[Diary of a Runner] – Marathon Training Update

So tomorrow is exactly 8 weeks until my Marathon – ARGH! Firstly check out this insane link – am I crazy that made me more excited? Haha probably.

Anyway I thought having done the Reading Half a couple of weeks ago and as it went so well I would review my training programme because although it is working I don’t want to rest on my laurels and 13.1 miles is a lot less than 26.2!

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[Diary of a Runner] – Reading Half Marathon

Yesterday was a good day, if you follow me on instagram or twitter you will know this #shamelessplug.

It was the Reading Half Marathon, you can read about my pre-race prep here. The day started early as I had worked out that in order to avoid total rush and panic I needed to catch the 7:49 train from Paddington to Reading..this meant leaving the house before the tubes started running..

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[Diary of a Runner] – Reading Half Final Countdown

So..it’s here, it’s the night before the Reading Half Marathon. EEEEK! So, as I make my final preparations before my early start tomorrow I thought I would share with you my pre-race rituals/routine. Warning – I’m going to get intimate and share it all!

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