September 2022 Running Update
If you’re new to Journey to Chamonix, then welcome to my monthly running update!
Each month I track my progress to my goal of running in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), which I’m hoping to achieve in the next few years. Qualification races, lotteries and a Strava load of training to do first though. For the latest progress read on!
Since last update
The month did not begin well. My second bout of sickness in same training block has put my Melbourne Marathon prep in turmoil! Maybe not quite to that extent, but it’s not great. I took a week off as I rested up and then got back out there. As you are likely to know by now, my goal at Melbourne is to run a sub 3 hour marathon. Not too difficult for many but something that I have been working towards for awhile now. It’s just frustrating when training doesn’t go to plan. I’m still confident, but it’s certainly making things more difficult!
The remainder of the month was allocated to focusing all of my efforts in preparation for the Melbourne Marathon. Due to being sick, I didn’t get a final long run in. In the end, my longest long run will be the 33km that I ran last month. Not ideal but as I have run several marathons before and understand what is needed to get my body to the finish, I believe this will be enough.
Continued training for Melbourne Marathon
As I stated above, my A goal is breaking 3 Hours and my “Backup” or “B Goal” is to break 3:12 minutes which is my previous best PB for the marathon distance. My last run on this course was 3:50 so I’ll be hoping to better that!
I always have goals heading into a marathon but I also like to enjoy it. Well maybe not “enjoy it” but enjoy the experience. It’s easy to be focused on the destination and miss out on the journey. I try not to do that.
In the last week of September, I received my Melbourne Marathon Race Bib (2724) and did a final gear check of my shoes, clothing, gels and everything else. I set up the Melbourne Marathon tracking App on my wife’s phone so she knows how I’m tracking and when I finish. I’m so keen and looking forward to it! Stay tuned for how I go.
Thanks for checking in on my progress and all the best with your own workouts and events you’re planning for October! Check out my Race Schedule for more detail on other events I’m looking to tackle in 2022 and beyond.
Received Bib (Add Photo)
Thanks for checking in on my progress and all the best with your own workouts and events you’re planning for January! Check out my Race Schedule for more detail on other events I’m looking to tackle in 2022 and beyond.
| Date | Activity Type | Distance | Pace | RPE |
| Thu 8 Sep 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 5:04 min/km | 6 |
| Fri 9 Sep 22 | Run | 10.0 km | 4:50 min/km | 7 |
| Sun 11 Sep 22 | Run | 19.0 km | 4:43 min/km | 8 |
| Mon 12 Sep 22 | Run | 10.0 km | 4:46 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 14 Sep 22 | Run | 12.0 km | 4:28 min/km | 9 |
| Thu 15 Sep 22 | Run | 9.5 km | 4:48 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 17 Sep 22 | Run | 10.0 km | 4:46 min/km | 7 |
| Sun 18 Sep 22 | Run | 3.9 km | 4:49 min/km | 5 |
| Tue 20 Sep 22 | Run | 9.0 km | 4:59 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 21 Sep 22 | Run | 10.0 km | 4:52 min/km | 7 |
| Thu 22 Sep 22 | Run | 15.0 km | 4:39 min/km | 8 |
| Fri 23 Sep 22 | Run | 18.0 km | 4:37 min/km | 8 |
| Sat 24 Sep 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 4:22 min/km | 6 |
| Mon 26 Sep 22 | Run | 10.0 km | 4:55 min/km | 6 |
| Tue 27 Sep 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:41 min/km | 7 |
| Thu 29 Sep 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:55 min/km | 6 |
*RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) measures workout intensity (0 easy, 10 max effort)
How have I progressed
- Training for the Melbourne Marathon
- Final testing of Melbourne Marathon race Kit
Stats since last update
165.59 km along local paths and tracks
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