Sunday 1st April

6.3 miles @ 8.02 p/m
50.38

Well, it was the run that nearly wasn't! Got up before 7am to do a decent run this morning and put James back to bed. Next thing I knew it was nearly 8, and I'd got in a few more unexpected zzzz's! Bugger. With a family day planned it, the running was out of the window. After visiting a very underwhelming Dudley Zoo (where were the animals?) I managed to negotiate an evening session. I had some trepidation though as there is still a little discomfort when I strike off with the right foot. Had a really enjoyable run though at marathon pace - down the canals and back through town to Harborne. It felt very easy. Could feel a strain but not really problematic. The trouble is I just can't locate where the discomfort is coming from. It's not a particular spot on the leg (like last year's stress fracture) and not on the knee, more a general strain. However, working on the premis that it feels a lot better than midweek, I'll check it out with the physio guy Alison recommended a while back, and just take it easy next week. I know I've got the miles in me now, so I don't want to lose sight of the end goal - finishing the Shakespeare marathon in a respectable time and in a respectable physical state! It all feels more real now as well, as the info came through yesterday with the course route - will have to check out the gradients though.