The Goals are Clear

I was emailed by the Virgin London Marathon Team today to confirm that I have not got a place in the London Marathon next year.

That makes life a lot easier, as that run is scheduled for the week before the MK Marathon.

Therefore our focus is completely clear.

LT Training

A little warmer today, as I was in the gym. It seems to help by using the gym to do Lactose Tolerance training as it's easier to control speed and distance more accurately.

Put in 5 miles, and even got a PI of 40.

Cold in the morning

Definitely a notable coolness in the air this morning, single digits when I went out, roughly 43, but warmed up a little as the fog started to clear.

Very appreciative of the winter running gear that I had given to me on my birthday.

Definitely need to invest in some gloves too though.

General Anouncment

So most people will no now that today was effectively Day 1. I've started a little early but that can only be a good thing.

The web site is running with counters and links and all manner of things.

Tell everyone you know about this event and the charity that I am working to raise funds for. Every penny will help but the pounds are even more helpful.

Give generously!

Training Plan

I've not decided on a training plan/schedule yet but the indications are that I should be training at above 55 miles per week. Really!

55 miles per week? Some weeks I don't even drive that far, that is a long way.

The plan also recommends recovery/rest days during the week. So if you train for 4 days and not for 3 then I would have to have all training runs in excess of 10 miles. Somehow I'm not convinced that this is achievable and this is described as the 'Beginner plan' ?

Maybe i'll retract my previous statement regarding messer's Pfitzinger and Douglas.

Back on Track

Put in a 7 mile run on Monday with no adverse affects. Looks like we can focus our attentions properly now on the job at hand.

Interestingly, just received an email from the Marathon Team which included some example training plans. If I use one of those then I can sit around and do nothing till Dec 26th.

I think I will stick to my original plan though courtesy of Pete Pfitzinger and Scott Douglas

6 mile road run

So I managed to find an hour early on Monday morning and I set out with a 5 mile goal in mind. After 4 -5 under my belt I felt pretty good so pushed on to complete 6 miles.

I know i've done some distance but I think we're in pretty good shape to start putting in more effort now. I've had a rest day so i'll head back to the gym tonight for an LT session.