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Jan 09 - London Calling
Week 5 was rounded off with 10.4 miles last night. I wasn't particularly fired up for it - I had taken maximum advantage of the "less is more" routine, resting from Weds to Sun and still fitting in my three runs for the week. Plus Sunday night is normally a time for relaxation and preparation for the week ahead.
But it was completely in satisfactory fashion, at 4:02 marathon pace. The pins were starting to feel a little tender, but they'll steel up as time goes by. I need to concentrate on form a bit, as neck and shoulder aches were starting to set in. The cap remained on throughout, in preparation for the race-day wig. Once I'd made the decision to deny myself the relief of removing it, it wasn't too bad. With next week being a step-back I'll upgrade to a woolly hat, which will have to remain in place for the duration of the training.
I think I might also take on AH's suggestion, and remain in long sleeves and leggings right into the spring. I'm not going to do a lot of training in my race-day attire :o so I need to prepare myself for a little bit of extra baggage. In fact that might not be enough - how to simulate the effect of a tutu, without actually wearing one? Maybe a thick jumper tied round my waist? They're always bloody annoying.
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