The real fun is about to begin...

Training has been going fairly well the past few weeks, mostly steady runs of 6 and 10km for a weekly average of 38kms. I'm finally getting past some of the discomfort I was having in my left shin through physio and massage, also doing alot of foam rolling which is BRUTAL but really works out those deep muscle knots. This week will be a real test, since it's technically week 1 of 19 of REAL training, so now the weekend long runs start to increase, and weekly K's start averaging 50+. If I get through this week, I think I will actually be able to do this:)

The running room program is good, however I decided I needed a little extra 1:1 coaching so I'm meeting with a well known local running coach this Thurs. Even though it's my first (not sure if i'll do another, but we'll call it "first") marathon, my goal is to run well and finish with a good time, not "just finish". Not sure if this is a realistic goal or not, hence feedback from a coach on my program and goals. Right now i feel pretty slow, but i know that speed will come once I lighten up a bit more (it's coming!) and hills and speed work starts near the end of July. I have to keep reminding myself not to be in such a rush.... it's a process!

..... yeah, good luck with that, hehe:)