Edinburgh 2009, the story so far.....................

This blog is to record and share my progress in training for the 2009 Edinburgh marathon.

How I got here................

I have been running for approximately 7 years. I started running initially with the intention of running a marathon, but at that time had no idea of what that might entail in terms of training and commitment. Now, several years on I have finally reached a place where I am prepared to commit to the challenge. I have tried unsuccessfully for the last 4 years to get into London.

Edinburgh appealed to me because it is big enough to have a good atmosphere, something which I think will help to get me round on the day. I am travelling to Edinburgh a couple of days before the big race with my two sons, James and Matthew and my husband Steve.

The training so far................

I started training in earnest in January. Last year had been a bit of a poor one for me in terms of running. I had only done 2 and 3 mile runs here and there, so my first challenge was to get myself back into a regular routine. I have devised my own training plan based on a lot of reading and also what has (and hasn't) worked for me in the past. I started week one of a 20 week plan by running 10 miles (3,2,2,3) and have built up by 2 miles each week. Every 5th week I am building in an easy week, as I have had a tendency to push myself continously and then run out of steam.

Where I am now...............

This week I am running 20 miles (5,3,4,8). I am doing one interval session a week at a running club I have just joined. So far I am really pleased with how my training is going, I'm feeling fit, motivated and determined.

Thanks for reading!

I would appreciate your comments. I have been trawling the blogosphere looking for other runners doing Edinburgh and enjoy following people's progress.