Track was really hard on Monday - 14 x 400's with 200 recoveries, plus the usual mile warm up and down. We really had to dig in and, afterwards, it was straight in the ice bucket with the old legs.
Tuesday's rest was most welcome and I was still feeling the pace when we hit the streets for eleven miles on Wednesday. All despatched with the minimum of fuss, but the bucket was called into action once more afterwards.
Thursday was spent hobbling about at work and, although my compression socks provided some relief, I was really feeling it when I attempted a fast five miler that evening. I bailed in the end and only covered four - I wanted to do the distance but my legs had alternative plans!
Anyway, I've had a couple of days off so I'm fired up and raring to give a good account of myself at tomorrow's Spen 20 race. It's a brute but I've already done the route, I'm fitter than last year and I'm determined to beat my time.
I've just had a 15 minute session with a TENS machine on my shins and it's really worked. Might give it another bash in the morning to make doubly sure!
Target wise, a 2:45 would be a huge boost, with six weeks to go until London, but a solid 2:50 would be 30 seconds a mile quicker than last year. We'll see - the weather's looking perfect, it's home turf and there'll be a few friends cheering along the way. And there's a bottle of Ossett ale for every finisher!
I'm trying to negotiate a deal to buy back any over-stocks at cost, but I'll be happy with the reward of one bottle if I run well.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Strength and honour!
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