I am now on my third pair of insoles and I must say they are still not quite right. I am starting to bore myself with this topic so I can only imagine how tiresome it is for the readers of this blog!
I rattled round 6K today without a problem and I have changed my sock brand of choice which has eased the blisters.
My right calf is now quite stiff, but not painful and my knee feels a little weak, but again no show-stopping pain. I go through various contortions 3 times a day to stretch myself out.
The plan is just to keep on cautiously stepping up the miles, trying to find the right balance so that I don't get injured, but I also cover enough miles to run the race. It is all desperately last minute and it feels like I am competing in a race, to get to the race. It is on my mind all the time.
The race atmosphere seems to be building in the city. There are a few Great North Run banners up and there seems to be more runners than ever out and about - even in the rain - which is not actually as an unpleasant an experience as I had once assumed.
What is an unpleasant experience is stopping to tie your shoe laces near lamp posts. The stench of dog piss is vile, especially when breathing deeply after a run!!
Another inspirational quote for the pot:
"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."
- Juma Ikangaa, Tanzania
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