Marathon Update - 8 weeks to go

This week's training has gone well, and although there are still eight weeks to go and a lot can happen in that time, I am starting to feel more confident and the training seems to be paying off. The two speed sessions this week went well, including the 3 x 1 mile interval session that for one reason or another has been put off for several weeks. Friday's 9 mile run done at marathon pace was followed by 19 miles on Saturday done at a good 9:10 m/m pace, and it felt as if I could have gone a bit further if necessary. In total this week's total was just over 45 miles.

This coming week there will be a 6 mile run with 4 miles done at 7:00 m/m pace - hopefully I will get within a few seconds of this pace this week. The only other main session is a 20 mile long run. Once again there will be a total of five runs, and the total mileage of about 46 miles.

The only thing this week that hasn't gone quite to plan is the marathon diet - which was put on hold for half-term. Therefore there has been a little chocolate, crisps, ice cream, pizza, burger and chips - as well as the more appropriate fruit and porridge. Back to normal this week!

I'm running the London Marathon for Christian Aid - if you would like to sponsor me you can do so at www.virginmoneygiving.com/keithtarring