Here's hoping / London 2008 by Lesley_Mercer

I seem to get so distracted with being busy and the children that I cannot seem to get around to updating the blog.   

Any how, last week before taper for next weekends GNR.  Ran a 10 mile long run yesterday in 1hr 28 (plus the little bits)  felt really good especially as I really did not want to go out.  Tried to run as fast as I could uphills and jog quite relaxed down hills.  Thoroughly enjoyed it.  My legs are a whole lot stronger after working out on the bike in the gym.  On the whole really pleased and feeling much more confident.

Heard on Tuesday that I have been offered a charity place for FLM 2008 with British Forces Foundation.  (A charity that means a lot to me as my twin sister serves in the RAF and has recently returned from iraq). So I have booked a hotel near to Greenwich for the weekend on the marathon.  (figured these will sell out pretty soon as more people hear) I have still applied through the ballot so will see what happens, but either way it looks as though I am in! yippee!  spent most of my time last week searching for training plans.  downloaded one of Hal Higdon's website. My long training runs for the edinburgh marathon marathon reached only 17 miles.   I am really determined to get to nearer 20 mile mark for my long run this time around.  Partly as i figure that this one will be more difficult. Very exciting tho.  can't quite get my head around it yet.   

Training starts for FLM2008 week beginning 8th october.