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Gym later.
Dad’s back in hospital as his foot is infected again, which is really frustrating as he was doing quite well
I was talking to my friend last night, she's just about to retire and her elderly parents are now needing her more and more. Her dad recently had a fall so she's finally now persuaded him to use a walking stick. But we were discussing how they want to be independent and don't accept that there are things they just can't do any more. I expect we'll all be stubborn and difficult at that age too.
Is DD this weekend peeps? Good luck everyone running.
Not yet had chance to read back but, suffice to say, my run of bad luck continues.
I thought, after the antibiotics, I'd start to feel better. My gum is no longer sore (dentist still wants to take out that back tooth, though, as it's acting as a food trap) but I had a rough couple of weeks with a sore throat, tight chest, feeling spaced out and very fatigued. Instead of going off to ride coasters with my friends, I ended up at the doctor having tests. Blood tests and chest x-ray came back normal but doc didn't like that my HR had been high on my runs so she's booked me in with a cardiologist in July. I, personally, don't think my heart is the problem, but since my mum had a leaky valve that ended up with her having a stroke, I figure it's a good idea to get it checked out anyway. (I'm not sure what the actual problem is, but I did go through something similar the year I turned 40 and eventually it resolved on its own).
Anyway, I started feeling a little less awful this week so went to the gym on Tuesday, did 20 mins on the elliptical and some glute/ham stuff and survived. Then did 45 mins on the elliptical yesterday and decided I would try a little run today. I walked a mile to warm up then did 2 miles very slowly. I don't feel amazing and I do feel very unfit but it's a start, anyway.
Have you tried running with a chest strap (even borrowed) to see that it's not your optical giving high readings?
DD is next weekend, 5th June. Always first Saturday in June, just in case you want to make a note in your diary.
It would be good to know what sets you off with these symptoms, maybe a bit of overtraining on top of an infection.
I only asked about the HRM so perhaps you'd have some reassurance that you HR wasn't quite as high as you thought.
Just take it easy and be kind to yourself.
Gym was nice and quiet, only 6 people, which means we have a nice relaxing session. Am upping the weights now, still a long way to go before I get back to where I was last year.
Cal - Good that you managed to get out for a run
Last run for me pre race this eve with 4 miles around the park. Would love the current weather on Saturday as not too sunny or warm and no wind.
Big G-Sorry to hear about your dad,hope he gets the care he needs.
Rcouture-Good luck on Saturday,you have had a brilliant training block and I'm sure you're going to go well,look forward to the report,it took me a lot of marathons before I learnt how to negative split,it all depends how you are planning the pacing,if you are nearer the fast end of your target then negative may be hard,but if you are in control then it is possible,what I would say is your training has been excellent and I think you're in a really good place.
First Post windermere run today,7 miles after work,very hot,really hope its not hot for DD.
TR - That’s a really useful way of looking at it
Ian - first run since Windermere? Is your injury playing up?
Forecast for DD at the moment looks good for running, although forecasters are probably focused on the BH weekend right now. Don't forget some decent sun protection cream this time SPF30 should be the minimum for running, especially at DD as at higher elevations the UV rays are stronger, hat or visor too just in case it's going to be wall to wall sunshine (not forecast right now). And jacket just in case it's going to be cold/wet. Actually just pack everything
Rcouture - that's the last run done, you've survived the taper, just a normal rest day now and you're done.
Good luck for tomorrow, I hope you have a most enjoyable race. Re pacing, the most important thing is to stay with your pace for the first half, no faster. However should it turn hot or if it feels hard for any other reason then ease up. Once you get to halfway the 2nd half of the race will take care of itself. Don't put too much store in trying for a negative split, many runners that do a negative split do so because they run slower than the pace they should be running in the first half. The big city marathons are often won with negative splits and that's because they are racing each other. Some runners stop to go to the loo in the first half and then boast a negative split from the time difference.
Your main aim tomorrow is to finish and have a good run.
6 hilly miles today, 567ft of climb, so fed up of the flatter routes, clear views of Dartmoor, looking gorgeous. Ankle a bit sore on the downhills with a strong camber but not too bad. Lovely morning, double figures 10 degrees and I've finally turned the heating off.
7-miles this morning, the first 2 with Tigg and so were quite slow initially, but I had a nice run out.
Competition here for place in Manchester Marathon, I've not entered as I already have an event that day elsewhere.
Manchester Marathon – 2XU UK
I'm on supporting duty that day,hoping to see her in about 4 spots if my tram planning goes well.
Big G - I wouldn't be sorry if Tigg bagged a seagull but I expect there's a bylaw that might get you a fine
One morning when I was running on the path by the racecourse a chap was walking 2 beautiful black and white pointers. Magpies can be really cheeky and one kept taunting one of the pointers by landing in front of it then skipping a few paces then flying off and then doing it again. The pointer suddenly leapt into the air and managed to get a few feathers, the magpie didn't come back again.
I might look at it on my PC tomorrow, or I might not, don't really want to be reminded really as I'm a DNS.
Big G - didn't you do a 5k on a track or perhaps was just considering doing one?
I take it the 10k is at Exeter. 25 laps
Diamond League is on this evening at 7pm if you want to watch track.
6.5 after work,starting to formulate a pacing plan for next week in my head.
Big G-Our club usually organises a 5k and 10k track series,hoping it is going ahead this summer.
Ian - I don't think you should be looking at any easier pace than Windermere, you ran well and strong at that pace and as you say felt you could have gone further. Fuelling will get you further too on the day. Of course you won't have consistent heart rate at DD, I suggest you don't even look at HR on the way round as even walking the steepest and longest of the hills will take HR very high.
Weather perfect for marathon running this morning, good luck Rcouture.
Rest day for me today which was scheduled but I've done something to my knee. Fine when running yesterday but I walked down town later had a twinge now and then, nothing to concern me. But sitting watching the athletics last night the inside of my knee was sore when stretching my legs out on the sofa and also sore to touch as if I'd bruised it. Sore when I stand and walk too. Weird as I haven't knocked it and haven't done any leg work in the gym since Wednesday. Hoping it goes as quickly as it came on.