A Time to Reflect

Ok, so excatly 4 weeks to the big M. After the Uber -successful half marathon, I have a little rumination before bed time with some cocoa- pass the pipe and slippers, ahhh- so...:

What have we learned so far?

• Slowly building up distance in a disciplined fashion is wise and fruitful, the weekly long run is key
• Listen to your body. Do other activites too to build up core. (My example, sit ups, ju jitsu, football)
  
• I think I can run the damn thing without cutting back on fags, drink and other recreational activities. I didn't think this would be possible a few months ago. It may not be, mind!
  
• There is actually a buzz from this madness, you do feel good after the runs.
• The mind is powerful, and staying relaxed on your run, not tensing anything and smiling outside and inside is critical
• Doing the marathon, my speed will need to be on or under the 10 minute per mile mark until after 20 miles, and if I'm able, I can up the tempo.
  
• I will need to do 2 more long runs before Oct 26th and D Day- one next week, around 20 miles and the week after, around 16.

My sister, God love her, did that 100k trek thing, and was forced to quit with chilblains, heat rash and general feeling shitness at 70k- thats a continuous trek. Fair play.. she is hobbling today, ooer