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A bit of a mixed bag this week. Monday's run was OK, I did a 9.7k on Wednesday and it went really well. I managed the last 1.85km at my old 10k pace (from 2011) and I felt like I could have gone a little further.
I came back from a 9.1k this afternoon and felt battered. It took 53 minutes but I had little energy and my motivation hit rock bottom around 3k in. Frustrating best sums up this week I think. I'm having the weekend off to allow the hips and knees to recover then I may do a random run on Monday afternoon involving some hills.
I came back from a 9.1k this afternoon and felt battered. It took 53 minutes but I had little energy and my motivation hit rock bottom around 3k in. Frustrating best sums up this week I think. I'm having the weekend off to allow the hips and knees to recover then I may do a random run on Monday afternoon involving some hills.
grumbledoak said:
You may have found your issue! I really did stick to 1km every three days for six weeks before pushing on.
Thankfully, I do seem to be recovering from this niggle more quickly than expected (keeping the distance down was a good idea from the Physio). Both soleus became a bit stiff in the same place, but there is/was a definite niggle from the same place that it occured in December.I might have got off fairly lightly and will definitely take it easy when I resume running, possibly mid-week.
Chichester 10k this morning, 49:42 by my watch. I'd have been satisfied with low 50s but really wanted to get sub 50. Nice negative split as I was 25:50 at 5k.
Nice route, with the uphills all in the first 7k, so a quick finish.
Even though they lined everyone up in the carpark with marshals holding up signs for times and then walked through to the start line, I went towards the back of the 45-50 min group, but spent the first 2k passing people who'd be lucky to get sub 60! Fortunately it just meant that it stopped me setting off to fast and it worked out OK.
Nice route, with the uphills all in the first 7k, so a quick finish.
Even though they lined everyone up in the carpark with marshals holding up signs for times and then walked through to the start line, I went towards the back of the 45-50 min group, but spent the first 2k passing people who'd be lucky to get sub 60! Fortunately it just meant that it stopped me setting off to fast and it worked out OK.
john2443 said:
Even though they lined everyone up in the carpark with marshals holding up signs for times and then walked through to the start line, I went towards the back of the 45-50 min group, but spent the first 2k passing people who'd be lucky to get sub 60!
Sadly, this is quite a common occurrence. At the GNR years ago I lined up with the 1:30 people and spent the first half of the route weaving through pensioners and people in teddy bear outfits.EnduranceLife Coastal Trail Series instalment number 5 for me yesterday... opted for the marathon this time having done the ultra in the last four events. Yet again lucky with the weather and despite rubbish prep and not really "racing" as such I managed 7th place and my legs thanked me for the shorter distance, even managed a gentle 30 min recovery run this morning.
Edited by UpTheIron on Wednesday 11th February 22:01
I did the same run that I did last Monday and managed to do it 5 minutes faster which I was very happy with.
Something odd did happen in the first half of the run though. I sometimes suffer from what I can only describe as malcoordination. My legs seem to act like a new born geraffe's. I feel off balance and my legs feel like they are bending inwards, adducting almost. It only seems to occur when I start to up my pace and then the feeling goes away only to return when I next up my pace.
It used to occur when I was younger as well but only when I was physically drained after a training session or a rugby game. Does anyone else suffer with this or am I just odd?
Something odd did happen in the first half of the run though. I sometimes suffer from what I can only describe as malcoordination. My legs seem to act like a new born geraffe's. I feel off balance and my legs feel like they are bending inwards, adducting almost. It only seems to occur when I start to up my pace and then the feeling goes away only to return when I next up my pace.
It used to occur when I was younger as well but only when I was physically drained after a training session or a rugby game. Does anyone else suffer with this or am I just odd?
Evening all. Long time no post. Hope you're all enjoying your running.
I'm going ok, running most days with decent consistency so the results are starting to come. This weekend I raced twice in the Lake District with a Saturday evening 10k in Grizedale Forest followed by a Sunday morning half marathon (actually 14.7 miles!) also on the forest trails. It was bloody cold (-4C at the start on Sunday 10am before heading up into the freezing fog!) with lots of ice on the paths. I was fortunate enough to win both races so it was a very successful weekend for me.
The headtorch run on the Saturday was good fun although the icy conditions made the footing tricky. Sunday morning was a good few degrees colder so it took about 3 miles just to start feeling normal and then the very long last mile (2.5 miles!) was a challenge. Both races were hilly with no respite so really good workouts. Exhausted today though! Rest day!
I'm going ok, running most days with decent consistency so the results are starting to come. This weekend I raced twice in the Lake District with a Saturday evening 10k in Grizedale Forest followed by a Sunday morning half marathon (actually 14.7 miles!) also on the forest trails. It was bloody cold (-4C at the start on Sunday 10am before heading up into the freezing fog!) with lots of ice on the paths. I was fortunate enough to win both races so it was a very successful weekend for me.
The headtorch run on the Saturday was good fun although the icy conditions made the footing tricky. Sunday morning was a good few degrees colder so it took about 3 miles just to start feeling normal and then the very long last mile (2.5 miles!) was a challenge. Both races were hilly with no respite so really good workouts. Exhausted today though! Rest day!
ewenm said:
Evening all. Long time no post. Hope you're all enjoying your running.
I'm going ok, running most days with decent consistency so the results are starting to come. This weekend I raced twice in the Lake District with a Saturday evening 10k in Grizedale Forest followed by a Sunday morning half marathon (actually 14.7 miles!) also on the forest trails. It was bloody cold (-4C at the start on Sunday 10am before heading up into the freezing fog!) with lots of ice on the paths. I was fortunate enough to win both races so it was a very successful weekend for me.
The headtorch run on the Saturday was good fun although the icy conditions made the footing tricky. Sunday morning was a good few degrees colder so it took about 3 miles just to start feeling normal and then the very long last mile (2.5 miles!) was a challenge. Both races were hilly with no respite so really good workouts. Exhausted today though! Rest day!
Well done on the weekend of wins! Did the organisers explain the long course, or are long courses quite typical of off-road races?I'm going ok, running most days with decent consistency so the results are starting to come. This weekend I raced twice in the Lake District with a Saturday evening 10k in Grizedale Forest followed by a Sunday morning half marathon (actually 14.7 miles!) also on the forest trails. It was bloody cold (-4C at the start on Sunday 10am before heading up into the freezing fog!) with lots of ice on the paths. I was fortunate enough to win both races so it was a very successful weekend for me.
The headtorch run on the Saturday was good fun although the icy conditions made the footing tricky. Sunday morning was a good few degrees colder so it took about 3 miles just to start feeling normal and then the very long last mile (2.5 miles!) was a challenge. Both races were hilly with no respite so really good workouts. Exhausted today though! Rest day!
Cybertronian said:
Well done on the weekend of wins! Did the organisers explain the long course, or are long courses quite typical of off-road races?
They said the course had changed a bit due to the ice but didn't give a new distance. It's not uncommon for trail/XC races to be longer than advertised. Opinions on the Inov8 X-Talon 212 please? I know Ross rates the X-Talons but is it that model or another? What's the difference between the normal shoes and the "precision fit" shoes (width I guess)?
I could do with replacing my old knackered fell shoes and have a £50 voucher for Wiggle...
I could do with replacing my old knackered fell shoes and have a £50 voucher for Wiggle...
Oops! I was successful in the ballot for the royal parks half marathon in October. Could be interesting as I only kicked off running again last week since last year. And even then I've only got up to 7K runs after doing the C25K two years ago!! Still I have paid my entry and made it public, so better knuckle down now!!!
muppetdave said:
Oops! I was successful in the ballot for the royal parks half marathon in October. Could be interesting as I only kicked off running again last week since last year. And even then I've only got up to 7K runs after doing the C25K two years ago!! Still I have paid my entry and made it public, so better knuckle down now!!!
You've got plenty of time to get up to speed, just increase the distance gradually. Congrats on getting in, I applied and didn't get in 
MC Bodge said:
john2443 said:
Even though they lined everyone up in the carpark with marshals holding up signs for times and then walked through to the start line, I went towards the back of the 45-50 min group, but spent the first 2k passing people who'd be lucky to get sub 60!
Sadly, this is quite a common occurrence. At the GNR years ago I lined up with the 1:30 people and spent the first half of the route weaving through pensioners and people in teddy bear outfits.Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff