March On, March On

[Sweder]

With March all but gone it's time to review the mileage charts.
I dropped a few mid-week runs this month, mostly in order to rest troublesome aches and pains. Lately the long run mileage has fallen away as the taper kicks in.

Jan: 117 miles (187 kms) (longest run: 15 miles/ 24 kms)
Feb: 132 miles (211 kms) (longest run: 20 miles/ 32 kms)
Mar: 122 miles (196 kms) (longest run: 26.2 miles/ 42 kms)

2007: 372 miles (595 kms)
Average weekley mileage: 28.6 miles (45.7 kms)

In summary 'less is more' has held sway. I figure this to be the bare minimum mileage required to get me round TOM. It's a good deal lower than a lot of - OK, most - marathon schedules, but the balance has been in favour of the long runs (as advised by seasoned Ultra runners working on low weekly mileage).

The fact that niggles have only recently appeared suggests this (LiM) policy has, for the most part, been a wise one*. Ultimately the test comes next Saturday, but I'm happy in my own mind that I've remained true to my mantra, albeit an unorthadox one, and got myself into reasonable condition with a low risk of injury.

On the diet front . . . well, I 'd have to say 'Diet? What diet?'
I've eaten normally, avoiding day-time snacking (but having the occasional post-supper peanut butter & honey 'widge) and been parsimonious with contributions to local hostilries. My weight has hovered around 90 kilos for the last few weeks - around 2 to 3 kilos less than the turn of the year.

[SIZE="1"]*It's also fair to say I should have visited a phisyo before I did.
Kader could have done more for me given longer to work on the calf and shins.
Note to self; when it starts hurting, seek advice. Don't wait for your leg to drop off.[/SIZE]