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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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