Hi all,

Just like the training plans we’ve put together for runners on www.32marathons.com, Gerry and I are following a program that sees us enjoy a ‘recovery’ week every fourth week. So this week we’ve scaled back on the mileage, allowing our bodies a chance to mend and fully benefit from the 3 previous weeks of hard training.

Gerry & Ken on Christmas morning

By the end of the week we’ll have run 4 ten mile runs and have done one cross training session (I’m still debating whether to go swimming, biking or walking tomorrow!) There’s no long run this week which should leave us fresh and ready for a big one next week.

I hope everyone’s training is going well. Feel free to get in touch either via Facebook or by sending an email to info@32marathons.com

Safe running,

Ken

P.S. This photo from Christmas morning. 8am, minus 5 degrees C, 15 miles ahead of us!

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