7 weeks to go

Hi,
Sorry about the lack of updates, getting time really is a struggle...
Training still going on, lots of it. Past few weeks have been averaging around 40 - 50 miles a week running with weight, Yoga sessions on eds have been really good. and really helping my core strenght building as well as flexibility. and Curcuit training once a week on weds also i am enjoying more now it's just once a week.
My energy levels are the only concern as i'm training upto 20 hrs a week now, and hard cycling to work each day, with once or twice a week of running in.

No breakdown of my weekly activities, but i seems to have gotten into a rythem, Swimming and gym on mondays, running with Sale harriers Tuesdays, Yoga and Circuits Weds. Swim Thursday. Gym Friday. Walk and rest day Sat with a sport massage. long run Sunday. Each day also has cycling or running to work.

Finding time to cook and eat is the worst thing...

My kit is starting to come together, and the race is paid for now. need to order the food and some clothing. Going to see a new running store soon to see about sponsorship, see if they can help with anything i need, and /I can help them. Got word that Soreen are going to sponser me too! so I'll be powering across the desert with some squidgy energy!

7 weeks left, and my niggling pain is still here.. I think it may have been the compression socks i have been wearing, as i thought recently they seemed very tight around the cuff just under my knee, so stopped wearing them and will see how things go over the next few weeks.. It makes sense now i think about it, but never thought the socks could have been the cause.... Well 5 days into not wearing them, and no change, still OK, but somtimes the pain comes on... So inconclusive, but i need to leave it a few weeks first.

Anyway, sleep time now, weekends are when i get to catch-up on sleep and household chores, so busy day tomorrow, and probably out most of sunday out in the Peaks running. Planned 13 mile run, but i may increase mine to 22+miles when i get back home.. Did 21 on sunday 3rd up and down the banks of the Mersey. very good. And ran the next day, and felt good.

I'm gonna nail this MdS, although at no less than 250km, the 2011 edition is expected to be the toughest yet! with an 82.2km stage!

Carl.