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Decent long runs during the working week as well HA and SQ. Surely just stick some videos on for the kids? Or is it too early for that still.
Nice session Reg. Think I need to get myself on a bit of a plan to motivate me to do some of the harder stuff.
Might also have to look at getting myself a pair of these magic shoes if everyone else is talking about them. Will see what Santa has got in his locker.
Forgot to mention, alongside the silliness of the mince Pi run, we're putting on a load of 5km track races in Battersea Park tomorrow morning. I usually race but this year have decided to DNS as I can't face being so much slower than previous years. Instead, I'm down to pace 18:30. They might be peeling me off the track at the end - think it should just about be manageable though on a track as opposed to parkrun situation.
Feet are better thanks, not sure what all that was about not really had sore soles of my feet - often get sore bridge of the foot, but not soles!
A cold 7.5 miles today for me but made me run it quicker to warm up!
Glad to hear it FBT. They've got to get you round a marathon in 9 days.
Belated birthday wishes Reg & early ones for Macca.
Well done on the 10m this morning SQ. A freezing trudge round and round the reservoir for me and 12 miles was all I could tolerate. I have some leeway to run tomorrow so not too fussed about not doing a proper long run.
Fatigue is all I know at the moment as not really sleeping enough or well SQ. Not entered 7Sins & it's sold out apparently. Probably not around for it anyway. Which day are you doing in case I am?
Up at Newtown parkrun this morning. I was 2nd in an unremarkable 20:09. Course was 100m long so 5K in sub 20 but should've been a quicker course even with the headwind from 1-2.5K & again for the last K as it's mainly flat tarmac with just 4 v.short but sharp rises & 3 dead turns to slow you down. Backed that up with Skirrid Fell Race: short (3.5M) & sharp (1100ft). Conditions were grim although not as cold as forecast but I didn't hang around at the finish for more than a minute or 2 before jogging the half mile back to the pub with it's welcoming log fire & refreshments. Another slightly sub par performance but not as bad as Blorenge a fortnight ago. Another week at work then I might start to feel refreshed - if I don't end up drinking too much
I was in T-shirt & shorts here for my 20M though I was wearing gloves. I got cold once the rain kicked in properly after 15. It was about 5 degrees without the windchill btw.
Here's a pic from yesterday's fell race. I only wore the jacket because we had to take one, just a vest underneath.
Temperatures had risen to a balmy +3 by race time yesterday having been freezing til about 11am. Not sure what temperature it was up top at 500m+. Windchill was significant given we were soaked. A couple of hardcore souls kept their jackets in their bumbags racing in vests!
Jools - likewise, just thinking of those guys in vests makes me shiver. Another great weekend of training for you, as the others have said, just make sure you’re not just absolutely knackered.
Decent weekend of running for me. The 5kms of Christmas at Battersea track Saturday morning. I paced 18:30, which was a pretty tasty effort and I don’t think I could’ve gone much faster if I was actually racing. I was just about in control though and ran even splits.
Unfortunately, after about 2km no one else in the race could hold the pace (all the heats were seeded, this one was 18:30-19:00), so it was just a solo run which was a bit odd. Also, katie was in my heat and was tripped after 300m, cutting her leg and bruising her hand, so I was worried about her for the rest of the race. Thankfully no serious damage done.
Then yesterday day we had the mince Pi run, laps of 5km. Ran with some club mates for the first few, until more and more dropped out, and after 8 I was running solo (10 was the max you could do). Slight drama when the course got flooded by the river and we were having to wade through up to our waists at one point each lap.
In the end, was pleased with how comfortable 10 felt. 31 miles @ 8mm. Legs are slightly sore today though. Off for a swim.
Joe - Typically nutty. I've hit some pretty decent puddles recently but nothing much above my ankles. Up to your waist is time to start swimming. Did you eat any pies during the run or did you wait until after?
Chicksta - sounds like you ran a great race in tough conditions.
FBT - Glad to foot is ok. Is your marathon this weekend?
Happy Birthday Reg and Macca.
Another solid week last week, finishing at about 68 miles. Not pushing too hard and feeling very much in control. Out for about 11 miles this morning with 7.5 miles muddy, hilly tempo. Felt good but didn't push particularly hard. Had a few stumbles in the dark and one fall similar to the U23 mens winner at the European XC champs the other week. I got a few funny looks coming into work covered in mud.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/athletics/46500176
Cracking w/e Joe. Impressive holding 18:30 pace for the remaining 3K with no real incentive/necessity. Fine pace on the 50K too especially with the aqua-running section.
You always seem to have great Pics Jools.
I think at -3 deg C I'd just have to sit that one out on the touchline with the half-time oranges and the fat wheezy boys with a note from matron, while you young bloods go for the final glorious scrum down.
Only 12 miles for me this weekend - what a slacker! not looking forward to Portsmouth marathon next Sunday (Next weekend HA), but its done its job, of getting my base fitness back up there for the big push in Jan where proper marathon training starts.
Morning all.
Some great racing going on!
Chick-Fantastic race in those conditions-well done for the scalps!
Joe-Awesome weekend of running-31 miles, Mental stuff!! How many mince pies did you eat during/after that ?
Jools-Great picture - looked brutal so not surprised you are giving your legs a break today!
Very solid week HA-looks like you are in good shape to start off the campaign proper.
I managed 16 miles yesterday-which is the furthest I have run in 3 months- to bring up 50 for the week. I'm very unfit and my foot is a bit sore again today....frustrating!
Great to see the early starts from Tom again, putting us all to shame. Hope the foot is just a small blip.
Happy birthday and nice running HA. I seem to recall reading barometer cleaning advice on the DC Rainmaker site which might help? Otherwise there is an option on Garmin and Strava to override the built-in reading, although I’m not sure if you can make it always do that, or if you have to correct each run individually.
No worries SQ, I’m often in my own world while out running too. Very strong mid-week long run and great Santa running again at the weekend.
Our experiences with the Vaporflys seem very similar muddy.
Solid first LT run Reg, as you say early days. Happy birthday too.
Glad feet are feeling better FBT.
Well done on the age-group win chicksta.
Great photo Jools. Glad to hear you’re listening to your body a little and having a day off. I think you’ve earned it!?
Top work at the Mince Pi run Joe. That’s quite a flood if it was up to your waist!
A decent 19 mile long run yesterday took me up to 90 miles for the week. Pace a good 20s/mi slower than this time last year, but I’m trying (albeit largely failing) to not compare and just trust the process. Legs are feeling decent at least, and the feet are feeling good.
Quite icy in places this morning for my recovery, nearly went flying a couple of times. Currently on my way down to London for a Christmas party, hoping to get a few runs in on my old routes although that’s dependant on how heavy tonight is I suppose!
HA, likewise, getting a great base in for an assault on London.
Good luck this weekend FBT.
Tom - hope that foot doesn't cause you too much further trouble.
Spoons - another good week. Be careful in that ice. Where abouts in London are you going to be?
Impressive weekly mileage, spoons.
Tom: watch that foot. Those little setbacks are so frustrating when you come back from injury. It's always a matter of testing the water and see how far you can go. Perhaps 45 miles is ok? Only one way to find out ...
Just a 5 mile recovery jog today. Legs are fine but the rest of me is tired, mainly due to work stress. 4 more days ...
Blimey - that looks Grim.... wouldn't get me going through that!!!!
Jools - I am expecting a miserable marathon on Sunday. Im just a fair weather runner really, not hardcore like yourself.
Legs were in pieces so I left them in peace. P&D has a rest day scheduled for today anyway & just 8 GA w Strides tomorrow. Might jump on the work TM looking at the forecast.