was spent building up my core stability, testing new shoes and generally not running. January saw training start proper and with caution, I took it easy, running a maximum of three days a week, maybe four if I was feeling brave. The training in general
it an event none of us will ever forget.'Why do I put myself through it?', 3:55The preceding week found me reaching for my sanity at the RW forum to know I wasn't alone. A strained calf was straining right up to the start line and had me in a bad state
that set me right back. I didn't get any physio until June, and have only just got back to a fit state - I've missed all my long rides as a result and it is now too late to make up the time. At my test event - the Bala half ironman at the start of June – I
to know and met from the RW Sub-3:30 forum. Their advice and encouragement was priceless. Thanks GeoffM, RobW, AA, T&TM, RFJ, Dunarunner, Baking Runner, AlanM, TTT, Blisters (3:06!!!!)....the list goes on. You are all stars!What a day, what and event, what
