It’s done, I’ve done all the training, raised the some money for a good cause, and ran the race. It’s all done. Whether you are happy with how you did (or not), it’s all boiled down to that day, and now it is over. Here are some thoughts for those coming to terms with the post-marathon phase, and what you might expect. 1. Over analysing … Continue reading After the Marathon
The highest mileage week in the plan, week 13 came and went, and I took it all in stride, then after that is was all kinds of taper loveliness for weeks 14 and 15 and I felt a little bit like I was twiddling my thumbs with all my spare time. Week 16 I was consumed with pre-race preparations: travel logistics, nutrition, hydration, and what … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 13-16
Things were slowing down to a snails pace, and I was getting worried about it. I’m hoping that this is all part of the plan (the master marathon training plan), and that as I build up the mileage in my legs, I am going slower, to cope, and things will all go back to normal once my legs get adjusted. Here’s how week 11 and … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 11 & 12
Thing are getting tough, I’m feeling tired, my legs, my mind – it’s all starting to catch up to me, and I’m starting to doubt myself. Well, half of the time, I’m doubting myself, and the other half of the time, I feel like I’m doing something amazing (that so many people never thought I could do). Anyways, here’s the round up for weeks’ 9 … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 9 & 10
So weeks 7 & 8 of marathon training have flown by. I was seriously nervous about the long run in week 7 (16 miles) and I also had some scheduling juggling around to get it squeezed in. Kids and husband have been pretty supportive and understanding of all the running. Here’s how it all went Week 7 Week 7 Plan Week 7 What Happened Notes … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 7 & 8
If last week I was excited to get deeper into my marathon training plan (a cut back week will do that do you), weeks 5 and 6, I was a bit nervous about 😬. I mean the big runs are starting to get big, and the temperatures out side have plummeted ❄️. Anyways, here how it all went. Week 5 Week 5 Plan Week 5 … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 5 & 6
I was excited about getting further into my Brighton Marathon training plan, weeks 3 & 4 bring me up to 20% of my total planned mileage for the completed plan 🙌. So, here is now it all went. Week 3 Week 3 Plan Week 3 What Happened Notes Tuesday 4 miles Tuesday 5 miles (8:58/m) Tired after 18 miles commuting on the bike Thursday 5 … Continue reading Marathon Training Week 3 & 4
I’m pretty excited about this statement. But I’m also nervous. I’m nervous that I won’t enjoy either the training, nor the actual race. I’m nervous that I will get injured, or won’t get a time that I secretly dream of. I’m nervous that I will feel under pressure and guilt laden with this time consuming personal endeavour. But I’ve wanted to do this for a … Continue reading I’m running a marathon
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