In summary, here was my marathon training diary from 2011. I kind of only planned the big distances, mainly basing them around and wanting to be able to run a distance of approx 20miles one month before the actual marathon date. Running is different for everyone, my only tip really is do try to get the big distance 2-3 hour runs done – the 10,16 and 20milers – they are tough and somewhat daunting, but try to keep relaxed, take it easy and just do them. You’ll look back and find them well worth it on the day. Looking back now, it’s amazing what you can actually do.
| Date | Distance / where | Week |
| 29 Dec | 10km on Wimbledon Common | 1 |
| 11 Jan | slow 10km to get used to marathon pace | 3 |
| 15 Jan | 10.6 miles around Kingston Hill | 3 |
| 21 Jan | 10km Wimbledon Common | 4 |
| 25 Jan | 12.3miles Richmond Park | 5 |
| 28 Jan | 10km Wimbledon Common | 5 |
| 1st Feb | 16.5miles Epsom and back | 6 |
| 7 Feb | 10km Wimbledon Common | 7 |
| 11 Feb | 10km Wimbledon Common | 7 |
| 14 Feb | 9miles Wimbledon Common A3 night run | 8 |
| 17 Feb | 7.5miles Wimbledon Common windmill run | 8 |
| 19 Feb | 10miles Common All England Club run | 8 |
| 22 Feb | 5.5miles Westminster / London Bridge loop | 9 |
| 25 Feb | 30mins run ~ 6km | 9 |
| 2 Mar | 7miles Edge Hill run | 10 |
| 8 Mar | 14miles New Malden Krispy Kreme run | 11 |
| 14 Mar | 20miles Esher and back | 12 |
| 21 Mar | 7-8miles Common | 13 |
| 30 Mar | 16miles Epsom and back | 14 |
| 13 April | 9miles Common | 16 |
| 17 April | 26.4 miles MARATHON DAY | 16 |
and here’s the blog itself…
