The heat can be a bit of a leveller if you don't get your hydration right. A lot of people find that their sweat becomes more salty as the temperature picks up, but they don't always increase their electrolyte intake to compensate which can cause a noticeable drop off in performance.
Just 5k today after a couple of weeks off due to other things going on. Struggled on the 3rd mile but 24.24 is ok today. Start the Manchester Marathon training regime now and build up slowly.
There should be toilets on the route.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).
Thanks for this.
To be absolutely frank with you mate, this is a recipe for a disastrous marathon. If you follow this plan, I'd be amazed to see you even get close to finishing the distance.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).
Thanks for the warning @Stuuuuuu. I will follow a plan nearer the time. I've got a marathon training book, and at the moment I'm trying to do around 40k per week. But I'm also trying to do some of the other suggested sessions like some core training, tempo, progressive runs, some hills (though I've not done the specific hill session yet with 10 repeats), and a few sprints.
I seem to recall that you found this book in a jumble sale or charity shop a few months back?Thanks for the warning @Stuuuuuu. I will follow a plan nearer the time. I've got a marathon training book, and at the moment I'm trying to do around 40k per week. But I'm also trying to do some of the other suggested sessions like some core training, tempo, progressive runs, some hills (though I've not done the specific hill session yet with 10 repeats), and a few sprints.
This is what I'll be trying to follow from August.
Well remembered! It turned up in a book swap that the wife and I set up, near where we live. It's a good book - full of useful advice.
The price has always put me off when I've looked at the Salomon vests but then the reviews are great. I guess you get what you pay for. I've tried on cheaper ones in Decathlon but they felt a bit uncomfortable.
