Judith's Marathon Journey

Have really cut back on volume and intensity this week, with an eye to ramping up the training next week. On Thursday, all I did was the Express Fit class…. I did intend to run an easy 5k later, but had a bit of an upset stomach.  As it was a rest week, I decided to give it […]

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Monday was a rest day – happy to enjoy it! On Tuesday I had the usual double-dip!  Express Fit in the morning was the most challenging session yet – we worked really hard – as much a cardio session as anything.  The 5k race in the evening was held in very windy conditions again, so […]

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Yesterday, a slowish 4k on the treadmill – felt stiff and sluggish, but managed to finish with 5x100m strides. Then weights session. Today – felt like a real runner!  Out there in the wind and rain! I ran 11k, and the second half with the wind behind me was way faster than the first half […]

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Very tough day 39, yesterday…. ExpressFit in the morning – an extra special burpee exercise!!! So hard!  But I know I need to master these, for power and strength. The remainder of the session was a real workout, as we all pushed ourselves. Then after work I ran home, 7k via Newtown – quite a […]

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A bit slack – and not just with the blog! OK, have to admit to not running on Sunday – no excuses… I kept waiting for the wind to drop, and then just decided I was more comfortable watching cricket on TV!  Not good… Back to normal on Monday, with a weights session after cricket […]

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