Marathon Training

I'm following a suggested training schedule (originally created to help people to train for the Dublin marathon), which means that I am now at the 12 mile (19 km) mark. I ran this distance last Sunday (11 March 2012) on a route that brings me outside the boundaries of Aarhus city, back in and then around the city centre. I have to run the same distance again this weekend. I felt particularly good after running the 19km, and surprisingly enough I wasn't stiff or sore on Monday. I need to focus on my technique at this stage and my hydration plan. Which means I need to buy a bottle holder and practice eating gels when out running. It's interesting to learn how the body works and how much you can push yourself if you really need to. Last Sunday there was a serious head-wind and I always find the first 20 minutes really tiring. But once I got into my stride, I enjoyed the run. Before going out I was a little nervous that I wouldn't complete the distance, but then I realised positive thinking is the way to go - and it worked. Now to prepare for the next 19km....