Day 10: Interval Insanity: Navigating the Hills of Rochester on the Road to London

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 Day 10 of my London Marathon 2023 training blog and things are hotting up! Today was all about intervals, as I set out to tackle 4 x 5-minute hard runs in heart rate zone 4, with a 1:30-minute rest in between. Now, I won't lie, interval training is no walk in the park (even though I'm training for a marathon, ha!). It's tough work pushing yourself to keep in zone 4, but as they say, no pain, no gain!

As I set out on my run, I made sure to keep my goal in mind: to try and run up hills as much as possible. Lucky for me, Rochester has plenty of hills to choose from! It's all part of the training to make sure I'm ready for whatever inclines the London Marathon route may throw my way.

I must admit, by the end of the session, my legs were feeling it. But that's all part of the process, right? I knew exactly what I needed to do when I got home: a nice relaxing salt bath. Nothing beats a warm bath after a hard training session. It's the perfect way to soothe those aching muscles and get them ready for the next round of training.

As we're 14 and a half weeks away from the big day, it's important to keep the end goal in mind. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day training and forget why we're putting ourselves through this. But let me tell you, the feeling of crossing that finish line in London will be worth every ounce of sweat and every aching muscle.

It's also important to remember that training for a marathon is not just about the physical aspect, it's also about the mental aspect. It's about pushing yourself beyond what you thought was possible, and proving to yourself that you are capable of so much more than you ever thought. This is a journey, not just a destination, and I'm taking in all the sights, sounds and experiences along the way.

In conclusion, it was another hard but satisfying training session today. Interval training is never easy, but it's definitely worth it in the end. And with 14 and a half weeks to go, I know I'm well on track to achieving my goal of crossing that finish line in London. Until next time, cheers!

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