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Did hill work tonight, took it easy for 4 reps and then did the last couple at around 5.30 pace(rep is 800 metres) Feeling pretty good which is handy given I have a fitness test tomorrow.
Swimming this evening and my new pull buoy is working well as I did 1200 metres tonight in under 23 mins :¬)
Looks like you were busy last night Mr Spoons
Progressive 11 miles this morning. First mile 9.58 .......last mile 7.55. Really enjoyed the run and the better conditions
Have a good weekend all!
Bridget,
We still have a bit of snow left. Think it will have melted by end of today.
Mr Spoons well done on your 1000
Gobi looks like we are in the same boat as far as the swimming is going, 54 x 24m for me this morning trying to sort my right leg out as it's got a mind of its own in the water
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USB and Zion well done on your runs, things looking good so far for USB
Lots of swimming going on....I can't remember when I last got in the pool!
Zion - I like those sorts of runs, always good to finish quicker than you started.
I'll get an outdoor run in later. I'm having to find new routes in London as I don't want to get kettled in with a load of students....my normal route takes me to Westminster! So I'm exploring eastwards - down the Jamaica road (on the VLM route but the opposite direction), a couple of laps of Southwark Park and back makes about 5 miles I think. Should do me for today.
USB - I've seen the other threads too, lots of Bridget votes going in. Fingers crossed
Although some of the comments about the less frequent posters on the shortlist are a bit harsh - it is hardly their fault that RW put them on the list.
Freemers - best you pop out and buy a new swimming costume. This is a swimming thread after all....
NP - just 15 posts to go....
Rest day for me today. My 6 days a week running is working well and to be honest I don't feel like I need a rest. It's funny what the body gets used to. You were right Gobi, more rest days and my legs feel more tired.
Mrs Spoons is out on the lash again tonight so I'm babysitting. Long run tomorrow.
Good to see you running 6 days a week Mr Spoons, especially if you can handle that.
Based on my injuries last year and am following a strict 4 days running each week in the lead up to brighton in the spring. 17 Weeks to go. I am also following a "get me round" plan, so i will be running less than my failed injured attempt last year. That coupled with more offroad running to avoid some of last years issues will hopefully see me to the start line uninjured.
So this week has been only 15 Miles running. However I have also done swimming, elliptical, core and gym work on top. I am hoping that this cross training will be less impact than running but also help aerobic and base fitness. We will see. I have one more week before the plan starts ( first week = 15 miles), hence I will do the same next week too so that I will have done week 1 a few times.
Today I did a nice 4 mile run. Was my first run outside for over a week and I enjoyed it. Ran progressively faster loved every minute. A nice glow when I finished.
To keep up with the swimming theme of the thread I plan a swim for Sunday afternoon....
Did an LT test today for asthma research
Gobi - has it got a motor on it or something?
I'm asthmatic - did you learn any secret tips for me?
just over 5 mile recovery tonigh, legs feel very good ans feel like lots of speed in them for this stage
Gobi I bought a speedo pool bouy and have used it a few times which has helped keep the legs together, i try to use it at the start and finish without it, but this swimming is taking longer than I thought to master and I don't think I will ever be happy with it.
Great running during the week everyone, more long runs coming up now the snow is away
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What next - boys in the brownies?
Madness - where will it all end?
USB have a good race on Sunday!
NP sounding promising.
Will you be following the same training plan as last year?
Easy 30 minutes this morning.....so the sun is shining and there's no ice
Are you doing Buxton tomorrow Mr Spoons?
I won't be joining in the swimming group, hopefully.... always a last resort for me when injured!
Will you be there?
I'll speak to Mrs S as it looks like a fun outing for the kids...
Just over 10 miles hill work this morning bringing the week to a close on 70.12 miles
great to run in no snow or ice and the sun came out so we have tropical temp of 6 here at the moment
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Zion yep just a small change here and there but along the same lines build up now until Feb before adding any real pace. Good luck in Buxton tomorrow.
USB good luck with your half tomorrow. When will we find out if you have won?
Voting closes Thursday lunchtime and hopefully we'll get a call the same day
Just looked inside the water butt and there is a huge ice floe on the top!
Jogged round Eastleigh with Rach this morning, she got a win and I got a social chat :¬)
Almost went out on the bike but in reality could be bothered and will Turbo in a few hours
NP nice miles
Mr Spoons no Santa costume for me just my new club vest on it's first outing
Will look out for you tomorrow in case you make it.
Just finished my Christmas shopping.
Time to think about tonight's Christmas party now......must remember I have race tomorrow. Thankfully not too early!