So here we are with a week to go until Manchester Marathon. My race pack has arrived The zones are graded by your predicted finish time. I’m in zone G – I think I put down my estimated time as 4.30. My outfit is all sorted – I do feel bad that I’m wearing blue to …
Solo Marathon Training: Tips to conquer those miles alone
Let’s be honest – 26 miles is a long way to drive in a car, let alone run! A marathon is the true test of physical and mental endurance. The race itself is actually the easy bit – it’s the months of training that’s the hard going. If you’ve ever found yourself training alone, here are …
26.2 signs that you are training for a marathon…
With just 3 weeks left on my plan – here are 26.2 signs that you are training for a marathon… Saturday evenings no longer consist of wine, instead, it’s all about the right ratio of carbs and protein. Your bedtime gets earlier as your mileage increases. You get up earlier on a Sunday than you …
Snake Lane 10
Last Sunday I took part in the snake lane 10. I’ve taken part in this race 3 or 4 times now, it seems silly not to enter as it’s cheap and literally on my doorstep. Yes, the event name includes my biggest phobia, but I’m happy to report no sightings of anything slithery so far. …
You know you’re a runner when…
You know you’re a runner when: You complain about paying £10 for a cinema ticket, but you will happily pay £20 for a 5K that lasts less than 30 minutes because the medal is nice. Your wardrobe is made up of running gear and old race t-shirts You run up and down your drive because …
5 tips for your first 5K
If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you will know that I jumped straight into the deep end and signed up for a full marathon before even purchasing a pair of trainers. Entering your first race is a great way to stay motivated because it gives you a goal to work towards. The shortest …