My marathon regrets
While overall I am really happy with my marathon experience, I do have some regrets. Two really. This first is that I didn't focus more on core strength. I ignored my own advice on this (http://www.thecrankyblog.com/?p=616) and paid the price. I had an issue over the summer with my glutes and piriformis but I sorted it with stretching and exercises and the help of a physio. I was too complacent on the other core areas ie stomach and back and it came back to bite me on marathon day when my back started acting up.…read more