My secret weapon

In the last 4 years of endurance training I have found a secret weapon that keeps me moving - a sports massage. The punishment my legs have taken over those years has been severe. They changed shape by gaining muscle for the Ironman bike courses but now I've dropped the cycling for MdS they have changed again gaining more muscle. But you can't have these changes without requiring maintenance on a regular basis and Grant at The Treatment Hub is first class. Today he worked on my legs as usual but also treated my niggly back. There were two pressure points that needed some attention and while it wasn't nice it should mean that I don't suffer to much this weekend while running with the rucksack. Unfortunately my 1:1 yoga session tomorrow had to be cancelled due to my work commitments, sorry Pam, but this will also give my back a wee rest. I'll still do my own practice before I leave for work and another fast run on Friday night. This keeps my legs "expecting" exercise rather than shutting down. Some big miles over the weekend and then training will reduce in the lead up to my departure to the desert. On Wednesday 20th March I am hosting a party at Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre at Gartnavel Hospital, next to the Beatson. It starts at 7pm through to 8.30pm. I have a special band playing four tracks, someone from Maggie's giving a quick presentation followed by my presentation on the journey to MdS and what I am expecting in the Sahara Desert. My daughter will also be making a short video of the event to capture this special event. Other than raising money for Maggie's I hope everyone who turns up tells 10 people about what they thought of the centre. It's a really special place and I hope it spreads the word that if you or somone you know has caner, get them along to Maggie's for support and help. In a way Maggie's is my other secret weapon as it makes me keep on going knowing that they are benefiting from the funds raised.