by Gavin Sandford | Aug 19, 2014 | 45Marathons45Days, Blog |
So the hard decision is taken to just run a Marathon today. Without Bessie. Advise from others ring in my ears and the fact my knee cap is now detracking and causing crippling agony and I have to admit potentially serious long term damage, well I’ll have...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 18, 2014 | Blog |
I arrive early into Edinburgh and met with fluttering shadows and occasional warm fingers of early sunrise that are playing in and around the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle. I meet with a lovely person called Alison. She is a reporter from British Forces...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 17, 2014 | Blog |
So its Saturday and up early! Potions-lotions-pills-mutterings to the gods- stretching-groaning and losing my mind several times ( uuurrrr no comments please!!) Also up revamping a few things on my wheel chair and for ‘Bessie’. She now has a cheery...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 16, 2014 | Blog |
So I decided to run the whole marathon within Glasgow itself. It all makes obvious sense. Having had a previous night of trying to treat my injuries the R.I.C.E way I left, sadly, no better. As I write this blog I’m laying in an ice bath. It’s all...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 16, 2014 | Blog |
Thursday morning marked the start of the 10th marathon and I was still hobbling along on my right leg managing a jog whenever I could. http://www.icanandiwill.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Day10-Loch-Lomond.mp4 The first part of the day was spent overlooking...
by Gavin Sandford | Aug 14, 2014 | Blog |
So..after a night writhing around on a bed made of rib breaking springs in a room without heating and freezing, I gladly leave my place of stay ( Remain unnamed ) The weather is looking good and promises a break in the previous few days of torment. Shimmers of...
