The cold is nearly gone and I reckon if/when I get another one I won't change my approach at all. Run through it, cross train around it - just get on with the training. Having said that although I've done two good gym sessions this week I havn't run since Sunday (11.3m - remeber that one?!) so I am really keen to hack out a 6k on Friday evening before 12 miles on Sunday.
Looks like it'll be cold and wet so I'm going to invest in some new winter gear. Hat, layers and new trainers!
Thursday 30 October 2008
Monday 27 October 2008
Cat sneeze
I was woken on Saturday morning by one of my cats (Widget in case you wondered) sitting on my chest. He looked at me, squinted (cat language for 'I love you') and sneezed in my face. Cold little flecks of pussy cat snot hit me square in the face. I now have a doozy of a cold. Thanks moggy. Gonna spit in his food tonight.
Still, it didn't stop be clocking 11.3m in 2:10 at an avg. heart rate of 163bpm. I feel pretty fatigued today but it's understandable I guess. That was my longest run since last years Wokingham half marathon. Entry confirmed for WHM '09. I was starting to feel tired by mile 9 so on the whole, not too bad considering. I would like a lower bpm - time is immaterial. I just want to feel stronger after a half marathon distance.
Gym x2 and a couple of 5k runs this week. More long mileage on Sunday - SLOWER!!!
FTSE is taking a beating today.
Still, it didn't stop be clocking 11.3m in 2:10 at an avg. heart rate of 163bpm. I feel pretty fatigued today but it's understandable I guess. That was my longest run since last years Wokingham half marathon. Entry confirmed for WHM '09. I was starting to feel tired by mile 9 so on the whole, not too bad considering. I would like a lower bpm - time is immaterial. I just want to feel stronger after a half marathon distance.
Gym x2 and a couple of 5k runs this week. More long mileage on Sunday - SLOWER!!!
FTSE is taking a beating today.
Wednesday 22 October 2008
Don't panic (again)
Out of action for the weekend - unpleasant 'toilet' and other symptoms. Better now.
Thu - gym
This weekend - 10-11 miles
Get over it, suck it up, move on.
Thu - gym
This weekend - 10-11 miles
Get over it, suck it up, move on.
Friday 17 October 2008
Why does my PT hate me?
5k medium last night. A pounder of a workout this am. The 'abs circuit' is a particularly effective breakfast-bringer-upper....well, nearly.
It must be doing me good as the 5k flew by.
Looking forward to 11 miles Sunday ;-)
It must be doing me good as the 5k flew by.
Looking forward to 11 miles Sunday ;-)
Wednesday 15 October 2008
Autumn running
Ah, that fresh feeling having just left the gym. Autumn is great for feeling fresh and cool. Running jast after the rain or during that oh-so-typical light mizzle is really quite nice.
I am not a distance runner in the summer - too hot.
Week 4 summary - 10 miles last Sat. Massage last Monday, Gym yesterday AM, 5K tomorrow, 11 miles Sunday.
Feelin' good ;-)
I am not a distance runner in the summer - too hot.
Week 4 summary - 10 miles last Sat. Massage last Monday, Gym yesterday AM, 5K tomorrow, 11 miles Sunday.
Feelin' good ;-)
Monday 13 October 2008
Pummeled
After a great workout last week, I had my best ever ten miler on Saturday. In the 145-150 bpm zone again but I felt fresher than ever afterwards. Really on the money. I'll be extending up to 11 miles this weekend then.
As part of the programme I have elected to engage The London Physio on a monthly sport massage in order to maintain my legs and iron out any niggles that crop up.
I went for my first session this morning and had a good thorough beating. Timo is a master of the elbow-to-buttock-with-full-body-weight manoeuvre. I'm not sure about the technical term for the technique but it has a definite effect. Apparently no one has ever passed out on the table from the pain but I felt like I could have been a candidate this morning.
I left with a saw jaw....from the clenching!
As part of the programme I have elected to engage The London Physio on a monthly sport massage in order to maintain my legs and iron out any niggles that crop up.
I went for my first session this morning and had a good thorough beating. Timo is a master of the elbow-to-buttock-with-full-body-weight manoeuvre. I'm not sure about the technical term for the technique but it has a definite effect. Apparently no one has ever passed out on the table from the pain but I felt like I could have been a candidate this morning.
I left with a saw jaw....from the clenching!
Thursday 9 October 2008
Ripped!
Well, not quite but I fell I'm getting there. I've got a great programme going at the gym with a good mixture of core, cardio and strength work. Just the right mix for long distance running....
I may look a bit more trim soon too ;-)
Feeling good about running ten miles this weekend. I'm going to stick with this distance as my top end for October. I'll up the miles in November in accordance with the Hal Higdon schedule. Come Feb, I'll be getting well into the long long long runs.
I may look a bit more trim soon too ;-)
Feeling good about running ten miles this weekend. I'm going to stick with this distance as my top end for October. I'll up the miles in November in accordance with the Hal Higdon schedule. Come Feb, I'll be getting well into the long long long runs.
Sunday 5 October 2008
My right nipple is sore
First rain run - nothing torrential but enough wet to merit my swanky Gore jacket. Works well but rubs a bit - important lesson for the future.
Anyhow, I proved I ain't made 'o' sugar. Indeed - it was refreshing and kinda fun. Glasses are required but steam up a bit.
This was the same route I did a few weeks ago - thought it was tough then. This was a good run this time - next time it'll be easy! That is what I call progress.
Likewise, my last two runs have been pretty decent smooth pace graphs - even pace is good.
Happy.
Anyhow, I proved I ain't made 'o' sugar. Indeed - it was refreshing and kinda fun. Glasses are required but steam up a bit.
This was the same route I did a few weeks ago - thought it was tough then. This was a good run this time - next time it'll be easy! That is what I call progress.
Likewise, my last two runs have been pretty decent smooth pace graphs - even pace is good.
Happy.
Friday 3 October 2008
Still not panicking...
3 miles outside tonight = 31 mins....a bit too fast. Next run - 8 miles on Sunday.
Don't panic
Of the goals I set for myself this week I have been to the gym for the PT session and haveeaten reasonably well. No other running took place (although a half hour on the 'mill tonight looks promising) due to work commitments...
I think the best best therefore is to 'front load' my week with immutable running appointments so that I keep up the mid week mileage.
To be frank, at this relatively early stage in the game a slow-ish week is nothing to panic about. To panic and throw in 2 10 mile days in a row to catchup would just lead to inury: not good!
So, sticking with the plan is key - eight miles this weekend and two 3-4 milers mid week is the aim next week. Fingers crossed that works. I'll be back at the gym to do the weights induction and then cracking on as planned with run and cross train sessions.
BTW, I didn't get my ballot place this year but no sweat.
I think the best best therefore is to 'front load' my week with immutable running appointments so that I keep up the mid week mileage.
To be frank, at this relatively early stage in the game a slow-ish week is nothing to panic about. To panic and throw in 2 10 mile days in a row to catchup would just lead to inury: not good!
So, sticking with the plan is key - eight miles this weekend and two 3-4 milers mid week is the aim next week. Fingers crossed that works. I'll be back at the gym to do the weights induction and then cracking on as planned with run and cross train sessions.
BTW, I didn't get my ballot place this year but no sweat.
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