Only 4 weeks to go

Continued putting the miles during the week which included a lovely run through some blue bell woods on Easter Monday and lunchtime runs wherever possible. Tuesday lunchtime I had a 'live' radio interview on Radio Cumbria with Fern. Dead nervous beforehand, but I think it went OK! Mac and I travelled up to Fort William on Thursday evening. Morgan had decided to stay with Gareth to have a 'boys weekend' and to make sure he was available to play in the Cumbria Cup semi final on Sunday - 'can't let the team down see Mum!' I'm not even going to attempt to think about what they will get up to. Still a weekend away with my lovely husband was just what I needed. We ran part of the Lochaber Marathon route on Friday which was out and back along the side of Loch Eil. I imagined it being difficult on Sunday (even though the scenery was fantastic - a commanding view of Ben Nevis on the way back) due to the long, flat road that seemed to stretch forever. Not a hill to run on in sight!
We had a lovely night out on Friday with Shelagh and Tony who had come up to support. Steve and Teresa also arrived Saturday night. We also met up with Selina and George (both ran the 10 in 10 last year).
The day of the race was very warm with a bit of a breeze on the last few miles. Mac and I ran around together which was really good. It proves how far I have come to be able to run at the same pace as him. It wasnt one of my easier runs as my legs were feeling the effects of weeks and months of training - the end of a long, long stretch. I did however manage a Personal Best of 3:44 and was 5 female in my class which was OK. I developed a bit of a niggle in my left hip - a consequence of running on a flat course for 26 miles! I self diagnosed this as an inflammed greater tochanteric bursa! I have treated this with rest, ice and Vitamin I (Iboprofen). It is better today and I am looking forward to running lunchtime in the sunshine.
This week I have started to taper which feels good - time to recharge the battery ready for the 'big one' in 15 days. I will concentrate now on staying fit and healthy and get to the starting line on the 8th May full of energy and enthusiasm. Oh and Morgan won his rugby - yippee and is in the final this Sunday - let's hope he gets to lift the cup!