Still running ...... just not very far!

Apologies for the lack of a post last week but things aren't really going to plan. I'm trying to keep positive and motivated but it's a bit tricky when injured and frustrated.

I've been out about 5 times in the last 2 weeks but only covered around 20-25 miles in total. I've compensated a little by use of a rowing machine in the gym but its not quite the same thing.

I'm spending a lot of time on core stability exercises and stretching in the hope that miraculously I'll go for a run any day now and find that I'm as good as new (as well as 10 years younger and a stone lighter!).

I'll keep plodding on and will report back on my progress. Apologies once again for the lack of anything interesting: the training hasn't really panned out as i hoped!

Well done to Kirsty and everyone else who completed the Manchester Great Run today
http://www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=4

Here's a couple of guys after my own heart:

Primary reason for running: Stress relief!

Poor core strength: May causes minor instability?

Cheers
Mick