COMRADES MARATHON 2008 WEEK 30: Battling sickness

"It’s easy to laugh when everything is going great,
but it’s important to laugh
when everything is going wrong”
John C Maxwell

Another disrupted week when I can least afford it. Someone gave me a cold and I have struggled for a week to shake it off.
Had a good longish run with some hills on tuesday and then by wednesday I was dead and needed to rest for a day to get over the fever and cold.
I decided to have a quiet weekend and get right as I head into the toughest 10 weeks of my life!

Training for week Mon 24 Mar - Sun 30 Mar
Mon 24 Mar	45' cycle, 15' crosstrainer
Tues 25 Mar	22km
Wed 26 Mar	45' cycle
Thurs 27 Mar	sick
Fri 28 Mar	30' cycle
Sat 29 Mar	rest
Sun 30 Mar	11km
Weekly mileage	33 km

"As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others"
Nelson Mandela

COMRADES MARATHON 2008 WEEKS 26-29: The hills get bigger

"Obstacles don't have to stop you.
If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up.
Figure out how to climb it,
go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan

The greatest challenge in running the comrades I am told is mental. The past 4 weeks have been extremely tough due to a minor shin injury and the effect it has on the mind. The self-doubt, the ability to remain in a positive state of mind, the faith required and above all the courage to persevere.
I was ready to pull the pin and give up on the dream before remembering the pain of regret will outlast the pain of 12 hours. And if I fail at least I need to give it my best, comfortable in the knowledge my best wasn't good enough. The more I learn this time, the better I can prepare next time.
So I must rely on the strength I posess and the preparation I have already done before facing a pain like i've never had to endure before...here goes...

"There is no tomorrow."
Apollo Creed, Rocky III