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In Week 14 of the 2:49 Marathon Project, I experienced a significant boost in confidence as my training progressed. With a solid mix of quality workouts and a long run, I felt stronger than ever. The announcement that the marathon will go ahead has me excited to contribute to the city's morale. From hitting new paces in my 8 x 1k reps to enjoying a 20-mile easy run, every session brought me closer to my goal. Join me as I reflect on the lessons learned and gear up for the upcoming Valencia Marathon!

As I approach the penultimate week of the 2:49 Marathon Project, excitement and anticipation build for the Valencia Marathon. This week features a mix of long runs and strategic tapering, crucial for peak performance. With three long runs left, I reflect on the importance of mental preparation and the role of the taper in maximizing my training efforts. Join me as I share insights on my training journey, the challenges faced, and the ultimate goal of crossing the finish line faster than ever before. Discover how I plan to tackle race day and the strategies that will guide me to success!

In Week 13 of the 2:49 Marathon Project, I experienced a high-volume week of training that left me feeling energized and ready to tackle the upcoming challenges. With 82 miles logged, I pushed through tough sessions, including a 16-mile easy run and a 9-mile tempo workout. As I navigate the uncertainty surrounding the Valencia Marathon, I reflect on the importance of resilience in training. Join me as I share my journey, insights, and the lessons learned along the way. Discover how missing time can sometimes be a blessing in disguise and what lies ahead in Week 14!

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 14 Training For The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 14 Training sessions I have some challenging sessions. However, it's hard to believe it is this close to race day. Only 3 full weeks to go and I'm really looking forward to completing the process. It is getting to that time…

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 11 Update was beyond positive. I'm finally feeling good once again and now is the time for focussed hard work!

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 13 Training For The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 13 Training sessions I am back to hitting some bigger volume. As mentioned in previous updates, due to some complications, things have changed from what it was supposed to be. However, I'm very well aware that it's only four weeks until…

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 11 Update was beyond positive. I'm finally feeling good once again and now is the time for focussed hard work!

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 12 TrainingFor The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 12 Training sessions I am feeling much more positive about this entire endeavour. Week 12 on the original plan was a cutback week, so it actually suits nicely as a comeback week as well. I almost feel guilty about how excited I…

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 10 Update For the 2:49 Marathon Project Week 10 Update all I can say is marathon training is hard work. After having so many really good training blocks in a row, it's easy to forget just how hard it is when things aren't going smoothly. This one is just…

The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 11 TrainingFor The 2:49 Marathon Project Week 11 Training sessions I seem to be back on track...somewhat. At this point I'm probably being a little overly cautious and hyper-sensitive to every little pain and niggle. At the minute my adductor on my right side is a bit tender. This…