Over the Hills.... by andy_bee

Morning. 

A quick update is due I think. 

GNR HM training well under way now, and going to plan.  After all my time on reduced milage, I'm just going for a 'get you round' plan.  I figure that If I can run the half in September and my knee survives, then it will be a sign of some progress.

Some way to go before then though.  Am back up to 6 miles, but that prompted a return of the hurty knee.  Amy offered 'The Stare' which normally sorts most things out one way or another, but my knee is resistant.  I probably need to try Vogon Poetry next (the third worst poetry in the Universe - resistance is useless).

My hip and glute exercises are progressing well.  Keep feeling my left buttock to see if there is a difference - none noticable yet, but I think I'm drawing attention to myself at work by squeezing it too often.

Got the 'strength and conditioning' class next Saturday to see whether I am doing these exercises correctly - hope that will be a good use of 90 mins.

Skipped my long run yesterday (busy, and it rained a lot) so will do it today at lunch, then will be back on track I hope.

Finally, I am on the Harriers Race Committee for the Congleton Half in October - so any early registrations welcome, and any tips on organisation will be forwarded.  The rest of the guys/girls are pretty used to organising races, but have not previously organised the HM - this was done by the Lions, but they have finally thown in the towel, so we are picking up the towel and wringing it out. 

Am looking forward - it's a great undulating race - the link is here for any interested parties.

http://www.congleton-harriers.co.uk/half.htm

Best wishes to all...

Andy