Bionic Man

Up at 0605 today for my first mid-week 4 miler. It felt like the middle of the night when I left the house...it was pitch black! Completed in 36 minutes 18 seconds so I'm getting closer to that sub 9 minute mile.

When I was in my early teens (yes, I can remember that far back!) I had quite bad knee pains, or growing pains as the Dr called them. I've been getting similar pains since I started my training and as I am too old for "growing pains" I think the medical term for it is Patella Tendonitis (or better known to me as mashed joints! lol) so Tracey got me some "knee straps" yesterday. It's a strap that goes just below the knee cap for extra support...and what a difference it's made!! I finished the run with no knee pains today for probably the first time since I started, which is brilliant. I look a bit of a pillock though, starting to feel like the bionic man! What with my special insoles and now straps supporting my knees...all I'm missing is a mobility scooter and 13.1 miles will be a breeze!!

I've got to get myself some new running trainers too as my feet are feeling squashed now that I have the special insoles in. As usual, it was home to do my stretches and jump in my freezing bath for 5 minutes. The idea behind the cold bath is that the cold engulfs the legs, restricting the blood flow and reducing swelling. This, in turn, reduces pain...and I'm all for that!!

Next on the agenda is 3 miles on Thursday and I'm actually looking forward it...at the moment!!