Some proper training!

I am feeling a bit guilty. On Wednesday I was supposed to do an easy 5 miles, but my friend couldn't go and it was just so windy that I didn't either! At least I did 62 lengths in Hitchin pool but I didn't run.

However, Thursday I did a tempo session, my first speedwork for ages. It is lucky for me that a group run from next door on a Thursday morning and I go along occasionally. So we did a session of 1.5, 1, then 1.5 miles of speedwork, plus warmup, so about 6miles. I really enjoyed it (even got coffee and muffin afterwards) so should really try to do some speed sessions by myself.

I was pleased to learn from Lindsay's marathon training research in her blog, if I understand correctly, that my body is learning to burn off more fat than carbs at a given speed (would that be the speed I run at?) and I suppose increasing my capillary density is helping my previously slightly poor circulation. All good motivation, and it makes me feel better after all the party food I've been making for my son's birthday - I'll be able to run it all off at Oakley on Sunday. Note: next marathon I should aim to eat better.

I'm enjoying reading the other blogs. Its slightly concerned me that Lissa Squirrel has had to recover after skiing as I am going on my first ski holiday at Easter and have no idea how this will effect my training - if she was stiff then is there any hope for me? I hope Secret Squirrel manages her enforced rest - don't let the voice of doom prevail! Your body will thank you for it!