I have just had my first run in two months where I wasn't focused on my injuries. It was just great!

-4 days out. Warsaw Half Marathon in 1:44:3X. A bit slower than planned, but given my recent health issues, I’m still happy with the result! Now getting ready for Moldova - but definitely with no expectations… or maybe I can beat that Warsaw HM result?

14 days out: Cyprus half marathon - slightly under 1:55 and I am super happy. Even yesterday on the plane, I considered not participating. I’m still sick, hadn’t trained for 10 days, and that goddamn knee doesn't hurt but keeps making cracking sounds. I don't usually drink, but I needed a reset yesterday and had a couple of beers with a friend. So this run was about getting past all those problems and finally having that ‘yes I can’ moment. The run itself wasn't very challenging - it felt casual. I may pay for it with a longer illness, but oh well!