The title of this Post was advice from an experienced coach at the Harriers, and this allied with the advice from "Exiled Runner" below has made my mind up.
No fast threshold work or racing.
This includes the Trimpell20, as under race conditions I'm not convinced I won't push too hard.
I've discussed with Henry, and although I would love to be part of the Northerns team for the 21st March, 2.8 miles in a very competitive race may trigger it too. What would be worst about this would be possibly letting the team down as I hobbled in. Henry is going to see if one of the reserves can make it instead - or if they can't I'll just have to be careful when I run and not go too fast (which sort of defeats the purpose).
So no races or events between now and London in 6.5 weeks. All my eggs in one basket then.
I've rested since Saturday, and today did a steady 14m run at an average of 7.50 min/mile pace. It felt very comfortable in terms of HR, but even the slightest sensation in my groin and I slowed down. Afterwards no problems. I plan to do a similar run on Friday, and the another steady longer one on Sunday.
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Very wise, Paul - I'll obviously not be at Trimpell either, but that's because I too am chucking my eggs in the same basket - 2 weeks off (which will be 4+ weeks since the injury) with lots of physio then a couple of testers, then Coniston 16 (probably with a longish warm up) with the second half at MP then taper. The target might be adjusted to 3:15 if I lose too much fitness but I'm intending to get on the bike a fair bit in the next couple of weeks so we'll see.
ReplyDeleteI think you're doing exactly the right thing though - nice one.
Oh boy oh boy - you have my deepest sympathy. Injuries in the month before a marathon are a very common occurrence and you're doing the right thing by holding back. My one piece of advice would be don't forget the bigger picture - don't flog yourself for the sake of one race - even if it is the VLM. You'll only be miserable if the injury worsens and takes you out for the spring and early summer.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes.