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1st proper long run in 2 weeks this morning - pounded the pavements for 11.5miles in 94mins. The left foot is holding up, not too much discomfort. It was cold and frosty but at least the pavements were not too icy.
It was supposed to be the Southwell Millenium 10K today, but it got cancelled as the roads were far too icy ... very slippy under foot walking for half a mile to the race HQ. So, about 9 of us from the club went back to someone's house and ran just over 6 miles cross country with a killer hill. Very enjoyable and fun and muddy!
Now to start the marathon training ......
A 4.5 Mile Fartlek Session, (off road again) this morning.
My heart and lungs were surprised at this session.
Think we're due more snow up here in West of Scotland later this week.
Mileage this year (ala Marsh):
Jan 25.62 - coming back from a foot injury
Feb 90.43 - into the FLM training
March 125.09 - building up the long runs!
April 65.63 - including FLM
May 41 46 - ticking over
June 41.98 - knee problems started
July 6.17 - ah
August 0
Sept 0
Oct 2.93 - better than nothing!
November 17.00 - the comeback starts
December 26.92 - more like it!
Total 2009: 443.54 (180 less than 2008)
Here's to a healthier 2010!
Let's hope so Sazza
(My total mileage for 2009 was 1400.87 miles)
micknphil - Legends! great work there keep it up
Easy 3 miles this morning.
Got a bit of a cold, so didn't want to push it.
Still cold and icy up here
After a fortnight of not running due to me being one of the group that can't run on slippy surfaces, I found myself this lunchtime three blocks from work on damp, but ice-free pavement. Jogged (not ran) back to the office in office shoes, trousers, tie, etc. It only took a couple of minutes, but it was a great feeling to be moving again.
I must've looked like an idiot.
I did my first training run in 2 weeks today. Although it was nippy, with 2 layers, shorts, gloves and hat, I was more than warm enough. It stayed dry and I really enjoyed the fresh air. I completed 8.3 miles in a nice and slow 78 minutes. A gym session tomorrow and then the Pennine 10K on Sunday to look forward to
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A 5M Steady run today.
800m on icy paths to/from fields, then 4M off road.
Okay run.
The last run of the decade was on the treadmill
It snowed so much overnight that the roads were treacherous to run on.
Did 2 20 minute sessions - the first one being a one with varying inclines (from 2% to 10%) at a constant speed (9:00/mile, but the inclines made it tough). During that I averaged 75% MHR and peaked at 86% on the last 10% incline.
After a 10 minute break I went and did a 5K tempo run (6:45/mile), finishing in 21:16. Not a bad treadmill workout at all.
Here's to 2010.
Ahhhhhh last run of the year was running home following a 2 hour session at the play barn with the kids - tired before I started but managed a hilly 6.4 miles in under an hour which also included a little chat with some people in the village....
Running Duck- hope you get outside again soon- to be honest if it's too cold or icy to go out I never think of the gym, perhaps I should!
Off to tot up my year total now but doubt I'll get halfway to Marshy's
Couple of off-road events over the festive period: Boxing Day saw a snowy but not too icy Chevin Chase at Guiseley, west of Leeds. 825 finishers and a few sliders but no fallers
Superbly organised, sold out [1000 limit], varied route and a lightning-fast finish. 7 miles, 1:07:51, and 509th.
Today, the Auld Lang Syne fell race near Haworth, not too far from Top Withens, believed to be the 'Wuthering Heights" location. Run over the old course because of dangerously icy tracks, this is one of the most taxing runs I've done. Having stripped the skin off my rt shin slipping in mud, the dubious joys of running on snow didn't really cheer me up a great deal
However, with nuns on the run and assorted fairies for company, I saw the funny side and finisged the 5.5 mile course in 1:12:51 [unofficial]. Coffee, mince pies, Highland pipers and a large fish pie repaired my battered frame 
Happy New Year, all!
First run of the new year
Treadmill - 5.2 miles in 37:48 (7:09/mile)
Disappointing to have to use the treadmill the first day of the new year - hopefully not a foreshadowing for the future. Decided to see how I was faring before the Silverstone Half - so did some running at my intended pace for that race, with a 1% gradient. Averaged 78% MHR and peaked at 85% (mostly due to cardiac drift). Time on my Garmin was 37:48 but the treadmill takes about 30 seconds or so to get up to speed, so actual time is probably nearer 37 flat.
5.48 miles in 46:05 (8:24/mile)
Managed my first run of 2010 and my first run with my new Garmin 305
. Pavements were very frosty but I managed to use the roads as there was not much traffic about. It was snowing when I set off but it stopped after 10 minutes. A nice steady run and good to get off the mark. My fingers are firmly crossed for the Pennine 10K on Sunday as frost could scupper the race. Happy New Year everyone.
Good effort Swittle- races are great -I wish we had a few more locally to stretch me.
RD- do you think you will do that pace outside, or is the treadmill quicker-seems very speedy to me....
Rang my dad & he was just setting out to visit us so I pulled on my kit & legged it in his direction. Managed to get to 5 miles before he met me in 45mins. Road was clear although the pavements (where there were any) were still a bit icy. Car gauge said -1 so explained the frosty feeling in my lungs.
I'm a bit worried though as hope to do VLM in 9mm which today felt hard so Goodness knows how I'll sustain it for another 21 miles.
Totted up my 2009 miles- started running in Feb & did 542 miles by the end of the year.
Cheers, Camlo. Unfortunately for me, there were photographers all around the course and one of my chums has been rooting out links to the three of us who ran it
If I feel brave enough, I might post....
At this stage, there's no need to worry too much about a target Marathon pace - in the cold, our bodies are less efficient 'cos they're using up energy to keep warm as well as run; hence you found it tougher today. When the cold snap ends, you'll be able to settle on a pace that suits a long, slow distance.
7 miles recovery on aching legs involved road, path, trail, grass, dune & beach close to the coast - perhaps a little too far after the event yesterday
Auld Lang Syne fell race, 31.12.09, near Haworth. 5.54 miles, 792 feet.
Heading for home!!