Apr19200912:37 p.m.
still frustrated!
So the doc and physio said rest it for a week, so i actually gave it 9 days. Then thought it was better so went for a gentle 3 miles on thursday and - arrgh!- it played up again ater that. Gutted. So haven't run since. Was supossed to be doing my last longish 12mile run with the group this morning but decided against it in case it makes it worse. Will just give it as much chance to get better this week and not do any running - maybe a bit of cycling - until the big day now. It's a pretty scary thought to do 26 miles after absolutely nothing for 2 weeks but people say you can't lose all that much fitness in two weeks, and i would rather it flares up on the day and then just grin and bear it than make it worse this week and totally screw my chances for sunday. Have just resigned myself to not getting the good time I've been hoping for - there will be other marathons for that!
Oooh ... this time next week....!!!!
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VictoriaLondon 'You never know another week's rest and it might be good onthe day. Or if it does flare up you'll grin and bear it anyway. I bet you still get a great time! But yeah - frustrating not to run for 2 weeks though, but you'll be fine. Argh this time ne xt week! (it better be cooler)' added 19th Apr 2009
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Tunde 'At this stage rest is best and you have already conditioned yourself with miles in the bag.Its a case of doing the best with what you have got. I am sure you will do well on the day.' added 19th Apr 2009
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edwards_pk 'I'm sure that you fitness levels will get you around, good plan to carry on resting, I'm in the same boat was hoping for a good finishing time this year, not to be what with the injuries putting me back, I will be happy just to get around at a slower pace, should give me a chance to take it all in, in slow time..' added 19th Apr 2009
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Jenoir 'Hey - i am in the same boat as you and i think many others too. I find myself worrying about sunday but then realise there is no point as its completely out of our control. One bonus is we'll be VERY well rested come sunday. Keep being good!' added 19th Apr 2009
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Account_closed 'well I did the Loch Ness run on the back of a few halfs and a couple of 10k's, albeit in a long time, and judging by your times you will be fine.' added 19th Apr 2009
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