..you've lost a toenail. And you tell people, "It's not that bad."

Well I didn't loose a toenail but I had my first major fall during todays recovery run. The rest of the weeks training was cold and I did miss my Thursday 3.5mile tempo run. My hamstring was really sore from the treadmill on Tuesday night. I was hobbling while walking so I thought I should prob take it easy and get the long run done rather then push through and potentially hurt myself.

So going to sleep Friday night after staying in coz I decided not to drink to prep myself for a good run I knew it would be a cold night! I checked alternative routes in case the Grand Union Canal was completely frozen over as well that night. That worried me as I was slightly nervous of the alternative route. It was -4C when I woke up! Oh my gosh. I waited until about 12....It was only -1C then. So off I went. Fast unfortunately....it was cold. 4miles in I was on 8:40min/miles. Ooops, wasn't sure what the pace was but knew it was fast. I kept going though. And I was delighted to know the canal wasn't frozen! :) Yay! My legs were a little tired and sore but after 5miles I felt great. 8.1miles later I polished a 9min/mile run. Was glad to get home as I found it really hard to get out of the warm house. I decided as well to have a bitter cold shower after. It was cooooold on me legs but was nice and knew it was good for me. I then finished with about 30mins of planking, side planking, squats, butterfly sit ups. Felt fantastic!

So what about todays run?! Umm....complete opposite. Didn't sleep well so wasn't that excited about it but off I went. Tight legs, ah sure yeah grand, normal! Needing the loo really bad....not normal......and the pain didn't go away. Emergency toilet break was needed which was really annoying! But off I went and put it behind me. Was feeling a but tired and wasn't thinking then all of a sudden I was on the ground. Sprawled out after tripping on a cracked pavement. Damn! Grazed leg and both heels of my hands. I should have been paying attention but thought this is it, I need to push through. What if this was my long run or half marathon? So I picked myself up, my right leg was pounding and I began again. Wasn't the best but as me and my friend said, it could've been worse! It could've been my long run, my half marathon. I have fallen now and have pushed myself after. It hurt but I pushed myself :) No broken bones just bruises. Note to self! Pay a bit more attention :)

This weekend finishing with 11.65miles in about 1hour 43mins.

I'm going to kick ass next week! Already looking forward to it. What knocks you down only makes you stronger :) Running harder on that mean pavement!

xx