Thank you.Very timely.I have just collated a 2 loop building plan from a trotting novice person applying 10% rule.Will post it.Basically Ist month 2 loops/ week, 2nd month 3 loops/ week and 3rd month 4 loops per week.Job done.✅
This is the sort of training Pippa49 was using. I must admit I couldn't follow that, I get a kick of of seeing my routes stretch further and further rather than just counting ground covered.
I also feel there's something to be said for carrying everything you need, being self-sufficient 🤔
I tend to agree, although I think it might be interesting to try this sometime! The lesson in fortitude is a good one. I am planning a route for one of my longest runs which will have me running past my flat at about 28 km and carrying on for another 5 😊😊😊
Your an absolutely warrior/ star at this and much admired for how and what you have achieved.⭐️
For this old snail and with one 3.5 hour non stop marathon ticked off and carrying a Heath Robinson racksack of stuff,🙈🤣( did not want to invest in the proper gear and never use it) not again and not for 7-8 hours.Just want to feel what it’s like and tick the box✅for the magic forum.
Wishing you good healing and repairing Jo and your return to your extradionary achievements.
You always make me smile,❤️,the reality is Jo I have no other choice but to fiddle my way round.🙈🤣
Still if I can get round come the long day it will at least give me some idea and even more, sit back and admire in wonder the achievements of others and the EK 2 hour job.🤔🙈🤣🤣💥💥❤️
I have an undulating coastal loop.Pleased to read here from Abi how it’s easier than flat.👍.There you have made me smile again❤️Your 5.5 is my definition of bonkers.🙈🤔🤣🤣.You see, your are a star.✅
Oh goodness Abi, I cannot tell you how much I needed to see this today. I had a rubbish attempt at 17 miles yesterday for my long run and it was horrible.
It came after a rough few days following an accident involving a family member, I ran a more hilly route than usual which was tough and walked more than I ever usually do. I was even a bit tearful at 14 miles wondering how the heck I was going to make the marathon distance and the rest of my training. I returned exhausted and fed up.
So this post and suggestion with the added reassurance/perspective could not be better-timed. I am grateful to you and Jake!
I carry about 250ml of water but for runs of 8 miles plus I go passed the house at around 5 miles and pop in for a wee and a couple of jelly babies!
Used to carry the sweets with me but always have to head home for the loo at some point. I don't seem to be able to manage more than an hour without doing...must be something to do with all the jiggling about while running!
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Help/advice needed -1st marathon in 4 weeks + really struggled this week...anaemia or overtraining?
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