Thanks - I have now been to a physio as it doesn't seem to be clearing up.  I've been told to run for max. 4 miles (before the pain comes on) each time for the next 2 weeks and do stretching exercises and cross training meanwhile.  There's still a chance I may make it but not sure if I'm going to have time to build up to the long runs - time will tell!  Weekend is booked anyway and will make the most of it even if its just supporting!

Nightmare Louise, my IT Band played up at Mara 25-26 i ran through it and probably got lucky it didnt develop into something serious, hope the recovery goes well, M

I now have my own injury problem!  I tried to do a 16 mile run and had to pull up because of an extremely painful IT band.  So, have only done a few shorter runs since - resting, stretching and icing - just hope its better in time - very frustrating!

Hope the Achillies is ok, maybe see you both up North in October :-)

That's unlucky about the achillies problem - hope it clears up ok.  Just done my longest run so far on my schedule - 15 miles - took it very slowly and it wasn't too bad!  About to go on a watersports holiday for a week so won't have much time for running so glad I have got this done.  It does sound like a nice scenic marathon so I'm sure it will be all worthwhile!

I'm doing this, struggling with miles though as I have an achillies problem and got bitten a couple of weeks ago and my left foot started resembling an elephants!  Was on antibiotics for just over a week but am off them now :-)  Just hoping that I can pick up my pace over the next couple of weeks.  This is my first marathon as well I must have been nuts to have chosen it...but I'm still looking forward to it.  Louise you are right marathon training is hard!!

Hi Mark

I'm doing this - been building up the mileage in the last few weeks and remembering how hard marathon training is!  I see you are doing an ultra - good luck with it.

Louise

Im making Loch Ness my 2nd last marathon of the year, wondered if any the GRG members were also taking part? Entry is closed now, its on October 3rd, should be a stunning course, cheers, Mark