Well another week and yet another pair of trainers. This time I bought a basic neutral pair in Brighton on Thursday but even though I feel that in time they will be fine, I went for a run with them but felt a slight twinge. There's just no time to be experimenting so I'm sticking with my 6 year old knackered cross trainers and being done with it! Besides, I can always open up a trainers shop...
I also got a nice mention and photo in the local Worthing Herald - an accurate press report, whatever next?!!
Ok so on to today. The Brighton marathon is now just 2 weeks away and I have a few friends who are running in it. On the same day is the Paris marathon and my mate Philip Gamble is taking part. It'll be his 3rd marathon and so offered to give me the push and help I might need as I extend my mileage a bit further.
During the week I'd done two runs, both of which I'd spent upping the speed from 10.5 to 9 minute miles. Philip wanted to slow down... I needed to speed up. Well that was the plan anyway. Unfortunately it seems as though I am a plodder and although overall I had increased my mileage and speed I'm definitely not gonna break any records!
All that aside, last week I'd just managed 14.8 miles, this week ran a complete 16.7 miles. My plan is 2 more long runs to the big day but now I keep reading about tapering. Yeah, no time for any of that...
The route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=4376866
Distance: 16.6363 miles
To donate: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/StuartSpicer
My last long run was last week so you should do last this weekend! Taper now Stu, you will do it on the day xx
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