Rather than dwelling what has been in running terms a nightmare 6 months lets focus on where I am now. I started out in October doing 3 light jogs a week, around 20-25 minutes a time, all around Charleville at a slow snail pace of around 9,20 a mile. I had to take a break for the last week busy on a personal front and then picked up a chest infection which lead me to take a few days off work. Today (Sunday) was a surprisingly good day knocking off a easy 6 mile at 9 minute pace. Hope fully I can can get 3 X 1 hour jogs at a steady pace by the New Year. Then I can think about speedwork after that and then about races in February onwards. The ankle is better without doubt but i have to be a lot better at being rigorous about doing my physio. The arm is better too but not 100% and it may never be
In terms of long term plans (even though these days I am scared to think too far ahead) for running the big news is that my entry for the Berlin marathon has been accepted. I found this out while at Accident and Emergency on Wednesday night (nothing serious all fine) so that was a definite shot in the arm. Berlin is massive news for me and a big motivator for me to get back training for a marathon. I don't know if I will ever get back even attempting to push for a PB but I will be settling a the moment to simply get to the start line fit and fresh, It is after all 9 months away.
Let's keep it simple. Running is my hobby but it ain't my priority,
