Target 2:20
Target 2:20
RunCreature journalist Myles Gough documents his quest to run a 2:20 marathon. In these weekly recaps, he details key training sessions, and discusses nutrition, injury prevention, strength and conditioning work, and goal-setting. Follow his journey.
Another speedy 5k time trial to sharpen the legs
With the state 10,000 metre championships coming up, I jumped into a 5k time trial to sharpen the legs and get track ready.
A disappointing race at the NSW State Championships
After another cross country blow-up, I’m trying to get past the disappointment and learn from the failure to keep improving.
Launching RunCreature (and a 10k tempo)
Marathon training took a backseat as we officially launched RunCreature with our first feature on Aussie Olympian Peter Bol.
An exciting 5 km race at Kembla Joggers track night
For the first time in months, I stand on the start line of a real race thanks to the awesome volunteers at Kembla Joggers.
Battling bursitis pain and running fast again
Despite a suspected case of heel bursitis causing discomfort when I wear shoes, I’ve been given the all-clear to resume training.
The saga of my mysterious Achilles pain continues
Despite a trio of rest days and an abandoned session thanks to some Achilles pain, I’m trying to stay optimistic and on track.
An angry and unexpected Achilles pain
A sudden Achilles pain has had me battling on easy runs and surgically modifying shoes to survive the long ones.
Climbing the formidable Mount Keira
This week of saw me tackle Mount Keira, Wollongong’s toughest run, and take my first day off in months.
A recovery week to keep the body happy
With no races on the horizon, a recovery week was in order to help the body absorb some tough workouts and time trials.
A quick 10 km time trial in Wollongong
Another solid week of marathon training, capped-off by pacing a fast time trial and notching an unofficial 10 km personal best.
Exploring some bushland and trails in Canberra
A week in the nation’s capital meant plenty of time to get acquainted with local nature reserves and to explore some Canberra trails.
Helping Chloe Tighe crush a 3k personal best
The highlight of my training week was pacing Olympic hopeful Chloe Tighe to a blistering 8:45 3km personal best in Wollongong.
I’m Myles Gough. I’m a distance runner, writer and teacher. I started RunCreature to tell stories about athletes, runners, and the issues that matter to our community.
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