Physiotherapy

Tuesday 2nd November 2010

Tonight was a crucial point for me, as i have just returned from the Physio and the news is indifferent really, the formal diagnosis is a grade 1 internal tear of the hamstring can it be fixed yes, can it be fixed in time for the marathon on sunday in all reality no, several weeks are needed.

However the physio and i agreed to remain positive and give it the best shot we had so after a fairly intense 45 minute session i have come home feeling positive. I have a series of excercises to do twice a day and then the real test comes on Thursday when i next attempt to run on it. The physio says if it breaks down then there is no chance of running the marathon, his concern is that this is my bodies way of saying its had enough, and fears that i could do more damage if i run through it.

In all honestly this has played havoc with my mental state of mind it was only a week ago Simon and i were joking about how would it feel if we picked up an injury that may force us out, well i know now and gutted is the answer not just for me but for everything my family has been through with me along this journey.

What is for certain is any ambition for a sub 4 hour time is gone as the advice from the physio is if i attempt to run the marathon run at a slower pace than planned as over stretching will certainly result in it breaking down to the point of not being able to finish the challenge.

I need alot of luck and positive thinking to make sure i get to the start line on Sunday otherwise it will personally for me be a very sad end to an overwhelming year of amazing achievments



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