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I decided to formalise my training more and develop a proper programme...
I decided to formalise my training more and develop a proper programme. I picked up the book ‘SERIOUS training for endurance athletes’ by Rob Sleamaker (the serious bit being an acronym). A great read if you’re looking to put together a long term training programme, although you need to be prepared to use a calculator/spreadsheet. The basic idea being a high level of longer, but relatively low intensity runs to build the appropriate base fitness level.

In order to measure training, I’ve also started to use a heart rate monitor, which I now find invaluable in terms of setting pace and workout intensity. Thrilling I know!! With a year to go I’m now starting to run more as my primary activity. Fairly low intensity at 80% of max heart rate, my longest run is currently around 90 mins.