THE LATEST FROM OUR RACE LEADERS

CORMAC MCMANUS – 10KM

The last two weeks started very well with my longest run yet (8k) and some smaller runs in between but on week two I could feel sharp pain in my left knee during my long run and had to stop, I have totally stopped running for a few days to try and let it heal but I am concerned as it is getting closer to the race, the plan is to get some swimming in over the next few days and get back on the road later in the week.

It is amazing how much you miss something after you fit it into your routine and get some much from it, anyway fingers crossed all will be ok and the dreaded runner’s knee will pass in time. DICK WALSH – 10KM

As they say the final count down is upon us and we should all be gearing up for the big day. With all the hard work done and the last two weeks being my best yet I feel really good going into the last two, had a sprint training session to start this week and it’s a rest day tomorrow.

Over the past fortnight I’ve gotten up to a few 8k runs and Wednesday will be my attempt at the 9k, it will be a long run so hoping to build up my stride while working on my breathing. It’s funny I worry a little about getting injured or catching a bug, it’s become such an excitement over the past few days and I’m enjoying the training more every day I train, rest days are important but as it gets closer and closer to the run day I feel I should be nearly doing more to push my time, all in time I hear your annual pro runners say to me so I’m going to listen and stick to the plan.

Eat healthy over the next few weeks and stick to the plan, rest is more important now than ever is my best advice.

Keep smiling as all the hard work is done, see you at the start line.