w/b 4th DEc

Many of you are aware that I was at the Freeman Hospital this last week for an operation to try to sort out the abnormal heart rhythm that I have been getting at times when running.  Just to forestall questions, unfortunately it looks like there is nothing that can be done to sort the problem out that wouldn't have a negative impact on my running, which sort of defeats the object of the exercise.  This puts me in a difficult position moving forward and I am not sure just yet what direction I will take.  My immediate plan is to return to training when I can (hopefully in a few days), accepting that there will be sessions that I have to pull out from.  Beyond that I am uncertain what I will do.  I would like to say a really big 'THANK YOU' to all of you who have been supportive and sending me kind words.  It is great to know that I run with such a great group of individuals.


Plan for the week
Mon (7:30) - Hills. Cottingwood Lane.  10X 1:30 uphill back down in 2:00.
Wed (6:30) - Track 1600's.  1000m effort, then 2-4 X 1600m efforts with 2-3 min recoveries.
Thurs (6:30) - Short hills.  King's Avenue after a LONG warm up with 4-6 strides.  10 x 10s hill sprints.  60-90s recoveries. 


I won't be running on Monday.  I plan to come to the track on Wednesday to meet a possible new group member.  I may see if I can run slowly that night.  Depending on how that goes, I may or may not be running on Thursday.