Had a great break over Easter but now back with a bump. Less than 2 weeks to go to the Marathon! I spent a few days with the family down in Brighton with my brother and running partner, Steve. We went out for a run along the Brighton coast which is rather pleasantly flat. We just did about 8 miles - just as a tester really. And I find to my shock and horror that he is about as fit as me and - worse - that neither of us is in 4 hour marathon condition. We were able to sustain 8 1/2 minute mile pace for the 8 miles but to sustain it for 26 miles we will need to come down to about 10 min mile pace so I think we just need to stop talking about a 4 hour target and see 4 hours 30 as "success" and then everyone's a winner!
I suppose there have to be advantages to running with Steve Coogan BAFTA winner. But does it mean people will hassle him and slow us down or does it mean we will have to suck our bellies in more and keep the pace up when we feel like slacking a bit? Who knows maybe we'll whizz round in 3 hrs 38 and 37 seconds. ( I think not!)
Sponsorship is not going to well either. 50 quid to date! Both donations from mates! I think I need to put out a few more requests and put a joke or two on the website. See if I can jolly people along.
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