I knew from mile 1 today that my long run wasn't going to happen. For a start it felt alien to be doing it on a Friday trying to cram it into daylight hours and I had not eaten properly during the day. Firstly my left shin felt tight which made my running gait feel odd but more importantly I felt some pain in my right knee which has been my fear throughout all my training, it wasn't prolonged pain but a short stabbing sensation. So after 7 miles I called it a day, it took me an hour and 25 mins just to do that! Tomorrow I have my best friend Dolores and her hubby Matt coming to stay, hence the need for the run today. We'll be doing a lovely walk tomorrow so I'm hoping that will count as time on feet:-)
Before last weekends great 18.8 miles I would have been seriously fretting about no LSR but I think maybe my legs need a slight rest before next weeks 20 mile race.
I've just watched Eddie Izzard's documentary episode 2 and find him so inspiring, I know I can do this the only real pressure is target time.
So, I'm going to enjoy this weekend, even treat myself to a couple of drinks. If I can get out for a quick 5 miles on Sunday then that would be good but if I don't it is not the end of the world.
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