With less than two weeks to go to the marathon, I am starting to feel the pressure.
As the clock ticks down to the big day, I have been decreasing my mileage and will stop running completely a few days before the event.
It seems strange to be tapering down the runs, particularly when you have been working on the basis that more is better, but it is necessary to make sure I don't overtrain or cause injury.
I am nervous to say the least.
With the weather improving rapidly, I set off for my first run in shorts on Saturday, glad to be training in the sunshine.
It was a hot day, and by ten miles I was parched and sweating like crazy. Although initially pleased by the hot weather I realised how detrimental this can be to a run, particularly when you haven't taken on enough water.
At least i have covered all eventualities now, and feel prepared for whatever the weather on the big day.
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