After the Percy Pud my body basically refused to let me run.  I think I picked up an injury a few weeks ago when I fell down many times at the Pain Barrier in my “core” area but I kind of ignored it like runners do.

I was unable to compete in the December DAC Time Trials.

I have been having great problems with my stomach and the top of my legs which has been uncomfortable and sometimes painful.

I had a couple of sessions at Blizard Physio, one to sort out a stiff back (before Percy Pud) and just before Christmas to deal with my stomach and leg problems.  I am pleased to report I genuinely believe I am on the mend.  I have been stretching like a mad man for the last 3 days and I think this has really helped and I have been using my turbo trainer.

Fingers crossed I should be back to full fitness in a couple of weeks which is great as myself, Rose and Janet are going to start a beginners running group.

It was the Percy pud 10k today, in the days before the race I had considered this to be my most important 10k of the year as I do not feel that I have put in a good 10k this year.  Unfortunately I still feel like that.  It is inevitable that putting the quantity of races that I have over the last 2 months will ware me down and I felt it today.  My legs have felt tired for most of the week and they did today.

I set off at my target pace with the small hope that I might surprise myself and I hit 1 mile in 6 minutes. This was ok but I could tell it had taken more effort than it should have and it was fairly inevitable my pace would soon drop off.  I could not maintain my pace on the climbs and when I am struggling to get to 6 minute miles on a descent I know I am in trouble.

At about 5.5k Jay and Steve passed me, I wanted to keep with them but no chance.  Warren soon passed me and they took a minute out of me in the last 4k.  Jayne also passed me around this time and I could not match her pace.  I was always expecting Richard to pass me but I just finished ahead of him.

I am delighted for Jay and Warren who both ran PB’s on what was a near perfect day for this excellent race.

Rose ran a PB on her birthday so well done Rose.

I hope Stu is ok, he is struggling with injury at the moment.

1) 1m – 6:00(6:00/m) 157/165bpm 93cal
2) 1m – 6:09(6:09/m) 166/169bpm 104cal
3) 1m – 6:33(6:33/m) 166/169bpm 110cal
4) 1m – 6:15(6:15/m) 166/168bpm 105cal
5) 1m – 6:39(6:39/m) 163/173bpm 109cal
6) 1m – 6:26(6:26/m) 163/168bpm 106cal
7) 0.2m – 1:14(6:15/m) 165/168bpm 20cal