Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th - advised to take it easy and relax to prepare for our lads cycle tour of Great Britian. It lasted until Sunday and the 40th minute of Beeston AFC's special match played for The Spowage Trophy. Telling everyone I couldn't play for fear of risking an injury I managed my team from the touchline. However, being tempted by the flowing football and the great weather and playing surface I decided I could risk 5 minutes until half time. I went on as centre half. After only 2 minutes after winning a tackle I fell awkwardly and asked Dan King if he had just kicked me. Defensively, he advised not. Yes I had sustained an injury after 2 minutes pulling a muscle in my thigh. Needless to say I sat out the rest of the match! This does not bode well for my end to end cycle ride starting wednesday, especially after my collision with a car only 2 weeks previously whilst out training.
Ice was applied in copious quantity on Sunday afternoon and evening and a visit to my physio on Monday confirmed that I am an idiot!!! I can still do it providing I stretch my thigh carefully.
Monday 17th - Aimed to leave work at 16.30 but turned out eventually nearer 17.00. After a cup of tea and hugs and kisses from the wife with advice to drive and cycle carefully I was off on my adventure at 18.08.
I arrived at Ed & Michelle's in Dumfries at almost 22.00 without incident. Phew- my luck must be changing. Before retiring for the night Ed with his Scottish hospitality offered a wee dram. As I am a finely tuned athlete in training I almost refused.