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tang1 wrote: »

Thursday 31.3.16

5miles Easy

Friday 1.4.16

Rest

Saturday 2.4.16

5miles Easy

Sunday 3.4.16

11miles Easy

The paces on these runs are not important at this stage, they all felt super easy and very very comfortable. Sleep hasn't been great the past week but not to concerned about that really as I feel rested and less tired than I have in the previous 4-5 weeks.

Training:

I've run over 700 miles in preparation for Rotterdam, I ran just over 1,000 miles in 12 months last year so that gives an indication of the work put in. I ran a 10 mile PB in Trim and a disappointing Half in Kinvara that was nothing to do with my training, more an old injury letting me down at the wrong time. I missed a few runs due to work issues and family stuff but I'm more than happy with the training I've put in. The long runs along the Royal canal thought me I can do this.

I've not once gotten bored with training and that's all down to the variety coach gives me to keep things interesting, I've been tired heading out for runs but honestly can say I have never thought "I don't want to run today" along the way.

Hopes:

This is the first time I've trained for a marathon correctly that I've gotten through the plan fit to make it to the start line. He will deny this and is to humble to accept it but I put all this down to Myles Splitz, he was kind enough to say yes back last October when I asked for his help when I decided to run Rotterdam. I run the runs yes, but it's his knowledge and wisdom of putting the runs in the right place for me to run that has got me here typing this. Much thanks for that L, wouldn't have done this without you.

The goals I have in mind are as follows:

Gold - sub 3.20
Silver - sub 3.25
Bronze - sub 3.30

I feel I have the training done to achieve my Gold goal and think it's a realistic target considering my PBs from other races. I've nothing but respect for the marathon distance and know the marathon can chew the best up and spit them out. Just don't do it to me next Sunday please!! If the going gets tough which I'm sure it will, I will have this thought in the back of my mind to think of:

"Enter the Pain Cave, at the back there's the Hurt Box. Inside you'll find a suit, a pill and a can of drink. Zip up the Man Suit, swallow the suck it up pill and wash it down with the Can of Hard"

Thanks all for taking the time for following my log and the kinds words of advice along the way, all are very much appreciated and valued. I hope I can do ye proud next Sunday and run the race of my life. From me till next Sunday from here, Adios!!!

Gavlor wrote: »

Just make sure you finish strong.

Best of luck