I signed up for the Paris Marathon on April 12, 2026.
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I started the day with an early long run (to get it done in time before the baptism of my nephew).
It was hard. My left leg felt tired almost before I began, and there were headwinds for the first 7k. Then I did a gazillion(/16) laps on the tracks and ran back home. It got better, the longer I ran.
This was not the run I hoped for, but that is just how it is sometimes. Onwards.
Distance: 21.1k
Pace: 5'49"Malmö Marathon in 7 days.
The last shake-out run before Malmö Marathon the day after tomorrow.
Kid was sick today, so it became an evening run (after dinner), and that just never works really well for me. I'm a morning person.
Nevertheless, it all went well. I ran a bit faster than I had planned.
However, my left leg is still not exactly at 100%. I look forward to the race on Saturday, but I recalibrate my expectations and measurements of success.
Distance: 6.51k
Pace: 5'26" -
The last shake-out run before Malmö Marathon the day after tomorrow.
Kid was sick today, so it became an evening run (after dinner), and that just never works really well for me. I'm a morning person.
Nevertheless, it all went well. I ran a bit faster than I had planned.
However, my left leg is still not exactly at 100%. I look forward to the race on Saturday, but I recalibrate my expectations and measurements of success.
Distance: 6.51k
Pace: 5'26"Well done!
I'm sure your body and mind will find the right balance on race day, whatever that means.
Sounds like the kid's all right after a day of relaxation
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The last shake-out run before Malmö Marathon the day after tomorrow.
Kid was sick today, so it became an evening run (after dinner), and that just never works really well for me. I'm a morning person.
Nevertheless, it all went well. I ran a bit faster than I had planned.
However, my left leg is still not exactly at 100%. I look forward to the race on Saturday, but I recalibrate my expectations and measurements of success.
Distance: 6.51k
Pace: 5'26"I should race Malmö Marathon today - but my left quadriceps ached too much yesterday for me to go. It's not too bad now, but I won't risk full-on injury through 42.2km.
I really, really wanted this race. I'm doing a lot of motivated reasoning right now about why participating would actually be a good idea.
But it wouldn't.
And I know that. Not participating is the right decision. Better safe than sorry and all that. There will be other races.
Still, in this very moment, my spirit is low.
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I should race Malmö Marathon today - but my left quadriceps ached too much yesterday for me to go. It's not too bad now, but I won't risk full-on injury through 42.2km.
I really, really wanted this race. I'm doing a lot of motivated reasoning right now about why participating would actually be a good idea.
But it wouldn't.
And I know that. Not participating is the right decision. Better safe than sorry and all that. There will be other races.
Still, in this very moment, my spirit is low.
I'll let Coach Bennet do the talking.
https://youtu.be/91b4kJcoCqQ?t=320
(Just a few minutes)I feel your disappointment, this is not easy.
...and then.
Remember to enjoy life.
Enjoy your family and some cake and a cocoa. -
I should race Malmö Marathon today - but my left quadriceps ached too much yesterday for me to go. It's not too bad now, but I won't risk full-on injury through 42.2km.
I really, really wanted this race. I'm doing a lot of motivated reasoning right now about why participating would actually be a good idea.
But it wouldn't.
And I know that. Not participating is the right decision. Better safe than sorry and all that. There will be other races.
Still, in this very moment, my spirit is low.
A short evening run to test my left-leg quadriceps. They still ache, even though I kept it slow. And I only had time for a brief run.
Not doing Malmö Marathon yesterday also means breaking my steak of 83 consecutive weeks with a 21.1k-or-longer run. Truth be told, I'm a little sad about that.
However, looking forward, we're now discussing marathon destinations for 2027. Rome, Stockholm, and Amsterdam are on the table.
Distance: 3.53k
Pace: 5'54" -
A short evening run to test my left-leg quadriceps. They still ache, even though I kept it slow. And I only had time for a brief run.
Not doing Malmö Marathon yesterday also means breaking my steak of 83 consecutive weeks with a 21.1k-or-longer run. Truth be told, I'm a little sad about that.
However, looking forward, we're now discussing marathon destinations for 2027. Rome, Stockholm, and Amsterdam are on the table.
Distance: 3.53k
Pace: 5'54"Always nice to plan ahead for the next year!
I hope you get a handle on the issue you're having! I don't have good ideas, other than trying to talk with a pro if it continues.
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A short evening run to test my left-leg quadriceps. They still ache, even though I kept it slow. And I only had time for a brief run.
Not doing Malmö Marathon yesterday also means breaking my steak of 83 consecutive weeks with a 21.1k-or-longer run. Truth be told, I'm a little sad about that.
However, looking forward, we're now discussing marathon destinations for 2027. Rome, Stockholm, and Amsterdam are on the table.
Distance: 3.53k
Pace: 5'54"A very calm run before going to see a physiotherapist tomorrow.
Distance: 3.53k
Pace: 5'53" -
A very calm run before going to see a physiotherapist tomorrow.
Distance: 3.53k
Pace: 5'53"I hope you get some good answers and advice tomorrow!
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A very calm run before going to see a physiotherapist tomorrow.
Distance: 3.53k
Pace: 5'53"I had decided to not race Sydkystløbet today - but as I could change the distance from HM to 5k, I went..
I had planned to do a short run today anyway. But most importantly, I felt a need to go out and be part of the sport instead of lamenting my aching leg at home. Also, the weather was great. And my physiotherapist had ok'd it.
So off I went.
1/2
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I had decided to not race Sydkystløbet today - but as I could change the distance from HM to 5k, I went..
I had planned to do a short run today anyway. But most importantly, I felt a need to go out and be part of the sport instead of lamenting my aching leg at home. Also, the weather was great. And my physiotherapist had ok'd it.
So off I went.
1/2
I warmed-up thoroughly before the race, yet I was very nervous at the starting line. How would this go?
I planned to run easy.
And then I raced the fastest 5k of my adult life.
NEW PR @ 23:48! I raced my frustrations, self-pity, and anger. I raced my worry about what this is. I let loose. I enjoyed every second. And my leg didn't hurt.
I needed this. I'm don't know if racing hard was a smart move, but I'm glad I went to the race today.
2/2
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I had decided to not race Sydkystløbet today - but as I could change the distance from HM to 5k, I went..
I had planned to do a short run today anyway. But most importantly, I felt a need to go out and be part of the sport instead of lamenting my aching leg at home. Also, the weather was great. And my physiotherapist had ok'd it.
So off I went.
1/2
That's a cliff hanger for sure!!!
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I warmed-up thoroughly before the race, yet I was very nervous at the starting line. How would this go?
I planned to run easy.
And then I raced the fastest 5k of my adult life.
NEW PR @ 23:48! I raced my frustrations, self-pity, and anger. I raced my worry about what this is. I let loose. I enjoyed every second. And my leg didn't hurt.
I needed this. I'm don't know if racing hard was a smart move, but I'm glad I went to the race today.
2/2
What a comeback!!! 🤩
I'm so happy for your leg! And for you to be able to get this experience today.
I hope your will recover well and move into a positive off season, bring able to look back on a great year of running, with some of the best races of your life!
Such a nice update
