This evening was my first run since entering the challenge, so I guess I can now say that I am in training for the 100k. Tonight was just a short 10k, only 10% of the final distance, averaging just under 5 minutes per kilometre (at that pace I'd be done in 8 hours and 20 minutes!!).
My rough training plan to begin with is to try and run at least twice during the week, anything from 5k-20k, and then do my best to get in a long run every weekend. Long run now takes on a different meaning - 10 miles used to be a long run, and I'd do that once or twice in the build up to a half marathon, but now I'm looking at long runs being anything from 20 miles upwards!
I'm starting off easy this weekend with a trip up to Sheffield for the half marathon there. I ran it last year, it's a really pretty course, uphill for the first 5-6 miles and then downhill for the remainder. The weather forecast is good, so I'm looking forward to a nice run. Part of the advantage of training for a longer distance is that when I enter races now I'm not so worried about being fast or aiming for PBs, and with that (self-imposed) pressure gone I can actually enjoy the races and the running a lot more.
I'll report back on Sunday with a post-race update!
Stephen
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