back on - didn't get a chance to post any msgs to anyone else last night. VERY selfish of me - was knackered and wanting my glass of wine and sit down!
Popsy - whats realbuzz? I have a problem with motivation i.e just getting myself out the door....always glad once I have done. You will be fine in the 10k...just make sure once you are back on form you do your long runs consistently as poss. But don't be worried about a missed week you don't have to have your last long run as 10k - something like 8k would be fine - think someone else also mentioned this.
For the off roaders - know what you mean - I prefer off road for the secenery but can be a killer. Wobble board to strengthen the ankles??? I have knackered ankles too and when reading up about ankles once I read that off road running itself can strengthen them (as well as knacker them!).
Pinions - your point on the trainers is VERY important. Must admit I am a gadget queen but the most impt thing of all is having your gait checked (most running shops do this as standard) and get the right shoes for you( also as Duchess said). I pronate myself so always have to get motion control shoes.
Best thing about my race last night was step dd who is 11 and a lard bucket I have to say (sits at computer All time....mmmm bit like me I guess...have to reflect on that one!) Anyway she met a pal doing the 3k fun run and decided she was going to do it! I actually tried to dissuade her...jeans on...no training...thought her pal would leave her etc but her pal was good as her word and stayed with her and she LOVED it....she was straight on thr phone to her mum when she came home buzzing about what she had achieved (her comment was that she beat me and I was a professional - lol!! - 5k/3k started at same time but different points on course). That was a truly proud moment I have to say!