Decision 1 – I have decided to try to run through my achilles rehabilitation. Why? Because I only have 4 weeks left until the Faversham 6hr race and I need to know if I’m going to be fit to compete. If I am fit (ie the achilles is going to hold up) then I need some miles in the bank. If I put in some significant miles now then I will know either way. Therefore this week will hopefully see 100 miles +. I know I am taking a big risk.
Decision 2 – The Ridgeway Challenge (incorporating the UK Ultra Distance Trail Running Champs).
I have decided to drop out of this race – it is only 7 weeks before the 24hr race which is my primary goal this year. I don’t think that 7 weeks is enough time for my body to recover from a very tough 85 miler sufficiently to race a 24hr and achieve 140 miles. This was a hard decision but I know that it is the right one. Instead I will either race a 1/2 marathon
Ipswich Half Marathon
(I know there is one in Ipswich which I fancy) or just do a steady 25 – 30 miler.
In other news, I managed 12 miles this morning with v little achilles pain whilst running. Fantastic. It has become a bit sore this morning, particularly after sitting for a while, but I’m still hoping to get out at lunch time to put a few more in the bank. Today I should pass 1500 miles run so far this year – I’m currently on 1497. A nice milestone.
Keep running.
Tags: 100 mile week, achilles, Ipswich half marathon, Marathon, mileage, Ridgeway, Training, Ultra marathon
