Tag: running
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Don’t Let the Drift Become the Destination
We all have dips. But, how do we respond when they happen? Over the last 18 months, I’ve shared quite a bit about my career journey, giving up alcohol, and the positive impact exercise has had on my life. Sometimes there can be an assumption that once you’ve gone alcohol-free, everything falls into place. That…
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How To Find A New Level To Operate At.
How do you condition yourself so you’re not found wanting when the pressure increases? In my early 20s, I ran the London Marathon without really knowing how to train properly. I finished in just over 4 hours. Two weeks later, I ran a half marathon in 1 hour 34 minutes, still not really understanding recovery…
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Marathon Training – Week 7
Half Marathon Test This newsletter is actually covering the last 2 weeks which have been quite difficult to manage. The strains of marathon training have been taking there toll with calf and Achillies both playing up, but also, and as I always emphasis to people, work will also get in the way, and this week…
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Marathon Training – Week 5
Summer Training Is Tough My coaching specialism is primarily based on career progression, but as a client, you need to be taking a broader view on how best to succeed. Building layers of toughness, resilience and stamina all apply, hence why I am including my marathon preparation when I talk about the coaching opportunities I…
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Marathon Training – Week 4
Schorcio When I first thought about attempting an autumn marathon, I was thinking that training in the summer would be fantastic. Bright mornings. Good weather. Some holiday time away from work for extra long runs. What a time to be getting fit and building your endurance. Generally, most of my event training has been during…
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Marathon Training – Week 3
Tracking Progress for Marathon Training 1. Set SMART Goals Break down your marathon goal into SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) milestones: Run 5 km continuously by week 2 Hit 10 km by week 4 Long runs increase by 1–2 km weekly Run a half marathon by week 8–10 2. Use a Training Plan Follow…
