Amsterdam Marathon Training Blog

[Matt]

A new challenge for me this year, I'm doing the Amsterdam Marathon in October.

It's going to be my first full marathon, so a big increase in mileage and training.

Training starts tomorrow 😃

 

[Matt]

 

[Axel]

Let me know when you're here and I will buy you beer (or whatever you prefer).

 

[Matt]

Let me know when you're here and I will buy you beer (or whatever you prefer).

We will be there for the whole weekend. Going to fly over on Friday, and come back on the Monday.

 

[Axel]

I've noted it down in my agenda 😃 We'll make an appointment when October comes near 😃

 

[Matt]

Working nights this weekend, so had 4 days off after Silverstone, and started the training plan yesterday.

 

[Matt]

Did some interval work yesterday, while out running with the wife
and a steady 8.5KM tonight

 

[Matt]

Yesterday's lunchtime 9KM run.

 

[Matt]

Today's easy 9KM lunch run

 

[toad]

That only gives you less than 15 minutes to eat lunch. It's not enough time

 

[Matt]

That only gives you less than 15 minutes to eat lunch. It's not enough time

I work 12 hour shifts, so get 1hour 45 minutes for lunch 😃

 

[toad]

Those are long days. 4 days a week?

That gives you enough time to eat and have a nap.

 

[Matt]

Those are long days. 4 days a week?

That gives you enough time to eat and have a nap.

It depends, as its nights and days. Some weeks, I can do 5 days, or 4 nights. One week, I only do 2 days.

 

[Matt]

Today's 9KM lunch run. Pace was faster than planned, but felt good, despite the crappy weather.

 

[Matt]

Having a rest day today.

 

[nodle]

Keep it up Matt . My wife did a half marathon awhile back and I know it takes alot of work. When you finish you will be quite proud of yourself.👍

 

[Matt]

Keep it up Matt . My wife did a half marathon awhile back and I know it takes alot of work. When you finish you will be quite proud of yourself.👍

Thanks! I've got another Half Marathon next Sunday, and I'm looking forward to slowing down a bit, and getting my distance up rather than trying to increase my speed like I spent all last summer doing.

 

[Matt]

Another 9km this evening

Going to do a longer run tomorrow as the weather is gradually starting to get better

 

[toad]

Do taller runners have more advantage than shorter runners? I always find i can't keep up with runners taller than me.

 

[Matt]

Do taller runners have more advantage than shorter runners? I always find i can't keep up with runners taller than me.

Longer legs would probably help, but I'm only 5 foot 8 and don't have any issues