I cannot tell you how pissed off I am. I had a long chat with Jen tonight about whether to run or not. She thinks that I need to make a decision by the weekend. I am not so sure and want to give the leg every chance of healing. The sensible thing is to knock it on the head now and allow me to focus on a managed treatment to get me back to full fitness. I have taken the decision to rest the leg as much as possible so it means back on the bike and back to the swimming pool in the next couple of days. If I manage to make the start line it will be an interesting challenge to finish the race given the fact that I have not run more that 7 miles at one go in the last 4/5 weeks. Lets hope that if I do run then the previous 11 weeks are enough to take me over the line.
PROS FOR NOT RUNNING
1. I am guaranteedd a race entry next year.
2. I am likely to be fit next year and can attempt the 3 hour mark on a fast course.
3. I will enjoy it more next year if I run without worrying about the injury.
4. If I do not run then I can concentrate on a proper managed recovery.
5. Will I be happy just ticking the box rather than racing it.
6. Possibly worsen the injury
7. It's just not me.
PROS FOR RUNNING
1. Why would I waste 16 weeks of hard graft for nothing.
2. Lose the chance of the accommodation and cost of flights and entry fee.
3. Being me.
Gosh looking at this list it is pretty one-sided. I have gone through all sorts of emotions today. One minute I am positive about running then I think it would be a waste of time. I may think about taking a visit to Achilles Heel and see what they suggest on Saturday. There is always the possibility of Inverness in October if I do not take on London.
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