude-willie waught,
For auld lang syne.
For auld, &c.
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