Luke writes:
Time seems to be going quite fast lately, not while I’m running, just in general. It’s hard to believe that it is now less than 7 weeks until Sylvia’s (Caz’s mum's) birthday – or what some other people call St George’s Day. I’m looking forward to that day as it should be a lot of fun with lots of celebrations. Oh, and it’s also London Marathon that day too – time to ramp up the training a little I guess :P
As has been the case for a little while now, training is progressing steadily. I won’t be in a position to be getting in any long runs beforehand but I have been in that position in the past and have managed. This time around I have the added benefit though of having done some strength work during the lead up, so hopefully that, along with previous experience of having run multiple marathons will help.
I’ve managed to join up with a few mates for runs recently which has been nice. Though I have yet to manage to get myself out for 5am runs like I used to in the past. I do miss those runs, getting out while most people are in bed. I say most because often on those runs I would see Becky Fennelly out at that time running as well. I wonder if Becky is still getting up for those early morning runs…
A few weeks ago I celebrated my 100th parkrun. It was nice to be able to share it with Alan and Alix who have often run with me at parkrun while I have been building up my strength and pace. It was also really nice to have Oliver scan my 100th run – he has been volunteering at parkrun for the Duke of Edinburgh award. Parkrun has become a staple now where Caz, Oliver, Harry and myself are at Gunnersbury most Saturdays to get a bit of exercise and enjoy a nice start to the weekend.