Where did it all go wrong?
Sep1320117:19 p.m.
Take a look at the date on the last post. It says 2nd August 2011. Yes, the second day in August, Vin's birthday so where did it all go wrong? Well, if you look at my other blog Look Good, Bike Good, you will notice that I have been biking, not much, although I did complete the Manchester 100. However, I did miss the Robin Hood Half last weekend for three reasons:
- Firstly, I have been suffering from CBA although I've combined this, if not attributed this to, with a bad throat and generally feeling rough for a couple of weeks.
- The Manchester 100 left me shattered . I was okay for a couple of days and then it hit me like a punch in the guts.
- It wasn't the same without Vin although I literally dropped out at 5am on the day.
The problem is I have the GNR on Sunday. My holiday in Ireland, despite a bit of running, left me with CBA due to chips and fine dining. The plan always was to run the GNR and maybe miss Nottingham so in theory I am still on track but where was the running?
I ran 10 miles last night. It was tough physically but mentally I just wanted it. In fact, I wish I'd kept going for the 13. I was slow and felt aged, like the Chelsea midfield, and had a fall just after 7 miles due to a bad bit of pavement. The pleasing thing was that there was a real sense of urgency to get up and keep going despite a hole in my tights and a graze on my knee together with a roll on the floor. Remeber if you fall, forget the injury, try to fall good, look good.
So where did it all go wrong? Technically it didn't but it's not the best preparation for Sunday. However,the very kind Andy_Bee has offered to drive me there and hopefully I can keep up with him for an extra 3 miles. If not, then I've asked him to drop me off at the hospital/Funeral Directors on his way back.
* This song includes rabbit in the lyrics.
I just need to hope, have hope in my heart and trust in myself and those around me. I think Lady Luck also needs to help me on Sunday and I still need an outfit, not a chicken suit. And yes, please feel free to use words such as tw@t and w@nker in your comments...
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andy_bee 'Will drop you wherever you need! I am looking at a very slow 'happy to get round in less than 2 1/2 hrs with my hurty knee' sort of run.' added 13th Sep 2011
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Mick_6 'Hey you w@nker stop acting like a tw@t (apologies but you did say) stop talking yourself down. Remember when the going gets tough monkeechopps will be at home with his lucky heather looking out for his mates on the tv. Good luck, i'm envious. Same to you also Andy, if he needs the funeral director make sure it's AFTER completing the race. xxx.' added 13th Sep 2011
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Johnf 'Well good luck on Sunday. Didn't have you down as a fancy dress runner, got to be a dinner suit for you surely.' added 14th Sep 2011
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