I’m typing this on my iPhone a train so there may be even more typos than usual. I also found the time to have a quick pint with one of my ex Wallingford colleagues in Reading. And the toilets on the train are broken, a potential disaster.

So, why did I end up in Reading on the 25th day of Juneathon? I rewind back a few weeks to explain.

A few weeks, a colleague emailed me to say he was organising a CIWEM meeting. I forgot all about the meeting as I assumed I wouldn’t be able to make it. Last Thursday, I spotted a flyer advertising the meeting and in true Emma style I booked a place and then worried about getting there.

Luckily for me, the trains weren’t delayed, and I made it to Reading in time to pick up some lunch in Pret, walk to the office and get my laptop set up before my first telecom. Not so luckily for me I didn’t have enough time to eat my breakfast before my telecoms started. Three telecoms later the hunger was real, and I more or less ran to the canteen.

The afternoon flew by because I actually had the opportunity to catch up with some of my old teammates. I only left Wallingford on June 7th, it already feels like a lifetime ago. I was invited to some Beer and Bants sessions but reluctantly had to say no. Once I settle into my new role, I suspect I’ll have more time.

The evening meeting covered one of my favourite topics; climate change projections. Both speakers were knowledgeable and had to cope with some challenging questions. As a bonus it finished on time which gave me just enough time for a quick pint with someone I used to work with. I regretted my power pint when I discovered the toilets on the train were out of action. My Challenge Anneka impression through the centre of Birmingham New Street made me appreciate my reasonable fitness levels.

Almost 14 hours after leaving home, I found myself struggling to unlock the front door.  I must remember to get the lock looked at.

I finished writing this masterpiece, made myself some beans on toast and was so tired I headed straight to bed and adjusted my alarm.

Today will be better as I’ve got a meeting in Birmingham. Meetings in Birmingham are great because I get a bit of a lie in!

Random Photos from Day 25

These are more random than normal as I’ve been asked to produce an updated ‘day in my life’ post.

I got a few strange looks trying to take photos while waiting for the train back up to Birmingham.

Best thing Spotted on the Internet on Day 25

I need a sleep (or lack of) sleep tracker.

Best sleep trackers 2019: how they work and what to buy – https://t.co/jNKlZySu7r pic.twitter.com/b5bKAXBcw9

— Runner's World UK (@runnersworlduk) June 25, 2019

If you use a sleep tracker, please share your recommendations with me.

Cumulative Juneathon Distance: 19:07 km

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