It’s nearly time: Fort William Marathon!

It’s nearly time! I’ve done the training and am now seriously tapering and reminding myself why I signed up for this marathon … for fun!

Lacking the solid training base from which I started my marathon training last year, I’ve completed the Pfitzinger & Douglas 18 week/up to 55 mile training plan with only a minor tweak here and there. This has been hard going at times but I’ve made room in life to accommodate the additional training. I appreciate Bruce’s support and encouragement to get out the door for the odd Friday evening long run and the company of my running buddies, particularly the Sunday gang.

I’ve had my ups and downs during training, and if anything seem to have struggled over the last few weeks with times slowing down rather than picking up speed. I’m hoping that the additional rest last week will have done my weary body good.

Yesterday I ‘enjoyed’ a massage. I was told my muscles were ‘solid’ – not convinced that’s necessarily a good thing – and had been blissfully unaware of how tight my glutes were! Funnily enough, the side that was not so tight was the sorest! I’ve got homework to do … lots of stretching and plenty of foot mobilisation too, as my feet are somewhat stiff (and a little crunchy)!

Time now to relax, sleep, stretch, and, most importantly, remember there’s no point in stressing about things that are outwith my control. The weather will do it’s thing, I will feel however I feel and all I can do is enjoy the moment!

Loved it last year …

Fingers crossed I’ll love it again!