Hail Caesar! Yesterday I promised the princess that I would start training to be a centurion today!

[dozzer19]

Due to that and yesterday's threats from poppypug I donned my training outfit - had to wear black, the poppers kept coming open on the white - put plastic bags over the sandals (keep the mud off), a paper bag over my head (stop anyone recognising me) and ventured beyond the city gates.

I now feel more like a centenarian than a centurion but it will improve, surely it must.

I have repaired to my villa where I am reclining by the pool, eating peeled grapes and wondering if my heart rate will get back to normal before Wednesday.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Onwards and upwards O Mighty One!

Note to self.......obtain paper bag

[dozzer19 in reply to moreless]

Don't forget to cut out eyeholes, I found running a bit difficult until I did that.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to dozzer19]

No problem, I find running impossible anyway

[dozzer19 in reply to moreless]

Poor excuse. What I do isn't really running. It's walking fast then faster when she says run. Do try it - C25K on the NHS website.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to dozzer19]

Give me a few weeks of being able to walk and I'll be right there with you

[dozzer19 in reply to moreless]

That's what I like to hear - future centurions!

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to dozzer19]

Just call me Newbius Maximus

[dozzer19 in reply to moreless]

Magnificent!!

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[dozzer19 in reply to Hidden]

Are you with me?

[Hidden in reply to dozzer19]

Well I did do a morning run along the Tiber this morning and wondered at the paper bag getting damp. Must have been where I ran off the end of the pier, and certainly eye holes might have helped prevent such a calamity - So I guess I'm with you

[dozzer19 in reply to Hidden]

Good to know I wasn't the only one!

[Portlandprincess]

Hail Ceasar, promises, promises! I thought I saw a new designer sportswear accessory on my morning romp....however, this fashion is not for me, cannot wear paper bag as tiara tears holes into it! Other than I follow your excellent direction and am walking and then walking at a faster past...a bit like slow, slow, quick, quick, slow...my first reference to strictly!

[dozzer19 in reply to Portlandprincess]

Ah, sorry, in spite of fancy, spangly outfits being my things, cavorting on a dance floor is not something I do in them.