Eight weeks ago my campaign for a sub-4 marathon began in Greece. It was a boozy week that included a bit of running - but I did hit my mileage targets despite it being hotter than the sun even at 7pm when I was heading out for my sessions.Two months later the mileage has picked [...]
Most of the time I smell like a hobo when I'm running. For the past two weeks though, I've actually been of 'no fixed abode' which has had an impact on my running. Don't worry, I'm not sleeping rough - some kind-hearted friends have opened up their homes to me and my smelly running shoes. [...]
A while ago I discussed how to choose the right race. That post was prompted by negotiations between me and a friend about what autumn marathon we would take on this year. It's his first marathon and it's my second - he's looking to get round in one piece and I'm looking to knock half an [...]