Two Years, Two Stone, Too Slow

The good news: I finished a marathon. The bad news: That was two years ago and I haven't run a day since...until last week.   Let's jump back to May 2017. Edinburgh was having a "mini-heatwave" and I was stood at the beginning of a 26.2-mile course. I was feeling good. My training had gone …

Time to Taper

My long runs are done! As of now I am on taper!   Below I am going to detail my last two long runs as these have definitely been the biggest challenges I've faced so far in my training.   [Long Run 1 - 17.5 Miles] Last week I ran 17.5 miles. It was the …

Review: Arc’Teryx Incendo Hoody

The Incendo Hoody is Arc'Teryx's take on a light-weight running windproof. Arc'Teryx are known for their high-end climbing/hiking equipment and I've been fortunate enough to try a few of their products in the past. They are always exceptional in quality but have a price tag that conveys this, which often puts them out of range …

Marathon Training – Highlights

So I've missed the update for the last couple of weeks. The main reason for this is that I have been on vacation down in Wales so did not have any access to a computer. So instead of my normal weekly update, I am just going to talk about some of the highlights over the …

Marathon Training – Week 5

This was a low mileage week for me. With only two runs scheduled and neither one being a long run, I felt at a bit of a loose end on most days....However, Saturday was something else! [ Week 5 | 10 Weeks until Edinburgh! ] Monday – Rest Day. I always enjoy my Monday rest …

Marathon Training – Week 4

Getting a lot closer to the big day now! The weeks are flying by a lot quicker than I would like. However, I'm not feeling too nervous just yet. I'm managing my longer runs better than I thought I would, but I'm still a long way from 26.2. [ Week 4 | 11 Weeks until Edinburgh! …

Marathon Training – Week 3

Late again this week. I really need to start getting these uploaded on a Sunday night. [ Week 3 | 12 Weeks until Edinburgh! ] Monday – Rest Day. I did nothing at all today. Tried to stay off my feet as much as possible as legs still felt a bit achey. Tuesday – Easy …

Marathon Training – Week 2

A day late with this week's update, but here we go! I entered this week feeling good. I'd had a nice relaxing weekend at my parents place and was looking forward to getting in some good miles during week. If the weather held off the plan was to get out on the trails for something …

Marathon Training – Week 1

So if you've been reading my previous posts you'll know that I've gone and signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon in May. I've never run a marathon before, or even close to the 26.2 miles it will ask of me. In fact, the closest I've come is last years Great North Run half marathon, and …

Injury Delays Marathon Training

So, my intended first week of my marathon training did not start well. I injured my shoulder (probably climbing) and was unable to lift my arm higher than a few inches before the pain was too bad. Even gentle running caused inflammation in the shoulder which then trapped a nerve resulting in my entire arm …