Week 11 of London Marathon 2026 training was a big one. Not because everything went perfectly, but because it felt properly marathon-shaped. It started with my longest run of this training block so far: a planned 90-minute run that turned into 12.2 km, nearly 1 hour 30 minutes on my feet, and somehow my second … Read more
This week’s training summary is short. Not because I’m being mysterious or minimalist, but because I quite literally only managed one run. And you know what? That run has opinions. After last week’s reminder that rest days (and sick days) still count, this week was all about gently re-introducing my legs to the idea that … Read more
This week didn’t quite go to plan. After last week’s high of hitting the 10K milestone, a huge confidence boost and proof that all the training is paying off, I was buzzing to keep the momentum going. Then, out of nowhere, a cold crept in and knocked me flat. One day I was running double-digit … Read more
This week didn’t start quite as planned, I missed my Monday run. Work, life, and general fatigue got in the way, but rather than stress about it, I decided to just reset and focus on the next run. Sometimes, that’s all you can do. Training for the 2026 London Marathon was never meant to be … Read more
This week marked another solid block in my 10K training plan, and it’s definitely starting to feel like proper training now. The runs are longer, the sessions are tougher, and I’ve even managed to throw in a gym and swim session for good measure. The plan for Week 7: a mix of interval work, steady … Read more
Week 6 marked the start of my 10K training plan, the next chapter after graduating (a little early) from Couch to 5K. And wow, it already feels like a proper step up. Gone are the short bursts with walking breaks; now it’s about longer runs, steady endurance, and even something completely new to me: tempo … Read more
Week 5 is the one people warn you about. Up until now, the Couch to 5K app has been predictable: run a bit, walk a bit, repeat. Then suddenly Week 5 arrives and the structure changes every single day. And just when you think you’ve got the hang of it, it hits you with the … Read more
If Week 3 felt like testing the waters, Week 4 was the moment I realised: this is actually happening. The intervals are longer, the recovery is shorter, and for the first time I’m stringing together proper runs rather than short bursts. Four weeks ago, the idea of running for even 90 seconds felt like a … Read more
In my last post, Summer Miles & Memories, I talked about easing off, soaking up the sunshine, and letting family time take priority. I don’t regret a second of it, ice creams by the sea and sticky-fingered kids are memories worth far more than miles on the watch. But as the holidays wind down, I’ve … Read more
Since my last update, the focus has been less on clocking up running miles and more on making memories with my family. With the school summer holidays in full swing, training has had to share the spotlight with adventures, ice creams, and a fair bit of sand between my toes. We had a brilliant week … Read more