As my training runs are increasing in length, so too is my
appetite! Whilst I’m attempting to keep my diet healthy, I am craving carbs and
craving cakes, to be more specific! Fortunately the Burgh House Buttery is in
plentiful supply. YUM
My longest run to date has been 12.2 miles, which was a hard
slog! I split the run into two 6.5 mile loops, stopping for 5 minutes in the
middle to eat an energy gel and drink some water. I have only just started
using gels, as I haven’t really run long enough distances to warrant taking
them before now. Fuelling during runs is completely new to me, and I’m also
only just appreciating how much healthy eating impacts the way I feel and how
well I run too.
I recently purchased EasyNutrition for Runners,
which I’m looking forward to devouring (pun intended hehe). Interestingly,
ultra marathoner Scott Jurek advocates eating ‘real’
food during long runs, and has also adopted a completely plant based diet which
he credits for his amazing endurance and running ability. I have just ordered
Scott Jurek’s book Eat and Run, so am
looking forward to absorbing that for some tips and inspiration.
The marathon is just 65 days away! Eek. To prepare, I will
be running the Hampton Court half marathon on
Sunday 23rd February, which I’m really looking forward to! I’m going
to run it as part of my training rather than as a race, so will just aim to get
round comfortably and pain free. I’m still having some knee issues but have
been seeing a brilliant London based osteopath who has
pinpointed the problem and has been working towards correcting it.
If you’d like to come and cheer me on at the Hampton Court
half please do! And please do consider sponsoring me for the Brighton Marathon
in April! I’m running to raise money for Burgh House, a brilliant, free to
enter historic house and museum in the heart of beautiful Hampstead. To donate
click here. Every pound makes a huge difference!
