Woah..... this marathon training malarkey is really tough going!
I've just completed a 19 mile training run - was supposed to only be 18 miles but I calculated wrong... it's a bit annoying that my iPhone battery doesn't last the distance required as I could have stopped bang on the 18 mile mark today instead of having to add that extra mile in.... ah well, I did it and have lived to tell the story so that's all that matters right now.
I'm feeling well chuffed that I did it and also VERY SORE! Still think childbirth is easier than this marathon training!!
My fitness (lung capacity) is doing great, it's just my legs that HURT!! And - funnily enough - my uterus...... I guess the muscles all around there are still in shock after having Beni 8 months ago... better get onto those pelvic floor exercises again I suppose (yawn).
I had 3 rest days last week instead of the 2 that I was allowed..... ooooOOOOOOoooooo! But hey, it was my 3 year old's birthday party so I'm thinking this was a good excuse! I spent the morning decorating the cake and the afternoon keeping adults and children happy and entertained. That's exhausting!!
So right now I'm liking the fact that I would only have to run another 7 miles and that would be equivalent to running a marathon! Easier said than done, but I'm feeling more confident now that I will actually be able to complete a marathon and still be breathing!
Hope you are all well and loving your running xx
Congrats on your run! I always feel fine cardio wise, but it's the legs that go one me!
ReplyDeleteWell done! I have just started running (well it's more like walk/jogging but you have to start some where right?) this week and am aiming to do a 5k run sometime later in the year. Right now though I think I just broke my toe! Have been sitting with it up with and an icepack for the last hour and it's still agonising. Oh well I guess I've just started so a few rest days won't really hurt. Kinda gutted though.
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