The First Setback

OK, so I had 2 days rest instead of 1. There is such a thing as over-training. In all seriousness I just didn't feel right yesterday. Might have been a bit of fatigue.

On the plus side though, I received confirmation from The Great North Run that Cancer Research UK have entered me into the run. So, it's all confirmed now. This is definitely happening. With that in mind (and the latest weather forecasts suggesting another arctic blast) I decided to head to my local sports shop and pick up some winter running gear. Just as well really considering the snow flurries I watched last night.

But that wasn't going to deter me. I woke up nice and early this morning, saw a dusting of snow outside and decided that it would be OK to try a new jogging route I'd planned which would take me along the North Shields Fish Quay, up past the Priory to Tynemouth Longsands and back home to the Royal Quays.

All was going well until I got to about half a mile. Crossing a side road, my right foot slipped on some ice. I managed to keep on my feet but in doing so turned my right ankle over. My first reaction was to look around to see if anyone had watched my performance. Luckily, no and luckily my ankle felt OK.....until I started running again.

My normal approach to these things is to try and run it off but after a few hundred yards I decided to turn back and lightly jog back home.

So, the first setback. To say I'm frustrated is an understatement. At least it shouldn't prevent me from putting the bike on the turbo trainer. Some time in the gym should also keep the training on schedule. I'll take a look at the ankle on Monday and see how it feels. Fingers crossed that a few days off the running and it should be good as new.

Now where's that ice-pack??