I think I was really lucky to come home from the Cotswold 24 with no blisters or major damage (bruised toenail probably doesn't count!), but I think I underestimated how much it affected me physically as it's taken these 3 weeks for me to be able to run longer distances again.
I must admit I was starting to get a little worried, but faith has been restored with a couple of good interval sessions in the week (which have actually proved to me that I can run fast when I push myself a little), a 5 mile run yesterday then 13.1 miles today. This also brought my total weekly mileage up above my previous efforts (except the week of the Cotswold 24), which makes me feel a lot better. The balls of my feet are sore and I'm quite tired, but still able to function (I even mowed the lawn!). I've also managed to maintain my running streak (which I'm enjoying most days), and have managed to reach day 81 today! I'm planning to increase my long run to 15 miles next Sunday, followed by 17 the week after. I am having to juggle the long runs a little as I am (possibly stupidly) doing the Shine Walk two weeks before the RFL marathon. That's all for now - I'm off to give my feet a well deserved "volcanic foot mask" and moisturise!
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