So, what if you don't have any talent? As far as marathon running is concerned this really should not hold you back. Durability and an ability to continue to slog out mile after mile is all that is important if you want to run sub 4 or even sub 3. Age is probably a limiting factor but there are plenty of 50 somethings still clocking sub 3. I believe that the world record for an 80 year is sub 3. Talent may be a requisite for other sports but give me durability over talent any day over the 26.2.
Back in the game this morning for my 4 mile tempo missed yesterday. Back on the canal with a frosty start meant that running conditions were not ideal. It was difficult to see where the ice had formed and there was a bit of slip sliding along the way. After my 1 mile w/u, I was straight into 6.40 pace which I managed to keep up at around 165-168bpm. It was a good session and did not feel as knackered as I did after Tuesday's smash fest.
As I approached the last mile I did begin to struggle and felt that my form was not in good shape. At that point in the podcast http://www.coachjayjohnson.com/ the coaches began talking about fluidity and keeping the stride short and visualising a fluid gait. I tried my best to do this but felt that I was slowing down. I was therfore surprised to find that the last mile was an even 6.40 and my HR had gone down. There must be something in this coachng lark then.
I have booked the flights down to London and am hoping that I can get the use of a friend's flat rather than book a hotel room as I really do not want to have to eat out on the night before the race. I have booked a room at a Travel Lodge near the start of the race so if the flat doesn't come off I am not worrying about accomodation or getting to the start.
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