Here’s a quick synopsis of my training for May’s Brathay 10 marathons in 10 days challenge around Lake Windermere.
Marathons in January Time
Brathay Windermere Marathon (Training Weekend) 3:32:34
Endurance Life Anglesey Coastal Marathon 4:34:46
Newcastle Racecourse 3:28:06
Total Mileage for the month 213.94 miles
January’s training has in the main gone to plan. I had planned to run 3 marathons during the month which I’ve achieved. Nice to get under 3:30 at Newcastle Race course, it gives me confidence that I still have some good marathon speed in my legs.
I am struggling with a sore right knee and also a little pain in my left knee. Running doesn’t seem to be making them any worse but sadly they don’t seem be getting any better either. For the moment I have elected to continue running and monitor them. I have taken a few extra rest days just to give the knees some respite from the training and in doing so only managed 213 miles for the month, where I was hoping to be nearer 250. I’m not too worried about not quite hitting this goal and I’m looking forward to running in February to see if I can continue this level of training and if possible push it on a bit with my first double marathon of the year (2 marathons in 2 days).
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My computer print out for the 16 laps of Newcastle Racecourse to make up the 26.2 mile marathon distance and the day’s medal
