Weekly summary - 8 weeks to go

That's better! I'm starting to feel more like my old self with some decent mileage. I still seem to be clearing my throat regularly and coughing up gunk, but the symptoms are very mild. I had a blip on Thursday when it felt like my throat was getting sore again, but it didn't amount to anything. Maybe when I'm sore from gym work or running it kicks my immune system? I've often wondered whether muscle damage is treated by the body like an infection and causes the glands to swell - I've experienced similar symptoms before when tired, thinking I'm coming down with something, and then felt fine the following day. Whatever the case, the panic is over.

As I write this, I've take some time off work and am doing a week of hard training to kick start the campaign. I seem to be back on track. Fingers crossed I'll have recovered my former pace in time for London and can have my first proper crack at 3:15!

Monday	4.5 miles	Easy run coaching the beginners
Tuesday	10 miles	am: 3.5miles easy pm:6.5 tempo run 2 x 2-mile with 3min jog recover. miles: 7:25 131bpm, 7:22 143, 3mins, 7:15 147bpm, 7:17 150bpm	Felt good! Well paced - not my fastest, but well on the road to recovery
Wednesday	10.7 miles	am:Gym sesh with 2miles treadmill pm: 8.7miles easy 119bpm 8:54/mile
Thursday	5.5miles	pm: jogged the club session	Throat felt a bit iffy, but turned out OK
Friday	6.4 miles	am: Gym assessment with trainer pm: 5.8 miles easy
Saturday	6 miles	am: easy 6 miles 114bpm 9:14/mile
Sunday	20 miles	Bramley 20: Steady run 2:53:03 8:39/mile 127bpm
Total	63.1 miles