OMG it’s feeling real now. Considering how hilly today’s run was it felt really good. Felt strong at the end. Managed to take 6 gels without vomming or shitting myself. Have started taping my foot again and this has really helped. Rainy day playlist delivering once again (when else do you get to listen to East 17).
So happy to have this plan in place, obviously I can’t compare it to anything because I’ve never trained for a marathon before but it feels…ok? Like, significantly easier than I thought it was going to be?
No runs this weekend is that right?
Huge!! So pleased this went well. To be honest the jump up from 21km to 32km isn’t the hard part. Especially when we do it an easy pace. The fact you have fuelled so well here too will have made a massive difference. That’s not unplaying what you’ve achieved in this short time. You’ve done amazing so far, especially managing the foot. And the fact it’s been relatively comfortable highlights all the good work that has come from your circuits. If fuelling goes well on race day you might even find that relatively comfortable. All being well going forward with the foot, I think you are someone that has some really good marathon times in you. The fact you enjoy the long runs and the challenge they provide, combined with your strength and aerobic fitness, your potential is huge. Albeit this being the first one, just be smart. But I think all being well with the gut, sub 4 is definitely on the cards for Brighton. Fantastic work Lucy. A big milestone achieved today. Take the rest over the weekend, especially with PW next Sunday,
Coach Simon 🍊
