Having made a reasonable start to my Half Marathon training things hit the buffers at Easter. I went away for a break, came back with a nasty sickness and took two weeks to recover my strength! No it wasn't swine flu but it might as well have been.
I've dusted-down my New Balance running shoes and re-discovered the joys of jogging, feeling a bit of pressure now as it is just 18 weeks to the BIG DAY.
So, great to have met-up with a work colleague (and keen runner) George Derbyshire who emailed me the following Top Tips:
1. Take it easy. You’ve got plenty of time between now and September, and if you overdo it, it will take a long time to recover. It gets more difficult when you’re over 30!
2. Think time, not distance. You should work up to 2 hours. It’s all about being on your feet continuously, and it’s better to keep going slowly and not to walk.
3. Find somewhere interesting rather than banging around the streets. Even better, find a friend. You will be amazed the difference it makes when you are with some-one else.
4. Once you’ve done the race, don’t let it go. Keep it up!
He has also pledged a tenner to see me through the last mile......thanks George!
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