Feelin Good, Getting Psyched

Jun - 168k
YTD - 750.5k


I am looking forward to this weekend now, I have done very little over the past week and a 1/2 which concerns me a little but the good news is that my leg has improved alot.

Apart from a jog here and there I have really only done one decent session since my last post. This was on Saturday Night where I ran for 90 mins around 5 min pace. Still felt some discomfort in my leg but nowhere near as bad as a few days before.

I have discovered that the discomfort I am feeling is referred pain from my hip. I discovered that certain areas when pushed on alleviate the pain to the point where it is not even noticeable. In saying that I have been prodding myself stupid to get it better. It is certainly more of a nerve pain than muscular, but in any case it is not going to stop me on Sunday.

The other day I also mentioned that I won a pair of skins shorts, I picked them up a few days ago but whilst was doing so I found out that the shorts are very short, more like hot pants. Not really a good look with my pegs hanging out of them, so the lady at the shop allowed me to take the 1/2 tights which are the bike short length, alot better. I actually ran with them on Saturday and have to admit that they felt good and will be wearing them for the marathon. I have also decided to wear my water belt, I don't really like wearing it for the faster events but at the pace I will be running the marathon it will not be an issue and in fact I am hoping it assists me getting to that line before I run out of steam.

So not long to go now, the family and I will be heading up later on Saturday Afternoon as Cass is working until 3.30 but we will be staying the night on Sunday aswell. I hope to catch up with those I haven't had the pleasure in meeting before, however if I don't see anyone before the start then good luck I hope you achieve what you are aiming for.