Training Plans & Runs | Kent Spring Marathon

I’m sure this will be a race of two halves. Literally of course with the 2 lap course, but assuming both races start at the same time it will be busy on the first lap with plenty of half marathoners to mingle with and that should feel easy, then suddenly they’ll have their feet up whilst you go again. But with your experience and good pacing judgement I don’t see it being an issue. I’m not going to set any targets here, I’m still hoping you get the opportunity to run London as well, but we shall wait and see. No marathon is ever easy but you do come into it well prepared. The weather looks ok too. Best of luck Sarah.

Coach Simon

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Oh dear oh dear – what can I say? No I did not take part in Kent Spring Marathon. Why didn’t I check instructions instead of thinking been there, done that, know how to get there. I DID check which station was nearest to the start and, as I thought, it was Charing – same as last time. 5 mins from the start, right? Wrong! 5 miles from the start and it was 8:20. No chance of getting there by train, bus, foot or taxi. Came home. Did a tempo run along the seafront to off-load some of the disappointment re DNS and carbs I’d eating in prep for a marathon. WHAT A WALLY I AM!!! Anyway, had a decent little 10k run – slow out against the wind, much faster on the return leg, and I put in the effort out and back clocking 1 hour 3 mins, not too shabby given how crowded the seafront was.

Sarah Marzaioli

Oh no. What a disappointment. It’s the kind of mistake I would have made myself to be honest so I wouldn’t be too hard on yourself. Well done for still going out for a run and putting in a good effort. We are never to old to learn from our mistakes, I made a few silly ones myself this weekend. So I think just try to takes the positives and remember for next time. Fingers crossed the appointment is made for a the week after London 🤞