Time was really right today, after having to take the girls to school, shopping after work, and watching the footie with Jason I stayed true to my commitment got changed and went for a run.
It may only of been around some of he village but it was within the rules and to be honest after all the mileage over the last 8 weeks it felt like my first rest day!
Surprisingly my legs felt pretty good after the last three days miles.
Road, 1.13 miles
9.36mins, 8.31 min/miles
Monday, 30 April 2012
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Day 46 29/4/12
Brill!
Big weekend done in advance of my first race next week!
The morning greeted Jason and I with lashing wind and rain but the miles had to be done so we wrapped up and headed out. Once again my OMM jacket was excellent, just a compression top underneath and I remained comfortable and well protected throughout (had the hud up 90% of the time).
We did a simple, flattish out and back. 'out' was against hard and heavy wind and rain which was sapping at many times, large puddles to dodge and two sections of flooded roads.
Just managed a negative split but this was not the priority for me, the consistent pace, miles, and company was just great. It would have been easy to turn back due to the conditions.
Weekend miles 39miles, last 3 days 49miles!
Road, 18.76miles
3:00:07, 9.36 min/mile
Big weekend done in advance of my first race next week!
The morning greeted Jason and I with lashing wind and rain but the miles had to be done so we wrapped up and headed out. Once again my OMM jacket was excellent, just a compression top underneath and I remained comfortable and well protected throughout (had the hud up 90% of the time).
We did a simple, flattish out and back. 'out' was against hard and heavy wind and rain which was sapping at many times, large puddles to dodge and two sections of flooded roads.
Just managed a negative split but this was not the priority for me, the consistent pace, miles, and company was just great. It would have been easy to turn back due to the conditions.
Weekend miles 39miles, last 3 days 49miles!
Road, 18.76miles
3:00:07, 9.36 min/mile
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Day 45 28/4/12
Hey hey!
I added on a really tough first mile on to my long trail run today. I carried 2 litres of liquid and some goodies to nibble on.
The weather was poor, raining at the start then just damp throughout. The strong wind was consistent and along the hill tops was blowing me around. Wiltshire has had the wettest April on record so the ground was heavy and slippery underfoot.
I just stayed steady and consistent with a real belief that I was comfortable and controlled. At the end I even thought about adding in the White Horse at the end! Long road mileage tomorrow with Jason so I backed off.
Last seven days I have ran for 10.75hrs and covered 69.80 - gutted I missed the 70mile mark!!!!
Trail, 20.37 miles
3:35:43hrs, 10.35 min mile
Come back race next Sunday, my first proper marathon, but it in on the trail!
Mileage will be backed off during the week to be reasonably fresh;)
I added on a really tough first mile on to my long trail run today. I carried 2 litres of liquid and some goodies to nibble on.
The weather was poor, raining at the start then just damp throughout. The strong wind was consistent and along the hill tops was blowing me around. Wiltshire has had the wettest April on record so the ground was heavy and slippery underfoot.
I just stayed steady and consistent with a real belief that I was comfortable and controlled. At the end I even thought about adding in the White Horse at the end! Long road mileage tomorrow with Jason so I backed off.
Last seven days I have ran for 10.75hrs and covered 69.80 - gutted I missed the 70mile mark!!!!
Trail, 20.37 miles
3:35:43hrs, 10.35 min mile
Come back race next Sunday, my first proper marathon, but it in on the trail!
Mileage will be backed off during the week to be reasonably fresh;)
Friday, 27 April 2012
Day 44 27/3/12
Well, today I delivered the 10 mile run I hoped to do last night. This could result in a 40-50 mile 3 days😲.
Bit of a weird run tonight, really happy for the distance and pace but I cannot say I got a lot out of it? I felt more than comfortable but did not feel I could push the pace.
I think I will just bank the miles an try to deliver just over 20 trail miles tomorrow - lovely, as I have ran more on the road this week! If I can do this in should be a 70mile week!!!
Road, 10.1 miles
1:26:28, 8.34 min/mile pace.
Bit of a weird run tonight, really happy for the distance and pace but I cannot say I got a lot out of it? I felt more than comfortable but did not feel I could push the pace.
I think I will just bank the miles an try to deliver just over 20 trail miles tomorrow - lovely, as I have ran more on the road this week! If I can do this in should be a 70mile week!!!
Road, 10.1 miles
1:26:28, 8.34 min/mile pace.
Thursday, 26 April 2012
Day 43 26/4/12
I let time get short tonight and if I had a choice I may have skipped it but I am so glad I didn't.
To be honest this negative feel was disappointing as a really felt like a longer run tonight but I wasted my 'time' opportunity.
I hit the White horse, and hit it surprisingly hard. After a quick ish short Stride I pushed up the steep chalk path and then just hammered along the top of the hill, down the steep decent and then all the way back home.
I banged out a 54 second PB on a 2.7 mile course which felt massive, and so good!
Trail, 2.7miles
22.21mins, 8.17min mile
To be honest this negative feel was disappointing as a really felt like a longer run tonight but I wasted my 'time' opportunity.
I hit the White horse, and hit it surprisingly hard. After a quick ish short Stride I pushed up the steep chalk path and then just hammered along the top of the hill, down the steep decent and then all the way back home.
I banged out a 54 second PB on a 2.7 mile course which felt massive, and so good!
Trail, 2.7miles
22.21mins, 8.17min mile
Wednesday, 25 April 2012
Day 42 25/4/12
Weather was terrible today, really windy and wet and my 7mile trail run turned out to be really character building.
Lessons learned from today...
1. My body can only accept gloves when it's cold. I put them on today thinking they would keep me toasty but I ended up overheating after a couple I miles, it was really weird but cooled quickly after I removed them. To be honest with the conditions and the way I was feeling I could of easily turned back.
2. My OMM waterproof is brilliant, it's the first time it's been really tested today and it passed with flying colours. However again I overheated at times and I learned to remove the hood and adjust zips at the right time to regulate body temp.
To be honest towards the end I was weighing up extending the run as I was enjoying it so much despite the conditions. I kept to my planned route.
Steady and slow today!
Trail , 7.15miles
1:08mins, 9.31 min/mile
Lessons learned from today...
1. My body can only accept gloves when it's cold. I put them on today thinking they would keep me toasty but I ended up overheating after a couple I miles, it was really weird but cooled quickly after I removed them. To be honest with the conditions and the way I was feeling I could of easily turned back.
2. My OMM waterproof is brilliant, it's the first time it's been really tested today and it passed with flying colours. However again I overheated at times and I learned to remove the hood and adjust zips at the right time to regulate body temp.
To be honest towards the end I was weighing up extending the run as I was enjoying it so much despite the conditions. I kept to my planned route.
Steady and slow today!
Trail , 7.15miles
1:08mins, 9.31 min/mile
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Day 41 24/4/12
After a 0530 alarm call I managed to get out just after 6am.
Did an out and back along a reasonably flat road (same as Sunday). Managed it on just a banana!
Lap 1 45:01 - 5.15 miles, 8.44min/mile
Lap 2 43:05 - 5.18 miles, 8.19min/mile
Road, 10.33 miles
1:28:06, 8.32min miles
Happy with early morning plod, feeling, pace, and split. Little stiff but soon got into my stride.
Did an out and back along a reasonably flat road (same as Sunday). Managed it on just a banana!
Lap 1 45:01 - 5.15 miles, 8.44min/mile
Lap 2 43:05 - 5.18 miles, 8.19min/mile
Road, 10.33 miles
1:28:06, 8.32min miles
Happy with early morning plod, feeling, pace, and split. Little stiff but soon got into my stride.
Monday, 23 April 2012
Day 40 23/4/12
Left it late again, and I did think for a moment before I got changed - do I really have to; just before Mrs Woods reminded me of my commitment!
I only wanted to achieve a nice easy jog out after the weekend mileage, which I achieved with a steady Jog in to town and back in the rain!
Slow steady and consistent was the order of the day!
Road, 5.83miles
51.10mins, 8.46 min/mile
I only wanted to achieve a nice easy jog out after the weekend mileage, which I achieved with a steady Jog in to town and back in the rain!
Slow steady and consistent was the order of the day!
Road, 5.83miles
51.10mins, 8.46 min/mile
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Day 39 22/4/12
Got out early today due to time commitments and managed to deliver a half marathon distance in homage to the London Marathon.
Stuck to the road on a pretty flat out and back route. Felt a little stiff heading out but I loosened up eventually, which assisted in a 2 min negative split.
Road, 13.32miles
1:53:08, 8.30 min/mile
32.3miles this weekend.
Stuck to the road on a pretty flat out and back route. Felt a little stiff heading out but I loosened up eventually, which assisted in a 2 min negative split.
Road, 13.32miles
1:53:08, 8.30 min/mile
32.3miles this weekend.
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Day 38 21/4/12
Lazy ish morning which was topped off with a wonderful big breakfast at Sainsburys, back for F1 qualifying and then out running this afternoon.
I felt pretty confident throughout and felt I was running reasonably comfortable. A little low point around 15 miles as I was battling into a head wind and rain for the last few miles but soon got refocused.
Trail, 19.1miles
3:09:38, 9.56 min/mile
I felt pretty confident throughout and felt I was running reasonably comfortable. A little low point around 15 miles as I was battling into a head wind and rain for the last few miles but soon got refocused.
Trail, 19.1miles
3:09:38, 9.56 min/mile
Friday, 20 April 2012
Day 37 20/4/12
Great quick run tonight up the white horse, on a dead line so we could order our pay day takeaway Indian!
Felt very good throughout and ended up with knocking another 23seconds off my PB which was really surprising. Had more to give but had not set out for a fast time.
Trail, 2.68miles
23:15, 8.41min/mile
New screen lock picture for my phone.
Felt very good throughout and ended up with knocking another 23seconds off my PB which was really surprising. Had more to give but had not set out for a fast time.
Trail, 2.68miles
23:15, 8.41min/mile
New screen lock picture for my phone.
Thursday, 19 April 2012
Day 36 19/4/12
Two key lessons from today.
1. If you think it may get dark whilst out, take a torch.
2. If you think it might rain, wear appropriate clothing.
I failed on both counts tonight and of course Mrs W was right and I did not listen!
Went on the route around the back of the white horse and then back over the summit. As I got to the top I realised that it was dark and had to be really careful on the steep hill back down.
Enjoyed the run an weirdly looking forward to longer runs at the weekend - weird!
Pretty steady, very wet underfoot in places after recent rain.
Trail, 4.1miles
39.20mins, 9.36 min/mile
1. If you think it may get dark whilst out, take a torch.
2. If you think it might rain, wear appropriate clothing.
I failed on both counts tonight and of course Mrs W was right and I did not listen!
Went on the route around the back of the white horse and then back over the summit. As I got to the top I realised that it was dark and had to be really careful on the steep hill back down.
Enjoyed the run an weirdly looking forward to longer runs at the weekend - weird!
Pretty steady, very wet underfoot in places after recent rain.
Trail, 4.1miles
39.20mins, 9.36 min/mile
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Day 35 18/4/12
Whilst I delayed going out tonight I was always comfortable and confident I would deliver a good mid week run.
I did manage to have a sneaky 20min lie down after dinner!!
After last night trail PB on the white Horse I decided to stick to the roads, it was wet and windy but I delivered a consistent steady pace. Around 60% was on country roads so my head torch was required.
Road, 10.17miles
1:26:09, 8:28min/mile
I did manage to have a sneaky 20min lie down after dinner!!
After last night trail PB on the white Horse I decided to stick to the roads, it was wet and windy but I delivered a consistent steady pace. Around 60% was on country roads so my head torch was required.
Road, 10.17miles
1:26:09, 8:28min/mile
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
Day 34 17/4/12
Left it late, In between the rain and hail storms and just before it got dark!
Went out feeling confident and composed as I attacked a quick navigation of the Cherhill White Horse.
I felt strong and with my Speedcross 2 shoes on the grip was exceptional on the slippery chalk surfaces.
Only went out in a T-shirt, so went for the minimal look/feel so the cold wind kept me focused!
Smashed my PB on that route by 52 seconds!!!
Trail, 2.69miles
23.38, 8.47min/mile
Went out feeling confident and composed as I attacked a quick navigation of the Cherhill White Horse.
I felt strong and with my Speedcross 2 shoes on the grip was exceptional on the slippery chalk surfaces.
Only went out in a T-shirt, so went for the minimal look/feel so the cold wind kept me focused!
Smashed my PB on that route by 52 seconds!!!
Trail, 2.69miles
23.38, 8.47min/mile
Monday, 16 April 2012
Day 33 16/4/12
Nice and easy recovery run after the weekends effort! Added a new loop on a simple out and back along a Byway. What a beautiful little route!
It came out exactly where I hoped (at the turn around point for my route). I felt good throughout and my legs felt surprisingly ok! I think I will try a similar 'recovery' mileage tomorrow as it feels good!!
Road/trail, 6.87miles
1.00.52hrs, 8.51min/mile
A world away from how I felt after my 17.5m Saturday🏃🏃👍👍😜
It came out exactly where I hoped (at the turn around point for my route). I felt good throughout and my legs felt surprisingly ok! I think I will try a similar 'recovery' mileage tomorrow as it feels good!!
Road/trail, 6.87miles
1.00.52hrs, 8.51min/mile
A world away from how I felt after my 17.5m Saturday🏃🏃👍👍😜
Sunday, 15 April 2012
Day 32 15/4/12
Much much better today, I was looking forward to some company today and the mileage was more than I would have done without Jason as he prepares for IM Lanza.
Road miles went by ok on some lovely country roads from Chippenham, passed Corsham, and returned with a 5 minute negative split.
Delighted with the extra miles this weekend, and whilst I was on the floor after yesterday's run, I am back up today - legs still tired but mentally stronger.
35 miles over the weekend, 80 miles in the last 8 days ☀🏃🏃
Road, 17.35miles
2.44.56, 9.30min/mile
Road miles went by ok on some lovely country roads from Chippenham, passed Corsham, and returned with a 5 minute negative split.
Delighted with the extra miles this weekend, and whilst I was on the floor after yesterday's run, I am back up today - legs still tired but mentally stronger.
35 miles over the weekend, 80 miles in the last 8 days ☀🏃🏃
Road, 17.35miles
2.44.56, 9.30min/mile
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Day 31 14/4/12
Oh my that was tough, shattered at the end and completing lacking in the 'being able to carry on' feeling at the end of the run.
Lazy morning and had some sensible calories prior to heading out. I have to be honest, I did not feel comfortable at any point during the run. I decided to cut a corner on my longer route which saved me 1.5miles as I am running again tomorrow with Jason (my first longer run with anyone on my comeback trail).
I fuelled ok (tried pork pies but the were a bit dry on the move), and drank ok. I ran a very mono pace with nothing exceptional and kept it easy. I walked for a couple of minutes every 30, to enable me to eat.
I am glad I did the mileage but it was a massive struggle, I wore my rain jacket throughout which without question resulted in me overheating - it did not really rain much and I should have changed - lesson learned!
My legs still felt knacked but I delivers the session!
Trail, 18miles
3hrs 6mins, 10.22 min/mile
Mileage in the last 7 days =63.83mile
Ave pace 9min37secs
Lazy morning and had some sensible calories prior to heading out. I have to be honest, I did not feel comfortable at any point during the run. I decided to cut a corner on my longer route which saved me 1.5miles as I am running again tomorrow with Jason (my first longer run with anyone on my comeback trail).
I fuelled ok (tried pork pies but the were a bit dry on the move), and drank ok. I ran a very mono pace with nothing exceptional and kept it easy. I walked for a couple of minutes every 30, to enable me to eat.
I am glad I did the mileage but it was a massive struggle, I wore my rain jacket throughout which without question resulted in me overheating - it did not really rain much and I should have changed - lesson learned!
My legs still felt knacked but I delivers the session!
Trail, 18miles
3hrs 6mins, 10.22 min/mile
Mileage in the last 7 days =63.83mile
Ave pace 9min37secs
Friday, 13 April 2012
Day 30 13/4/12
I always knew I would go out for a run tonight but I left it late, due to this and my fatigue in my legs I stuck to the roads. Linz was providing me with some reverse psychology to ensure I did not miss my run.
Half the time was on county roads so had to use my fantastic new head torch - its epic and will be just the job for the South Downs Way 100 mile event!
Inside of left calf was tight at the beginning and really kept it easy throughout, low leg lift, and very aerobic!
Road, 5.45miles
48.35mins, 8.55 min/mile
Half the time was on county roads so had to use my fantastic new head torch - its epic and will be just the job for the South Downs Way 100 mile event!
Inside of left calf was tight at the beginning and really kept it easy throughout, low leg lift, and very aerobic!
Road, 5.45miles
48.35mins, 8.55 min/mile
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Day 29 12/4/12
Feeling a little stiff and sore today. I think the miles over the last few days have caught up with me.
Felt better after I was out on the trail but quite uncomfortable heading out:(
Feeling like I need a good rub (massage), cannot wait until I can get one arranged!
Same route as yesterday, more or less exactly the same times/ pace, slightly higher ave HR though?
Trail, 4.1miles
38mins, 9.18min/miles
Felt better after I was out on the trail but quite uncomfortable heading out:(
Feeling like I need a good rub (massage), cannot wait until I can get one arranged!
Same route as yesterday, more or less exactly the same times/ pace, slightly higher ave HR though?
Trail, 4.1miles
38mins, 9.18min/miles
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
Day 28 11/4/12
After a long day including 3hrs driving before work I went out as soon as I got back home.
Went around the back of the white horse (where i took two fantastic sun set pics) and then back over the top before home.
Legs feeling it a little today so steady as she goes! I must post the GPS soon for this route as the middle third is brutal!
Trail, 4.11miles
38.22mins, 9.20min/mile.
Went around the back of the white horse (where i took two fantastic sun set pics) and then back over the top before home.
Legs feeling it a little today so steady as she goes! I must post the GPS soon for this route as the middle third is brutal!
Trail, 4.11miles
38.22mins, 9.20min/mile.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
Day 27 10/4/12
Wow, I was not expecting that after the last few days mileage. Stuck to roads.
Had the day off due to child care responsibilities so went out when Linz got home. Went out and started at a steady pace to loosen up, however it was not long until the pace was picking up and I found myself running quite fast!
I stayed with it for 5K then eased right back, remembering my injuries and recent distances. Including my W/up my 5K was 22mins 40secs ave 7.33min mile ;)
Got home feeling really satisfied with an internal glow, knowing that things are on the right track.
Road, 5.47miles
46 mins, 8.25 min/mile
Had the day off due to child care responsibilities so went out when Linz got home. Went out and started at a steady pace to loosen up, however it was not long until the pace was picking up and I found myself running quite fast!
I stayed with it for 5K then eased right back, remembering my injuries and recent distances. Including my W/up my 5K was 22mins 40secs ave 7.33min mile ;)
Got home feeling really satisfied with an internal glow, knowing that things are on the right track.
Road, 5.47miles
46 mins, 8.25 min/mile
Monday, 9 April 2012
Day 26 9/4/12
Brill. Set up to deliver 2 long runs over the bank holiday weekend - achieved!
Did the same 19.5mile run as Friday, achieving around 50miles over the last four days. Felt pretty good, and definitely a little more focused than Friday...
Again as on Friday, I needed my 14m gel and felt good again. Nutrition, and hydration went well. Carried 1.5litres of high5 zero, extra top and bottoms as weather was foul, and nutrition. Slightly faster than Friday;)
Trail, 19.54 miles
3hrs 13mins, 9.54mile/min.
Thanks to Linz for the time.
Loving finding more people on Twitter doing the #sdw100;)
Did the same 19.5mile run as Friday, achieving around 50miles over the last four days. Felt pretty good, and definitely a little more focused than Friday...
Again as on Friday, I needed my 14m gel and felt good again. Nutrition, and hydration went well. Carried 1.5litres of high5 zero, extra top and bottoms as weather was foul, and nutrition. Slightly faster than Friday;)
Trail, 19.54 miles
3hrs 13mins, 9.54mile/min.
Thanks to Linz for the time.
Loving finding more people on Twitter doing the #sdw100;)
Sunday, 8 April 2012
Day 25 8/4/12
Well another lazy day (sport from the sofa), but dragged myself out mid afternoon. Mainly trail with some road, stopped a couple of times in the first 15 mins to tweet Linz and adjust something (which I have to admit I was pleased with the 30sec breather as I was running at 8.40min/mile pace).
As I turned on to the tougher trail behind the white horse, with the steeper climbs I felt how I am getting stronger as I tackled them, compared to a few weeks ago.
Fairly happy but ran slightly faster then I would have liked (long time since I have said that!).
Trail/Tarmac, 7.19miles
1.02.5mins, 8.44min/mile pace
Thanks to Linz for some great baking today!!
As I turned on to the tougher trail behind the white horse, with the steeper climbs I felt how I am getting stronger as I tackled them, compared to a few weeks ago.
Fairly happy but ran slightly faster then I would have liked (long time since I have said that!).
Trail/Tarmac, 7.19miles
1.02.5mins, 8.44min/mile pace
Thanks to Linz for some great baking today!!
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Day 24 7/4/12
Well, felt pretty good after yesterday's exertions.
Went out twice today, once with Linz where she tackled the white horse for the first time. Really enjoyed a shared walk/run.
The second time was an extended trail run around the back of the white horse.
Not long into my run I stopped my GPS due to an approaching dog and stood for a minute until it passed. I did not realise until about 8-10mins from home I neglected to reactivate - gutted.
I have copied the data for the record from a few days ago..
Trail, 4.12miles
38.10mins, 9.16min/mile
Went out twice today, once with Linz where she tackled the white horse for the first time. Really enjoyed a shared walk/run.
The second time was an extended trail run around the back of the white horse.
Not long into my run I stopped my GPS due to an approaching dog and stood for a minute until it passed. I did not realise until about 8-10mins from home I neglected to reactivate - gutted.
I have copied the data for the record from a few days ago..
Trail, 4.12miles
38.10mins, 9.16min/mile
Friday, 6 April 2012
Day 23 6/4/12
Oh yes!!!
Went out for my first long run today. After a lazy morning (bank holiday after all), I set out for my longest loop I did pre injury.
My plan was to walk every 30mins while snacking for a few minutes which worked really well. This was nearly double my longest distance since my come back after injury so I needed to be sensible. 1.5 litres of High5 zero and snacks to keep me going.
The route is just beautiful, on trails 5 mins from leaving my door, then only crossing one road in 2hrs - you just cannot beat it!
Mainly on the white horse and mid wilts trails. Taking in Silbury Hill, west Kennet Long barrow, and Avebury Stone circle.
One month this weekend is my come back race, the Saracen Trail - Avebury Stone Circle, to Stone Henge - cannot wait!
Trail, 19.5miles
3hrs 16 mins, 10.02 min/mile
Really pleased with the pace as this included walking sections.
Went out for my first long run today. After a lazy morning (bank holiday after all), I set out for my longest loop I did pre injury.
My plan was to walk every 30mins while snacking for a few minutes which worked really well. This was nearly double my longest distance since my come back after injury so I needed to be sensible. 1.5 litres of High5 zero and snacks to keep me going.
The route is just beautiful, on trails 5 mins from leaving my door, then only crossing one road in 2hrs - you just cannot beat it!
Mainly on the white horse and mid wilts trails. Taking in Silbury Hill, west Kennet Long barrow, and Avebury Stone circle.
One month this weekend is my come back race, the Saracen Trail - Avebury Stone Circle, to Stone Henge - cannot wait!
Trail, 19.5miles
3hrs 16 mins, 10.02 min/mile
Really pleased with the pace as this included walking sections.
Thursday, 5 April 2012
Day 22 5/4/12
What a lovely run, new route, no pressures, beautiful surrounds, who could ask for more. Over the Easter break I will try and deliver two long runs but these just make it all worth while! A long extended hill that just got steeper was a challenge. The pic shows the valley I ran through towards where the picture was taken.
Trail, 4.1mls
38.10mins, 9.16min/mile
Trail, 4.1mls
38.10mins, 9.16min/mile
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Day 21 4/4/12
Up and out early today due to commitments this evening, (Lily attending her first athletic club evening😊)!
After picking up my purpose built insoles I tried them forte first time today (after Linz had decide to put them away and not tell me where). They seemed to feel ok with no hot spots, but will continue to wear them in gradually.
Road loop today to ensure distance and time, it seemed to go ok but no spring in my step. Satisfied enough with my pace for now and ran within myself.
Road, 5.45m
46.25, 8.31min/mile
After picking up my purpose built insoles I tried them forte first time today (after Linz had decide to put them away and not tell me where). They seemed to feel ok with no hot spots, but will continue to wear them in gradually.
Road loop today to ensure distance and time, it seemed to go ok but no spring in my step. Satisfied enough with my pace for now and ran within myself.
Road, 5.45m
46.25, 8.31min/mile
Day 20 3/4/12
Got out early today (white horse loop) which my body did not want to do after last nights run!
Generally stiff and on the down hill from the horse my right knee was sensitive so i eased off.
Trail, 2.7miles
26.06mins, 9.47min/mile
Generally stiff and on the down hill from the horse my right knee was sensitive so i eased off.
Trail, 2.7miles
26.06mins, 9.47min/mile
Monday, 2 April 2012
Day 19 2/4/12
Yes!
Great run after work, mainly trail with some beautiful views, quite unusual to see a helicopter flying so low!
Found the first part of the trail a struggle due to steepness of the terrain, and depleting energy. Stopped for a small bar and cracked on, feeling strong at the end. Love this route which covers the Cherhill White Horse, chalk roman road, gallops, and cycle path.
I'm total I saw one other pedestrian during the duration of the run which was a mountain biker, at a distance!
Trail 75%, track/Tarmac 25%
1hr.19mins, 8.91miles, 8.54min/mile.
Great run after work, mainly trail with some beautiful views, quite unusual to see a helicopter flying so low!
Found the first part of the trail a struggle due to steepness of the terrain, and depleting energy. Stopped for a small bar and cracked on, feeling strong at the end. Love this route which covers the Cherhill White Horse, chalk roman road, gallops, and cycle path.
I'm total I saw one other pedestrian during the duration of the run which was a mountain biker, at a distance!
Trail 75%, track/Tarmac 25%
1hr.19mins, 8.91miles, 8.54min/mile.
Sunday, 1 April 2012
Day 18 1/4/12
Left it late tonight after a mixed day. Great to catch up with M&D, Bro and Family. Looby unwell today :(
Felt good throughout and seemed to run at a steady, reasonable pace. Like last time I ran a similar route I pleased myself with the improvements made since the last time I ran on the road. I ran this route nearly one month ago and today I was 5 minutes quicker - solid improvement!
Road run, 5.5miles
45.25 mins, 8.16 min/mile
New head torch is excellent, twice as bright as my other on the lowest setting!
Felt good throughout and seemed to run at a steady, reasonable pace. Like last time I ran a similar route I pleased myself with the improvements made since the last time I ran on the road. I ran this route nearly one month ago and today I was 5 minutes quicker - solid improvement!
Road run, 5.5miles
45.25 mins, 8.16 min/mile
New head torch is excellent, twice as bright as my other on the lowest setting!
Day 17 31/3/12
I really was not keen on going out tonight but my 'commitment' smacked me on the forehead so I got changed and took on a sharp session up the white horse.
As soon as I started running I felt quite good after 48hrs of sore shins and R knee. Managed another PB on the route even though I felt I was holding back towards the end. I am sure the runs on the South West Costal path hills will serve me well!
Trail, 24.34
2.7m, 9.05min/mile
As soon as I started running I felt quite good after 48hrs of sore shins and R knee. Managed another PB on the route even though I felt I was holding back towards the end. I am sure the runs on the South West Costal path hills will serve me well!
Trail, 24.34
2.7m, 9.05min/mile
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