Adrian Pearce

Got back to a medium run today, feeling optimistic from the start. The discomfort in my leg is still there but easing up with each passing day. Because of my schedule, I had to fit this one in before work – something I actually prefer, though it rarely works out that way. The run itself Read more

Another treadmill run today—while the discomfort is fading, it’s still lingering, so the lower-impact option wins out over outdoor running for now. I shaved a little more time off this distance, and I’m really settling into my rhythm at this pace – though I’m nowhere near ready to sustain it for a full marathon just Read more

After two days of intense running, a rest day was absolutely necessary. I was still riding the high from yesterday’s run, but I made sure to take recovery seriously – keeping activity to a minimum with just some light stretching and foam rolling. A hot bath with Epsom salts was the perfect way to relax Read more

Today marked my longest run since completing the Dublin Marathon over eight years ago. I started the run with a healthy dose of apprehension, but the early hour left little time for second-guessing. I had fueled up with a hearty serving of porridge and jam on toast and packed some Kendal Mint energy gels for Read more

The first day of back-to-back medium and long runs kicked off with an 8-mile treadmill session to keep the impact lower. This run felt great – there was still some discomfort, but it’s definitely easing up. I had to squeeze it in after work, which doesn’t leave me much recovery time before tomorrow’s early morning Read more

With a late start and finish at work today, I had the rare opportunity to run before heading in – a real treat! It was nice to wake up, have breakfast, and hop on the treadmill without the usual rush or overthinking. I’d love to make this a habit, but life doesn’t always allow for Read more

As I mentioned yesterday, today would normally be a short run, but with time constraints, it turned into a much-needed rest day – giving my legs a little extra time to recover. But “rest” doesn’t mean doing absolutely nothing! I still stayed active, racking up nearly 15,000 steps, thanks to walking to and from the Read more

Today’s plan called for a slightly longer run, and I’ll admit – I was a bit apprehensive. An extra 25 to 30 minutes on my legs didn’t sound ideal, which led to plenty of procrastination and mental negotiations about pushing it to another day. But my schedule wasn’t budging, so I had no choice but Read more

Easing back into nearly full training started today. The original plan called for 4 miles today, 8 miles tomorrow, and another 4 on Wednesday, but to avoid overloading my body, I adjusted it to 4.5, 7, and 4.5. There’s still some lingering discomfort – it comes and goes – but thankfully, it’s not getting worse. Read more

Today, rest was the clear priority. Despite a busy schedule, I relished the opportunity to let my legs recover – a welcome break in my training. As the miles add up, these rest days are becoming increasingly crucial. To boost my recovery and keep my marathon training on track, I plan to incorporate some active Read more