Last night 7PM in new forest terrible wind and on trail--8 x 600 Splits of 1:49 1:50 1:49 1:51 1:50 2:05 (uphill section) 1:55 1:57...2 minutes recovery between each
felt good to do speed session... only 2nd one of the year
Went out last Sunday afternoon. Didn't really cherish the idea of a 15-20 mile run, but I try to get a long run in on Sundays at the moment in preparation for a marathon in October. I decided as I ran to try a new route and head up onto the moors from where I live.The climb was longer and steeper than I envisaged, but well worth the effort once I reached the highest point. Within a few minutes on top of the moor, the clouds gathered and a very fine rain started to come down. I stopped to take in the view as I noticed a rainbow had formed. At this point I had only covered about 6 miles, but now rather than dreading the miles in front of me, I looked forward to what was ahead and it was no longer a chore. It's moments like these that reminds me how fortunate I am to be a runner.
6/9/11 last night just wanted to tick legs over a little Quicker than doing a steady/tempo run and felt a little worked from doing session day before (the 8x600 is only my 2nd speed session of the year)
Just shy of 10.8 miles. Took in a new route which on the plus side includes 2 miles of quiet tree enclosed dirt track following the river, and on the downside takes me past a sewage plant. A really enjoyable run, and kept out of the wind.
Dutch, I hope that your knee isnt anything too serious and it clears up soon.
12 miles this morning after arriving back very late last night. I had to stop at about mile 9 at the newsagents for water as I felt so dehydrated. It's only about 10 degrees here but I really really needed it. The average pace was 9.29 mm so not too bad but I just felt so tired. Anyway it's done and no more long runs until the GNR now.
I did do 5 short runs while I was away but it was too hot to run far or very fast (even at 6.30am).
4 miles at HM pace. Felt nice and comfortable. Well, it did until I got in and needed to urgently visit the bathroom. What followed was far from comfortable.
Hard work today. Grey but very humid and muggy. Was overdressed as I thought it was going to be cold. Half off road and half paths. Knackered from start to finish, especially finish. But put in a heroic 11.5 miles. In fact 11.52 miles, as I've been a bought a Garmin and this was my first run with it. 1hr 44 which I was a bit disappointed with but I can work on it.
20.79 miles in 2hr56min yesterday. Very achy legs today. Can't wait till I don't have to do these LSR's anymore (well, for a while anyway).
Had all sorts of weather, drizzle, hard rain, plenty of wind (both types), and hot sun. Took water with me this time (I haven't before - big mistake) - and definately helped although pain to carry.
I know I don't post much on here but I've become a little bit addicted to this website, and all that surround running altogether - plus pretty quiet at work at the moment!
About 5.10 mile run today - not bad, but not as good as the other day when I did a full hour and 6.28 miles. That's still better than the first time I went above 6 miles; the run following that was rubbish, I felt sluggish and could only do 3 miles, so progress is definitely being made in that area.
Hello people! Lots of activity here which is good to see.
I'm back from my travels.Did manage 3 runs in sunny Seoul, 5k steady, 11k with 5k picked up and 7k tempo, which felt good. Injury trouble seems behind me, but have given up on New Forest M'ton. After 6 weeks of struggling and inconsistency, I'm looking forward to stepping up the training.
Glad to hear that all is well again Dutch. It's a shame about the Marathon but there will be others.
Park run for me this morning and only managed a 24.01 which is a minute slower than normal but with holidays and no faster paced running for a month it was to be expected. I didnt push too hard so I wasnt disappointed.
This week will be a quite easy week as I dont want to be tired at all for the GNR next week. I think I will run Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and give myself two days rest.
Out at 7.30pm on yet another "Another Place", Crosby beach photographic mission to Antony Gormley's "Another Place" on Crosby Beach, with 5.6 miles of beach & trail included
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felt good to do speed session... only 2nd one of the year
Was trying to get under 25 mins. Almost there.
4 x 1 mile of a minute (on road)
Splits
5:51
5:44
5:52
5:48
@ Swittle & Birkmyre...... its nice to be back out, thanks
Last nights.....
3km warm up, 18mins
5km pushing a little harder, 23mins
3km warm down,19mins
All feeling good so far.
very hilly and very windy in forest once again!
solid tempo run feeling good!
5KM split of 18:38
Dutch, I hope that your knee isnt anything too serious and it clears up soon.
12 miles this morning after arriving back very late last night. I had to stop at about mile 9 at the newsagents for water as I felt so dehydrated. It's only about 10 degrees here but I really really needed it. The average pace was 9.29 mm so not too bad but I just felt so tired. Anyway it's done and no more long runs until the GNR now.
I did do 5 short runs while I was away but it was too hot to run far or very fast (even at 6.30am).
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/112848225
Brian.
6.7 miles in 0:53:27 - quite a quick one for me
Longer medium paced run tomorrow
Last nights little foray out in the New Forest
2.5 km in 17:30 (warm up)
10 km in 51:38 @ 90% effort http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/mr8OpAuHyFM
2.8 km 1n 18:34 (warm down)
Actually 50 mins would have been 90% effort but I slowed down a touch twice to look at the deer, that got to add up to 1:38 surely
Felt good, might venture out this evening just to stretch the legs.
20.79 miles in 2hr56min yesterday. Very achy legs today. Can't wait till I don't have to do these LSR's anymore (well, for a while anyway).
Had all sorts of weather, drizzle, hard rain, plenty of wind (both types), and hot sun. Took water with me this time (I haven't before - big mistake) - and definately helped although pain to carry.
I know I don't post much on here but I've become a little bit addicted to this website, and all that surround running altogether - plus pretty quiet at work at the moment!
6 x 80-100m strides - quick
easy run at 7:02 M/M
hopefully all ok!
ready for race tomorrow
http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/vEMq8rScXP0
Hello people! Lots of activity here which is good to see.
I'm back from my travels.Did manage 3 runs in sunny Seoul, 5k steady, 11k with 5k picked up and 7k tempo, which felt good. Injury trouble seems behind me, but have given up on New Forest M'ton. After 6 weeks of struggling and inconsistency, I'm looking forward to stepping up the training.
Nice to be back!
Glad to hear that all is well again Dutch. It's a shame about the Marathon but there will be others.
Park run for me this morning and only managed a 24.01 which is a minute slower than normal but with holidays and no faster paced running for a month it was to be expected. I didnt push too hard so I wasnt disappointed.
This week will be a quite easy week as I dont want to be tired at all for the GNR next week. I think I will run Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and give myself two days rest.
12.5M, undulating, blustery - felt rusty but also pleased to get in a longer run. First one for many weeks. Just over 8m/M which I'm happy with.