Got some acupuncture done last night just to act as a quick fix for the few remaining niggles that I have with my calves.
Our physio reckons it’s probably from over training at this stage and that the muscles are fatigued, so I had to endure the needles in order to release the tightness of the muscles- not a pleasant experience but sure had to be done to ensure that I make it up those mountains!

Went for my last long run on Saturday, was in Killarney for the weekend so I went for a run in the National Park, probably would have been more enjoyable were it not for the torrential downpour I got caught in!

Taking it easy with the training this week. Trying to mix it up a bit now with some cycling, swimming and running in order to give the different muscles a break each day, have definitely toned down the pace from what’s its been in the last few weeks.

Have to say I’m really beginning to look forward to it now, the only thing I’m worried about is how the altitude is going to affect us.
We have all the running preparation done but we have no experience of the altitude. That remains the only unknown to us now, so fingers crossed it all works out!

Will check in next week to let you know how we’re set for take-off!

All the best,

Trevor