Adam in Runderland

My first overseas marathon and the fourth of the year. In the build up to the day I had been getting increasingly nervous. Although I had determined simply to enjoy the day I knew that with all my training I had a good chance of smashing my PB. What to do...? The week leading up to the marathon my nose began to get blocked. I tried not to think about it too much and was aware of taper paranoia. By the Friday when I was due to leave, however, it was clear I had a cold. Not the end of the world and I had eased off my training properly and eaten well all week. The journey by Eurostar was a smooth one despite having to travel to London just to pass back through Folkestone 2 hours later to enter the tunnel. I arrived in Paris at lunchtime and found my hotel a few blocks from Gare d'Lest. It was an Air b'n'b apartment on the fifth floor of one of the many six storey Parisian buildings. Inside it was decorated in a rich classical style with large golden framed paintings, decorativ...

Another strong month. In fact, I managed the most miles I have ever run in one month – 226. Not only did John and I complete the Medway Megalith Trail Marathon in 4 hours, but we also managed to finish the Lydd 20 in two and a half hours despite 50mph winds. This was the month that the C25K group graduated and all of them did so with flying colours. Our last run was Folkestone parkrun which we celebrated with coffee and cake as per. Hill reps took a backseat after week one, but I did achieve a crown on Strava for the fastest ever Castle Hill x 5. Achievements 226 miles run No alcohol A balanced diet 2 crowns on Strava – Castle Hill x 5 and Gospel Hall to the Black Cow Medway Megalith Marathon completed in 4 hours Lydd 20 completed in high winds Daily yoga stretches and core work Finished the 9 week C25K programme Goals for April Rest before Paris Marathon Marathon PB (sub 1:24) No alcohol A balanced diet Daily yoga stretches and core work Add arm, shoulders and back wo...