Back on the tarmac

After a couple of days well earned rest I was out on the tarmac tonight. No rucksack on, just a fast 10km which is easier said than done when I've been running slowly for months. No stunning scenery, back to normal altitude and the hard regular impact of tarmac took it's toll. The fronts of my shins complained but this is just because I've had a couple of days off. I certainly never felt out of breath which is the positive result of the altitude training and come the weekend I'll be back to long slow trail miles with the rucksack on my back. I've been advised to incorporate some interval training over the next few weeks and this is intensive so it's going to be tough. It reminds me of the training in the run up to Ironman last year. But MdS is taking my physical and mental endurance to a new level. The lessons I learned in Morocco need to be worked on especially around the food I will be taking with me. I'll report back when I have finalised my plans. But until then, the training continues. Only 5 weeks to go!