Marathon Training Update: Week 6 and Counting
It’s been a little while since I last posted, so I thought it was time for a quick update! As some of you may know, I’m deep into marathon training right now—starting Week 6 tomorrow, to be exact. I’m prepping for the Yorkshire Marathon, and so far, training is going well. I’m hitting my paces consistently, which is boosting my confidence. My goal is to finish in under 2:55, so I’m aiming for a 6:40 pace.
For my long runs, I’ve been trying to keep the routes as flat as possible. This has meant venturing out to find new routes and loops rather than just stepping out my front door, since it’s pretty hilly around here. Running through town isn’t ideal either—it’s always crowded with people and traffic, which throws off my rhythm.
I’ve also been experimenting with gels to see which one works best for me. I think I’ve found a winner with Precision Fuel’s gel, which packs 30g of carbs—a bit more than the ones I used to use.
On the racing front, I totally forgot to mention that I ran the Heckington Show 10 Mile Road Race on July 27th. Anna and I did that event together, and as always, it was great to see all the familiar faces. I managed to officially PB my 10-mile distance with a time of 1:03:08, even though I’ve run faster in a couple of half marathons! It always seems to be hot on race day, though. Anna had an amazing run too, finishing just under the 1:30 mark with a time of 1:29:42—so proud of you, babe! xx
Yesterday, we decided to head over to Rutland Water for a parkrun. I was supposed to do a session from my training plan, but a hard 5K effort with some competition around me seemed like a better option. It turned out to be a great decision—I finished 5th and set a parkrun PB with a time of 18:30. The course is quick and out-and-back, so it’s always nice to see people on the way to the finish line.
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