Week 20. Runs = 8. Total = 47.17 Miles

The longest combined distance in a week. The largest number of runs in a week.

Running to and back from work helped the number of run totals ;).

Today's Marathon training run was a long one too... 16 miles. It was a beautiful morning and we ran along the river.

So all in all a "Marathon week" of running. My ankle was fine and I am so happy about this.

Sarah & me after the run

I feel absolutely tired. Just spoke with Sarah who did her longest run today. She said that she has to descend sideways down the steps!! Sarah's knee was fine too.

Weekly stats from my Garmin!

Ran the last half with a young girl called Cathy. She overtook us earlier but was suffering a bit towards the end. So when I caught up with her we ran together doing 10 minute miles. She was very pleased to have finished the run.

I made an energy drink... Recipe on an earlier blog

Week 19. Runs = 2. Total = 9 Miles

First two runs after a 3 week rest due to injury. I didn't push it or for that matter run for too long. My foot felt fine so need to slowly get back into running again.

Sarah @ the Brighton Marathon group needs a special mention as she has been so encouraging and kept in touch regularly via e-mail. Thank you Sarah. You are a true ambassador for the Brighton Marathon.

So two runs, a three mile & a six mile.

Just about to run to work... my first run after injury

Week 18. Rest week 2

My ankle is much better but I realise I have to rest. I have been swimming 3 times a week so this hopefully will do me some good. I have already missed 2 sunday marathon training runs. But this injury has made me think.... think about getting this marathon training into context...

So I will resume and do my best but this will not be the most important thing I will be doing. Things like time with the family, having time for others are much greater... much much greater...

Thats it!

Week 17. Ouch.

After 16 long weeks of training I got injured on the very first Sunday of 2011. I sensed a small niggle whilst I was running but did not think much of it. After the run on my way to the car I felt the pain. In fact when I took my first step I almost fell over! I could not even press the clutch to engage gear whilst driving home.

Chitrani took me to A&E and they confirmed - after an X-ray - that no bones were broken. Relief!
The purple arrow indicates injury point.

Some tender loving care in the kitchen...

So its many many "ouches" this week.... :(

Week 16. Runs = 3. Total = 33.83 (Miles)

Ran a Half Marathon last Monday followed by a 8 mile run on Saturday & a 12 mile today. Bad news is that I have hurt my left foot badly and can hardly walk on it. Quite upset by it.

Received my first 2 lots of donations today. From Phil Nolan & Mahesh Bhat - both former colleagues of mine.

Got a Garmin 310XT for Christmas!! This will replace my old Garmin 301.

Today's route was hilly & got my heart rate going...