Capt Wonder Pants is well on the way now.

Spencer Rolls (aka Capt Wonder Pants) gives the Project 65 Blog his take on where he is in the training cycle.

How can you train for 65 miles? It’s difficult and to be honest daunting. Most people never manage to run to the end of the road let alone run a Marathon. But this isn’t classed as a Marathon, this is an ULTRA. A word that inspires those who want to push further and further into the madness of running.

So back to the question.... HOW?

The answer is actually pretty straightforward; the best way is to be able to run more than 65 miles. After all if you can run 70 miles, then you can run 65 but getting to that level is the problem.

It takes a gradual increase in training and events to get to a level where you know you can do this. It’s not all about the physical side either, the mental side in my opinion takes up more than 50% of the effort. If you believe you can do it, then there is more chance of success.

My training is simple... 3 times a week (2 at the club because after all it takes a lot to get out on your own) and 2 – 3 times at the gym to build up the core and the other muscle groups, and rest as well.

This week is going to be interesting. I have an event this weekend, 'the Steyning Stinger'. 26.2 ish miles of the South Downs countryside, all off road and hilly. Probably very cold and very muddy. GREAT. As I’m doing this I like to take it easy the week before, but not too easy mind you. The club run is on a Tuesday. Normally hill or speed work. Hate doing it, but this weekend will see if it is starting to improve my running. Thursday is the club run. Normally a pleasant run around the local area which is between 5 and 7 miles.
Should be fun.... I’ll keep you updated next week on the RUN!

Capt Wonder Pants!