The problem is I like running, I like getting up in the morning, into gear and out the door. And I can’t. That pesky marathon I enjoyed doing is keeping me inside. More accurately I shouldn’t run now, not for the hour and a bit I’d like to. And...
Just a little at best recovery workout today. Ran down to the gym, all 1.147 km on sore legs. Mainly so I could check my weight. Great. Starting to get under 88 kg. Hopped on a gym bike for 16 min to get my heart-rate up, my blood pumping without more muscle damage....
Into the marathon forge Running the Peninsula Marathon unplanned, put metal in my muscles. I’m sure? I ran Redhill Marathon a month ago, rested week then put in two 28km weekend runs. Because my wife didn’t want to risk a marathon so soon after recovering...
Things to know about Comrades hydration Even if you just want to survive to the end, your survival is more likely the better hydrated you are. It’s the same for any ultra, and it’s even the same for everyday living. There’s a lot of science...
Another 48 km in the legs. A solid 4 weeks at this distance with a 22 km long run in it. I know I could do more. But this base will be fine. Hardly need to recover from the runs anymore. Copiong with this distance is a good place to be. Unless something goes wrong I...
