Simply Says "Bugger"

Following Lt George's confession that he's scared, the following exchange takes place:

Capt Blackadder: "How are you feeling, Darling?"
Capt Darling: "Not all that good, Blackadder. Hoped I'd get through the whole thing. Go back to work at Pratt and Sons, keep wicket for the Croydon Gentlemen <pause> marry Doris. Made a note in my diary on the way over. Simply says 'bugger'"

Over The Top scene, Blackadder Goes Forth

Possibly the most emotional scene of any series, comedy or otherwise, ever.

Where is he going with this, you might ask? Well I've got a bit of a bugger situation myself. Nowhere near the certain death situation of men going over the top but a tad miffing nonetheless. With less than 8 weeks to go to the start I'm suffering with shin stress or what most people would call shin splints. I've stupidly tried to train through it a couple of times but it is now beginning to hurt when I walk. Hopefully it will only (!) be the symptoms of exertional compartment syndrome and a short period of rest and some anti inflammatories the pain should ease. But with such a short time to go I've got to wonder how long should I rest. Answers on a postcard please.

There are a number of outcomes to this issue. There are two under the heading "not an option": failure to start and failure to finish. To even consider either of these would be an insult to the bravery of the very people I'm fundraising for. So hopefully the pain will subside, I can get a bit more training done and on 14th April 2012 I will collect my MdS finishers medal from Patrick Bauer. The ultimate finish position is no longer important. Then I will rest properly!

For when the One Great Scorer comes
To write against your name
He marks - not that you won or lost
But how you played the game
                                               Alumnus Football - Grantland Rice 

MTFU!!