I know after a marathon, people often stop running, or take a proper break. Not me, I was keen to get back at it, that is as soon as my ruined quads would let me (you can read more about my post marathon symptoms here). And as soon as my legs would let me, I got back to running. I booked a few races, and … Continue reading A new groove
After all the hype of the Spring Marathon season, maybe you are considering dusting off your running shoes and lacing them up. But wait, you have so many commitments, it makes it hard to get into routine, and running takes a back seat before you’ve even got into a proper routine. Enter the Run Commute – an easy way to introduce regular running into your … Continue reading Run Commute Made Easy
With spring marathon fever everywhere, you might be filled with envy, fear, excitement, anticipation, relief? Whatever it is, it certainly feels like the marathon has gone mainstream, from the coveted echelons on Boston, to the desired streets of London, and of course the beauty of Paris – every where and one seems to be talking about the marathon. And not just the well known ones, … Continue reading Poll: Would you run a marathon?
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
So, this was my first marathon, and I was pretty proud that I ran 100% of my training plan. I did substitute a few of the intervals sessions for different ones, but I always hit the mileage, week after week.So, after a pretty successful final 20 mile long run, and a nice taper, I felt ready to do this. Everyone said, I’d done all the hard work, now was just to go out and do what I trained to do. Run 26.2 miles. Continue reading Race Review: Brighton 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
Comparison is the thief of all joy, said Theodore Roosevelt. And, yes, believe he was right. For example You’re walking down the street feeling pretty on it (with make up, hair done, and actual clothes – not active wear), and then someone much better pulled together strides the other direction filled with confidence, and you suddenly feel ‘less’, than you did mere seconds ago. You’re … Continue reading The thief of all joy
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