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Update and pictures from Albuquerque - Part 2
31st January 2005

Hi Everyone,

Weights

Life in Albuquerque is pretty good. The weather has been a bit up and down lately with rain and snow passing through the state but luckily it all passes pretty quickly and the sun is soon out again. Although there are quite a few people in town at the moment, I haven't really ran across many of them in the last week. The trail system here is pretty extensive so it is easy to be out there along with many others but your paths may not even cross, but I am sure I will bump into the Dutch guys again soon. You never really feel you are by yourself on the trails here as there are always the hyenas and local dog walkers to keep you company.

While things have been quiet here there has been a lot of athletics action going on all over the world. In the UK Kelly Holmes had her first race of the year. Although I didn't see the race it sounds like she had a really comfortable win so it will be good for her to get the first race back under her belt. There was also a sell out crowd in Glasgow, so I imagine the reception that she received was pretty special. There were also the regional XC champs in the UK, with my club Bedford and County taking team titles in the Southern Champs in the U13 girls and Senior men's events - as well as the Senior men's individual title going to Huw Lobb.

Swiss ball

I have also had a lot of new visitors to the site from the US and other parts of the world. I really appreciate people taking the time to leave a message in the guestbook - so thanks!

P.S. I was shocked to hear that Zara Hyde Peters from UK Athletics had an accident in Cardiff last week which resulted in her breaking two bones in her leg. Having spoken to her I know that she is having a pretty frustrating time but that she is on the road to recovery - so hopefully it won't be too long until she is running again.

Speak to you soon.

Snow of the peaks

The peaks at sunset

A roadrunner

Just eight weeks to go...
Entry 27, 13th Nov 2006

A special announcement
Entry 26, 12th Jul 2006

Making progress after foot surgery
Entry 25, 9th Jun 2006

Back on track
Entry 24, 25th Apr 2006

Out of London
Entry 23, 10th Apr 2006

Out of Melbourne
Entry 22, 9th Mar 2006

Starting the new year on the right foot
Entry 21, 24th Jan 2006

Rounding off a good year
Entry 20, 10th Dec 2005

Frustrating few weeks
Entry 19, 1st Nov 2005

Up-coming races
Entry 18, 11th Oct 2005

Back from holiday
Entry 17, 21st Sep 2005

A week of mixed emotions
Entry 16, 14th July 2005

Post Pre
Entry 15, 10th June 2005

Facing track debut
Entry 14, 27th May 2005

Back from a Break
Entry 13, 16th May 2005

Post-London Buzz
Entry 12, 24th Apr 2005

Cobwebs gone in New Orleans, next stop: Limerick
Entry 11, 27th Mar 2005

Hicham shares the Albuquerque quirky weather
Entry 10, 21st Mar 2005

No World Cross for me
Entry 9, 8th Mar 2005

From Flagstaff, back to Albuquerque
Entry 8, 23rd Feb 2005

Update and pictures from Albuquerque - Part 2
Entry 7, 31st Jan 2005

Update and pictures from Albuquerque
Entry 6, 19th Jan 2005

London, here I come!
Entry 5, 10th Jan 2005

Looking to 2005
Entry 4, 31st Dec 2004

Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Entry 3, 18th Dec 2004

Visit to Portland
Entry 2, 8th Dec 2004

Frantic Few Weeks!
Entry 1, 3rd Dec 2004