Taper Time

Here are the final key workouts I completed ahead of my two week marathon taper. They offer a reasonable indication of the shape I'm in and whether or I can get close to sub 02:40:00 in Berlin or not.

Phycally I feel in better shape than London, I feel faster than I was for London and finally (and this is the most important factor in marathon running!) I have the belief in my own abilities.

With the training completed the only things left in my control are fuel and hydration, plenty of good sleep and being on the start line at the right time. Everything else is out of my control. And that's why I love the race.

5 weeks to go:
20 mile hard long run - 10 x 6:40 steady, 5 x 6:05 (even laps), 5 x 6:20 (odd laps).

4 weeks to go:
Half Marathon race – 1:14:57

3 weeks to go:
Wedensday - 10 x Yasso 800s - each rep 2:32 - 2:40 pace.
Thursday - 50mins tempo (5:55 pace) - HARD. So tired afterwards.
Sunday - 20 mile long run including a Millport 10, a 10 mile road race (57:59);

2 weeks to go:
20 mile hard long run - 10 miles 7:00 steady, 5 miles 6:05 (even laps), 5 miles 6:20 (odd laps).


Weight
20th June 2012 - 154lbs
20th September - 146lbs
Total lost: 8lbs

Blue line = weight in lbs over 12 weeks
Red line = body fat over 12 weeks