Abersoch Half
It is now two weeks after the Berlin Marathon, I feel pretty fresh, probably because of all the ‘breaks’ I had during the race. Week 1 – I take a […]
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Berlin Marathon 2018
It is 7am on a Sunday morning. The Underground trains would usually be empty at this early hour. Today they are packed. The biggest annual event to hit Berlin has […]
Berlin Buildup week 11 of 11. Everything is easy
I usually blog on Monday night. But with Berlin Marathon on Sunday (tomorrow), I have decided I want to put this out early. The reason being; I don’t want the race result to sway how I look back on this week. Also, I want to be able to share it with you now, so you are fully up to date with the build up, before the big event.
Berlin Buildup week 10 of 11. Whiteboard vs Washboard
Week 1 of 2 in Taper Town. After 8 weeks of good, solid training, with no injury or illness, the most important thing to remember is…
Berlin Buildup week 9 of 11. Ladywell 10000
11 months ago, I fell in a mountain race (read post here) and cut my knee very badly. For a short period it was the most painful thing I have ever experienced, but the shock kicked in quickly, and the pain was replaced with a fear. I thought I had completely severed my patella tendon, which would mean the end of my running. The small hospital I was taken to in Italy was clean and professional, but no one spoke any English. I asked everyone I saw, “will I be able to run again”, but no one could understand me.
I was left to fully contemplate my life without running. I have always a
Berlin Buildup Week 8 of 11. Plas Menai 5km
Last week I decided to listen to my body, making the decision to lie in on Sunday when I felt fatigue (and headaches) setting in, instead of stubbornly following the schedule anyway. This week, guess what, I feel so much better for it, refreshed and rejuvenated. I hear a thousand voices all chime;
“told you so”