Week Commencing: 20 APR 26

Choose Day👇

So here we are. London Marathon week. How exciting. I hope the ankle is feeling ok? Take as much rest if you can and I would advise avoiding the hills for Wednesdays run if you can. Perhaps reach out and see if anyone is willing to join you for a flat run. But you’ve done all the hard work with those long runs, so many of them too. If you take your time, enjoy the day and soak up the atmosphere I think you’ll get round well. There’s no hurry, just smile and have a great time. You got this Ellie.

Coach Simon🍊

123 POINTS TARGET

129 Points

MONDAY

I changed this from a rest day to S and C. Plank was just resting on the good foot, the other in the air – not sure if this is as effective but better than nothing. All done. Continuing with ice/analgesia. My orthopaedic friend said continue what you are doing, try not to worry as being anxious will make it worse, and you should be ok. Can’t wait until Sunday.
Well done Ellie. We always worry more in the build up to a race. The fitness is there. I agree with your friend. You might be so distracted on Sunday with the crowds and the occasion you might not even notice the ankle. So close now, but keep resting up.

Coach Simon 🍊
8 Points

TUESDAY

Ankle didn’t hurt walking at all today which is great news! Thanks for the text about the ankle brace, I will bear in mind if future problems but I think it’s going to be ok. I just don’t want to risk running at all until Sunday just in case. I’ve done S and C today, and will tomorrow and then rest after this – hope this is ok. Not long now very exciting. I am nervous, but I’m determined to get the distance done.
Well done Ellie. That’s fine about the brace and would be risky to try something new on race day as may cause other issues. Glad it is starting to feel better now. Nerves are normal. I get nervous about the smallest of things and shows you care. You’ll do great. Sunday is going to be amazing.

Coach Simon 🍊
8 Points

WEDNESDAY

S and C done. Ankle fine.
That’s great to hear. Sounds like it is getting better just in time.

Coach Simon 🍊
8 Points

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Rest Day

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FRIDAY

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Marathon

105 POINTS

London Marathon 2026 – what an amazing experience. Time 5:59:59 !
That time sums up perfectly how epic this achievement was. So proud of you Ellie and no doubt inspiring so many others as to what is possible. Rewind a year or two and tell your old self that you’d do a 6 hour, sorry 5 hour 59 minutes and 59 seconds run one day. You’d had thought you were mad. But you did it. And to have that experience and medal there is something you will never forget. Amazing.

Coach Simon 🍊
105 Points