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How to bounce back from a “bad” marathon – Part 2, my answers
For those interested in my own appraisal and use of the format and questions from the last post, here are my answers to the questions. Was my time target realistic considering recent races I’ve done? Yes. With a range…
What should I do if I miss a run?
Whilst we all have the best of intentions with our training, sometimes life gets in the way and we miss a run. The question then is, what should you do if you miss a run? As is the case with…
