Decided to reactivate the blog for a few months. I know it is only for my own benefit but as I hope to complete my first marathon in 3 years (Dublin 2026) and to mark how I have changed as a runner (53 years in September) I thought blogging might be useful. In terms of training goals they have not changed much at all - get the training done, navigate the obstacles, celebrate the successes and get to the start line. After that we will see where to go.
Mileage wise I can only manage 20 a week with 3/4 midweek runs and a base long run of 8 -10 miles. Speedwork and speed is not existent and the routes lack variety. Obviously I will have to shake that up a bit in the next 21 weeks. Weightwise I am 92kg.
Performance wise I have run 1.56.45 in the Limerick half this year. In Cork in the half things were a bit tougher, 2.01.35. This was my 41st half marathon my first time going over 2 hours. This is where I am. Can I get better? Can I improve for DCM and improve enough to a) get the training done? b) get to the start line c) get fitter and d) finish DCM.
We will see..The focus is better but it is early days yet.
