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Two Weeks To Go.
12-04-2004, 07:43 AM,
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Two Weeks To Go.
I'm back. Back on the forum at least. After this last week away from training I went for a quiet 8km along the esplanade on Saturday. Things could have been worse, they could have been better though.

I have had a week of ibuprofen and ice and another of ibuprofen and heat. I ran on Saturday but noticed a slight discomfort when I increased the pace a little. That was apart from losing general running fitness. After a measely 5 miles my legs were feeling it. That, of course will change with a couple more runs though.

I'm sitting here now thinking of my options. First thing, whatever the doctor told me, is to see a physiotherapist. Another week of rest isn't an option if I am going to run on the 25th. If I do run, the next question is how fast? I do not want to injure myself further, but there again I do not really want to run just for the sake of completing the course.

I suppose that the outcome will be decided later this week after seeing the physio. If all goes well, however, there's the problem of training. After two weeks without training a conventional taper is out. I need to regain a little running fitness, but bearing in mind that my body needs to recover. My plan goes something like this:

Monday - 10km jog.
Tuesday - Rest.
Wednesday - 10km, second 5 at marathon pace.
Thursday - 20km at easy pace.
Friday - Rest.
Saturday - 8Km marathon pace.
Sunday - 10km easy pace.
Tuesday - Rest.
Wednesday - 10km easy pace.
Thursday - 8km easy.
Friday - Rest.
Saturday - Nervous Panic.

If the ankle feels OK after Thursday I will know if I can run or not. If I cannot, I'll have to look for another marathon closer to home - perhaps there is one in Porto. Whatever the outcome, I'll be in Madrid, as it's all paid for. I'll be there to cheer on Antonio at least.

Miracles Do Happen : Just look at Deportivo.
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Messages In This Thread
Two Weeks To Go. - by Riazor Blue - 12-04-2004, 07:43 AM
Two Weeks To Go. - by El Gordo - 12-04-2004, 10:19 AM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Antonio247 - 12-04-2004, 02:27 PM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Riazor Blue - 13-04-2004, 04:53 PM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Antonio247 - 13-04-2004, 07:11 PM
Two Weeks To Go. - by El Gordo - 13-04-2004, 07:51 PM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Seafront Plodder - 13-04-2004, 08:06 PM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Riazor Blue - 14-04-2004, 06:54 AM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Nigel - 14-04-2004, 09:17 AM
Two Weeks To Go. - by Riazor Blue - 14-04-2004, 01:15 PM
Two Weeks To Go. - by El Gordo - 14-04-2004, 11:53 PM

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