31 days to go - Domino effect blister

Route#11 Distance : 5.3 miles Duration : 44 min 30 sec Energy : 521 KCal Max HR : 162 Bpm Av HR : 140 Bpm Mile pace : 08:23 min/mile Mission statement : 1 mile jog, then 3 miles in approx 24 mins (brisk pace 08:00 140 - 150 - 160), then 1M jog . The weather was much nicer today, still chilly but calm and sunny. Unfortunately the blister under my right foot was very sore this morning. This blister is a lesson in sticking with tested solutions. If I had not changed my brand of gaffer tape, I would not have had blister problems last week and I would not have been running without protecting my right arch this week, causing further blisters. Oh well you live and learn. The upshot of the foot problem is that I was forced to go without my orthotics today. I used the heel lift instead, I could not believe how comfortable my trainers felt! The run itself was pretty good, I completed the 3 mile faster section in 21:47 (07:15 min/mile)with a negative split and full of running. My left hip and knee were a little uncomfortable by the end of the jog, but I am putting that down to the lack of orthotics. Sponsorship news SecretSquirrel and DitchWoman dig deep for the cause. Their efforts have got me over the half way mark. Thanks to everyone.