Avoiding injury

When I started getting into endurance events 4 years ago I was advised that the first objective was to get to the start line, fit and injury free. Throughout ironman training I went for a sports massage every month and more regular as the training built up and this got me to the start line. However the MdS training is different. The one aspect that will get you injured is running and I am piling on the miles. So I need to be careful. Tonight I went for an overdue sports massage which involved my legs and back. I hadn't run for three days and deliberately had a spin / turbo session followed by yoga this morning to ease my legs but aaaaahhhhhh did it hurt! My glutes felt like a red hot poker was being stuck into me. Afterwards I felt great and I immediately booked in for the same again every 2 weeks until I head off to the Sahara Desert. I realised I had neglected an important part of my training regime and as the mileage increases, it becomes even more important. So if my 51 year old legs are going to manage The Great Glen (79 miles) in 3 weeks time, I'd better stay injury free!