Day 1 in the Charlotte Knee training plan.
Finally the day has descended. I am officially training for a Marathon. A steady ‘Madame Tussauds’ route, with just one other Chaser. There was a poor turn out in all, due to the impending severe snow fall (which inevitably didn’t materialize!) It snowed lightly as we ran. I set the pace as I was needed back at base for Tea Duty. The run went fairly quick, and fairly painlessly – chatting helps (but probably not for my speed) It was good to talk Marathon to a fellow Virgin Virgin Marathon runner. I washed up cups whilst conducting a Garmin tutorial – there were a few new ones adorning wrists tonight, the first meet back after Christmas.
Out running again tomorrow…
written by Charky
When you are faced with a pretty hectic few months of running – new kit is essential. It makes you feel good, it makes you want to run. I splashed out – perfectly reasonable if you are running a Marathon! So, new trainers (ready to be alternated with current pair, so nicely worn in ready for the big day) new legs (Lycra) a very bright long sleeve top, some softly softly new Nike socks and some new running bras. I’m covered.
In addition to clothing I’ve chosen a selection of running fuels to give a go. Most are supposed to be disgusting, some make you sick, nice, I’ll see how I go.
written by Charky
Today I actually went for a run – hurray! The last few days have seen a lot of sitting around ‘planning’. I’ve made lists of recipes, I’ve made documents containing strength training routines and I’ve baked another banana bread (good texture, but bananas not quite ripe enough)
So, a garmin specific run – downloaded straight onto my watch. (I’ve downloaded a full 16week Marathon plan) Today I trialled a ‘Steady 4m’. After the twentieth insistent beep shouting at me to ‘speed up!’ I figured I was either extremely unfit or there was something up with the garmin. Luckily on transferring the run back at home it shows that something is up. I will need to investigate…
We decided to make scrambled eggs for our post run eats. (one of the many best recovery meals which has a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates and protein that’ll restock your energy stores and help your muscles recover.)
written by Charky
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