Training Log Archive: paul c

Legs good but I have a lovely knot in the top of my R glute.

Event: Virgin London Marathon
 

The day started well with the weather and it looked good.
I'd decided to do 6.05's and Mike S was happy too so it looked like I'd get company for the first half at least. I got a brilliant place on the start line(2nd row) so i should be on the tv!!!
The start felt very easy and I was soon joined by Mike, Todd, then Ross and then by 1.5 miles, Ed.
Ed went off and the four of us settled into a good even pace of 6.05's. It was a good bus to be on and we shared the water across the line. To be honest, this was the highlight of my day for me and a real privilege to be running with these guys for the first half.
Ross was getting a little frisky after 7 so I sat back behind him and Mike for a while. I didn't feel great at 9 but after a gel we went across Tower Bridge and all was well again.
After mile 14 my right hip and glute started to tighten up and I also found myself very dehydrated with only salt on my forehead. This was a little weird as I'd taken water at all stations and before the race. The glute got worse and by 16 I pulled over when I saw Dan. After a couple of minutes I got going again but stopped at 17. By 18.5 the game was over, I pulled out when I saw Dorte and took the journey of shame on the underground.
I was initially gutted but now happy in my mind that I pulled out before it could have got a lot worse.

C • Gutted 7

Then drills and strides.
All done now:-)

Haircut, toe nails and shave just to lighten the load with an improvement on the aerodynamics.

Carbo loading time:-)))))

C • NOM NOM 23

C • Remember to pray.... 2

Around the inner road loop of Richmond Park.

5 x 30 off 60.

Floating.
Another inner loop. A confidence booster at the right time as that felt great.

Along the river and Barnes.

Along the Thames past Barnes Bridge.

5 x 60 off 60.