Barry posted his first Marathon today: He did it in 3:52h. Well done, Barry! For those of you not familiar with Marathon times: 4:00h is the magic barrier between slow and fast hobby runners. Everything below 4:00h is considered to be a good time. I am having issues with a tooth and have not been … more
Only 52 days until the run begins, 51 before we head to France… Yikes! We now have GALLONS of homemade sports drinks in the fridge, homemade gels and 64 protein muffins and bars! Due to adding hemp protein powder they’re all coloured different shades of green, but they actually taste okay! Our freezer is heaving with perfectly … more
Having just sweated blood and tears over making a ‘Nutrition Fact sheet’ and ‘Training Meal Plan’ for Barry I am now gulping down electrolyte filled fluids ( I must have lost so many during the task) and am chomping down on some complex carbs to replenish and refuel my liver and muscle’s glycogen stores. I … more
62 days to go, and it’s all getting a bit real now. Some of our runners are seasoned pros, but I’ve been lazy in my youth and it’s starting to show. Clocking up distances has revealed a problem with my right leg that needs attention, and I’ve been going to the brilliant therapists at Achilles … more
On Saturday, I got myself new shoes – yippie! So, I thought I write a few lines about what to look out for on your shopping tour. When training for a marathon, it is important to have more than one pair for several reasons: Shoes support your feet. But your feet and legs should not get … more
Okay, I can’t believe I wrote that heading either… But it’s a wonderful thing that we have lovely new followers on Twitter who are helping to spread the word and gain support for the run. Thank you everyone who has shared the details of the Mega Marathon, we salute you! xxx Barry was asleep by … more
Most runners I know have a standard route they follow. It makes things easier: You know the length and hence how long it takes. You know all the dangerous bits. And you have optimised it for as little traffic light stops, parking cars, barking dogs, etc. as possible. In Hamburg, there is a huge lake … more
Since running the Coniston Marathon (for a third time) in July I’d really lost my appetite for running. Not great news considering the job ahead of us in October. I wish I could say it was a comedown from a glorious running experience which could never be matched – but that would be a load … more