Its been a tough week. I have rested most of the week but am still not back to normal. Mid week I got on to a five day course of Vevoron SR 100, its a mild painkiller and anti inflammatory medicine. The rest and medication seemed to have worked quite well and I decided to go for a light run on Saturday for 6kms. It felt as if I was running after ages, but there was no sign of any strain (except for some mind pain on the joint near the outside of my right knee).
I followed it up with a light 11km run on Sunday morning, which should ideally have been a normal run, but to my misfortune the pain of day before flared up and I had to alternate between running and walking to complete it. Did the 11km run in about 1hr 20mins. So now i am trying everything possible to 'repair' the joint pain, in time for my ultra. I badly need to ensure that I start the run injury free. I might run once during the week, just to get back to running and get used to my new shoe.
So will need to take care and I guess just be patient (plus a little bit of luck would not hurt). I am mentally all there, but I guess it now going to be one big mental battle on Dec 16, it will be a 12hr expedition now. My only aim would be to complete it, irrespective of the time it takes.
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Having prepared for a race, I can just feel the intensity of training for a 78k race.It must be a great challenge.
Yesterday I happened to spend some time with one of the main member of the organising team of the Ultra and who is also a senior level executive of GMR the event sponsorer and a marathoner.I was informed that the arrangements are turning up well and they are working for a sole motive helping runners complete the race and focusing on recognising the runners the right way.
Girish, I just need some kind of info. I just made up my mind to run the Mumbai HM. But it was a surprise to see that they have closed the online registration so early. So, is there any other alternative I can try to get registered.
Happy running
gopi.
So, I have a great confidence that we all will stay healthy and enjoy the race.
Just came to see when 'it' is and now I know
Have a good day
Been keeping track of your prep and great going Girish..
Good luck and enjoy the experience.
Sandhu
Thanks gopi, beanz and Sandhu. Hoping for the best tomorrow.
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