No running today, due to foot injury. Have to pay my respects though, so I'm going to put cushioning insoles in my parade boots to ease the pain of marching to the war memorial.
What: 2 miles of squadded marching in boots, to and from the war memorial.
Why:
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Last hard: Today, but not physically.
Last rest: Yesterday.
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Why : Cos I love races
Last Hard: Cant remember, ok 27 October, had a cold since
Last Rest: Yesterday
They even start the race at 11:02 as a mark of respect, nice touch
What: 10 miles at easy pace.
Why: raced yesterday so runner's high will get me round this morning!
Last hard: yesterday.
Last rest: Friday.
What: XC race 5 miles
Why: Club race
Last hard: Wednesday
Last rest: Friday
Snicks' has been socialising too much. Once every few months I let my hair down. HR is way too high, knackered etc...but hey, it's the perfect weather for a run - rude not to, really
What: 8.8 miles at relaxed pace
Why: Long slow run, gradually building up again from a summer of inactivity after injury
Last Hard: Wednesday
Last Rest: Friday
Well done on your respective performances yesterday.
As for me:
Ventured out at 6.30am for a long run into yet more rain and did my long route of around 16.5 miles in 2.02.30 which is an improvement of 5 minutes from the first time I did this loop 2 months ago,and about on target for my marathon 'goal' pace.
The rain finally let up with about half a mile to go...Last couple a bit tough but managed to hold the 7m30 pace.
Will say is that there is an abundance of beautiful colours in the woodland at this time of year,makes it good to be outside in such awful conditions!
Why : wanted to do a long run at a reasonable pace.
Last Hard : Today
Last Rest : Thursday
This weeks mileage : 49.5 - so much for taking it easy after last weeks holiday....and my biggest week since pre FLM. rewarding (?) myself with an easier week next week (shorter speedwork).
What: 16km run, wet,windy conditions fairly happy with the time of 1hr 15 mins.
Why: Should be longer but watching my slight ankle niggle, so easing back.
Last Hard : Think I will be honest and say today, hills were a killer today with the wind and the rain.........and those poxy leaves!
Last Rest : Yesterday.
The question is, do I stick with that next Sunday or go for 10 miles plus? WIll see how I feel tomorrow etc.
going swimming this afternoon with the family
Why: Hmmm...
Last hard: Monday
Last rest: yesterday
What: 13 miles in the Park/on the Common, combined.
Nice to see so many runners in the Park today. Like an M25 for runners, so it was.
CONGRATS on getting out there and doing the XC race.
What: 18 miler
Why: Long run
Last hard run: Today
Last rest day: Friday
A bit knackered for the last 30 minutes, but overall felt OK.
why : havn't really done much since wednesday night apart from gym work
last hard day : today
last rest day : friday
i've been running for a few months now, but have only been following some kind of schedule for 2 weeks. I cannot seem to get my distance milage rates below 8min 30s pace no matter how hard i try. Is this normal? It's getting a little frustrating.
Why: God knows
Weather: awful, stair rods.
New kayanos: great but wet and muddy on first run.
How I feel: Crap, guts playing the samba, etc
Recovery: Beer and severe back ache.
Never felt this bad....Last nights booze
session was a serious mistake.
GRRRRRRRRR
Why: Time I tried a proper run. First post-injury and hadn't done any for almost a week pre-injury either.
Last hard day: Yesterday.
Last rest day: Tuesday.
I was clearly not ready for back-to-back hard days! Felt as if I was running ankle-deep in treacle and had to take several walking breaks. Still, my 78 minutes was by no means my worst-ever time for the loop, although 13mins adrift of what I could do a mere four weeks ago. Ankle twinged a bit at times but never got any worse so I assume it can now be demoted from "injury" to "niggle". Heart and lungs were pathetic. Lot of work to do there.
Why: why not?
Last hard day: today
Last easy day: Sat
AM - Swim 1500
PM - Run 11.4 miles
Why: Building up the long run by a mile a week
Last hard day: Today - legs were a bit heavy at the end
Last easy day: Friday
Gareth
b) 1130 on a lovely sunny autumn morning (albeit very wet underfoot) 10 miles (car mileage suggests 9.9) from house to Caldy CC, one lap round the grounds, and back again. Done in 72:24 - coming back up Caldy Hill knackered me. 84 mins at Helsby in 10 weeks time still looks a very optimistic call.
Having said that - that's the longest continuous run (in terms of time) since the Wirral ½ Marathon in 1983.
why: Sunday at the moment is long (and lengthening) run day
last hard day: Tue
last rest day: Thu
Only managed just over 4 miles, totally exhausted
Guess that tells me something, doesnt it
What: 45 minutes turbo trainer
Why: legs still sore from yesterday's 18 miler
Why:this is only third day back to running after calf injury. Very easy pace. Followed by cycling.
Calf and tendon v stiff in the morning when I get up but eases off after a couple of times up and down the stairs, I'm assuming that this will slowly disappear over time. So nice to be running again.
Why: Because it's there
Last hard: today
Last rest: yesterday
Agreed, Natty, nice touch having the silence beforehand. First time I've ever done it whilst freezing by a bus stop in driving rain. Not sure how many runners were 100% focused on remembrance though.
Why: recovering still from general aches and pains (ear infection, snuffles)
last hard: Last Tuesday
last rest: yesterday.
Thanks for congrats Dustin and others. Hilly, many congratulations on your PB yesterday, can't believe you've gone out and done another 10 miles today! Hope you felt fine... Shame Dorset and Cumbria are so far apart as we'd both enjoy each other's terrain I'm sure.
Snicks - well done on xcountry - was it hard? I'm supposed to be doing my first next Sat.
Mike - sounds like your son is following in your footsteps, that must be fun. Congrats on your longest run for 20 yrs! Have you signed up for Helsby?
What: 4 miles quick route, wearing brand new flashing armband I got in a bikeshop - recommended for winter visibility and only £8.
Why: Needed long run really, but didn't get up 'til late (bliss) and then decided to keep family sweet having disappeared off yesterday for most of the day. Anyway, have cunning plan to sneak in long run on Fri this week.
Last hard: yesterday
last rest: Fri