Whatever you do, do not skip the long run and the tempo/interval run.
Whilst many runners really adhere to this rule – I have already broken it.
There are so many different marathon training plans catering to all types of runners with all different goals. I like using the marathon plan on the Asics Runkeeper app as it is straightforward enough for me. Enter race distance, date, time goal, how many days and which days of the week you wish to train.
The long runs are always on a Sunday (marathon day), but for me – Sunday is also family day. I can go out for a quick run but not a run longer than an hour (whilst the kids are napping). So I always have to make up the long run on a day off during the week. Additionally, I don’t have a 9-5 job like many people. I am sure that there is an algorithm to the training plan but I always seem to change the weekly long run and tempo/interval run schedule based on which days I’m not working and how much time I have on the day.
This definitely was the case for the past few weeks when there was a big event each week – conference, PACES, laser eye surgery (not me), oral presentation at a conference, job applications, change of rotation. And this week…the flu!
Xave caught a virus and also briefly ended up in A+E. It was my first day in AMU when I got a call that nursery staff was bringing him to A+E, I met him there and felt a bit like a fraud because the paracetamol had kicked in. Because of what was going around these days, his nursery had to make sure it wasn’t Group A Strep. Thankfully, it wasn’t. But whatever it was, we all caught it and we had to stay home. This also meant – too poorly to run.
I hit another milestone this week. 15 miles – the most distance I’ve run during this training plan so far. However, it was also the only run I did this week.
BUT… being home and unwell, we managed to do this…
Side note: Applications for Specialty Registrar jobs in Medical Oncology and Clinical Oncology have now been sent. Now hang tight for invitation to interview – if any.
Please don’t forget to visit my fundraising pages – Cancer Research UK and Home-Start Portsmouth. I know right… two?
Reach for the Seven Stars 