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Double G,

Similar story. PFPS surfaced with me the morning after a 16 miler, my first week of taper and three weeks from my first marathon. Didn't run for 12 days then did an easy 5 miler followed by a 10 miler during which I had discomfort throughout but only that. Physio gave me stretches for the glutes and quads and I did a lot of foam rolling which I think was a big help. Anti-inflammatories for three days before the race and on race morning also helped and I got thru it in a respectable 3.45 -delighted to have finished. Again discomfort for first 15 miles then pain disappeared. That was a fortnight ago and just the last couple of days have been niggle-free, fingers crossed so I guess 6 weeks is probably about right re recovery period. Good luck with your first marathon!

Foz35,  I started running more seriously last autumn and bought Forerunner 110 which has proved great buy. Makes training much more interesting and informative re pace, etc. Make sure you buy a heart rate monitor as well - I got both for £130 on amazon. Easy to operate and upload to pc. Ran my first marathon on Sunday!

Jason,

3 oatcakes (i like Aldi's) - homemade hummus in between - can't beat it!

Jason, like you people are amazed at my appettite (and i'm lighter than you!):

breakfast - kiwi, porridge, 2 poached eggs on brown soda/seed bread, tea

11am - triple-decker oatcake/hummus, nuts, coffee

lunch - big salad, mackerel or similar, pitta bread

afternoon - apple, biscuit

dinner - fish/chicken + sweet potato/pasta + 3 veg, yoghurt and nuts, coffee plus the odd glass of red

10pm - 2 x weetabix, semi-skimmed milk

I run 4 times a week and like yourself have a seemingly quick metabolic rate. Would like to put on a few pounds but doesn't happen.

Wona, i'm in same boat, just emerging from 10-day dose for second time since Boxing Day! I've a HM in 3 weeks time and marathon early April so I'm itching to get back - going for a 6miler this afternoon and taking it steady.