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Light rain then drizzle, nice and mild again.
Have cancelled gym today as I have DOMS, legs and a little in upper body too.
Around 2150 or so for me - I don't log all my miles, but Strava has me on 2139 and I'll probably run 4 miles today or so. Not quite to 2020 levels (I managed over 2500) but I've been inconsistent this year.
I've finished 2021 with a 5k PB (19:27), parkrun PB (20:27), 5 mile PB (33:41) and half PB (1:33:31). Back in April I figured I would target sub-19 5k but life/general illness got in the way over summer, and I've never quite managed to get back to the harder effort sessions that (for me) are necessary to be comfortable at 4 min/k. I also got my first ever podium finish in a race (Liverpool 10 miler) coming third.
2022 brings my first ever marathon and fingers crossed a GFA London entry.
Wishing everyone a lovely New Years and a very happy 2022!
I'm sure with all the consistent mileage you've done that you'll run a terrific debut marathon.
On another matter, anyone trying to order LFT kits, I've just managed to place an order online after 3 days of trying.
Back to 4 gym sessions plus classes next week, so will need them.
Miles makes smiles.
Progression
Sorry you had a bad run, sometimes they just happen, feeling faint isn't too good but hopefully just an off day for you. But another one done, I'm sure you'll bounce back and have a good run in a couple of days time.
Previously I did get some LFT packs from the library but one day they put a note on FB saying they had some and they had all gone by the end of the day.
Bradders - That’s a fabulous year you’ve had.
Big G-Well done on grinding it out today,tough when you know it's not a good race.
Ended the year on 1392,my lowest since the first year I started running.Main target for next year is to get consistent miles in,when I do that the times take care of themselves,oh and hope I can travel to do Boston and Chicago.
My goals for this year, DD, minimum15 marathons and get body fat down to 20%.
Rcouture - enjoy your run today, you have been so patient.
I was trying 10-15 times a day before I finally managed to place an order for the LFTs.
Ian - you did well on a lower mileage figure for the year. Yes, no more disruption to our racing plans, that's what we want.
8 miles this morning, waited until dawn and had a gorgeous run as it's always so lovely and quiet on NYD. Really mild, went out on the cycle path and I was thrilled to see the new part was open and I could run through. The workmen haven't been back and finished off but someone has obviously got as fed up as I have of waiting for it to be open and has moved the 6ft fence panels that were blocking the way.
Very glad I didn't have another marathon today - not feeling it again today. I did go to parkrun, so 6 miles in total this morning as a recovery run. Very wet, but a decent turnout for NYD down at the event, but glad to be home now with no plans for today or tomorrow except trying to get myself in a better shape/mindset for Monday.
I didn't say this, but I did have half an idea of turning up for tomorrow's event as well if I was feeling okay, to tick another one off. The RD said I could just turn up and pay on the day, but I can now categorically say that isn't going to happen!
When I was running this morning I even thought as it was so mild I could have run at least one of the RED events but glad I didn't. As it's cupless and that idiotic rule about a buff does put me off the event.
I'm sure yesterday's difficult run was just a blip and you'll have a much better race on Monday.
I didn't indulge last night and got to bed at 10:30 so no alcohol related excuses...but still managed my worst parkrun ever today! (Well, not including the one where I tail walked, and the one I power walked while injured). I chose Homewood, which is not far from Brooklands where I went a couple of weeks ago. My parkrun mate Tunde drove. I knew this wasn't a fast one as it is undulating and in the woods, so can be muddy. And there was mud in places, but what I wasn't prepared for was the sheer number of tree roots. The whole run was a gigantic trip hazard and, given I run like a hovercraft, I had to be very, very careful.
Slowing down did mean I could chat to the runners around me a bit, which was nice, and the woods were lovely (or would have been had I not had my eyes downcast for most of it in order to avoid faceplants and rolled ankles).
End result was 34:48 - my previous worsts were all in the 32s so this was definitely a challenge. I think I need to find a nice fast tarmac one as an antidote!
We are thinking Cyprus is looking dodgy as we haven't managed to train much,but we can move to the half,and OH fancies Barca if we don't do it,so think we're going to aim for that.
Well done on saving/finding the DD pages, I saw that there was a website problem.
Cal - any specific goals for 2022?
Ian - do you think Cyprus will be cancelled? You have plenty of training time, 9 weeks or so?
Cal - you're running well, I think pre pandemic levels is a realistic target. Nice friendly way to bring the new year in.
Big G well done on saving DD pages! Yesterday's marathon is old news, it's in the bank getting you closer to the 100. Would be great to PB on your 100th
Shades well done on the 2021 miles, DD will be a good incentive to motivate as gives you something to focus on your races in the first 5 months.
Bradders, great mileage last year and good luck with this years goals.
Sloppy finish to the year, forced myself for a 2nd run since xmas yesterday for 6 miles. Amazing how a week of eating and drinking makes you feel, the batteries were broken in our scales so hadn't stepped on them for a few months.... I wish I hadn't changed them but gave me a rude awakening.
Didn't go too mad with festivities and in bed by 0030 with tomorrow in mind, may need to get some armbands after seen some videos and pics of the course. Just looking forward to getting out and about, picking up a club mate who I'll run with, she ran the event 2 years ago, there are also a few other WJ running in an earlier wave and hopefully get to catch up with them later in the race.
Hope everyone has a successful 2022
Rcouture - don't overdo the rehab strength work, that can be counterproductive, remember your obliques injury. Hopefully your overzealous rehab was responsible for the twinge, be kind to yourself.
Good news about the LFT order.
Robert - a week of enjoying the food etc at Xmas does make you feel unfit but once you're well into your race tomorrow you'll be feeling much better and back to normal.
Good luck for tomorrow and enjoy yourself.
I misread your bedtime last night as 3 a.m.
Ian - wearing all your running Xmas presents
Shades, yes, I saw the 'technical issue' post on the DD Facebook page and wondered what it was about. They had contacted our web provider in the hope they do backups, but they weren't available until Tuesday apparently. I have access to all the website stuff, so I had a look, and all the DD stuff had accidentally been moved into an offline folder, but it is all still reachable and not deleted, which is a relief! I said I could move it back but she is working on it first, so she'll move it back herself.
RCouture, you've been very patient, so fingers crossed the slight issue yesterday was just a one off. Obviously I have no idea if this applies to you in your case, but I know when I am coming back from an injury for the first couple of runs I seem to notice every little niggle, much more than normal, I think because I am just hyper-aware of everything. Sometimes when I get past that (and presuming the injury has actually gone), the third or forth run is more normal. I am not suggesting you run through a genuine injury, but it is just something I have noticed with my own running.
I ate well and sensibly yesterday, slept really well last night and feeling much more refreshed today. I am having a rest day today and then I will see how I am tomorrow.
227 yesterday at my local parkrun. It was raining throughout so that is not too bad. Looking back at previous NYD parkruns they have had 301, 320 and 183. I was wondering if there may have been more yesterday as a couple of local ones weren't happening. Previously though they were allowed to do a later start (10:30am) on NYD whereas now they have to start at 9am so maybe that limited the numbers travelling to the event after the night before.
Re return from injury, I'm the same super aware of what might be a reoccurrence for first run back.
I'm sure the weather on NYD has a significant effect on numbers at parkrun, not many look out at the rain and think "I'd love to be running in this".....apart from me that is
Are parkrun numbers back to pre pandemic levels now?
8 miles today, my hilly route, 626 feet, which is challenging keeping to base rate HR but I managed it. Nice morning, still mild. Thankfully this time no flooding and was able to keep my feet dry.
Finished my week on 49.46 miles
Gym later
May be of interest to some! parkrun numbers do appear to be down compared to pre-pandemic.