303.51 - 308.51 miles sponsored by Mike T and Bev & Scott

5 steady miles on the muddy trails tonight. Enjoyed exploring new paths and just going with the flow (including getting wet with numerous crossings of streams and flooded paths).  Legs seem fully recovered from the weekend's race, although there is still some residual shin splint pain on my left leg.

The last of my Dad's miles and the start of my journey with Bev & Scott! Thank you to everyone who has sponsored my so far and helped me raise £1233 for Hospice UK.

Can I run a mile in your honour?  Each mile you sponsor will be another £1 Hospice UK will be able to use to support end of life care in Hospices throughout the UK.  You can sponsor me via my fundraising page at www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevetrotter

281.25 - 285.25 miles sponsored by Mike Trotter

An easy 4 miles along the trails of Orgreave and Hail Mary Wood, Treeton.  A short jaunt to stretch out the legs and mentally prepare for tomorows's Half Marathon.  Still a dull ache on my left leg but hopefully nothing that is going to stop me from giving a sub 1hr30 time my best shot. 

Thanks again to Dad for his generous support of this run for Hospice UK.

272.6 - 281.25 miles sponsored by Mike Trotter

A run to let off steam and get away from the stress and strains of the rat race.  I had a vague idea of route but was happy just to go exploring new trails within Hail Mary Wood in Treeton. Ended popping up somewhere in the next village of Aughton and followed the road back home.  Sometimes the least planned runs are the best! I'm still not worrying too much about pace but trying to find soft surfaces to run on to prevent the shin splints worsening.  My first longer run in a while and all felt pretty good.

Thanks to my Dad for his sponsorship of these miles for Hospice UK.

262 - 265.1 miles sponsored by Mike Trotter

A tentative 5k this evening to see how the shins splint on my left leg are holding out. Unfotunately the news is not good and I am still in a fair but of pain when running, despite sticking to the soft grass verges.  Another week of no running and RICE therapy will hopefully do it.

Injury Woes!

So a self imposed running ban this week as I'm sadly injured. After running 38 miles in three days, with a 8m high intensity tempo run two days later, I could feel I may have pushed it a little too much. Sadly my next steady run confirmed this and It became clear that I had developed shin splints in my left leg.

Nearly a week on and my leg is no longer painful to the touch but is still very achey in the morning.  I'm hoping that after another couple of days rest I will be able to get out for some steady 4-5 mile runs next week. Although I find myself now 69 miles behind in my 2015, I'm pleased I've has the discipline to stop running and recover, and have hopefully stopped any longer term injury from occurring.

Fundraising has continued to grow with my current total now standing at £1139.80 in support of Hospice UK.

You can help me reach my £2015 target by sponsoring me at www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevetrotter