Thanks to the January 2008 edition of the Australian and New Zealand Runner's World magazine, my Eight in 08 plan is able to be firmed up. While I had a rough marathon plan for 2008, it had been rough indeed. So here's the latest plan for how I hope to achieve running a marathon in each state and territory of Australia in 2008.
January 6 - Cadbury Marathon - TAS
April 13 - Canberra Marathon - ACT
May 18 - Bunbury Marathon - WA
July 6 - Gold Coast Marathon - QLD
August 17 - Alice Springs Marathon - NT
August 24 - Adelaide Marathon - SA
September 21 - Sydney Marathon - NSW
October 12 - Melbourne Marathon - VIC
My first version only had two runs in the first half of the year and that was a concern for me. This version is only one better. I still have the option of running some other VIC or NSW marathons in the first half of the year (Sri Chimnoy at Williamstown, Hunter Valley etc), but I am keen to run the actual city marathons largely for social reasons.
My training for the first challenge - Hobart on 6 January - has been okay, but I know I am heading into it under done. I've been managing 80 - 100 km a week, but have missed the critical long runs for the last two weeks with only humid conditions and work as an excuse. I hope to get one more long run in either this afternoon or Christmas Eve.
Otherwise, hope all readers have a terrific Holiday season, and I'll try and report back once more before 6 January.
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