This has been the toughest week of Berlin Marathon training so far, with three intense mid-week tempo and interval workouts on my training plan, followed by the longest weekend long run - the 20 miler! Many marathon training plans, like mine, peak with a 20 mile long run around three weeks before race day, to... Continue Reading →
Berlin Marathon Training – Halfway There!
It's now just eight weeks until I run my second marathon in Berlin on Sunday 29th September, which means I have reached the halfway point of my sixteen-week training plan! As I cross off another session on the planner stuck in pride of place on my fridge, it seems like a good moment to reflect... Continue Reading →
Two Years, and A Tale of Five 10k Races
Just over two years ago, I ran my first ever 10 km race at the London Olympic Park, and this weekend, I completed my fifth, the ASICS London 10 km. Its been an incredible two years of running, and these races have been a great way to track my progress, which has seen me knock... Continue Reading →