So Thursday was the big return to the running, with the marathon in just under six weeks it's going to be a mammouth task to get round in one go. On thursday I ran/jogged/walked something like 16km - which is just chuffing stupid. My legs were in bits all weekend although I enjoyed the run itself. The seawall around Stanley park in Vancouver takes you around three beaches with the stunning mountains over the river in the background. I got lost on the way back an ended up going a lot further than planned, but no lasting damage done.
Today I set off to run from Burrard St Bridge to the suspension bridge and back. I got there in 32 minutes with no real problems, bit dizzy but recovered fairly quickly. When I stood up though I realised that I'd hurt my entire left leg. The knee feels bruised on the inside, and the top of my thigh aches, but it's only my left leg. I obviously run like a stroke victim. Managed 15 minutes of the return run before walking the rest to minimise damage. It hurts now, but tomorrow is going to be hell.
With six weeks to go I think this is a goer, if I can do 10 miles from stone cold, all I need to do I pace myself and add 160% to it all. With six weeks I reckon I'll have 20 miles down pat, leaving the extra 6 miles as a nice treat on he day. Did just 8 km today, plus a lot of walking, and pain.
No Snickering.
