Depression makes it easy to see the things you cannot do and have not achieved, instead we need celebrate what we can do and have achieved.

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Hi all

sorry to say this has been a bad week, everything been going wrong and had leg pain in calf and my back pain has been worse than usual (the back pain is never going away completely) so been unable to run.
So all this has left me feeling really down and depression and anxiety have flared to the point I've found everything difficult to face. I'm going to try spend some time reading through the support books I have, and just hope pain eases so I can run again soon. I really want to complete the Ultra in 2 weeks even if have to walk most of it.


thanks for reading all, and wishing everyone well

Gareth(TheTryAth)

Updated

well took some of my pain meds, and managed a 5 mile sensible jog pace feeling much better mindfully for being able to get out and hope that my leg needed a warm up and stretch out as was feeling painful doing nothing anyway.

things a bit better now

stretching out

Well calf problems still today got really painful cramp in left calf so enforced rest, I've tried a few gentle walks to try warm it then stretch it out but still not feeling right and painful if try and run...its frustrating when your body lets you down.


hope it loosens up tomorrow :(

Gareth (TheTryAth)

medals :)

Thought post these rewards for my efforts :)

My week in training

this week had some highs and lows.

Monday         rest
Tuesday        8 mile run
Wednesday   5 mile run
Thursday      9 mile run
Friday           rest
Saturday       8 mile run
Sunday         2 hour cross trainer/ had a long 15-20 mile run planned but calf not feeling right painful cramp.


so feeling down could not do today's run :( but at least got some good miles in and some stamina training today. so off to try find my positives and not let today get to me.

hope been a good week for all.

Gareth (TheTryAth)

rest days, trying to keep focus :)

Hi
 taking a deserved rest day for a change! did three good runs this week and want get 1 or 2 long runs in at the weekend, ankle is a little sore so will dictate if can run Saturday or wait till Sunday. Also going to be using Clif Bar energy bars and chews in the Ultra so will be posting my review of them too.

Really enjoying training for the the Grand tour of Skiddaw Ultra and starting to feel stronger after Snowdonia marathon now.

I am also working hard using the help techniques to try focus on the positives and upcoming things like events during my down days and difficult times, not always working but sometimes it helps and that's a step forward too.

wishing everyone a good weekend
Gareth (TheTryAth)

Caterpillar Active Urban Case Cover for iPad - Review

Hi
I've been lucky enough to get the chance to review the Caterpillar Active Urban Case Cover for iPad, great first impression the case I got is in a nice bright colour (great if your like me and need stuff noticeable to find it!).

It is really easy to fit the case once you have and edge in just pop the other edges over and it gives a good tight fit, the case is light too (254g) so does not bulk out the weight of the Ipad air.

The info about the protective abilities is pretty impressive too I've not had the nerve to test out by dropping from large heights etc (I'me sure I will accidentally soon though it is a normal thing for me!). but after using for few weeks it has done a great job of protecting.

Product Description

The Active Urban rugged case is engineered using anodised metal sides and impact resistant SAIF material offering robust protection for your phone. SAIF is an "active"' material, offering a step change in shock absorption and impact protection performance. Your impact resistant case helps protect your device from drops of up to 1.8 metres in height, utilising the same shock absorbent properties used in SAIF motorbike personal protective equipment. The Active tablet case range is designed for the needs of today's demanding lifestyle, building on the hard working Caterpillar reputation for durability and quality.

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Result is I would recommend this case and already have, and a friend now sports one on their ipad too! :)

thank your for reading
Gareth (TheTryAth)
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