So, under 7 weeks now and reality bites, can I actually do this for a second time.
Answer........... yes I can, I am confident in the distance I am little sketchy still on the time side of things but I think I will gain and extra 20 secs a mile just from the crowd if last time is anything to go.
Even so, training continues despite a bit of a scare from a slight strain and ache in my left calf, I am keeping an eye on it at the moment and my runs are not as intense, with any luck it is nothing serious and just my legs gasping for air !!!
The strain cut short my planned 17 mile run to a mere 12.5 miles and included a period of walking as at 9 miles it just did not feel right, so a little walk a bit of loosening and a run again followed by a bit more walking and a final run in saw me finish the distance in 1hr 54 mins now given I estimate there was approx 15 mins of walking in that I am very pleased with the overall pace.
So I decided a two day rest on Monday an Tuesday and a 5 miler planned for today to see how the leg holds up.
Update to follow later in the week ..........
Rich
PS Congrats to Kenny S who finished his first Half Marathon on Sunday, Well done mate !!
Total Training Miles: 125.7 miles
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