Well my first marathon is less then 2 months away!

I went on holiday for just over 2 weeks, this had been booked way before I found out that I got a place. I had a lovely time but coming back my training has suffered. I was deteremined to enjoy the holiday and leave behind the stress of training which I did. With the ITBS I said I would have a total rest rather then use the hotel's facilities. I don't regret the decision, just wish I didn't have a marathon looming!

I've managed a couple of training runs since I got back and they been only ok. I did a race at the weekend but really struggled with it and it was only a 10k, something which used to be a walk in the park for me. The route was multi-terrain and will all the rain we had had we were slipping and slidding everywhere. Also the race was at midday, the later I run in the day the less my body can cope! Those were factors against me but my lack of fitness was by far the main cause.

While I was taking a walking break during the race, I started thinking should I just defer my entry? The ITBS is a lot better for the time being but it's still a problem. Thankfully I came round to my senses and thought that although my training plan was going down the drain it's alright if I have to walk more of the marathon then planned. The atmosphere will be great and the longer I'm on the course the more I get to soak it up!

I started out training so early, way back in October and I hoped as I was giving it so long I would have the perfect lead up to it but I'm realising that sometimes the best laid plans go wrong, there are just too many factors outside of my control.