A weird week of two pretty terrible slow, plodding, purposeless runs, then followed by a superb, long run at bang on race pace. What I’ve been listening to this week: Marathon Investigation Podcast Whatever you think of the Marathon Investigation … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 8
A decent week of running, in which I managed, for the first time, to fit in a decent set of intervals, a reasonable tempo run, and a good LSR. In theory I feel like the training is going well, although … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 7
I’ve been hunting for ages for a pair of really good running headphones. I like listening to music, audiobooks and podcasts while I’m running, but it’s essential to find a really comfortable, reliable pair of headphones that won’t get in … Continue reading Review: Bose SoundSport Wireless
I’ve decided to change the format of these posts for two reasons: – The table doesn’t work on WordPress’s mobile app, and I mostly blog on the move – More importantly, my weekly runs don’t stick all that closely to … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 6
Now that I’m back into fairly serious training for a marathon, I’m doing more of the dreaded ‘long slow runs’. I actually don’t mind a long plod with nothing but my own thoughts to keep me company, but knowing that … Continue reading Podcasts to listen to while running
This week was always going to be a tricky one as I spent 4 days at a conference, including Saturday, working long hours and staying away from home. I wasn’t sure how much running I’d be able to get in, … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 5
Day (often done out of order) Planned Runs Actual Runs Notes Mon Rest Rest Tues Intervals (6 x 800m on, 200m off) 7.4 Miles at 8:05/mile The only way I was going to get a run in today was to run to work, and run-commuting isn’t ideal for intervals, so I just made this a nice mid-distance run at just slightly below my intended marathon pace (8min/mile). Weds 8 Miles Slow Rest Bugger Thurs 5 Miles Steady to ‘brisk’ 3.5 Miles at 7:50/mile The best I could fit in at lunch time, but I think the pace probably qualifies … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 4
This year I am doing the Brighton Marathon. It will be the second time I’ve run this race, and last year was not a particularly great performance. The 2014 Paris Marathon was, and remains, my Marathon PB (3:36 since you … Continue reading Brighton Marathon Training – Week 3
On Sunday I ran a race I’d been keen to do for a while, the Brighton Marathon. Apparently now the second largest marathon in the UK, after London, despite only running since 2010, the event actually includes a three-day running … Continue reading Race report: Brighton Marathon
On Sunday I ran the Gosport Half Marathon with a friend, whose first half marathon it was. I’d agreed to run alongside them, at whatever pace they wanted to do, so it wasn’t a PB-attempt for me. In the end, … Continue reading Race report: Gosport Half Marathon