My average weekly mileage over last 3 weeks has risen to 53, with a total of 57 in the week just gone. I've also managed to include 17M (2:01) and 19M (2:16) runs, the latter at an average HR of 75% HR max (race effort likely to be in the 80-85% range). My marathon paced runs have also been going well, as have my 10k-pace workouts. I'm particularly pleased to have coped with the 19M effort with no ill effects either during or after the run. All-in all, a very encouraging start.
This coming week will show a reduced mileage, due to 3-counties cross-country league race this Sunday replacing my normal long run. After 3 weeks of steady base-building, the reduced mileage will do no harm and also provides an opportunity to see how my 10k physiology is doing.
My major pre-marathon target is the Nike Milton Keynes half-marathon on 7th March. This should be the best possible indicator of how the training is really going and will help me review my marathon race-time targets. Currently, I still think aiming in the 2hr 50-55m range is not unreasonable. If preparations proceed optimally, then sub 2hr 50m might become a realistic target. My general rule will be to err on the side of caution however.
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