Did 2 and 2/3rd miles v easy (7:30 per mile pace) on return from Matt's X-C event. No chance to do anything at the venue - walked the course with Matt & others in a major squall; then followed Matt round various parts of the course, running up far higher HR's in the process than I subsequently managed on my run. He didn't set the world alight (wasn't in shape to do so), but battled round an undulating 2 mile course, whose uneven surface must have been pretty hard on the ankles, in 16:28. Happy with that for the time being - we can build on it.
Big Tim-glad to see you back and glad your back is better oh and the pc!!
I know how you feel when it comes to back as mine is my achilles heel!
Marathon went well. I ran the first half very easy maybe a bit too easy. I used my hr monitor as a guide and it didn't quite pan out.
Anyway after half way I went into a bit of panic and maybe upped the pace too soon to try and make up lost time-doesn't work!
However I was still on target at 20 miles for a sub 3.30 which although outside what I was aiming for would have been fine.
In the final few miles I started to feel spasms in my lower back, which now I've had time to analyse I put down to the tight right hand turns around bollards and then trying to straighten up without losing too much speed. Anyway the final mile I was pretty worried as I could feel my lower back locking, but I managed to hold on and finish in 3.30.58. I was at first disappointed with the time, but soon got over it and realised it wasn't too bad as it's my second fastest time in a marathon and as a bonus I was 11th female overall and 1st in my age group earning a money prize. Not a bad day out after!! Quite a good course too apart from it being a bit twisty.
Good luck in your own marathon and look forward to hearing how you get on.
Good to hear you are back on the road BT, as BR says a few days enforced rest won't do you any harm.
4 miles easy tonight. I have a club handicap 8 miler tomorrow morning, this will be my first race in 7 weeks. Definitely category C then but I will be interested to see how much sharpness, if any, has been lost. Will do a few miles afterwards to make it a long run. It is going to be quite chilly tomorrow morning apparently.
Two Ton Were you at Cardiff last week? I know Two Dogs cruised past me when I was in a zombied state. A couple of people saw my web name pinned to my back and said encouraging words. If so, I'm sorry I wasn't able to come out with something witty and uplifting.
There are times in a race when you pick out a runner ahead of you and work your way up to them. After M21 the boot was on the other foot. I saw people ahead, then heard footsteps behind, heavy breathing, and someone else cruising past.
Today: 8 miles gentle at 8 minute pace. I think I've got minor repairs required in my calf muscle. Time will heal. Chocolate will help. Why: Last hard was Sunday. Next? Rest tomorrow, maybe 3 miles, maybe not. Then: I wonder if I'm ready for 15M gentle on Monday?
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Joan Benoit anyone...?
My first run back felt very strange as if my legs had forgotton how to run!
He didn't set the world alight (wasn't in shape to do so), but battled round an undulating 2 mile course, whose uneven surface must have been pretty hard on the ankles, in 16:28. Happy with that for the time being - we can build on it.
I know how you feel when it comes to back as mine is my achilles heel!
Marathon went well. I ran the first half very easy maybe a bit too easy. I used my hr monitor as a guide and it didn't quite pan out.
Anyway after half way I went into a bit of panic and maybe upped the pace too soon to try and make up lost time-doesn't work!
However I was still on target at 20 miles for a sub 3.30 which although outside what I was aiming for would have been fine.
In the final few miles I started to feel spasms in my lower back, which now I've had time to analyse I put down to the tight right hand turns around bollards and then trying to straighten up without losing too much speed. Anyway the final mile I was pretty worried as I could feel my lower back locking, but I managed to hold on and finish in 3.30.58. I was at first disappointed with the time, but soon got over it and realised it wasn't too bad as it's my second fastest time in a marathon and as a bonus I was 11th female overall and 1st in my age group earning a money prize. Not a bad day out after!! Quite a good course too apart from it being a bit twisty.
Good luck in your own marathon and look forward to hearing how you get on.
I've wanted to know all week & that time sounds good to me.
I feel as if I can still run a pb at Amsterdam
4 miles easy tonight. I have a club handicap 8 miler tomorrow morning, this will be my first race in 7 weeks. Definitely category C then but I will be interested to see how much sharpness, if any, has been lost. Will do a few miles afterwards to make it a long run. It is going to be quite chilly tomorrow morning apparently.
Were you at Cardiff last week? I know Two Dogs cruised past me when I was in a zombied state. A couple of people saw my web name pinned to my back and said encouraging words. If so, I'm sorry I wasn't able to come out with something witty and uplifting.
There are times in a race when you pick out a runner ahead of you and work your way up to them. After M21 the boot was on the other foot. I saw people ahead, then heard footsteps behind, heavy breathing, and someone else cruising past.
Today: 8 miles gentle at 8 minute pace.
I think I've got minor repairs required in my calf muscle. Time will heal. Chocolate will help.
Why: Last hard was Sunday.
Next? Rest tomorrow, maybe 3 miles, maybe not.
Then: I wonder if I'm ready for 15M gentle on Monday?
What: 16 mile longish rum still suffering from Friday's interval session
Why: Weekly long in tapering mode for Amsterdam
Last rest: Monday
Last hard: Friday
Simon