It’s my third week back running after illness and I completed a seven miler in wet and windy conditions this lunchtime. I’m still not feeling completely 100% but I was pleased to get this effort under my belt, especially given the grim conditions. I was also pleased with my pace which remained consistent, even into a strong headwind. My final mile was one of my quickest, indicating my fitness is slowly returning.
The plan is to run 25 miles this week, so another 10K or so over the weekend should cover that. Each week I will gradually up the mileage, as I work towards my ultimate target of the Belfast Marathon in early May. I hope to increase my long run by a mile each week. This means I should peak at 21 miles 2-3 weeks before the race, before tapering down again until the big day itself.
Black Thoughts 
Excellent in what sounds like tough conditions! You are getting back on it 😁✊🏼
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Thank you. Getting there very slowly 🏃🏻♂️
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One step at a time 😊
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It’s the only way 👍🏻
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Slow and steady…. wishing you well
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Thank you 👍🏻🏃🏻♂️
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Amazing to get straight back out! Well done! Training for London myself at the moment and it’s especially hard with the wind and rain! Let alone not feeling 100%
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Thank you Keely. I’d love to run London one day. How is your training going?
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Great run! It sounds like you have a good plan. I’m now following you on Strava. 🙂
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Thank you 😊
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Hey brother, I nominated you for the Mystery Blogger Award! Here is the link: https://authorryanc.com/2019/01/18/mystery-blogger-award/
God bless!
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Way to go ! I’m a runner, also. I totally understand the setbacks that come from being ill. Keep pushing through. You’ll get there!
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Thank you. I’ll have to drop by your blog and check on your progress. Keep putting the miles in 😊
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I appreciate the support, but my blog does not reflect my running journey. But, I would love for you to stop by, none the less! Thank you!
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Of course I will 🙂
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I appreciate that!
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Wow! You’re such an inspiration!
I’ve been lousy at running consistently! I really wish to get back to my daily running routine.
Admire your tenacity and persistence.
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Thank you Kat. It’s a new week so maybe you can get out for a run soon?
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I truly hope so.
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Keep me updated 👍🏻
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Happy to say I did run yesterday
Sad to say it only lasted 1/2 hr grrrrr
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That’s 1/2 hour more than most people. Well done 👍🏻
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Wait. I ran for 1 full hour last night 😃🙌
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Brilliant. Well done 👍🏻
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This is awesome! Keep it up
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Thank you 😊
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Did you ever get your bloodwork back? Was it a vitamin deficiency?
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Yes. The blood results came back all clear so the mystery continues.
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Hmmmm… odd… are you feeling better/stronger? Maybe it was an odd virus?
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I’m getting a bit stronger every day, thank you.
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Good work Stephen! Keep at it.
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Thank you 👍🏻
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