Marathon Effort » Day-to-Day Updates http://marathoneffort.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:57:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 One Week to Holiday ! http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/one-week-to-holiday/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/one-week-to-holiday/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:06:11 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=51 In just under one week, we are jetting off to sunnier climates…and yes, I am taking my running trainers !

Did not manage to run this weekend however, did a 5km run on Thursday in 34 mins (new PB both pace and distance !) and now I know I can run the full 5km required for the race in August.

I just need to continue improving my pace and I want to complete the race in under 30 mins…

Have just applied for a Golden Bond place with another charity (http://leukaemia.org) and we are hoping that our application as a Husband and Wife team is accepted !

Heres hoping !

]]> http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/one-week-to-holiday/feed/ 1 Easy 3 miler ;) http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/easy-3-miler/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/easy-3-miler/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:54:10 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=49 Going for a easy 3 miler tonight in the build up for a 6 miler on Sunday….will update later ;)

]]> http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/easy-3-miler/feed/ 1 Twitter Tweets ! http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/twitter-tweets/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/twitter-tweets/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:41:18 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=46 Just to let you know we are now live on Twitter (http://twitter.com/marathoneffort).  Please take time to follow us as you will receive the latest progress and updates from MarathonEffort.com

]]> http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/twitter-tweets/feed/ 2 1.5m Killer ! http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/15m-killer/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/15m-killer/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:58:45 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=43 Just ran a difficult 1.43m in 15.54mins….the heat was too humid that I had to stop….maybe just need the rest after yesterday’s 4 miler ;(

]]> http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/15m-killer/feed/ 0 Training Update… http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/training-update/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/training-update/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:34:32 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=40 Training has now increased to 3 x 3 mile runs per week with a longer run at weekends (1 x 5 mile).

My progress is being hampered by the walk/run technique and I need to concentrate on completing 3.2 miles without stopping in order to be in with a good time for my first 5k run in August.

Did a 4 mile run yesterday in 50 mins (12.5 min/miles) so neeed to increase pace.  I think a bit of speedwork/interval training is required in order to boost stamina and endurance.

I am slowly becoming unconvinced by my Nike+ kit and feel that it may not be that accurate !  Roll on Christmas, when Santa should be delivering me a Garmin 405 GPS Watch ;)

Will keep you updated…. :D

]]> http://marathoneffort.com/2009/06/training-update/feed/ 0 2.48 miles on a Tuesday ;) http://marathoneffort.com/2009/05/248-miles-on-a-tuesday/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/05/248-miles-on-a-tuesday/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 09:37:56 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=23 Just synced a 2.48 mile run and have entered just myself on a Nike+ Challenge to run 50 miles in one month…

I will update the blog with the training & nutritional plans that I will be using to get up to Marathon Runner status very soon…so please check back ;)

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]]> http://marathoneffort.com/2009/05/481-miles-new-pb/feed/ 1 Marathon Effort is Born ! http://marathoneffort.com/2009/05/marathon-effort-is-born/ http://marathoneffort.com/2009/05/marathon-effort-is-born/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 17:44:07 +0000 admin http://marathoneffort.com/?p=4 MarathonEffort.com is intended to be a diary of events (hopefully!) leading up to the very 1st 2010 Virgin London Marathon.

After watching the last Flora London Marathon some 3 weeks ago, my Wife and I decided to make it our target for next year.

We are new to running however, in just three weeks, we have invested in new trainers and I have already managed to complete two 3 mile run/walks.

This blog will be updated regularly so please check back on our progress ;)

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