Category: Marathon Training
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The Sunday Long Run in the Cotswolds
In the run up to the Maverick Race I really got into hitting the trails. Dr W and I chose to mix up our trail runs, instead of sticking to the Malvern Hills we got exploring. Our last run before the race was in the picturesque Cotswolds. We got up early and drove the half […]
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Starting from Scratch | Half Marathon Training
Starting from scratch is pretty daunting. I feel a bit lost. I can just about comfortably run a slow 5k. Last time I was running between 30-50k a week routinely! So I’ve decided that I will just aim to get the distance in instead and not stress about timings. To help me start off my […]
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How to Cope With Illness During Training
Last week originally was planned 2 x short 3 mile easy runs and a steady 7 mile run, which is the same as what was planned for the previous week. The first two weeks of marathon training were all about building a base. So cue panic, when last Monday came along and I was full of cold. […]
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How to Fit In Marathon Training with a Busy Schedule?
A lot of people have asked how I manage to fit everything in. A busy work schedule, crazy commute, marathon training and of course life! It’s not really a surprise that it doesn’t always work out. Life happens, but chatting with a friend of mine who is a coach, he says there’s scope in most […]
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Winter Running: How to Stay Motivated (and a Little Training Update!)
It’s dark in the morning, dark in the evening and don’t even get me started on the drizzle. Winter running is no one’s favourite, but this year it’s important I keep on running (more on that in a mo) so here are my winter running motivational tips! #1 – Go Shopping for New Kit I […]
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Manchester Marathon Update #1
A few weeks back my London ballot was rejected. I didn’t hear back from the charity I wanted to run for. So I found myself hovering over the submit payment button on the Manchester Marathon website. Briefly Question Your Life Choices I imagine even if you are a fairly seasoned marathoner, you may every so […]