Cross Training

Hi everyone,

Just had a couple of days skiing in Scotland

I now know that a really important part of my Edinburgh Marathon preparation is going to be away from the roads! Yes - I'm referring to that bit on a training plan that says "XT/rest"

Cross training or rest? Feet up watching telly instead of running 8 miles on a cold evening? Don't be fooled!

Any form of exercise away from running counts - skiing, circuit training, swimming, cycling all fit the bill.

My advice to all aspiring marathoners would be to get at least one cross training session in per week - building up core fitness.

Anyway, back to the telly...

Russ