07/09/2026
THE ROAD TO INVERNESS โ 20 DAYS TO GO ๐
Itโs now less than 21 days until Inverness.
Iโve had to put aside any thoughts of getting back to the glory days of PBs, or even chasing that sub-60-minute 10K that so many runners aim for.
This time, the goal is very different.
As depressing as it is to admit, the aim is simply to get to that finish line and hopefully not be in too much pain! ๐
I can train over these next few weeks. I can work on my strength, use the bike, walk and build my fitness as much as possible โ but nothing really replaces actually running.
So you might wonderโฆ why even take part?
There are three reasons.
๐ Firstly, Inverness is my favourite event.
Itโs a fantastic route, with a brilliant finish and such a great atmosphere afterwards with the food stalls, merchandise and everything that comes with race day.
๐ Secondly, Iโm going with a group of friends.
They really are the best. Every one of us has our own things to deal with, but we're always there for each other. I'm looking forward to sharing the weekend and the experience with them.
๐ And lastly โ and probably most importantly โ race day would have been my dadโs 81st birthday.
Losing him in March still doesnโt quite seem real.
Dad was a runner. He preferred the longer distances, and he was probably my biggest supporter.
So whatever happens over those 10 kilometres, Iโll be doing this one for him. ๐
20 days and countingโฆ
Today the training continues with three classes:
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ 2 x Sculpt โ weights, balance and full-body strength
๐ฆต 1 x LBT โ perfect for strengthening the legs and core
Then we'll see what lunchtime brings โ there may even be a short indoor bike session squeezed in too. ๐ดโโ๏ธ
The goal isn't a PB this time.
The goal is to get to Inverness, get to the start line, and get to that finish line for Dad. ๐
xx๐
