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The Thousand Mile Club - 2017
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Just an update (for me really) my last post on the old site was on Monday 6th.
YTD = 115.26
I have had a couple of outings since, but will update as usual on Monday.
Apparently I don't have permission to change my own photo that now cannot be seen... how do I know I'm me!?!?!?
Anyway - on the running front, I've not run since Sunday due to the most raging sore throat ever. I know they say below the neck don't train - above the neck training is fine but this has been agony... last night it hurt so much my eyes were watering and I was lying in bed with tears streaming down my face. Having said that - one of my speedy colleagues sort of goaded me into a track session this lunchtime... and it was good (well, I survived!). 4.82 miles total.
YTD: 187.37 miles (should be 200 by the end of the week - yay!)
4 steady miles along the tow path this afternoon. Certainly striding a little better and the pace was noticeably quicker although running to the same feel so getting fitter without doubt. After the run I was recovered extremely quickly, legs feeling fresh and strong. Splits - 9:08, 8:40, 8:52, 8:36
February - 32.09
2017 - 92.90
For me an easy 6.24 miles, just mileage building, proper brass monkey conditions though.
Helloooooo ... is there anybody out there?
104.92 ytd
Otherwise having a quiet day indoors in the warmth, as got a 30K up in Lincs tomorrow. Time to try on my new New Look tights I think, will be looking the DBs (unfortunately running same as ever)
Great run there JR... and good to hear you're recovering well. Funny how you look just like me in your forum pic now though!
Thanks for the get well soon wishes, Muttley... sadly they didn't work - I've got a full blown head cold but I don't feel too bad so I'm going to try a 3 - 4 mile trot locally this evening just to see how it goes. Nice 10+K run by you in the Baltic weather - driving back from town today I saw a runner in 1980s style short shorts and no socks... his legs looked like poached hams they were so pink!
Good luck running tomorrow, senidM - enjoy looking the "dog's" I'm sure the running will match up perfectly fine!
More gym miles for me this week, three 5k's.
Where do you guys stand on whether treadmill miles are easier/same/harder than outdoor miles. I've read that treadmill miles are easier but I just can't get my head round it as always feels harder. I can comfortably run a 25min 5k outside but not inside. Maybe at higher speeds wind resistance becomes more of a consideration.
YTD 132.2
Another 10.36 miles including Parkrun making:
YTD = 306.63 miles (OVER 300 mark YIPPEEE)
My guess is that t
he acres of white space will be used for pointless advertising.
How does one stick your old picture on this thing?
just saying.
I've run all these on a treadmill. For what its worth I think road running boosts fitness quicker and is harder. However, who cares, both have a time and place.
Awww... Harmander - your photo upload fail has made me laugh out load so hard that hubby had to pause QI as he couldn't hear what they were saying... well it hasn't failed - it's worked with knobs on, I just wasn't expecting a HUGE image of your face appearing as I scrolled down the page. Oh - and well done on passing the 300 miles mark
Did try a short, easy run this evening... with no ill effects despite my nose running like a tap. I'm on the echinacea so hoping for a Lazarus-like recovery ready for an 18-miler tomorrow. Little trot totalled 4.06 miles.
YTD: 191.43 miles.
Lol.
The scar under my right eye was from a cyclist testing his bike against my face in a local park a little while back.
Up to nearly 326 after a SLOW LSR today.
The scar under my right eye was from a cyclist testing his bike against my face in a local park a little while back.
A SLOW LSR makes it nearly 325 miles
Fortunately she seems to be on the mend and even just suggested that I go out for a run tonight after daughter goes to bed!
So stuck on 83 YTD as things stand.
http://www.redsquirrelrun.com/single-post/2017/02/01/How-to-become-a-pacer
(Is that Stamford in Lincs? I used to be in the RAF round those parts ...)
Who'd have thought New Look would sell nice running gear? and only £20, unlike that gear reviewed, who would pay £75 for a pair of tights?
Finished in just over 2:45, actually about 15 min under target, but just felt an easy pace, so all good, but may come back and bite me at Bramley 20 next week.
Oh and yes. Stamford Lincs, near RAF Wittering?
I'll be doing the Bramley 10, hoping for 85 minutes or better (did 82 last year but not so fit now).
I was at North Luffenham, right by Rutland Water. I remember the peasouper fogs well.
7.3 mile tempo run on the 9th of February
4.8 mile speed run (pyramid with active recoveries in between) on the 11th of February
and then a 9.9 steady, hungover long run today in the snow.
YTD 64.2
February - 48
87 YTD
Two runs since my last post. 7.41m with club on Wednesday and 8.1m this morning in horrible cold weather.
YTD = 112.23
Oooff - the cyclist v. Harmander incident sounds grim - glad you are fully recovered with just a small scar as a reminder.
Sorry you've had a tough week Andrew... hope the house move went smoothly and Mrs. D gets well soon. Enjoy your evening run - if you manage to get out!
senidM, great review of the tights and nice (if brief) comment on your run - good running, nice pace.
Good luck Muttley and senidM for next week's Bramley 10/20...
Still partially filled with head cold... but went out for LSR anyway. Really glad I did as it went very well. Felt good, averaged 9:50/mi. for 18.25 miles - by far the longest run I've ever done, and I felt great despite the cold (both weather and head). I also managed to take two SiS gels without incident - so I have my fuelling strategy sorted. I now feel confident that I can at least get round a full marathon... even if I run it at 10:00/mi. that'd still give me a 4:22 finish. I do realise I'm still 8 miles short of the full distance - but I feel better about the whole undertaking now.
YTD: 209.68 miles (woo hoo!!!)
That's a very good point Harmander - no, you're right, I don't see any way of knowing the number of posts either...
I got an eye for detail - just not one for oncoming cyclists
So a slightly easier week for me as I did the Worthing Half yesterday.
06.02.17 - 8.75
08.02.17 - 3.12
12.02.17 - 13.1
YTD = 140.23
Well done Nell over 200 miles already is really good going.
Worthing was fun yesterday if however a little cold and damp, a good turn out though just over 1600 I think.
My time wasn't to bad at 2.07, I did slow down towards the end though, as passed half way in 55 minutes, but overall fairly happy.
I have my first proper marathon for ages booked for June with another half in May, albeit a Trail, so back to training with a new crisp spreadsheet