Got up early this morning for a tester run, my thinking being that if I have to turn back after 10 minutes then I only have to have one shower in the day. I'd almost forgotten about my sore ribs on the ride home last night and when I set off I was aware of them but they didn't hurt and I had no trouble breathing. After two miles as things were ok I decided to do some hill repeats on a short steep hill (about 40 seconds to climb), managed 8 "up" repeats quite easily, the jog down took more toll on my legs than the up. I need to find a longer hill as I can push up that one and get to the top before my body has realised exactly what has happened to it, a longer hill will be more challenging even if its not as steep as I will have to pay attention to pacing.

Ribs were ok after all that but then I felt my lace was a bit loose and bent over to tighten it, ouch my ribs hurt! They bugged a little on the two miles home which was annoying. So managed 5.5 miles but need to remember to crouch down to tie my laces.

When I got home the postie had been and my new trail shoes were waiting for me (not bad for free delivery and I only ordered them yesterday)! They're Mizuno Wave Harriers (I use Mizuno Wave Riders on the road and love them) and they have a nice aggressive sole and a low profile heel which should help my ankle out on the uneven ground. I've seen quite a few runners out and about on the trails I'm intending to run with these shoes on so they should be fine....just need to find some time to get out there now, they have been parked at the front door, waiting for me.