What are the chances of bumping into a running partner on a long run - traveling in opposite directions along the South Bank - just when one could do with a lift? Well whatever the chance is - it was and I was very pleased to bump into Gerald steaming his way up the Thames. He was training for the London and was running 3 hours, but he was kind enough to escort me home, at a much gentler pace than he desired I'm sure, from Tower Bridge. A most pleasant and welcome end to a 72 mile week....Thanks Gerald, see you Wednesday.

Can't help wondering how John Bishop is feeling about stairs today