I have a slight calf strain at the moment. I guess the 100 km I ran last week in training – the second week after a tough ultra race – was a little too much. It’s nothing to worry about, as I’ve had similar issues on innumerable occasions in the past, but it does signal a need to take it a little easier for the next while. I was still able to get through 12 km this morning, but I have to run quite slowly. No fast runs for a few weeks.

If you’re thinking of what to buy a friend or relative for Christmas, don’t forget the option of my book. You can access a hard copy via

https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/general-books/biography-autobiography/The-World-At-My-Feet-Tom-Denniss-9781760112097 

or a kindle version via

http://www.amazon.com.au/The-World-Feet-extraordinary-record-breaking-ebook/dp/B00USZXP5E

The photo below was taken by Tony Mangan during the Icarus 12 hour race. This was around half way, and I was still feeling pretty good at that stage. I had a cup of water (like the one in my hand) just about every lap. I certainly didn’t become dehydrated.