Alex's Marathon Training Blog by alinkenbach

twenty three yesterday and i would have gone the full length if it had not been for work...
All despite the fact that I realized after four miles that my blisters really were caused by my (relatively new!) shoes. Inside edge has become so sharp that there is no walking even after a few miles. Donned my old shoes (500miles +) and had no problem going the 23 miles. Apart from the fact that the cushioning is completely gone. Bit bad for bones and joints. So off to Running Bear for an exchange today...

forgot to mention: did a bit of experimenting yesterday: did the 23 miles with no carbo loading and no food, no gels, just drinking lucozade, to see whether I would hit the wall. Worked out indeed...

Berlin! Runner's Paradise!
Excessively wide pavements, sensible traffic lights, massive forest, clean air, excellent paths with no rubbish swirling around and millions of dogs who treat every runner to complete ignorance. If you ever get here, don't forget your runner's kit.
It's such a joy that there is a significant risk of over-training.

treated myself to some new shoes for my birthday today.