Training going well this week, no major niggles, new lunchtime training 10k pb and 4lbs away from target weight.

I enjoyed a hard but rewarding long run with Colin Thomas on Sunday. We took the 9.12 train from Glasgow Central Station to Stewarton then ran for 2 hours and 20 minutes (21 miles) back to Glasgow through howling winds, blizzards and hilly country roads. 

Feeling the runner's high following long run, shower and food. Homemade spaghetti bolognese never tasted so good.

As an experiment I'm not wearing my Garmin for the Alloa Half Marathon this Sunday which makes me a little nervous but that could be a good thing.

London 2013

Just not had the time to keep this blog up to date of late, a young family takes priority but I'll try to get some traction going again in the leadup to London Marathon 2013.

How am I currently feeling? A bit nervous. I've had some good races recently but realise there's still much to do and not alot of time. Enjoying the double speedwork sessions on Tuesdays and cross training. Will be happier once I have my first 20 miler out the way. With that in mind here are my final five weeks of training. 

Sunday 10th March
Type: Long run
Distance: 22 miles
Time: 2hr 30m 
Pace: 6.45

Sunday 17th March
Race: Allo Half
Distance: 13 miles
Pace: Eyebaws oot

Sunday 24th March
Type: Long run
Distance: 23 miles
Time: 2hr 35m 
Pace: 6.45

Sunday 31st March
Race: National Road Relays
Distance: 10k
Pace: Eyebaws oot

Sunday 7th April
Type: Long run
Distance: 20 miles
Time: 2hr 15m 
Pace: 6.45