Kevin's Royal Parks Half Marathon

4 weeks to the Royal Parks half marathon

I won't lie, training is not where I'd like it to be. Three weeks ago, I ran 15km (great!) and two weeks ago 10km, but then experienced a massive long covid crash, that lasted over a week. I was completely wiped out (understatement), so no training for 10 days, other than my daily walks.

This week has been exceptionally hot. I've returned to training with cycling and running, with a 10km treadmill run in my garage today, which was cooler than the conditions outdoors.

I'm feeling anxious about another LC rebound, but I'm hoping that I've not overdone it too much this week. Fingers crossed. 🤞

Task #1 is to get to the start line. I think that's probable now. If you'd like to help me get to that, please do consider making a donation, it would help my motivation greatly, and it makes a huge difference to Providence Row.

Thank you for your support.

13km this morning. My longest run in quite some time. It feels like I'm making some progress at last, and with 8 weeks to the half marathon, that's welcome news.

What I've not said much about is my journey through long covid. It's taken a good while to be referred to the Hertfordshire Long Covid rehabilitation team, and I finally had a session with them a couple of weeks ago. I was quite anxious about this, but I was met with understanding, kindness and compassion. And I left with a few specific pieces of advice and suggestions - some of which are already appearing to make a difference to my physical fitness.

Though, after today's run, I'm expecting a fatigue rebound for a few days, and I'm ready for that. It's a slow recovery, but it seems to be improving. 🤞🏻