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Speedy's cat is clearly better at waiting for breakfast than either of mine: I would have had my toes nibbled on numerous occasions if I'd dared to stay in bed that long!
Jools - my gadget was always predicting well over 3hrs for me, ot helped by a crap wrist hrm. But its recently had a software update which takes terrain etc into consideration so the predictions have improved, its even got me pencilled in at 2.58 currently.
8m today
Nice training everyone. Noted parkrun improvement for Wardi, a tasty BAC session from TR, a 2 hour run on the treadie from Toro - hope nothing occurs re the proximity test, TT changing tack and feeling better for it, good stuff, OO looking in fine form after that speedy LR. CC2 sounds like a busy schedule so easy does it. Nice to see Jookska ticking along again - those pesky no-it-all watches! Race day adrenaline will give you the extra miles Joe, steady start as you say and pick it up if you can.
Still not running here. Ankle feels a little better so plan on a 20 minute tester towards the end of the week. Have reintroduced the s&c but mainly focussing on calf raises and some balance exercises.
Took this week off as needed to use up some holiday and since I was struggling mentally from not running I needed something else so have been doing some overdue diy. The porch is stripped bare to the brick and ready for finishing. Removing the previous owners favourite decorating product - silicone has kept me busy.
Also decided to get my bike back from my brother so set off for the New Forest at 3:30am last Saturday, picked it up and was back in Manchester for 3pm.
The bike needs some work so I've been spending out on new front mech, new cables, new smart trainer and a trainer tyre. I'm secretly hoping I will be running by the time I get round to setting it all up. Although I figure I ought to have a day of indoor cycling and give the running legs a rest in the future.
I'm basically missing running but trying to fill every waking second with something, anything else
Keep at it everyone. I'm looking forwards to the autumn races and seeing how you all go.
Wardi - defo, keep that treadie going for as long as poss.
SJ - i wondered how you were doing, good to see you filling your time. I often think i should be doing other things rather than running, but i guess when you do then you'd rather be running. Hope the test run goes well. Might be tight for a while.
SJ - Good to hear from you, the cycling will really help maintain fitness and keep the legs strong. Matter of time before your back running.
Wardi - Good mileage for Aug. The pooch is always up for a few miles, thankfully.
Easier week for me this week, after last weeks 2 LR and fast 10K, so 5 easy this morning and the same again later.
CC2 - Tasty couple of weeks you have. What is your target for GNR? Also which treadmill are you going for? I shall be joining the treadmill club this winter hopefully.
OO - Nice bit of rounding up there. Your legs will appreciate a slightly easier week even if there's clearly a double or two to be had.
TR - Tasty session there. Looks like ideal marathon prep.
Wardi - big month for you too and hope the shorts and t-shirt continues for as long as possible. I considered gloves yesterday out for a walk, I was shivering.
SJ - Good to see some positivity. I'm convinced the cycling has helped me get fitter without affecting the injury too much so hopefully the same for you.
After months of failed attempts we finally got a club group together yesterday for a speed session. I hadn't intended to do any speed this week but couldn't turn down the opportunity to meet some new faces etc. 9.5 miles of running in total with 6x0.7m reps with 90 secs recovery. I shouldn't be surprised as pace doesn't seem to be a problem for me but I managed the reps very consistently at around 5:28 min/miling. The drama came in the warm up where we startled a cat that ran straight into the road and under the front wheels of a car. Fortunately it seemed to be a broken leg at worst and when we found the owner they turned out to be a veterinary nurse...so hopefully safe hands!
I've deferred Brighton & entered Newport for logistical & fitness reasons.
Cheeky bastards add a £2.94 processing fee too!!
Race List
Sep 12 - Joe, CC2 - Great North Run
Oct 3 - OO, Wardi, CC2, TR - London Marathon Toro - Virtual LM
Oct 24 - Joolska, Jooligan, OO - Newport Marathon
Nov 7 - TT - Reading HM
Joe - good session that then. You might not be too far behind that pace at GNR.
Jools - top idea, id becall over Newport too, given where you live.
TR.. well dones all round for getting through that session. Good 14m in the bag too.
SJ.. good stuff on the DIY to keep you focused. I once moved into a house where the previous occupants idea of putting wallpaper up was to glue it to the previous wallpaper 🤔
Joe.. excellent session done, hope the cat still has a few lives left. 🐈⬛
6.3m today, the sun reappeared! MLR tomorrow.
The treadmill is Sole TT8, or T88, something along those lines. Which reminds me I should call to check it's still due on Monday, because they've not asked for the balance of the payment yet!
Really impressed by some times/distances (300?! CC2!).
August seems disappointing in my head but actually lots of positives:
Total 40:51hrs
236km run up from 193km Jul, 195km Jun
453Km bike up from 204km Jul, 308Km Jun
5.7Km Swim up from 0.2Km Jul, 0Km Jun
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Wardi - what is this sun of which you speak?
TT - That sounds good, it's effort as much as anything that matters most. Those are tight paces from marathon to half? Presumably based on some experience but i'd be chuffed if I had less than 10 seconds between my half and full marathon paces.
CC2 - Similar as I want to enjoy it. Post injury the target has always been sub 1:30. I think I need to head out at that pace and then see how i'm feeling later on.
Toro - that looks all positive to me. You'll do well to top that again this month.
11 miles this morning at around 7:30s. Much more comfortable than last week and longest run since 2nd May. My week so far has actually resembled marathon training for me but it's nothing but easy running between now and next Sunday.
Toro..you do very well juggling all your exercises considering you're away from Terra firma most of the time. That August tot up looks impressive to me.
CC2.. that looks like a dead posh treadle, though very much worth it if you use it regularly. Mine is in a spare room upstairs, it took 4 of us to get it up there!
Have you got any gym equipment style matting under your treadie? It does help to reduce noise & vibration.
TT.. sounds like you had a solid month after a poor start. I guess your speed will gradually improve over the next few weeks if you can keep the miles and sessions up .
10m + 4m double today, the sun made yet another appearance after 12 noon!
Just about to enjoy a beer on the patio.
Toro - ha ha, thsts not a typical runners pre run worry. Fair play to you for keeping at it.
Fair play to your lad TT
Sounds yummy wardi
8m run commute home, legs a bit creaky after ydays session. Tick over until saturdays long run.
Joe - what TR said.
2 * 5m for me, morning slow this evening @ 6.35 average pace with some uphill.
Wondering when we know the start time for the mass race at London and the wave times.
TR - Possibly, my shorter paces would suggest much quicker than 1:30 although on fresh legs last week I couldn't hold sub 7 pace for 9 miles. Its not so much a taper as just trying not to aggrevate the achilles. It tends to be a bit sore after sharper paces and it's still a bit of an unknown how it'll react on any given day. Nice runcommute.
OO - Nice double. Surprised they haven't released wave times yet. Unfortunately I'm no longer in London that weekend so back to watching it safely on the TV.
I'd agree with TR on the sharpening front, but as you said you need to manage your achilles. Personally in your position I'd find a nice flat piece of grass and do something like 5-8 x 1 min relaxed strides with 2 minutes of jogging in between maybe twice between now and then just to get the legs used to turning over quicker. Keep the strides really relaxed though.
TT.. have you got any races/Parkruns due to see where you're at speed wise?
Wardi - I like the Spanish start times too - but then, your normally staying in walking distance of the start. For the early starters, if the marathon goes for an early start Blackheath will pose a challenge due to the lack of early trains. Also do the BBC want their race coverage starting at 8 am? Suppose we will know this time next week and can make arrangements.
TT - That is a decent tight conversion.
Another double, 4.5 miles @ 9.30 mm on a gorgeous coastal route with the pooch this morning to celebrate the freedoms, now my 11 year old is back in school and a swifter solo 10k in 37.30 tonight with a few miles wucd. Just over a minute quicker than last Fridays 10k, so somethings working.
OO - looks good.
TT - hopefully all comes together.
TR - consistent - that's my aim until the new year.
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TT - you must be approaching peak volume/intensity soon ?
Joe - id still do some sharpening, if your achilles really doesnt like some controlled pace or stride then you'll have to ask if racing a 1/2 is wise.
6m easy yday was still a bit tired and creaky after Wedsnesdays session, but wanted to try for a decent length block of mp +10% today (bit quicker than 7.20 was the idea). Came in as 8m easy, 13.1m av 7.13. 2 long runs and 2 big sessions to go.
OO.. nice double and that's a blistering solo 10k time trial.