1 million years ago (or 2005) I took up my first ever training plan to run the Disney Half Marathon (now the Walt Disney World Half Marathon as there are 1,000 races on offer at various Disney locations). Since then a few things have changed. I’ve gotten (slightly) older, had a kiddo, moved to a... Continue Reading →
A Pre-London Pep Talk
Here's my pre-London Marathon pep talk. Short, sweet, and includes people dressed as beer for comedic purposes.
Ran 12 miles. No John Barrowman.
So I'm onto tapering and put in 12 miles today on the Oxford canals. Also, no famous people on the course today. Especially no John Barrowman. A girl can dream...
The difference between running and completing a marathon.
There is a distinct mental difference between "running" and "completing" mileage. Here's how to change the way you see your training.
Interval Training
I've taken up interval training as part of my marathon training. It's the worst. It's awful. So, yeah, I'm doing it.
Don’t Kick Yourself
I had a crummy run. This is how I resolved to not let it stop me. (With a bit of help from Mother Nature.)
Week One of Sixteen
I have commenced the 'official' portion of my marathon training which, like all dedicated runners, involves feeling totally out of sorts and unsure of what I am doing.
Marathon Training Review, October 2015
October has come to an end and with it I bring a cold and the continued determination to get myself back in shape for London 2016!
Running the Numbers
I've started my training and taken the time to run the numbers on what it will take to finish the marathon. Also, I currently run slightly faster than a sloth. (Yay, sloths!)
How to plan your marathon training in 6 easy steps.
Here are my foolproof steps to planning the perfect marathon training.
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