I've always thought a blog to be a bit self indulgent to be honest. The idea behind this one is to raise awareness for my fundraising, hopefully pick up some tips from others and to ensure all of my friends don't have to suffer running updates via my Facebook page!
I ran the London Marathon in 2009 and I'm mad enough to want to do it again. I've been fortunately enough to gain a place to run for MACS (who support blind and partially sighted children and their families) - subject to me being able to raise the minimum sponsorship. www.virginmoneygiving.com/sianhamilton
Not content with the challenge of marathon training and fundraising, I'm also trying to improve on my performance in 2009. That year I finished in 4:40:40. My target had been to finish, as it was my first marathon, but until half way round I had been wearing a 4:30 pacing band. The day itself was very hot and having seen others giving up, I wanted to ensure I was going to complete the course. The decision was made after crossing Tower Bridge to forget the time and focus on getting round.
So what's my target for London 2011? Any improvement on 4:40:40 would be great but it's not just my personal best (PB) we're talking about. My fellow marathon runner and training buddy is also chasing a PB, and her current best is in the region of 4:25. The target time has been set at 4:23.
We're following the outline of the schedule for PB training from the Virgin London Marathon magazine. This involves running five times a week, which is more than we would usually run. The schedule includes hill sessions, fartlek, intervals and practising marathon pace. As well as setting this blog up, I've also spent the afternoon trying to get my garmin set up with pace and heart rates so we know when we're running easy, steady and fast!
I hope to update this on a weekly basis to keep you informed on how things are going. Bear with me as I work out links, photos etc!
99 days to go!
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