Medium Long Run - 12 Miles

I've got some heavy work commitments at the moment which are causing me to miss a few training sessions. So its putting me "off schedule". Even more concerning however is the pain I've got in my right leg, and it seems to be getting worse. I'm not sure what to do, do I rest it for a few days or carry on with the training as best I can. Obviously, I should rest it or else run the risk of doing more damage and putting the race in jeopardy.

Given my work commitments this week, a few days rest are probably not a bad thing, although the timing couldn't be worse so close to the marathon. I'm going to rest for the rest of the week and see how I feel on Saturday when I do my last long run of the schedule which is 17 miles. It feels like an extended taper I guess.

Tonights run was ok, but my leg is in pain every time it hits the ground. I think its a shin splint injury, and the only cure is rest. As I've mentioned, I've not had one before so I just don't know for sure.

Hmmmm, cause for concern at this stage though.

Todays run......