Notes
A painful on the feet run in the light drizzle but in mild weather. From the very first steps I took I almost had seconds thoughts about this run. My corn on the second little toe was killing me. Today I went to the pharmacy to get corn removal pads which are very effective. However, it was too soon as the pressure of applying the pad made things worse. So, my right foot had pain from the corn whilst the left the usual toe joint issues. Between the Devil and the Blue Sea. I run with pain as I did not want to call it a day. I had to overcome and I did. But this run was one of Love & Hate runs.
Now I am comfortably relieved of all pain I am typing happily away but still puzzled of how I managed this run. I am running as the weeks to come may be the last in my running career and so every day and every run matters. It is a psychological & mental thing with me right now. Running has become a rare commodity and very precious to me. Precious more than ever. I love it with all my heart & soul. I always did but latterly I have become consciously aware and mindful that I may not be able to run forever. I remain positive but also I need to maximise what I have so to know that I made the most when I could.
I want so much to do another marathon or to put it better to qualify for another BM. This is my desire now.
Today's run was tough. Although easy in terms of speed it was a tough and a painful one. I think by overcoming excessive pain it almost feels as I will be so tough that nothing could prevent me from keep on running. All then will feel nothing. It is a mental attitude and I need to maintain this.