Journey for James by Sarah_DC

In the years that i've been running i've only ever done one type of running and thats to go out and run my standard steady pace, in my quest to get faster i've now started going to the clubs track sessions once a week.  In terms of distance we really don't run very far but the speed and reps are what count.  The general pattern that i've been following is 2 x 1200m, 2 x 700m, 2 x 400m, it really donesn't seem much but my legs are buring at the end of it, i've only been going to these sessions for 4 weeks and i've already noticed an improvement.  The club coach emails us our times for each week and is plotting our progress but i'm also noticing an improvement in my running overall.

Even though i've ran lots of events and london twice before, its these track sessions that make me feel like a "real" runner.

On a different matter, has anyone else heard of ruchard bransons plans to change the marathon route - he wants to run less through east london and take more fo the sights in - considering that nearly all the route is in east london it sounds likek he's going to have a revamp on his hands.

Only a quickie as the kids are demanding some time after a few days with the grandparents.

Started with a 5hr time in mind, finished in 5hr 30mins bang on, happy with how things went, ran all the way albeit slowly and loved every minute.  It was a complete contrast to last year which i hated, i high fived kids, handed out charity wrist bands and sang along to the music, even when my hands were freezing cold i kept smiling.  Apparently i was on the TV going through canary wharf but someone turned off our tv at the plug and our sky+ box didn't record it - so far everyone has denied this!!

I've got a massive blister on my arch, two nails are definately going to go and my knee is killing me like nothing before - BUT i started and finished.

I've applied for next year but ideally would like to wait until 2010 for the next one, i WILL get a sub 5hr time one day.

If anyone has a copy of the tv coverage i would love to get a copy and would pay all costs, please message me so we can try and get a copy.

If Wales can beat the grand slam again and cardiff can get to the FA cup final then i can run a sub 5hr marathon............................... IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

GOOD LCUK TO EVERYONE RUNNING ON SUNDAY

Since my last long run (cut short by 8 miles!) i haven't run due to strained ligaments, 2 1/2 weeks ago i didn't think i would make it to the start but after some serious rest loads of stretches, exercises, brisk walks and swimming i'm in with a chance.

I've been given the go ahead to run from the physio and today i'm going out for a short long one to see how the knee feels, if i can get through today i can run, i'm very nervous incase it all falls apart as i desperately want to run but i don't want to wreck my knee and be out for the next 6 months.  My only consolation is that i managed to get my 20miler in before i pulled my knee so my injury has happened through my taper - and although i haven't run i have kept up activity to keep from losing too much fitness.

We head down to London on thursday and i'm looking forward to browsing round expo again - trying not to spend too much money!!

Wish everyone good luck for there marathon and hope to join you at the start line.