Week two....14 till NYC Marathon

I am still struggling to find my will power to get out and train for the up coming New York Marathon to be held in November. The following sets out what running and exercise I have been doing over the past few days. THURSDAY AM : Easy 6 km at 5.47 pace. PM: Gym...upper body and abs FRIDAY AM : Nothing PM : Gym...Upper body SATURDAY AM : Nothing PM : Golf SUNDAY : AM : 17 km....ok...stopped for water and Gel at 9 Km...foot hurt. PM : Gym....upper body MONDAY AM : 8 km...a few hills...found this hard PM : Gym...upper body and abs TUESDAY AM : Midday Milers...6 by one minute....found this very hard. PM : Gym...upper body and abs WEDNESDAY AM : Nothing PM : Gym....upper body and abs

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