February 2025 training update

February 2025 training update

Notes from the month of training for the London Marathon

February 28, 2025running log2 min read

Short month, only 4 weeks, the results are in. According to Strava, in February I ran 130 km, spending 16 hours running.

My running stats for February 2025, screenshot from Strava
My running stats for February 2025, screenshot from Strava

I had one hiccup in the middle of the month, when I felt like I was about to get sick, so I skipped the Saturday run and did a shorter one on Sunday (instead of planned 21 km). But other than that, I’ve been quite consistent with my training and I feel like it’s been paying off. My pace is improving slightly, and I’m feeling more comfortable in running longer distances.

Long runs

I’ve done only 2 long runs this month, one for around 21 km and the other one 15 km.

Entering Pinewoods woodlands during my long run
Entering Pinewoods woodlands during my long run

The weather is still not so great, so the runs are often a struggle against the wind, rain and endless mud puddles along the way. But they are also occasions to explore local areas and discover new paths.

Running through the mud puddles in the forest
Running through the mud puddles in the forest
Great looking tree, found in the Croham Hurst Woods, during my long run
Great looking tree, found in the Croham Hurst Woods, during my long run

Today, actually is my next planned long run, the longest one so far. I am about to run for 25 km, we’ll see how it goes. I feel a bit of fatigue in my legs, but I think if I take it slow and easy it should be fine.

In March I’ll share some more updates and hope to also add some bits about the gear I use as I’ve got some new things this season. So until next time, friends. Keep running!

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