Stepping up the miles now

Talking it into existance has been the order of the day for the first week of August.
The 50 mile week was challenging as I am carrying a bit of strain in my left calf, but determined to push on through, and hopefully the chiro will not pick anything up at my check up tomorrow.

Saturday was distance day and I put the first mile into the training bank at 05:45, and managed to put in 36 miles in 5 hours and 54 minutes, and what a gorgeous morning it was, I made it to within 3 miles of home before the heavens opened and I got drenched.

I spent some time resting today, and gentle swimming helped ease the calf strain.
A 60 mile week stretches before me, mainly 5 mile morning runs and 10-15 mile evening runs, and some speed work to help me focus on my pace.

My nerves are starting to play up abit, and my positive self talk is working overtime as I try not to think about hitting any of the 75 timed checkpoints late, as that would spell the end of my race, and my intention is to do the first 2 marathons or 50 miles in under 8hours 30, giving me a 1 hour buffer to carry with me over the next 100 miles.

Dream...struggle...victory...
that's the way it goes for me, I've got the dream of completing Spartahlon 08, I'm engaged in the struggle of balancing work life, family life, and dedicating hours of time to pounding out the miles and refining nutrition and hydration strategies. Will I see the victory of completing this 153 mile race by negotiating the 75 timed checkpoints on time to finish the distance in umder 36 hours.... you better stay tuned to find out.

Thanks for all the emails, and kind words of support, it means so much!
more later, see you all again soon...