Duncan’s journey to Marathon Des Sables: Week 6

Hi all,

What a cold week-despite the snow, cold and wind I still managed to fit my training in. A couple of 10 mile runs and four gym sessions comprising of bicycle, StairMaster and the tread climber. On my outdoor runs when the wind changed the sweat felt so cold-what fun!

Funny thing happened on Saturday; I was out on my ten mile run and a young man started jogging with me. Whilst it was good to have some company as we started doing a few miles together I’m thinking the pace is a bit too fast for me. I told him if you want to carry on because I’m going to slow down a bit he said that was fine and tells me we were on track for a 4 hour marathon. I’m aiming for endurance not speed…anyway after ten miles we shook hands and parted ways. I got back home and Emma asked if I was alright, I said I would have been if I hadn’t bumped in to this young lad! Although it was good for me as training can be lonely.

I am doing balance today which is good for achy muscles!

Take care,

Duncan

 

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