And it was all going so well...

I must admit the past couple of weeks have been particulary frustrating. After getting back into training regularly again and starting to build up the mileage, I found that when I went out running it was like I was trying to get through quicksand. My legs were permanently knackered and just didn't seem to recover, even when I knocked back the mileage. Somewhat reluctantly, I booked an appointment for a sports massage yesterday morning - which as expected turned out to be a pretty uncomfortable way to spend an hour! My calves were really tight, I have the early stages of shin splints, an injury on one of my hamstrings and I apparently also have one leg much stronger than the other. Berge seems to have done the trick though as they feel a lot better today - and he also sponsored us as well. Top bloke!

On top of that though, I have picked up a cold from the guy I share an office with. He'd be in serious trouble, but he's wisely taken this week off sick... I'm reluctant to go out training in case I make it worse and take longer to recover. At the same time though, Tom's little counter at the top of this page is starting to make me paranoid that time has well and truly run out for serious training... any advice?

Anyway, I've more or less given up on hitting any of the times I've had in mind over the past months and am just hoping I can do enough to finish the distance.