Ello, Just wanted to update in case it appeared I had given up on the whole thing and moved to a small cottage in dorset to see out my days. Had a big weekend planned on Saturday as I was due to be attempting my marathon. However two weeks ago disaster struck as I was slogging through the fifth mile of a training run and my knee completely gave up. It was a harsh reminder of two things:
1) I have shown scant respect for how hard it actually is to train for a marathon. I figured if pensioners can run them dressed as Polar Bears then I should be alright.I barely got past twelve miles without shattering my joints.
2) I am actually getting near the age when some people have to retire from football forever. I could push on and have a crack this weekend but would possibly have to add number 31 to my list as: Have corrective knee surgery.
So that means that knees allowing I'm due to be hitting finsbury park athletic track this saturday for my 100m sprint.Im looking to get in under fifteen seconds and was feeling quietly confident but would now except 14.99 seconds just to get it done. Got a few of the lads involved to push on the pace and possibly carry me the two miles home as my knee caps have slid off.
So hopefully after some rest and having bought a new pair of trainers( my old trainers were three years old and had no heels left. Apparently this is bad) I will live to see another long distance sprint.Will keep you posted on whether this happens in time to complete the challenge.If not suggestions accepted here for a replacement one!
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