Marathon training update
Dec17200910:40 a.m.
Training is going well for my first marathon. Blisters are still there but most of the time I'm managing to protect them from getting worse.
I did a 15k at the start of December which at times I found tough. What with injuries and a cold I hadn't been getting out as much as I wanted beforehand but that race gave me the kick I needed. Since then I've been about 8-9 miles before work which has become nice & comfortable. I do need to start doing more mileage but it's becoming a matter of lack of time rather then lack of energy! Been doing longer runs at the weekend, I came back from a early 10 miler last weekend feeling postively refreshed rather then knackered!
The cold dark morning are definitely a battle but once in the routine of getting up early it's becoming easier. Today though it was very icy so to save myself from a potential broken bones I ran a shorter distance very slowly at parts.
Hopefully training will continue to go well over Christmas and I can keep upping my mileage. Previously i'd been sticking to 5k-10k but the thought of being able to complete a half marathon comfortably used to be a pipe dream but if I don't let things slide over Christmas it can become a reality.
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ChrisBrad 'Do tread carefully in this weather - I went flying a couple of weeks ago and owch it hurt - lucky not to get injured, but it finished me for early morning running - still days should start to get longer soon :)' added 17th Dec 2009
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ChrisBrad 'Sorry to post again - just thought - your blisters on the arch of your foot - I had that, and never before, what trainers do you have? My are Asics, always been an fan in the past but spoke to another friend of mine who also blistered same place when wearing same type trainers, interesting?? (or not maybe you're thinking :-))' added 17th Dec 2009
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ChrisBrad 'Sorry to post again - just thought - your blisters on the arch of your foot - I had that, and never before, what trainers do you have? My are Asics, always been an fan in the past but spoke to another friend of mine who also blistered same place when wearing same type trainers, interesting?? (or not maybe you're thinking :-))' added 17th Dec 2009
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