Day 41: An Unexpected Rest Day and Fuelling Up for the Week Ahead
Well, here we are at Day 41 of the London Marathon 2025 training plan. Today was supposed to be a recovery run—just a gentle 30-minute outing to stretch the legs after a few days of higher mileage. My alarm was even set a little later than usual, a small luxury in a training schedule that often seems to be designed by someone with a deep-rooted suspicion of sleep. But the universe, or at least my own limbs, had other ideas. Listening to the Body (For Once) I still woke up early—just not quite as early as usual. And instead of immediately leaping out of bed with the enthusiasm of someone who has mistaken marathon training for a sensible pastime, I found myself contemplating something radical: skipping the run altogether. There was a brief internal debate (which I lost) and the decision was made. A proper rest day was in order. Marathon training isn't just about the miles you cover, it's about knowing when to pause. My schedule for the rest of the week looks demanding, and my bod...