Hadn't check this thread in about a year. My goodness the achievements you have made Gina- I've just read through your posts. You should go back and read of your apprehension and fears and then read on go remember how you overcame them and made it through all your races.
I am training for the London marathon. I trained for it last year but got injured 4 weeks before. So I'm back again! How long have you been running? I think I was too optimistic to think I could run a marathon when I'd only been running one year. By April 2014 it will be two years so I am hopeful that will put me in a better position.
I've only ever done park run (best time around 27mins), London 10k (54mins), and Reading half (2hours7mins). I have a half booked on 23 feb, and a 16mile race on 23 march. Then the marathon on 12 April! Will probably try some park runs again soon too but the early start I don't enjoy!!
What do you eat diet wise? And have you cut out alcohol? I know it massively obstructs recovery whilst training so I am avoiding it but allowing myself 3-5 nights out where I would drink a fair amount, between now and 13 April - is that too many?
Well done again, and don't ever forget how far you've come!
I am training for the London marathon. I trained for it last year but got injured 4 weeks before. So I'm back again! How long have you been running? I think I was too optimistic to think I could run a marathon when I'd only been running one year. By April 2014 it will be two years so I am hopeful that will put me in a better position.
I've only ever done park run (best time around 27mins), London 10k (54mins), and Reading half (2hours7mins). I have a half booked on 23 feb, and a 16mile race on 23 march. Then the marathon on 12 April! Will probably try some park runs again soon too but the early start I don't enjoy!!
What do you eat diet wise? And have you cut out alcohol? I know it massively obstructs recovery whilst training so I am avoiding it but allowing myself 3-5 nights out where I would drink a fair amount, between now and 13 April - is that too many?
Well done again, and don't ever forget how far you've come!