After a very gruelling few days of work , managed to leave on time, and in time for a run in daylight. Took the track to Spennymoor, and despite the weekend long run was running well. After a couple of miles started to feel a twinge in the right calf. It became quite painful but not enough to stop running so rather stupidly decided to go for a full 10 mile run.

The pain persisted at around the same level so was hoping it would be run off. No such luck. After finishing and walking down to cool off the pain became much more uncomfortable. It was obvious that a muscle had torn and bled into the tissues as there was a bruise under the surface. It was very tender too!

I can’t believe that this should have happened again! At least this time it doesn’t seem to be in such a critical area. Well having learnt the lesson from last time, no running for a week. It will just have to be on the bike to keep the stamina levels going. WIll need to try and get some more physiotherapy.

At last it feels as if a reasonable marathon time is possible. Felt a bit under the weather, and of course the weather was once again bitterly cold, but set off at a reasonable pace.
The first 10 miles passed quite nicely, not quite in a zone but reasonably effortless. There were the most people on the track from Bishop to Brandon than for months. Spring is stirring winter sloth. Lots of cyclists and walkers but only a couple of runners.

The last 5 miles were much more of an effort. Just felt tired and achy, but plenty of running. I wonder if am about to come down with something.