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Not all runs go to plan and this morning's long run definitely didn't. I checked the weather forecast last night and it predicted rain, but this morning it was 20 degrees and very humid. Until mile 6 I felt really good but soon after that I really started to struggle. I felt sick, tired and had a headache. I couldn't figure out what was wrong as I didn't drink alcohol the night before, I got lots of sleep, I've massively reduced my caffeine intake recently and I've been focusing on eating healthily. I struggled on for another mile until I realised I was dehydrated - I'm used to marathon training in the winter so I didn't even think about taking water with me for a 13 mile run! I struggled on until I reached 9 miles then decided that I was risking my health to continue, plus I wouldn't get much out of the training run. I got home drank lots of water and rested for most of the day. This evening I did do the last 4 miles, so in the end I did the targeted 13 miles, just not how I planned it but I did learn a vital lesson about staying hydrated 😅 . . . . ......................................................... #running #runner #longrun #marathontraining #hydrate #summerrunning #sundayrun

Over the last few months I've not been able to get to my usual Saturday Crossfit classes, so I'm really happy I've finally been able to do my rowing and gymnastics classes again today. When I got home I didn't have much food left in the house so I put together this couscous salad with what I had left. I added some quorn fillets for protein and drizzled olive oil over it for healthy fats. . . . . ......................................................... #crossfit #healthyeating #salad #couscoussalad #vegetarian #healthylunch #postworkout #healthylifestyle

The weather was cooler today, which made this morning's run a lot easier. I did 4 miles at an average pace of 8:47. I've been really struggling with getting my runs in with the on going heatwave, especially as know I have to increase my miles as part of my marathon training. I've been drinking lots of water throughout the day to try and stay hydrated and luckily most of my workouts are early in the morning or later in the evening, which has helped make them a little easier. The rest of this week the weather is due to be cooler, so hopefully I'll get back on track with my training. . . . . ......................................................... #running #runner #summerrunning #morningrun #marathontraining #training #fitness #healthylifestyle

Congratulations to everyone who completed the Norwich 10k today. I ran it last year and although I was ill when I ran (I had been looking forward to it for months that nothing was going to stop me running) I still enjoyed it and thought the atmosphere was fantastic. I was gutted that I didn't manage to sign up in time before it sold out this year, but I hope everyone enjoyed it as much as I did last year. This morning I headed out of the city to do a 9 mile run. I found it really hot today and already the temperature was in the 20s, but I'm really happy that I added 3 miles on to my long run and feel that my fitness and endurance is slowly improving. . . . . ......................................................... #norwich10k #sundayrun #marathontraining #10weekstoday #yorkshiremarathon #training #running #runner #countryside #healthylifestyle

Normally Friday is a rest day for me but as I missed yesterday's morning run and I'm taking a rest day tomorrow I decided to do some rowing instead. I did 6 minutes at 22 s/m, 4 minutes at 26 s/m then 2 minutes at 30 s/m, with a 30 second rest between each. I then did 4x250 meters at about 34 s/m. Naturally I'm more comfortable at a higher s/m but I've been working hard to strengthen my pull and reduce my s/m rate, although I think I'll always prefer to go faster. . . . . ......................................................... #rowing #crossfit #fridayworkout #cardio #marathontraining #fitness #workout #healthylifestyle

When you work full time you have to fit training in as and when you can. This morning I had to reduce my miles because I had woken up a bit late and had to get back or else I would have been late for work, so I only managed 3 and a half miles. Apart from doing less than the 5 miles I had originally planned I was really happy with my run; I've been eating a bit more recently which I think has helped to increase my energy and enabled me to push my training a little bit harder than before. . . . . ......................................................... #running #marathontraining #wednesdayrun #busylife #fitness #healthylifestyle #outdoorrun #morningrun

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