Week 5 marathon training plan 😊

[Cowladyrunning]

Hello 👋 just thought I'd update where I am with my training. I am on week 5 of the plan (from Laura Fountain of Lazy girl running - marathon squad). So far it's been fairly manageable - I asked for 3 runs a week so now I'm on 4 miles slow, 4 miles with speed session and 10 miles this weekend. I'm doing at least twice a week pilates for runners online sessions (which causes much more muscle ache than the running!) I feel very tired - but think that's just end of term tired and my sleep has not been brilliant. I bought a new watch - a Garmin 245 so am adapting to that and hoping the battery will be better than my polar ignite. I got this in the prime sale and also new shokz head phones because I think I will need music support in my marathon. I'm thinking Loch Ness is going to be quieter than town races like Cardiff half where I didn't need music as there was plenty of entertainment to boost you. My energy levels get really affected by music so I know it will help me! I'm going trainer shopping soon to my local run shop as my trainers are feeling sloppy.... and I've probably done the milage in them.... 🤗 And that's why I have 3 jobs..... purely to fund my run habit 😂 photo from last night's late run - I don't like evening runs but sometimes needs must.... The daisies are the sunshine I found on that wet day!

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

well done Cowlady, sounds like a good plan that is working for you. Xx

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

Thank you... So far so good 👍

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

You sound very organised and I can imagine you ticking off the boxes with each week. Well done to you.

Will they allow headphones in the Loch Ness Marathon? Many events organisers don't.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Only bone conduction I think so that's why I got these. I have never worn any for a race before so don't really mind if it's a definite no as it's also nice to chat to people too.... I'm just feeling need to have everything available!! I may gain confidence as the miles in training go up...

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I’ve never worn them for a race either as I love to soak up the atmosphere but there are patches of loneliness and running alone when I sometimes wish I had my music with me.

[GTFC Marathon]

Massive well done Cowladyrunning because it's tough training for a Marathon. Is it your first? The music is a good idea. I liked to have steady songs (or even The Archers) the first half or so then upbeat songs with tempo for the rest. The new trainers are an awesome idea and will give you confidence on the big day. Keep on knocking them out 👏👏👏👏👏

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to GTFC]

Thank you! Yes first marathon for me.

[MissUnderstanding Half Marathon]

It sounds like you’re doing brilliantly! I really like the sounds of your training plan. Hope you carry on enjoying it.

I’ve got the same headphones and I absolutely love them. Happy trainer shopping too…I spent my London marathon entry fee on a new pair so at least some good came out of missing out!!

Have a great week xx

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you! Good idea using London fee!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Good going! It's such a myth that running is a free sport, just walk out the door and you're off 😀

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It so is!!! Kerrching.,...

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Goodness, you are busy, the plan seems to be going well. Enjoy your new running things, isn't it great to get new things for running?

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

A bit too great 🙊

[00marks Marathon]

Well done. Thats great progress.

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to 00marks]

Thank you

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Well done. I've been following your progress on Strava. The cross training is a great idea too. Keep going 👍💪

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thank you for your support. Very valued.