Miles run today -19.99
Time on feet - 4 hours
Trips to loo not in this time - 4
Water drunk - 1 ltr
Energy drinks on run - 500 ml
Protein bars on run 1/4
Recovery drinks after run - 500 ml
Blisters sustained - one on hee
Jog done! Or Job done!
So here we went again for the weekly long run, 20 was the plan and round and round Bristol was the route. Set off up towards the fire station for the first mile then down to Ashton Gate and across the park to get to the Harbour for first loop. Up Jacobs Well Road and managed to run up part of it this week. Feeling good!
Got to Downs and looped around the water tower bit before heading on the lower section and down onto Bridge Valley road (I will run up it one day but I also need down practise!). Along Portway towards Harbour again and round we go again. Then back to Portway for another 2 miles there and back for half a Harbour then head for home but take a detour to add in more miles.
I was getting tired around 15 miles like last week but I kept it together longer this week. Some friends and acquaintances can't imagine how I do this with no music to keep me occupied but I have to concentrate and that keeps me going, music makes me run off too fast and get worn out earlier.
Feeling tired but having plenty of fuel on board from both drinks and also last two days where I have been fueling up, breakfast (wholemeal pancakes with maple syrup) was planned carefully, I allowed myself a longer rest after my running interval - not a good idea as when I stop and walk it's hard to get started again. Change of tactic needed then.....scouts pace.
The final 2 miles or so were in scouts pace (not at but in seems to work better). That is 100 steps of running and 100 or walking. Eventually I was running 200 and walking 100 and this seemed sustainable, I even challenged myself to run further i.e. to a lamppost or corner when one presented itself. Near to home (0.1 miles to be almost precise) I spotted my neighbour with their lovely little toy terrier and caught up with and walked with him into the street. I did charge away from him as I noticed the time ticking to 4 hours and managed 19.99 out of my planned 20!
Could probably have made it in just under the four if I'd not stopped to chat with Jorgen and the little dog (Rascal) but happy with my efforts today. Refueled with recovery drink. rested in a salt bath and have now just had my own version of special fried rice with my Char Sui pork, peppers, egg, and green beans in the rice. Nom!
Off to stretch now - it may hurt!
Sunday, 27 March 2011
Monday, 21 March 2011
Running on tired legs
need to get in practice. Yesterday I did my own mini tri session so legs suitably tied but not battered.
After leasts week awful run I wanted to get 18 but from the start things were not going well. I had plenty of fuel on board but found myself to be under hydrated but that I could fix and did it was the extreme lethargy in my legs that got me as well as in the first 20 mins no being able to get my breath even running downhill!
Had a word with myself after my first to walk breaks (I'm on run/walk or I'll never make it!), took inhaler had water and went a bit better. At least I was now going to give my self one hour before bailing if it still was all too much. Had a few good miles but generally it was all just trying to keep myself going and I almost let myself off with 16/17 except for the little voice that said I was going to make 18 if I had to crawl.
Luckily it did not come to that although the final 0.5 mile became my cool down walk and potter round our housing estate checking for problems (I'm a director of the management co so I'm s'posed to now and then.).
All in all 18.01 miles in 3:45 - slower than last 3 long ones but 18 down!
After leasts week awful run I wanted to get 18 but from the start things were not going well. I had plenty of fuel on board but found myself to be under hydrated but that I could fix and did it was the extreme lethargy in my legs that got me as well as in the first 20 mins no being able to get my breath even running downhill!
Had a word with myself after my first to walk breaks (I'm on run/walk or I'll never make it!), took inhaler had water and went a bit better. At least I was now going to give my self one hour before bailing if it still was all too much. Had a few good miles but generally it was all just trying to keep myself going and I almost let myself off with 16/17 except for the little voice that said I was going to make 18 if I had to crawl.
Luckily it did not come to that although the final 0.5 mile became my cool down walk and potter round our housing estate checking for problems (I'm a director of the management co so I'm s'posed to now and then.).
All in all 18.01 miles in 3:45 - slower than last 3 long ones but 18 down!
Thursday, 10 March 2011
Ow that hurt!
Today's run was to be around 3 hours 10 or seventeen miles. Double fail!
First 10 miles were great, along the Bath/Bristol cycle path slightly uphill. I thought that when I turned around (about 7 mile mark) it would be easier as it would be a little downhill but there was a strong wind to cope with that must have been pushing me on for the first bit! I also took my headphones off a little before this too - they were irritating my left ear.
That would explain why I was well ahead of my usual timings. It all went slowly worse after that. Each 10 minute running section got slower and slower and I was wishing for the walking breaks to happen faster every time. Then I couldn't manage the whole 10. Then I was running scouts pace, then I was walking everytime I encountered the slightest incline or lost concentration.
Why? Probably I went off too quick - I had my ipod on for once and that following wind. I think a bigger breakfast would have been good, too fast and not enough energy I think. I did manage just over 16 miles in just less than 3:05. OW!
First 10 miles were great, along the Bath/Bristol cycle path slightly uphill. I thought that when I turned around (about 7 mile mark) it would be easier as it would be a little downhill but there was a strong wind to cope with that must have been pushing me on for the first bit! I also took my headphones off a little before this too - they were irritating my left ear.
That would explain why I was well ahead of my usual timings. It all went slowly worse after that. Each 10 minute running section got slower and slower and I was wishing for the walking breaks to happen faster every time. Then I couldn't manage the whole 10. Then I was running scouts pace, then I was walking everytime I encountered the slightest incline or lost concentration.
Why? Probably I went off too quick - I had my ipod on for once and that following wind. I think a bigger breakfast would have been good, too fast and not enough energy I think. I did manage just over 16 miles in just less than 3:05. OW!
Monday, 7 March 2011
Positively Powerful
I've been 'working' with my new coach for over a year now. He's different, he's an NLP practioner and we do NLP sessions for my training as well as talking training.
He's always positive - he never criticises my goals, no matter how stupid they seem....running from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, completing the Goofy challenge. His role is to help me see how I can achieve these. Very different from the last guy - he was negative about the Goofy and made it clear.
I am now enjoying my running more and although I may not be any faster I feel better about it all and more in control as I set my training timetable (well I do know how!) and just discuss it and breakthrough strategies with Coachy Matt. He's part of our very inclusive Tri club. I think he's really helping me, plus he's cheaper!!!!
So positive is good, negative is bad - Hooray for Matt!
He's always positive - he never criticises my goals, no matter how stupid they seem....running from Whitehaven to Tynemouth, completing the Goofy challenge. His role is to help me see how I can achieve these. Very different from the last guy - he was negative about the Goofy and made it clear.
I am now enjoying my running more and although I may not be any faster I feel better about it all and more in control as I set my training timetable (well I do know how!) and just discuss it and breakthrough strategies with Coachy Matt. He's part of our very inclusive Tri club. I think he's really helping me, plus he's cheaper!!!!
So positive is good, negative is bad - Hooray for Matt!
Saturday, 5 March 2011
Long run 3 and some fab technology in the post
Third long run on Friday as I can't run this weekend due to work. Hard work but got through it. Even completed the 14.6 miles in less than the 3 hours I planned.
Even better than this I got my chest pouch to attach to my lightweight rucksack for the long run. What a clever piece of kit! Map pocket on the back but can easily be flipped up to read the map whilst still firmly attached. Some many fixings too, so easy to use. Nearly ran out of time for the run because I was raving over this new toy!
Ok - back to work now.....
Even better than this I got my chest pouch to attach to my lightweight rucksack for the long run. What a clever piece of kit! Map pocket on the back but can easily be flipped up to read the map whilst still firmly attached. Some many fixings too, so easy to use. Nearly ran out of time for the run because I was raving over this new toy!
Ok - back to work now.....
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
The little-big test
Today I put some more of the kit that I think I'm going to use on the run into the backpack and took it for a little run - just under 2 miles to the gym. It still feels light and holds in place well. I know that there will come a time when I'll have so much kit in it that I'll have to start rationalising to get it to work but it's not now!
I also got hold of some protein bars to try on the run. I will be carrying water and carb drinks but to reduce weight and that annoying 'sloshing' noise I'm thinking bars. I've also been shown some gels today thay come in a toothpaste type tube with a lid so that will be the next test along with a new carb drink with less 'processed rubbish' in it than my current choice.
Keep on Running folks!
Michelle
I also got hold of some protein bars to try on the run. I will be carrying water and carb drinks but to reduce weight and that annoying 'sloshing' noise I'm thinking bars. I've also been shown some gels today thay come in a toothpaste type tube with a lid so that will be the next test along with a new carb drink with less 'processed rubbish' in it than my current choice.
Keep on Running folks!
Michelle
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