Marathon Training - Week 5
Week 5
Weight: 93 kg
Percentage body fat: 27%
Classification: Obese
Resting heart rate: 46 bpm (Well, at least something is right)
Distance run: 41.3 km
Average Pace: 5:50
Distance cycled: 36 km
Distance swum: 0 km
No. of weight trainin sessions: 1
No. of training sessions: 9
Units of alcohol drunk: ca. 20 (This time it was a leaving party for a colleague at work)
Comment: Bought a new pair of running shoes, Brooks Adreneline GTS. The guy at the shop convinced me that they were amongst the best marathon running shoes on the moment; however, after 2 runs I disagree. Although they look the part, the soles don't have a continuous fubber layer, which means that any edge, rock or other uneven surface has the potential of bruising the ball of your foot. After a run through Hamstead Heath on hardpacked trails, my feet were butchered. The shop that I bought them at happen to be around the corner from my office and I will see what they say about this major shortcoming.
On another note, the left knee is still sore. Let's see if more ice, warm towels and some ibuprophen will make a difference.