The pessimist would say that becoming ill just after starting marathon training is a terrible portent, while the optimist dismisses such negativity, pointing out that if you’re going to go down with something, then the first week, and particularly if it’s Christmas week, is a great time for it to happen, as it’s the furthest point from the race, and anyway, Christmas week is always going to be a bit hit-and-miss for training.… READ MORE.... …