Well here we go and as swedish rock group, Europe, said – ‘it’s the final countdown’. 11 days to go or 10 if you don’t include the 18th itself. The accumulation of 7 months training will soon be evident and we can only hope the training and adrenaline get us through.
I had another sports massage yesterday – the lady did my calves and released my hips. It felt good but I went for a run straight away and perhaps I should have had a bit of a rest but I needed to run and it was getting late. The runs are actually getting shorter now, only 45 minutes yesterday and an hour tomorrow. Even at the weekend, on Sunday the long run day, I will be doing what I call a short run (of less than 90 minutes) but apparently I should be getting plenty of sleep and carbs – so I get to do some of my favourite things: sleep and eat! I made a big shepherds pie today and promptly ate it all, it was good though.
Next week should be interesting, as I eat carbs morning, noon and night. I hope I’ll be able to walk down to the start, let alone run! Apparently it’s to build up the glycogen stores so you don’t ‘hit the wall’. I really hope I make it, in fact I will make it. I have no other option.
Anyhow, I will keep you updated on how the last few days go on what is now the final countdown to 26.2 miles of agony! 
CJ xxx
