13 days and I will be running in my first ever multistage/ multi-day run which will cover 400kms in 8 days. The Cape Wrath Ultra is a beast but an epic adventure too.

As my training subsides to the taper I am afforded the time to sit, ponder, and think. Below is a list of my current thoughts in no particular order other than the order in which I’m regurgitating them right now.

1. What the fuck have I done
2. What should I do on my Taper
3. Can I just do nothing on a Taper
4. Hmm, best not carb load just yet, I will put on weight
5. Maybe I should put on weight if I am gonna run 400kms with daily calorie deficit
6. Ouch, my ankle hurts, why?
7. Ouch, my foot now hurts, why?
8. Do I have enough chaffe free clothes
9. Must remember to cut my hair
10. Ouch, my arm hurts
11. Have I got my nutrition right?
12. I’ll be fine with the food I have, too late to change now
13. What the fuck have I done?
14. Wonder if my watch battery will last the whole day on the longest day
15. Are there any shops on the route to buy more supplies
16. Should I go for a wee run now?
17. How do I fuel for a taper?
18. Im hungry, lets eat
19. I cant eat that cos I’ve not run
20. What the fuck have I done????
21. Will my train leave on time?
22. Will I register on time?
23. Did I forget to book my accommodation at the start?
24. Will my tent buddy snore
25. Will I be ok without my coffee in the mornings
26. Will I like vegetarian food
27. No point in worrying, what will be will be
28. What the FUCK have I done

So as you can see, I have so many random thoughts and questions. I might go for a run to work them them through!