February 2015 – theleadlesspencil

I’ve actually reached over half way in my schedule, which is a bit scary. I know there are still 9 weeks to go but the last three of those are supposed to be for ’tapering’ down and resting up before the big day. Plus I’ve got two half marathon race weekends which I’d signed up… Continue reading London Marathon Training: Week 7

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London Marathon Training: Week 6

February 14, 2015February 14, 2015 theleadlesspencil

I ran 16 miles today instead of the 17 I’d set myself which is obviously not that far short but I’m gutted. Properly down in the dumps, low and deflated. The reason I think is because I’d been feeling sooo good all week, strong in my midweek runs and hardly any pains or knots in… Continue reading London Marathon Training: Week 6

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London Marathon Training: Week 5

February 7, 2015February 13, 2021 theleadlesspencil

I went out this morning at just before 9am, six days after doing my last long run, with the aim of adding just a couple of miles. How hard could it possibly be? Well, as it turned out, really hard as I had to do my first 15 all over again before adding those two… Continue reading London Marathon Training: Week 5

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London Marathon Training: Week 4

February 3, 2015February 13, 2021 theleadlesspencil

I’m writing this with a radiator at my back and with a tennis ball being rolled around by the soles of my feet. It’s cold out there. Last week was a bit up and down in terms of emotions and energy. I started it off well, feeling really adrenalinised (is that a word?) by… Continue reading London Marathon Training: Week 4