Finding Balance: Day 58 of My London Marathon 2023 Training Journey
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It's day 58 of my London Marathon 2023 training, and today's run was a recovery day. However, it wasn't just any recovery day - I increased my run time to 45 minutes instead of my usual 30 minutes. It might not seem like a significant change, but it's all part of my plan to gradually increase my mileage during the weekday runs. As I enter the next phase of my trainin g, I'm also slightly decreasing my mileage on my long run days to accommodate my new faster pace. It's all about finding the right balance and making sure I don't overexert myself too soon. I'm feeling optimistic about my progress so far, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me. Despite the slight increase in run time, I still managed to take in the beautiful scenery around me. The weather is turning colder again, but that didn't stop me from pausing to take a photo of the Union Flag flying proudly above Rochester Castle. It's moments like these that remind me of th