Amsterdam Marathon Training Blog

[Matt]

Yesterday's longer run. Happy with the pace. I did 30 minutes out and back

 

[Matt]

Bonus run today as the weather is fantastic

 

[Matt]

Did a faster 5KM today, pushing it a bit more on tired legs.

 

[toad]

I just finished going for a run.

I ran 5km in 29minutes 10 seconds.

 

[Matt]

I'm having a rest day today. Going to go to the sports shop in my lunch to get a few new things. Will be doing another 9km run tomorrow, and then a half marathon race on Sunday.

 

[Matt]

I just finished going for a run.

I ran 5km in 29minutes 10 seconds.

The fastest I ran 5km last summer was 18 minutes 47 seconds. Would like to get down to that time again this year, which should be doable again even with the longer marathon training.

 

[Matt]

Todays haul from the running shop

Some new speed work trainers

http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/products/239040/SCOTT-Race-Rocker-2-0-Shoe/

Another pair of Speed Two socks
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/x-socks-run-speed-two-sock/

Tshirt (in red)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/salomon-agile-12-zip-tee-ss15/
Shorts
http://www.amazon.com/Salomon-Mens-Start-Short/dp/B009NOS6XC

 

[toad]

Why do your socks have all these things in them? Are they special running socks?

All my socks are 100% cotton

 

[Matt]

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Why do your socks have all these things in them? Are they special running socks?

All my socks are 100% cotton

Yes, they are special running socks (they want to be as well for £15 a pair!)

 

[Matt]

Gear all set for the Sheffield Half Marathon tomorrow

 

[nodle]

Good luck Matt !😃

 

[Matt]

 

[nodle]

Way to go Matt !👍

 

[toad]

What was the temperature that day? People in the background are wearing coats & hats. It looks chilly still!

 

[Matt]

What was the temperature that day? People in the background are wearing coats & hats. It looks chilly still!

It was about 6 degrees C

 

[Matt]

Some runs from last week / this week

Did 2 on Thursday:

The Half Marathon on Sunday

and today's lunch run

 

[Matt]

Today's 13KM run

 

[Matt]

Did a 5KM Park Run yesterday morning
First one since October last year, and really pleased to be down to almost 19 minutes.

 

[Matt]

Deposit has also been paid this morning for the accommodation

 

[Matt]

Legs still felt a little tired from yesterday, so did a 10km recovery run