to the finish in the Mall.The best moment: for me, it was seeing Big Ben in the distance and it actually coming towards me instead of appearing to disappear! The worst moment: I don’t think there was a ‘worst moment’ except maybe the pain.Most memorable moment
a pep talk. Coax yourself back into the groove by thinking about all the training you have put in and how badly you want to achieve your goal.Your old knee/shin/foot problem acts up mid-race Decide in advance how bad it has to get before you’ll drop
on your face.The ExtrasHelp! Your marathon training questions - answered!I don't know what pace to run at. I've got painful shins! My target heart rate percentages make me run far too slowly. I'm behind with my training schedule. I've got a last
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in the thighs and shins." At the same time choose activities that allow your body a chance to recover from running, such as swimming or yoga, rather than stressing it further.Guilt edgedRunners can be consumed by guilt if they take a day off from their scheduled
-pack. They've learned how essential it is for runners to engage these muscles to finish fast, reduce pain and hang tough on long runs. Best of all, they've tailored workouts to help them do that. All runners – from those rehabilitating injuries to elites
day! trouty, 2:52:43I've been using the Mike Gratton hard marathon training thread since early January at which time I had a painful knee injury. However, following Mike's advice and also the encouragement from the other forumites I was delighted
may need more running sessions in there.Q. I think I've developed, or am starting to develop, shin splints. There is a lot of conflicting advice online as to the best way to tackle this. What do you recommend? RoeyA. I'd recommend getting treatment
for a long slogHaving gone through a really annoying phase of shin splints, I got some physio input and they gradually re-engineered my running style. It was a ground-up (well, hip-down) re-think about each muscle group and its role in the cycle
should fade as you warm up. If it doesn't, cut your workout short. Do a little cross-training for a couple of days to let that sensation dissipate, so you don't become injured."8. Take notice of sharp painSome minor aches and pains are common, and rest
