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ASICS Super Six: Maria (Sub-3:15)
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Yesterday's run was superb upsydaisy.
Remember well feeling of wanting to fall asleep as read story to children.
Hope todya's run is FULL recovery
easy and relaxed.
Anmd tuess sesion imoportant to get balance and pace right and come away from session feeling good and pleased with how you have met challenge of demanding session.
If you have not yet read Charlie Spedding book From last to first get hold of copy.
Last British athlete to win Olympic marathon medal and his book is full of inspiring practical advice. Chapter on " Beer drinkers guide to sport psychology is just brilliant.
Keep up the wonderful work
well done
Thanks Bud. Did not run today, decided to hav a rest day instead of Friday - is that ok? I feel I need a rest day aftter my weekend long run. Managed to track a copy of the book you recommended and it should be with me in the next week hopefully - cannot wait to read it
KR - there is atrack nearby but I have never used it and to be honest would not venture out there by myself as it happens to be in a not very nice area, my husband told me it used to be called 'Stabber Street' - I am sure it's not that bad but perhaps better going there during daylight. There is a loop that I use as well, will stick that that I think.
MsE - yes now it seems I am doing most of my running after my son's bedtime and it is hard sometimes having to drag myself out when all I want to do is go to sleep at 8pm especially if the weather is not particularly pleasant. My husband has done a good job so far, kicking me out of the door when I am being lazy!
Sure you will enjoy the read and be suitably inspired.
hows legs feeling?
USB - The book arrived a few minutes ago - unbelivably fast! It took me a while to find it - seems to be out of stock in most places including amazon. I got it here: https://secure.advanceperformance.co.uk/acatalog/From_Last_to_First_by_Charlie_Spedding.html
Morning Bud. Legs are feeling much better today. I could have gone out for a run yesterday as felt up for it but husband is away in Manchester for two days and I had no babysitter. Will follow the schedule as is for today and run the 4 easy miles from Monday on Friday.
Tue 1M jog, then 12 x 400m at mile/ 5K speed (or 90 secs) fast, with 200m (or 1-min) jog recoveries, then 1M jog
I have set up my fundraising page online: http://www.justgiving.com/Maria-Mott just in case any of you feel like donating a few pounds to charity
Thought I'd best grab one whilst there's still any left ...
Good training UD - keep up the good work
If you got size 6 Kayanos they are mine! I got clothes but no shoes.
I shall have to decide which bits to wear for tonight's run
There's been a slight change of plans tonight due to sheer exhaustion and only 3 hours of sleep in the last 48 hours - I only managed to go as far as 4 easy miles. Hopefully will sleep tonight as my wonderful husband is back and is going to take care of our waking cherub
Hope you got that early night UD
Did you get the clothes too? The long tights are too small for me but the capris are fine. Weird!
did you get some sleep?
so important for the regeneration and recovery.
can you ever have chance to grab 20-30mins nap or is that silly question?
as always training is compromise and balancing act.
BUT emphasise how well you are doing.
hope you get your kit sorted out
And Maria - this might be a silly suggestion, but how do you feel about running with a stroller? Not great for form or speed I know, but perhaps sometimes better than nothing?
KR - yes I do feel fitter and now I know what the different paces feel like to me when I am out running - slow, easy, steady, fast. Today's intervals were hard but I felt great after I have gone out and did them. Went out at 4pm and ran my usual 7 mile route through town and traffic - was busy so stopped at the lights a few times. Legs felt fine but I had to push myself to run faster - sometimes I find my legs are just running ahead without much effort - today I had to really push to get it going. Managed to do a few 80m strides about half a mile into the warm up jog - then I ran 3 x 400m at 98 sec then 4 x 400m at 96 sec and the last 5 x 400m at 93sec. The course was as usual hilly in places - I am hoping it will make me run faster when I do same on the flat course! Hills now feel somewhat easier than in the beginning of the training.
MsE - I find running wakes me up and gives me energy too even if its short lived - all those endorphines do make me happy
By things I am guessing you mean calpol etc - they do work but I do not like using them without a good reason. No sign of teeth yet although cheeks are bright red and he is chewing everything in sight!
Alex - Running with buggy is fine when it's done in the countryside along the flat(tish) route. Also if you do go out running with buggy you won't be able to get your target times/paces etc plus longer distances can be difficult for the baby - personally I found it very hard to run 13 miles with the buggy without stopping to check he is ok as he started to cry and arch his back by the time I got to mile 6. I suppose it would be easier with an older child and yes it is a solution for the days when you have no babysitter - better fit in a session with buggy than not do one at all!
Reg kit - Stacey from Asics was very efficient in sorting everything out!
I agree that Stacey is great at sorting stuff out. She's sorting me out for the Watford Half at the moment
I'd like to do Watford but it's a long way for me - not sure if I can make it.