Purple loosestrife

BodyPump session to start the day. Back and knees seem to be holding up ok despite all the running I've been doing (not much for some but 3 days over the last week and almost 3 miles each time is more than I've ever done before). Watched a bit of the olympic men's marathon and felt very much in awe of the athletes who can run such huge distances.

Caught up on some ironing in the afternoon. Enjoyed watching the closing ceremony for the olympics - loved the giant octopus best.

I planted this purple loosestrife in the boggy area near the pond. It has done really well and has been covered in bees and hoverflies. I think this is a cultivated form but we also have the wild version.