The more observant among you will probably remember that I was due to run the Nottingham marathon last weekend.
Well the good news is that I did it. Unfortunatley my time was well down on the previous year (4 hours 11) so next year when I ramp up the training again I will go back to daily blogging of my runs... I know it's dull but it really does help with my motivation. Apologies in advance.
Ben
Showing posts with label Marathons. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marathons. Show all posts
Saturday, 18 September 2010
Personal News
Monday, 12 July 2010
Running
I don't know if I told you but I've signed up for the Nottingham Marathon again. Foolish really, but I'm having to step up my training another notch. I've bought some new trainers (still shiny and clean too) and am getting up nice and have psyched myself up even on days I've not wanted to go out.
Overall between Sunday 04 July and Saturday 10 July I went out 4 times and ran a total of 21.2 miles in 3 hours 14 minutes and 48 seconds. (I'll admit that's not very far when you consider I'll be running 26 and a bit miles in 9 weeks.) If I continue at that pace I'll do the Marathon in 4 hours and 55 seconds so I need to speed up as well if I want to brwak the all important 4 hour barrier.
Sunday, 13 September 2009
Experian Robin Hood Marathon
I've done it...
My first marathon.
In the end I managed 4 hours 5 minutes (although my official time has yet to be released). I'm slightly disappointed not to have broken the 4 hour mark, but really getting round was great and the last 2 miles were hell for me.
Next time I will know what I'm doing and not storm ahead on the first half (completed that in less than 1 hour 50, taking a lot out of me at that point.
I'm thinking Brighton in April - any thoughts?
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