In October I ran upto the top of Crossfell 893m (the highest peak in England, oustide the Lake District) and then back down. A 15 mile route and 2200ft of climbing. I had been struggling for weeks with pain in my adductors and abdominal muscles and the pain was worse on this run. I ended up struggling back in 3 hours and 30 mins. Time for a trip to the doctor.
After a couple of months and a MRI, the consultant diagnosed me with osteitis pubis. I was referred to a physio and started to undergo a programme of rebuilding the strength in my glutes and hamstrings. No running for 2 months and then a return to running programme.
Fast forward to today and i returned to the crossfell to see how i had progressed. The uphill was great (as great as running up a mountain can be) but involved some walking.
The downhill return was much quicker and down wind. The last mile was a little uncomfortable and i could feel it in my left adductor. However it was nowhere near as painful as it was in October.
I ended a full 44 minutes quicker and in alot less pain. So happy days and here is to progression.
Also we found the source of the River Tees.
Michael wants 2 run further 