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.
Running a 5 km personal best: 14:49
This week I took a small break from high-mileage marathon training to test my speed, and ran a new 5k personal best.
How to stave off dad bod: Hills, Hills, Hills
In my first week of fatherhood, I decide to punish myself and combat seep deprivation with a healthy dose of hill climbing.
Becoming a very happy running dad
Marathon training took a backseat this week to a far more significant milestone: becoming a dad to a beautiful baby girl!
Celebrating my birthday with a big marathon workout
Another week of training in the legs, with a big marathon workout on Sunday: 16 km at goal pace in the middle of a long run. How did I go?
Conquering hills in my marathon training
Another week of marathon training done and dusted, complete with a hilly tempo and a big Sunday long run. Follow the journey.
Making progress on the 2:20 marathon goal
The journey to a sub 2:20 marathon continues. This week I splashed through a rainy run, and finished strong on a 30 km Sunday session.
A half-year of marathon training in review
The journey to a 2:20 marathon is underway. Can I get there? In these recaps, I’ll pull back the curtain on my marathon training.
Target 2:20: My mission to run a speedy marathon
Running a sub-2:20 marathon is the goal. Can I make it a reality? Follow my marathon training progress in these weekly recaps
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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