Abergele 5 - a year on , endorphins & injury

A brief update of the running blog. Today 3 of us drove from Mold to Abergele for the Annual Abergele Slaters 5mile race. Nicky, Richard and myself. Last year i was very pleased to run under 40minutes. This year i am also very pleased to run under 40 minutes in different circumstances. Recent Blog entries have been sparse - due to injury. Following a long flight in August, and a couple of long drives, my knee pain of 3 year ago returned. I have consulted a physio, iced my knee on occasions, eased off the training, visited Salford Podiatry School for my orthotics to be rebuilt. Phil Laxton podiatrist at Salford University suggests that i try the adjusted orthotics for a while before a review. I'm not sure whether, if there is no improvement , to then consult the orthopaedic knee specialists. A call to the knee specialist at Gobowen Hospital Oswestry may be needed.

But today was a great event. Neither Nicky nor Richard had run this race before so we ran together for the first 2 to 3 miles or so. On the steep down hill half way around, Richard pulls away, Nick & I plod up the steep hill just afterwards. Nick has a goal. Not only to beat 40mins but also a rival runner who has finished ahead of her several times in recent races. Nick acheived both today, well done.
As i may not be at ideal fitness and still have some knee pain , i am pleased with a finish of around 39mins 53 sec. And a big thanks to the girl from Bro Dysynni Runners who helped me with a sprint over the last 200metrs or so. These endorphins from running sure can give the runners high, or is it the cameraderie or both ?