After my setback last week, I was anxious to get back on track. I followed my training plan and achieved everything I was supposed to this week, including my long run of 14 miles on Saturday.
I spent a lot of time analysing everything I had done wrong last week and working out what I had to do to get my enthusiasm and commitment back. Once I had decided my problem was the “high” I had felt after the half marathon, I was able to look forward again.
Before my long run on Saturday, I decided I needed to plan it, as if it was another half marathon. So I woke up at 5.30 am, had my breakfast of porridge and a cup of tea, and just relaxed until it was time to go out for my run two hours later. I also decided that I would need to do circuits which passed my house, so that I could top up with drink every two miles or so. This worked really well and I will use this system for all the long runs until the taper. Also, for the first time, I listened to music whilst I ran. This helped with the boredom of running 14 miles on my own – time passed by more quickly – or at least I felt it did.
I am really happy to be back on track.
This week I spent a total of 4 hours 18 minutes running and covered 21.81 miles.
41 DAYS TO GO, 3 MORE LONG TRAINING RUNS, THEN THE TAPER (3 WEEKS) AND, AT THE END OF ALL THIS TRAINING, THE LONDON MARATHON! SO EXCITED.
Well done Marilyn and well diagnosed! Keep up the good work Love Don
Don Bailey 12 Duchy Road Barnet Herts EN4 0HX Tel:+44(0)2084493472 Mobile: 07976 276 703 email:don@donbailey.co.uk
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Thanks Don. I really appreciate your interest in what I am doing. xx
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Well done Marilyn
A great positive comeback
You are to be greatly admired
Love
John&Pat x
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Thanks John and Pat for your comments and your support. Greatly appreciated. xx
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Hi Marilyn, well done It can’t have been easy in the heat on Saturday, We have great admiration for you and know you will be successful and do a great time on the day. Love Ann & Mike x
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Thanks very much. Yes, it was hot on Saturday but fortunately I was prepared. Really appreciate your encouragement and support. xx
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