Day 16 30/3/12

Real struggle getting out if bed this morning, to bed around 11.45 after chatting late!!

Was only going to run a really short loop just so I 'achieved' but ran a little further, again just fantastic views and scenery. Whilst this is a hard running area it is a special pace.

As with all runs this week I have had a small window of opportunity an have used it each day which I am pleased with. Some good hill/strength work all week.

Tarmac/ trail, 3.18m
35.17mins, 11.06min/mile

Back on home turf tomorrow.
Check the goats out in the picture!!

Day 15 29/3/12

A little more difficult getting out of bed today but managed to get out only a couple of minutes later!

Ran the route we walked as a group yesterday, much more trail and with a steep zig zag up and elements of reasonably sharp decent. Same turn around point at the end of the bay and then back along the coastal path. I did stop for a couple of pics but once again the rising sun was jut spectacular.

Trail/Tarmac, 4.49mls
53.02, 11.49min/mile

Day 14 28/3/12

Better run than yesterday, less stopping for pictures but just enjoyed the view. Ran the same route and felt good. My shins have felt a little sore but I have been trying to depress the pressure points!
GPS was connected from the beginning so more accurate today on the same route.

Tarmac path, 4.08
46.47mins, 11.28min/mile

Walked a further 4.5 miles with the school group. Long day but did eat some naughty snacks (all recorded)

Day 13 27/3/12

Here I am in the middle of nowhere on the north Dorset coast, the area is a couple of miles west of Lynmouth, where I ran to today, to say the route is hilly is an under statement - the coastal path runs outside the centre so is very handy. There was a zig zag switch back path down to the town which I went down an then back up again. I was surprised that the path was Tarmac so my rock/mud shoes are somewhat out of place.

I was buggering about stopping and starting so I am unsure if timings or distance are accurate but I will record anyway.

Tarmac path, 42.01mins
3.43miles, 12.16min mile

Day 12 26/3/12

Pushed for time today before getting ready to leave for the residential school trip, I am supporting my girls on.

Smacked out a white horse run in the time I had, started a little quicker than normal to prevent being followed by one of my cats!

Felt reasonably strong, ran all the way up the hill and stayed focused all the way back.

Trail run, 2.7miles
24.40mins, 9.10 min/mile

PB by about 40 secs, yesterday's record did not stand for long!!!

Got weighed in today and I have lost a further 4 lbs which makes 11lbs total now after 3 weeks. Ideally another 14 to go but will need to track food intake v increased training over the next month.

Set the seed with the teacher that I still need to run everyday ;)

Day 11 25/3/12

After a relaxed day slowly getting ready for the school residential trip tomorrow, Georgia decided she wanted to come up the white horse loop with me. This was the first time she had been up there so I was keen to encourage her. So todays run was in two loops, first was a run walk with a few stops so I have recorded our moving time below. Second lap was confident and much stronger, two reasons I think. First was the fact that I was warmed up after the trot around with G, the second because I watched Jason confidently trot over the steep section of the hill where I have been pace walking. Today i just kept my head down and worked harder. PB on this route so V happy!!

Lap 1
Trail, 2.6m (cut through village)
36.06mins, 13.55min/mile

Lap 2
Trail, 2.72m
25.21mins, 9.2min/mile

Proud of G, please with Lap 2 - getting stronger slowly but surely.
Weigh in tomorrow!!!!

Day 10 24/3/12

Bike / run brick session with Jason today, as he is prepping for IM Lanza I am on a comeback trail to fitness - the difference in fitness was there to see. It's amazing how a few months of little training can make such a performance difference.

Cycle, 2hrs 30mins
40miles, Ave 16mph

Run, trail
46.29 mins, 4.43m
10.3 min mile
Profile from Jason's Garmin - http://connect.garmin.com/activity/161029870

Really enjoyed the work out, I well and truly lost any smack down that was taking place, great weather, around 20degrees at end of run.

Air Ambulance at top of white horse due to mountain biker accident. Surprise to see it, very impressive as we stayed close as it took off.

Cheers Jas!

Day 9 23/3/12

Just in case you were all worrying ;) if I had managed to run on day 9..... I managed an evening run but neglected to post!

First road run in ages and felt really good, which was a pleasant surprise. Night run with head torch, pleased with steady pace and comfortable throughout. Perhaps trail and hill running is helping my strength?

Road run, 6.06m
53.02 mins, 8.46min/mile

Day 8 22/3/12

Had to get out early again today as busy tonight, would have had a #444 alarm call but due to daughter (LAW) I was up at #442!

Anyway, straight up and down the white horse, darker compare to earlier in the week due to cloudy sky and slightly earlier. Can't wait to get my new head torch (thanks to Bday money from M&D, and P&G)

Trail run, 27.56
2.7m, 10.21m/mile pace

Feeling it, a little after last nights run but glad I achieved today!

Day 7 21/3/12

Scaled back distance today and felt much more comfortable, I think I need to do this over the next week or so to increase confidence I'm my hips/ legs!

Straight up and down the white horse. Massive PB by nearly 2 mins as I 'let it go' coming back down the hill and then on the half mile of road back home. Dark when I got back.

Trail - 26.02mins
9.43min per mile
Average HR 157

Quietly impressed my hip held up to the steep hill and quicker return home!
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Ps calorie counting is becoming boring but committed for at least another two weeks after this!

Day 6 20/3/12

Mmmmmmm
Interesting run! After working from home due to a poorly daughter I went out just before it got dark.
Out and back along the cycle path to Avebury. Changed route due to darkness.
Had a niggle today in the dreaded right hip but had a good stretch before heading out. Stopped to stretch a couple of times, thinking I have picked up my training a little too quick. Plan ahead over the next couple of weeks is just to scale back the mileage.

Mainly trail,
7 miles, 1hr 7mins (did stop for a few mins to help a lost lady)
9.29min/mile.

Disappointed really but onwards and upwards!!!

Day 5 19/3/12

Off out tonight to Cardiff tonight so had to get out early, tried a #444 alarm call, made a 455 out of bed and a #515 on the road.
Same route as yesterday due to short time. WHAT HAVE I BEEN MISSING! Check the pics out! I cannot remember the last time I dragged my lazy ass out of bed for an early run. :))

Posted a cheeky pic of me just to prove it and to register a face to this blog.

27.52mins, 2.67m
10.27m/mile ave hr 134

Busy day ahead but V happy to have achieved today.

On the negative, after 7.5Ib weight loss in my first week, I have put on 2 ounces this week! Pretty miffed about that but onward an upwards.

Day 4 18/3/12 - Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to Linz, the mum to our beautiful twin Daughters (Lily and Georgia)
Early (ish) run after watching the Australian GP (good race)
First straight up and down the Cherhill White Horse (which I live next to)
Mainly trail
2.65m, 28.05mins
10.35m/mile

(need to watch them calories as third weigh in tomorrow)

Day 3 17/3/12

Pretty lazy day and feeling a bit grumpy, Linz supported me to get out of the door and come back more interactive!
Great little trail route along a cycle path, up and over the white horse and then back home. No head torch so could not have left it any later!
Trail
7.17m, 1hr11mins
10.01 ave pace, 139Ave hr.

First 5mins or so was paced walking, overall came back much more positive, ESP about the run.

My ongoing swollen right knee issue is ok when running but at its widest point it is 1inch rounder than my left. Sports massage is needed!

Day 2 16/3/12

Later run out and short of time for trail miles so stuck to the roads. Mainly an out and back.
Time - 56mins, distance 6.01m
Pace 9.19min miles, ave Hr 143.

Still taking it nice and easy, getting used to new gait. This is reflected in Ave HR.

Day 1 my Birthday

I have been training and improving my strength through regular Pilates and occasion runs. After been signed off by the physio and podiatrist (new insoles) I am now back focused on running. The short term plan is to be back up to strength by the end of April.

Anyway 365 runs, starting on the 15:3:12
Trail
8.88m, 1hr29
Pace Ave 10.04, Hr Ave 145

Setting up the challenge

After failing to keep news Years resolutions, and giving up things for lent I have decided to turn things on their head and 'commit' to something instead!

After receiving physio following a hip injury after running my first multi day ultra (84m in 3 days (trail)) I had to drop out of my first 100m race (Thames Path). I have had to transfer to the South Downs Way 100 at the end of June and have entered other build up races before this, and have planned 2/3 events after this.

Anyway to aid my recovery, from my birthday on the 15th March I have committed to running every day, to help me get fit quickly but also to probe to myself that I can 'commit' to something.

My official get outs are as follows:-
*Injury
*Illness
*Day after race, however I shall commit to walking.

Having completed 5 Ironman Triathlons inc my comeback race after a few years lay off in Wales (12hrs 29.55) I am turning my hand the Tail and Ultras during 2012.

Race plan at the moment is
*Neolithic Marathon - May
*Marlborough Downs challenge 33 - May
*South Downs Way 100 - June/ July
*Ridgeway Challenge 84 - Aug
*druids/winter 100 Nov???