I’m absolutly gutted.
Hit by covid I’ve had to make the tough decision to withdraw from the Great North Run.
I’ve waited 2 years for this run and was so excited to see my sister in Seaham pre race. However, I know it’s the right decision to make at this time.
My isolation ends Friday as I’m due to run Sunday but having been off my feet for 2 weeks and not ran the prior two weeks very much I know I’d be pushing myself. My breathing isn’t great on and off so I made the decision in hope that doing so I can concentrate on getting back up and out and be able to at least make the start of Manchester even if I don’t finish.
Luckily my charity have been amazing and I’ve been offered a place in next year’s event which has softened the blow a bit so another one to add to add to next year.
I’m not sure what the best plan is for running Manchester, I’m not even sure there is a plan out there for this circumstance all I can do is try my best. So I’ve calculated 3 weeks with 1 week taper! I know my original taper was 3 weeks but I did a marathon with only a weeks taper a couple of months ago so during those three weeks I’d like to build up gradually, I’m no wonder woman that’s about to go straight out and run 20 miles.
My plan is a couple of 3 milers to see how I go if I feel OK up it 6 miles for a long run hopefully a half in week 2 if not keep doing smaller runs. I’d like to get a half in before taper but I’m not going to panic if not. Im learning I can’t control everything in life and sometimes you’ve just got to go with it.
I will be rooting for my friend who’s running the GNR as her first half marathon next week though.
One set back isn’t going to stop me moving forward.
