The Goal

Run The North Face 100 km Thailand in February 2020.

Muang Thai Marathon 2019, Completed

The plan was to run under 4 hours. Which would be at my normal pace.

A pace I have run at many times before.

Everything was fine until I hit the 29km mark!

What Happened?

My diet was right, I was fully hydrated and was feeling really good. Then the wheels fell off.

I went from averaging 5:30 to 5:45 to anything up to 8:30 minutes per km.

My legs were not cramping, yes my hips were sore but nothing I have not run with before.

Overall I’m a little disappointed.

But all is not lost!

Looking back at my training leading up to the race I should hardly be surprised.

Yes there were a few great training sessions but I have been very inconsistent.

I could blame a list of things, but at the end of the day it’s me. I’m responsible so let the next phase begin.

Confession

I’m carrying to much weight, as much as 10kgs if you are to trust what my doctor said,
I need to add another 2 to 3 runs per week,
I’m eating way to many carbs and drinking more soft drinks than I care to admit,
And I’m not following my training plan.

I think I need help!

I was going to train myself for the 100kms. But after my marathon effort I going to get some coaching.