ops I did it again... Belfast marathon in May (already register...)

[marco83]

Yep... there was an offer going on and if I could register by end of this month I would get 20% off the registration fee and given I am fairly cheap on this I register. Very early I must say... Number 159!!!

I have never been such a low number in a road race... very close to the elite

I also honestly hope that this can keep me going over the autumn (months in which usually I get stuck in house, without much running done as work creeps in and I get less time for outdoor...).

The plan is simple: interval and speed training with a fair amount of miles per week (30 to 40) until November. On the 6th I will go for my first 10k (PB is in order to start the winter well ) and then will train for a Half marathon to be run at the beginning of the year. The 16 weeks training pre-marathon will start around Christmas or new year's eve...

Hopefully there won't be many falls like the one of last week and if I manage to avoid colds and flues from February everything should fall into place

I'll keep you posted. It's a long way to go (and hopefully if I can keep focused, this should help getting a new PB on the day )

[roseabi Ultramarathon]

Excellent news, good luck with the training! I am going to be a hermit for the next couple of weeks, to try and avoid catching any colds for my marathon :/

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Brilliant - hope the training goes well for you!🙂

[C3PO Marathon]

Good luck!

[ju-ju- Marathon]

woo hoo, I have a feeling you will most definately be getting a PB... looking forward to seeing your progress.

[misswobble Marathon]

Well done. Good for you for entering! A marathon!! Flippin eck! Don't panic. Awooga!!!! LOL

Running over winter is good! I like it. Dark nights, stuck in the house. Bah! That sucks. The streets are less crowded when it's gloomy, wet and cold. Get yourself a good runners head torch and the world's your oyster. You soon get toasty once you start running. Do the warm up indoors first before heading out for the warm up walk. Can't fault it

I was out with the dog in the pouring rain this morning. Like training, it has to be done.

Have a good time. Keep us posted on how it goes