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Big G - I think it would be hard to get bruised toes with the NB 1080's as the shoe hugs the instep and stops the foot sliding up against the toe box. I've got 3 different sizes too, I am going to put elastic laces in one pair that I think will be the ones I use for Worcester.
Rcouture-That was a strong 20,no drifitng is great to see and a good pace.
Just 6.5 for me today,I was going to go a bit further but the rain started to get bad so called it a day.
Rcouture great 20 miler, not long now till the magical taper time.
Ian we've not had the bad weather yet but its on its way.
Robert - bad weather was a lot later than forecast here too and not too bad where I live, I expect it was a lot worse on the coast.
Hope the recovery is going well
List duly updated.
8 miles this morning, did an undulating route and no trouble with achilles except when I stretched post run so there is still a little niggle there. Tough run as the wind was very strong on the return part of my run.
Gym later.
Was going to go to the gym yesterday afternoon, went to book and no spaces left. Doms still sore this morning, may brave the massage gun in a bit. Booked accommodation for my 50 miler in September, The travelodge on the motorway by Reading, only a 20 min drive to the start. Was £42 non flexi for 2 nights or £50 fully refundable which I opted for as I place my chances around 25% of making it.
That sounds like an epic day out Robert. You did very well to keep going! That's a bargain on the Travelodge too. I've booked to stay in one for Dorney in Oct which was very cheap too.
Legs feel fine this morning but I do feel tired so haven't ran this morning. I may run later or I may just save it until tomorrow.
Good you're recovering well. Much the same with our gym in that a lot book in last minute, I don't do that otherwise I'd procrastinate and never get there at all.
At least the fully refundable costs are not much dearer than the non refundable now for Travelodge etc.
Mostly upper body session in the gym today. I upped the weights today and now my arms feel like jelly. Cleaning the kitchen might have to wait until tomorrow 😃
big g is the dorney marathon An ATW at the start of October? Hope recovery going well!
Don’t want to speak too soon, but after getting thru Sunday injury free, I’m hoping I can build on from now, couple of test events before CW50 in September.
That's good that you're recovering so well after Sunday.
Rcouture - I think that's ideal timing for your 2nd jab, better than being closer to your marathon race. Even if you didn't run at all for a week now it would make no difference to your marathon result so don't run if you feel tired or have any other after effects that make you feel off colour.
6 easy miles for me today, had a better run and no achilles twinge up the little hill to home or post run stretch. Quite chilly still, but sunny. Loving the brighter mornings though.
Shades, good news on the achilles.
I had a full rest day from running yesterday and went out for 7-miles this morning. It was quite cold especially in the shade, and I wasn't quite flowing this morning for whatever reason, but I was glad to be out there regardless. I am hoping to go Trotters tonight.
I think Dad may be coming home over the next 2 or 3 days or so. Medically he's okay in terms of no infection, his bloods are where they need to be etc. They are going to be providing some level of care at home for up to 6 weeks (early morning care, taking breakfast etc), which will take some pressure off his partner. I'll do the weekly shop and make some meals, but he does need to do what he's been told by the doctors etc, so we'll see how that goes. He's going to need a different car I think to make it easier for him to get in and out (he won't be driving), so I'm just in the process of sorting that out. There's a scheme called Motability that he is in, and there are loads of cars to choose from. I went into Citroen and Peugeot yesterday to just see what it was all about. Modern cars are so big though!
That's good news about your Dad.
I have had a few of the smaller cars when I've hired a car and not needed the space, the one that really impressed me was the VW Up, I guess the Seat Mii would be the same although I've not driven one of them. I had the VW Up when I was staying in a fairly hilly part of Ireland and it went up the hills like a rocket, fab to drive and park and I felt I was driving a bigger car.
Tuesday I decided there was no way in hell I was running in that wind so I booked the gym and did some bench pressing and shoulder stuff, but again I only managed 5,000 steps.
I nearly didn't go out today either but I gave myself a bit kick up the arse and went for a run. I decided to push the pace a little so did just over 4 miles with an average pace of just under 10 min/mi. Not fast enough to anger the hammy but fast enough to get my lungs working a little bit more. (HR didn't go up too high though, only 150s which is fairly normal for me).
I feel pretty unfit and fat (not that I am fat...but I can feel the pounds I've gained and I don't like it) so I need to dig myself out of this mental slough I've got myself into.
I am seeing my friends this month for some coastering - which I've not done since 2019 - so that'll be good (though I've got so used to being isolated they had to talk me into it! I think it'll do me some good though).
Big G, hope things go well with your dad.
Rob, I saw your FB and Strava posts about the race - I think if you managed all that then your mental strength is all there. Pass some of that my way, eh?
Cal, it'll be good to see some friends, I'm sure. Hopefully that will help get you some of your mojo back.
It will do you good to be out with your friends especially doing your coastering again.
Big G - maybe you'll have to take your Dad around the dealerships to practise getting in and out of the vehicle to find the most suitable.
He'll have to give up the Morgan then 😉
Shades-Windermere replied,lot of waffle but no changes,said it is in line with run britain guidance and recommend runners to be self sufficient,they are supplying bottles at the start if people want to carry one.
Decided to get physio to see if I can get to the bottom,unfortunately I have to wait 2 weeks due to my shifts but at least its on the way,be funny when he says don't run for a while and I say "just the windermere marathon on Sunday then"
Worcester are also cutting drink stations, there will be 2 for the half and 4 for the full and they're reasonably spaced out. They have said there will be more if the weather is warm.
Good idea to see the physio even though you have to wait for the appointment. Would be good to get a diagnosis. The physio might say it's not serious and to carry on with your races, which will take the worry away.
It happened to me when training for my 2nd marathon, I'd had an ankle injury for months, he told me to run the marathon and through the pain I was getting at 8 miles. I did and never had a problem again with that injury.
One calendar month until DD. 😟 😩 It's going to take a miracle for me to recover my form by then. But ever the optimist I'm not writing it off yet, the transfer list is moving quickly and I expect by the time I make a decision it will be clear, but it's not about the money.
Easy for me to say,but I honestly think you'll be fine with the loops,when I'm racing I could be anywhere and the views don't bother me,just think of the positives,plenty of drinks and aid,you only have to count to 8 loops,not 26 miles,lots of people to overtake to keep you going,if the weather is bad you will have protection with lots of people around.
Great news that your 2nd jab hasn't affected you.
8 miles this morning. Although I had no achilles pain yesterday I decided to do flat today and planned to do hilly tomorrow. But on today's flat run I had a few twinges in the first mile then was OK until mile 5 and then I had constant discomfort for the rest of the run, probably a 2-3 on the pain score. By the end of the run the pain was more in my ankle than achilles, I have thought that this niggle didn't really seem like achilles trouble. I haven't done a leg session in the gym this week so it's the running that is making it worse, will strap my ankle today. Looks like I may be a DNS for Worcester and DD 😭
Ian, I've been dipping in and out of it too. Bonkers!
I decided not to go Trotters last night - hammie just very slightly sore, and although I really enjoy those sessions I decided not to risk it. Instead I did a couple of hours on the bike last night, and a 10-mile run this morning and enjoyed both.
Hope that hammie is OK. I think you should stay away from the speed sessions pre DD just as a precaution.