I'm writing this whilst listening to a programme about the possibility of a sub-2 hour marathon. No, training hasn't got that well, I'm just listening out for some extra tips. Its all been way above my level so far - all I've found out is that I'm doing the wrong marathon. Berlin is faster than London, according to this programme, by at least a minute on elite athelete times. But Paula Radcliffe has just said the support in London carried her through to the 2:15 women's record, so maybe London isn't such a bad idea after all!
It was another rest day today so I've been trying to keep off my feet as much as possible. I also went back to the doctor's as my ear isn't better. I now have some different drops so am really hoping that they cure it.
My legs were treated to a last pre-race massage. Apparently they are okay considering the miles I've made them cover recently. I'll need to book another to sort them out after the marathon. The warm weather caused another problem today - what to wear on my feet? I don't want to get my sandals out and risk blisters at this stage! I'm the nutter with socks and boots on when it's 20degrees outside!
With all those aspects sorted or almost sorted, I'm now turning my attention to the really important things. Such as - how will I fix my 50cm long ostrich feather to my head? When I wore one in 2009, I had long hair which I tied back in a high ponytail. The feather was pinned into the ponytail. I cut my hair last summer so that isn't an option this time. Also my hair is very fine, so things tend to fall out of it, especially when bobbing up and down for 26.2 miles! I've bought some new clips which will hopefully keep things in place!
All this is of course just keeping me from thinking about what I really need to be thinking about....
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