Copenhagen Running Events

I've made a list in the sidebar of the best Copenhagen running events coming up in the next year.

The ones I'm running in are:-
Friløbet
Marathon Start up (hopefully 15km)
Nike Marathon Tests 1, 2, and 3
COPENHAGEN MARATHON 2011 :)

10km Down, Just Over 32km To Go!

WooHoo! I ran my first 10km today in 1 hour, 5 minutes and 21 seconds :-)

It was very hot and sunny and also windy.

Well i'm very confident about my 10km race at the end of the month now.

I did a great course through the amager fælled, along by the water at islands brygge, over the bridge, back along by the water on the other side, over the bridge by fisketorvet, through the fælled again and along ørestads boulevard.

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Run Abroad

I have been asked to do a 'runner of the month' post on http://www.runabroad.com/

I feel very honoured to be asked and, of course, said yes! I am really looking forward to it. Thanks again Renato :)

I ran a short 2.5km run today down to the train station to meet my son from his scouts day trip. I will probably go out for my longer run tomorrow evening.

It's all about Finishing the Marathon

While out running today (only a 4.5km without a time) I was thinking of something that I read about 'Long Slow Distance' running.

This is where it is more important that you get round as easy as possible instead of setting time goals and being competitive. I really think this is something that beginner marathon runners should look into.

Never set a time goal as a newbie, the goal should always be to get round in one piece!

As I've found my running pretty easy when I do about 9km an hour I think I will stick with this pace and see how many km I can built up to over the months and see if it still remains relatively easy (I don't think it will but I can always dream)!

Do you agree with this and the long slow distance idea or doesn't it work? I need all the help I can get :)

Have a great weekend!

The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer

I have bought a book called The Non-Runners Marathon Trainer.

It's based on a highly successful marathon class offered by the University of Northern Iowa, which was featured in a Runners World article.

The book follows the same 16-week, four days a week workout plan.
This is marathon running for real people, people with jobs and families and obligations outside of running.
It isn't about getting a great time. The Non Runners Marathon Trainer is a schedule that, if followed, promises to get you to the finishing line.

I think it's a fantastic book! It has everything in it from nutrition, physical and mental preparation, what happens when you 'hit the wall', and choosing the right shoes. I bought The Non Runners Marathon Trainer after reading the reviews on Amazon. I had never seen a book with such great reviews before!
Have a look for yourself http://www.amazon.co.uk/Non-Runners-Marathon-Trainer-David-Whitsett

As you can probably tell I am very happy for this book and would recommend it for every marathon beginner :-)

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Nike makes me Glide in the Air!

September 1st 2010-It's great to be gliding on air!! I LOVE my new Nike Lunarglides :)
It seems so effortless to run in them!

I ran 5km today at what I thought was an easy pace and I did it in 30 minutes and 7 seconds. I thought it would be 35 minutes as I seemed to be going slow. It was pretty hot as the sun had decided to shine for a while.

These running shoes have definately boosted my confidence for the marathon!

Running Shoes-Nike Lunarglide+

I've been looking for some new running shoes for a while now and have been interested in the Nike Lunarglide+.

I was in Sportsmaster today and they had a sale on. There on the sale table sat a nice blue and white pair of Lunarglide+ in my size for half price. Of course, they are now sitting on my table at home!

I can't wait for my run tomorrow so I can try them :)