In this training update I’m sitting down after a big confidence-boosting weekend where I ran a 70:39 half marathon PB, and I’m using it as a proper checkpoint for London Marathon prep. I talk through what’s changed in my marathon training this time around, what I’m keeping the same, and why I’m trying to be smart about stacking consistent weeks rather than getting carried away off one good result. It’s very much a “take the win, but keep the head screwed on” kind of video. I also reflect on what that half marathon performance actually means for marathon pace, how I’m thinking about the gap between half and full, and whether it’s time to adjust my London goal. Alongside that, I cover some practical bits that make a massive difference on race day: gels, shoes, and how I’m planning to dial in the fueling so I’m not guessing when it matters. I also touch on how I’m using Kaizen to keep training organised and intentional, so the sessions have a purpose and I can track progress without overcomplicating it.