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Hill reps this morning after a drive to our nearest decent off-road gradients. Despite a bit of initial stiffness (squats yesterday), I was feeling stronger than the last time I went there and had something left in the tank at the end.
I'll ease off a bit for the remainder of the week as I've a race next weekend.
I'll ease off a bit for the remainder of the week as I've a race next weekend.
I did the first run I actually enjoyed today! I went with the mate who nearly killed me just a few short weeks ago. He'd had a few weeks off due to work commitments so we decided a 5K at a gentle pace would ease him back in. I'd done the last run of my week4 C25K yesterday and was interested to see how I would do. My resting pulse this morning was normal so I thought I'd give it a go...
We did a similar pace to last time (he has the knack of running at whatever pace he wants "automatically" - I timed him with the watch - it's uncanny) and this time instead of being a sweaty mess staring off into the distance wanting to die I lolloped along saying good morning to dog walkers, chatted to my mate and generally had a nice time, in the sun, on a run.
Pace was nothing to talk abut - the same as I've managed before, but the feeling! Blimey.
And I got to watch John go quiet and then purple as he willed himself not to stop...
Feel VERY pleased with myself!
We did a similar pace to last time (he has the knack of running at whatever pace he wants "automatically" - I timed him with the watch - it's uncanny) and this time instead of being a sweaty mess staring off into the distance wanting to die I lolloped along saying good morning to dog walkers, chatted to my mate and generally had a nice time, in the sun, on a run.
Pace was nothing to talk abut - the same as I've managed before, but the feeling! Blimey.
And I got to watch John go quiet and then purple as he willed himself not to stop...
Feel VERY pleased with myself!
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cwis said:
I did the first run I actually enjoyed today! I went with the mate who nearly killed me just a few short weeks ago. He'd had a few weeks off due to work commitments so we decided a 5K at a gentle pace would ease him back in. I'd done the last run of my week4 C25K yesterday and was interested to see how I would do. My resting pulse this morning was normal so I thought I'd give it a go...
We did a similar pace to last time (he has the knack of running at whatever pace he wants "automatically" - I timed him with the watch - it's uncanny) and this time instead of being a sweaty mess staring off into the distance wanting to die I lolloped along saying good morning to dog walkers, chatted to my mate and generally had a nice time, in the sun, on a run.
Pace was nothing to talk abut - the same as I've managed before, but the feeling! Blimey.
And I got to watch John go quiet and then purple as he willed himself not to stop...
Feel VERY pleased with myself!
Good effort. Most people seem to believe that running is a painful, unpleasant experience. Once you get the hang of it, it is great.We did a similar pace to last time (he has the knack of running at whatever pace he wants "automatically" - I timed him with the watch - it's uncanny) and this time instead of being a sweaty mess staring off into the distance wanting to die I lolloped along saying good morning to dog walkers, chatted to my mate and generally had a nice time, in the sun, on a run.
Pace was nothing to talk abut - the same as I've managed before, but the feeling! Blimey.
And I got to watch John go quiet and then purple as he willed himself not to stop...
Feel VERY pleased with myself!
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cwis said:
I did the first run I actually enjoyed today! I went with the mate who nearly killed me just a few short weeks ago. He'd had a few weeks off due to work commitments so we decided a 5K at a gentle pace would ease him back in. I'd done the last run of my week4 C25K yesterday and was interested to see how I would do. My resting pulse this morning was normal so I thought I'd give it a go...
We did a similar pace to last time (he has the knack of running at whatever pace he wants "automatically" - I timed him with the watch - it's uncanny) and this time instead of being a sweaty mess staring off into the distance wanting to die I lolloped along saying good morning to dog walkers, chatted to my mate and generally had a nice time, in the sun, on a run.
Pace was nothing to talk abut - the same as I've managed before, but the feeling! Blimey.
And I got to watch John go quiet and then purple as he willed himself not to stop...
Feel VERY pleased with myself!
Good effort. Most people seem to believe that running is a painful, unpleasant experience. Once you get the hang of it, it is great.We did a similar pace to last time (he has the knack of running at whatever pace he wants "automatically" - I timed him with the watch - it's uncanny) and this time instead of being a sweaty mess staring off into the distance wanting to die I lolloped along saying good morning to dog walkers, chatted to my mate and generally had a nice time, in the sun, on a run.
Pace was nothing to talk abut - the same as I've managed before, but the feeling! Blimey.
And I got to watch John go quiet and then purple as he willed himself not to stop...
Feel VERY pleased with myself!
Well that went better than expected.
Cold disappeared and with a small field I expected to be at the back the whole way. Once I was past the hill ,10k,(I walked at the top) then it was fairly good going Running on single tracks in a group was quite exciting and the muddy bits in the forest was a scream despite going the wrong way a couple of times.
A bit unnerving not seeing any runners in front of you although I guess that's what being first looks like.
Last couple of climbs killed my legs and had to walk again, by 20k my legs were not mine. Despite it all just a couple of minutes slower than a flatter half two weeks ago.
So much fun.
Cold disappeared and with a small field I expected to be at the back the whole way. Once I was past the hill ,10k,(I walked at the top) then it was fairly good going Running on single tracks in a group was quite exciting and the muddy bits in the forest was a scream despite going the wrong way a couple of times.
A bit unnerving not seeing any runners in front of you although I guess that's what being first looks like.
Last couple of climbs killed my legs and had to walk again, by 20k my legs were not mine. Despite it all just a couple of minutes slower than a flatter half two weeks ago.
So much fun.
My 10-12 miles long run was not quite as expected as the runner doing marathon training was the pace setter. I thought we were going to do 7:30 pace, but after a first mile of 7:24, we averaged 6:56 for each of the others culminating in 11.2 miles in approx 1:18:20 and then I did a mile cool down. I've only really run sub 7 min miles for tempo runs, but felt ok and feel I could do another sub 1:30 half out of the gate with more to come. Very pleased and the temperature held off nicely this morning
Two weeks of holidays, so I got some decent running in. Several outings on the North Devon coast, which put a new perspective on steep hills, then some longer runs at home culminating in a 26km comedy of errors when my torch died at the turnaround of my night-time out and back and then an accidental race-sim half marathon "just because". Off nothing I've turned in a 1.45.25 half, which bodes well for a sub 2 hour Cardiff pushing my lad in the buggy, and also makes a sub 4.30 Bristol to Bath mara a good bet, provided I rest well this week and get my last few long runs done. If I can get a 35-38km long run done, I'll be happy.
Smitters said:
Two weeks of holidays, so I got some decent running in. Several outings on the North Devon coast, which put a new perspective on steep hills, then some longer runs at home culminating in a 26km comedy of errors when my torch died at the turnaround of my night-time out and back and then an accidental race-sim half marathon "just because". Off nothing I've turned in a 1.45.25 half, which bodes well for a sub 2 hour Cardiff pushing my lad in the buggy, and also makes a sub 4.30 Bristol to Bath mara a good bet, provided I rest well this week and get my last few long runs done. If I can get a 35-38km long run done, I'll be happy.
Where did you go on the North Devon Coast? I live there and run a lot of the SW Coast path and back roads, and you're right, the hills can be be challenging.Did the Doone Run in and around Lynmouth on Sunday - billed as the UK's toughest 10miler it didn't disappoint on either the severity of the hills or the views available from the top of them.
boyse7en said:
Where did you go on the North Devon Coast? I live there and run a lot of the SW Coast path and back roads, and you're right, the hills can be be challenging.
Did the Doone Run in and around Lynmouth on Sunday - billed as the UK's toughest 10miler it didn't disappoint on either the severity of the hills or the views available from the top of them.
Mortehoe. Ran both out along the top of Woolacombe Beach to Puts and back along the beach, plus out to Ilfracombe and back, which was properly tiring, especially the section from Lee back to Morthoe. I stopped at one of the little bays, dunked my feet in a rockpool and had a little word with myself! Gorgeous coastline and something I'd been looking forward to running on for a while. There was an interview on the MarathonTalk podcast with a guy who ran the whole path in 11 days which really made me eager. I've from the Cotswolds. and an area called the Five Valleys, so no stranger to hills, but the coast is just unrelenting. It was the same when I ran on Anglesey. I envy you though - a really pretty area.Did the Doone Run in and around Lynmouth on Sunday - billed as the UK's toughest 10miler it didn't disappoint on either the severity of the hills or the views available from the top of them.
A good 5.9 with 0.4 warm down last night. We're running in a "round the park relay" which is one of Atlanta's main events in a couple of weeks and our 5th runner is injured, so we're asking "Pete" who works in the running store to join us. Pete has a best time of 14:02 for 5k and has a sub 1:50 800m time. Last year off zero training he ran 17:00 for 5k, so he will be a welcome addition to the team if our other runner cannot make it.
Smitters said:
Mortehoe. Ran both out along the top of Woolacombe Beach to Puts and back along the beach, plus out to Ilfracombe and back, which was properly tiring, especially the section from Lee back to Morthoe. I stopped at one of the little bays, dunked my feet in a rockpool and had a little word with myself! Gorgeous coastline and something I'd been looking forward to running on for a while. There was an interview on the MarathonTalk podcast with a guy who ran the whole path in 11 days which really made me eager. I've from the Cotswolds. and an area called the Five Valleys, so no stranger to hills, but the coast is just unrelenting. It was the same when I ran on Anglesey. I envy you though - a really pretty area.
That guy is my mate Mark. I run with him occasionally but he is a proper Ultra runner and leaves me (and everyone else) for dead in the end. He only started running when he was 50. He averaged nearly 60 miles a day on that run!It is a lovely bit of coast there. I ran the coast path from Woolacombe to Ilfracombe, then back up the old railway line to Morthoe and back to Woolacombe a couple of weeks ago. If the views aren't breathtaking enough, the climbs certainly leave you breathless.
Sign yourself up for the AONB North Devon Marathon or half marathon next year. It uses chunks of those paths that you have run and is absolutely stunning.
Smitters said:
Mortehoe. Ran both out along the top of Woolacombe Beach to Puts and back along the beach, plus out to Ilfracombe and back, which was properly tiring, especially the section from Lee back to Morthoe. I stopped at one of the little bays, dunked my feet in a rockpool and had a little word with myself! Gorgeous coastline and something I'd been looking forward to running on for a while. There was an interview on the MarathonTalk podcast with a guy who ran the whole path in 11 days which really made me eager. I've from the Cotswolds. and an area called the Five Valleys, so no stranger to hills, but the coast is just unrelenting. It was the same when I ran on Anglesey. I envy you though - a really pretty area.
I found the same thing when I stayed near Looe. The coastal path was fantastic for running on, with brutal ups and downs.MC Bodge said:
I now seem to have developed the early stages of plantar fascitis. Grrrr 
After this weekend's race I'll probably rest from running.
Plenty of calf stretching and this http://www.johnlewis.com/gaiam-restore-hot-cold-fo...After this weekend's race I'll probably rest from running.
Sorted mine in 2-3 weeks and I'd been suffering for 3 or 4 months.
(some people recommend a frozen bottle of water, but I could never get decent rolls out of water bottle as they always curved away with the angle of my foot)
MattS3 said:
Plenty of calf stretching and this http://www.johnlewis.com/gaiam-restore-hot-cold-fo...
Sorted mine in 2-3 weeks and I'd been suffering for 3 or 4 months.
(some people recommend a frozen bottle of water, but I could never get decent rolls out of water bottle as they always curved away with the angle of my foot)
Good to know, thanksSorted mine in 2-3 weeks and I'd been suffering for 3 or 4 months.
(some people recommend a frozen bottle of water, but I could never get decent rolls out of water bottle as they always curved away with the angle of my foot)
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