Surprising Myself – week 25 of Maratraining
This week marks the commencement of tapering for the Cadbury Marathon. I’m decreasing from 5 runs a week to 4 and also decreasing the kilometers run. I did end up running a few “extra” kms for the hell of it (well maybe because I just didn’t read my training schedule right and forgot to turn back when I was supposed to…ooops!) I also wrapped up my corporate life for the year. It was a great feeling...
Battling the Demons – Week 22 of Maratraining
It was a hard week at the cheesemine and that affected me both mentally and physically. It was a hard week with highs and lows. Here is how it went down. Monday 30/11/15 After my distance PB the day before, I fully expected a repeat of last week’s not so easy 60. I was pleasantly surprised by the spring in my step as I set out early for my run. I ran my city loop and although I had a few niggly aches and pains I warmed up...
Back on Track – Week 18 of Maratraining
Well my health is finally on the up and I’ve managed to run more kms this week than on any other week of my marathon training program. I’ve still got the vestiges of a cough, the occasional sore throat and blocked ears but my energy is back and I ran 56.4km. Corporate life has been busy and is going to get even more challenging in the weeks ahead. Always does in the lead up to Christmas with a final frenzied flurry of...
Plagued – Week 17 of Maratraining
This week was rough. I am still fighting this nasty virus nearly 2 weeks on. While I may not sound like my chain smoking alter-ego Beryl anymore, I feel weak and drained of energy. Everytime I think I feel better the virus strikes back and wreaks havoc. I tried to keep up with all my training and for the most part I did well. The running helps “loosen” things up and does wonders for my mood which has been a bit bad. I...
Twilight Running – Week 13 of Maratraining
I’ve realised that I’m beginning to sound a bit like a broken record! Sore hip, lacking motivation yadayadayada. Sorry! It’s been a tough slog but I guess that is what marathon training is all about. If it were easy everyone would be doing it. This week the theme was similar. My hip is less sore (thankfully) but still giving me grief. My times are, for want of a better word, shit. As per usual, I persevered...
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