Just what we don’t need

If there’s one thing the village has more of than takeaways, it’s beauty-related businesses, especially hairdressers and barber shops. Even the launderette is now a beauty parlour, which could be unfortunate. And now we have a nail salon opening soon.

Today was week 1, day 2 of my training. My Achilles didn’t like it. I’m wondering whether my perennially pesky Achilles is due to driving – holding my foot on the accelerator pedal. I noticed driving Panda Car to Bedford and back that it affected my ankle because the pedal is a different height to what I’m used to.

I didn’t like it either. I had a long warm-up jog, followed by a faster run. I managed to time the start of the faster run with the start of the hill. I was pooped!

Later, I had to pack ready for tomorrow. I hate packing, but luckily I don’t have to pack much because I’ll be going back and forth. Anyway, it’s done, apart from my toothbrush and one or two other things.

Now I’m watching the second day of the climbing on the Olympics. The person at the top of the women’s boulder and lead was impressive at bouldering.

The men are now competing in the seeding round of the speed competition. How do they climb so fast?!