A few words from coach!!

Guys just wanted to say what a great effort you have all done over the last few months.  Hopefully you have enjoyed the training as much as I have.

Most importantly I think you have all done excellent and have really showed great progression over the weeks!! The pace we are all running at is amazing and I am sure that at the beginning you would not have thought some of the paces would be possible!!!!  Todays run at under 9 minute mile pace for 22 miles tells me that you are all in sub 4hr condition and also comfortably so-you just have to run even pace, run through the pain and BELIEVE!!!!! Because YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!

The challenge in any marathon training is to get to the start without any injuries and unfortunately we couldn't avoid at least one, with Carolyn having some calf problems.  However she has battled on and shown great tenacity to stay cardio fit and has inspired us all with her will to compete and complete!!!  On the day we hope the conditions etc are in her favour and she a) gets to the start line and b) completes.  If neither are possible she has been an inspiration to the team and a valuable team mate-we could not have done the training without her!!  I personally will get a huge buzz out of her finishing-so fingers crossed!!!

So the goals for the next few weeks are as follows; (5 to drive!!)

-stay fit
-stay focused (ease off but still go for quality runs, albeit slightly shorter)
-Carolyn to the start line
-Carolyn to the finish line
-Sandra and Jim in under 4 hours!!

If we achieve all we deserve I will be one HAPPY coach!!!

Thank you for inspiring me!!
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