I suppose ‘back on the horse’ is a strange title for a running post. Needless to say I don’t own a (whole)  horse although I do own 2.5% of a race horse, it’s a long story! Anyhow the point of this post is I’ve just about recovered from man-flu after nearly a month. I know the women reading this will roll their eyes and snigger at that statement but you really don’t understand how dangerous man-flu is !

My last couple of posts have been about my illness and recovery,  albeit probably premature,  and as Strava shows below ( you all have Strava right http://www.strava.com) I have been quiet of late. I was still contemplating the Perth Running Festival ( https://perthrunningfestival.com.au ) next weekend  but the run last Friday was a reality check which ended up with me sitting on a park bench at 12k into a 16k run feeling very sorry for myself. This was the kick in the balls I needed to take another week off and just get better.  As of writing this I’m hoping I’m now better although I have strained my side throwing the ball for the dogs ! You can tell when you’re getting old when you get injured walking the dogs, joy ?

Of course another thing to do when you can’t run is enter events due to the FOMO effect. (Fear of missing out, every runners nightmare!) True to form I have entered a 100k race in the NSW Blue Mountains next May, when you’d be mad not to surely? ( https://www.ultratrailaustralia.com.au ) The Ultra Trail World Tour hits the Blue Mountains in May and it looks amazing. I have friends who rave about it so need to tick this one of my ‘races to do’ list. Add in the 6 inch Ultra in December, the Australia Day Ultra (100k) in January and the Delirious West (200 miles!) in February and the start off next year looks busy before we get into the three marathons I’ve penciled in in June, August and October.  Also need to put that 12 hour Light Horse race, in April,  to bed next year after I dnf’d this year. Sprinkle in a few half marathons and 10k races for the WAMC Club Championship and it’s going to be a busy 2020.

A quick post this time as I’m just getting back into the swing of things. I also need a shout-out to the boys in Berlin racing the full this Sunday. The T-train, Mark C. , Dean and Mike K. are representing the BK running crew and I’m sure will do us proud. Mike K. is running for fun after an injury interrupted training program while Tone and Mark are gunning for PB’s . Expect the T-Train to set Berlin alight and finish high up the his age category. If all goes well he could knocking on the sub 2:40 door. Mark C. has trained the house down thanks to Matt Fitzgerald ( http://8020endurance.com ) and one of his ‘magic training programs‘ . Mark is gunning for another 2:48 marathon time or quicker, this time of a certified course ..  Dean will either run a great sub 2:40 or blow up spectacularly, there’s no middle ground with that guy ! I’m hoping it’s another sub 2:40. Phil was meant to be joining them but got struck down by the dreaded man-flu this week and had to pull the pin. I feel your pain brother, I feel your pain !!

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