Wednesday 31 October 2012

Hopefull

Managed a v slow v short jog on the treadmill yesterday. Was really surprised to be able to do even that. Have been good going to the gym 3x/week and have done a couple of 10 mile walks with Liz. Hope it isn't a false dawn

Wednesday 24 October 2012

Rehab

Things dont seem too bad. I have been to the gym a couple of times and cycled once and the calf seems OK. I cant run yet, I tried a v light jog lasy night on the teadmill and it reacted straight away. No more exploratory jogs for a week. Hopefully in a couple of weeks I will be running again.

Thursday 18 October 2012

Bl**dy calf again

Last Saturday I went to the east district x country relays. It was a 4K leg which I ran in isolation and didnt run v well.
The day after I did 10miles and felt dreadful. Tue was an OK 5 miles
I had 2 half planned and a go at the Strathearn marathon route in Dec so I wanted to get some miles in so yesterday I set off to do a 13 mile run. I did stretch 1st but wore shorts on a frosty morning. After 10 v slow miles whilst running downhill the inside of my right calf suddenly hurt. It was clear straight away that it was a tear and I was able to get a lift home luckily.
So, strange to have this happen whilst properly warmed up and v frustrating. I will abandon all ideas of racing this year and start the slow road back, again.

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Strathcarron Hospice 10K

39.15
12th place

Last Sunday the sun shone on this race which was another new one to me.
Myself and 2 other harriers ( Susan and Jayne) did this one.
Again, no idea how the race might go or what sort of course it was.
We were set off before I could sort out my GPS so I started it at 1k. THe 1st 2-3kms was pretty hilly and I learnt later there was a total altitude gain and loss of 244ft
The course was pretty dull tbh but OK and I worked my way past a few runners until I had the 1st lady about 50m in front after about 3 0r 4K. That is the way it stayed.
I felt fine the whole way, just couldnt go any faster.
The race starts and ends at Denny community campus. The other 2 harriers did splendidly, both getting PBs.

Friday 5 October 2012

Glen Artney

Approx 9 miles. Slow

Beautiful run on a lovely afternoon. This is a stunning run I never get tired of doing.
Felt pretty knackered whole way but can't be too down about it. I am planning to do Strathcarron hospice 10K in 2 days but will see how  feel tomorrow.

Wednesday 3 October 2012

Linlithgow 10K

40.50 and 28th place

What a good race this is.
It has a maximum of 600 which is achieved a few weeks before the race.
The run is mainly rural and undulating with a nice finish at Linlithgow palace. A technical T shirt as well so all in all a good day out.
From a personal point of view I probably went out a bit fast, did the 1st half in 20min dead and felt pretty tired in the 2nd half. However I really enjoyed it and it felt great to be racing again, especially on tarmac.