I managed 11k this morning starting at 8:30am. It was starting to warm up nicely by the end, and a pleasing time for me.
I'm trying to do four or five runs a week, mainly at least 10k, with some 5ks thrown in. I'm running about 40k most weeks. I hope to maintain this right up to the week before the Manchester Marathon, adding some long runs in August and September, culminating with a 30k run (or more if I can make it) around mid-September. I'll rest for two or three days before the event.
Does this sound like a reasonable plan? It will be my first marathon.
Also out of curiosity, what happens if you need the toilet during a marathon? (I don't think I'll need one - I've never been caught short whilst running).