Time of day: 19:50
Distance: 4.5 miles
Time: 47:10
Weather: Sunny
A late run for me. It was a very pleasant evening, sunny and warm. I took a completely new route. The roads were very quiet and there were a couple of decent hills. About 2 miles into it I started to get a mild niggle in my right knee. I ran for another mile and then did a couple of walks in the last mile and a half. I did feel I could have run through the pain, it wasn't that bad, but like I said in my last post I'm feeling very cautious at this stage. I thought to myself: "I don't have anything to prove, I know I can run 20 miles so there is no problem in walking for a few minutes". The walking definitely helped and at the end my knee felt fine.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Week 17, 4/5/09 - Monday
Time of day: ??Can't remember (I'm lost without my garmin!)
Distance: ??approximately 4 + miles
Time: 45 minutes (this I do know, I had a watch on)
Weather: Drizzle
My first run after 4 days off. I was feeling quite refreshed and planned to run to Robinswood Hill and back. Before my garmin had even connected with the friendly satellites in the sky it was saying low battery. This threw me out a bit, I'm so reliant on it. I toyed with the idea of charging it up but thought that I would probably never make it out if I did that.
I took a few paths that I had never gone on before and also listened to my I-Pod for the first time in ages. I always used to run with music but when I started training for the marathon I decided I would try running without it. Then I got to the point that I found it irritating and distracting to have my i-pod with me. Today however, I listened to Michael Macintyre's comedy show which kept me laughing - a strange sight I'm sure for any passers by.
I don't know why but I didn't run as far as I had planned, partly because of the lack of garmin I think and partly because I had been feeling a bit under the weather over the weekend and I was worried about overdoing it before my next big run on Wednesday.
Distance: ??approximately 4 + miles
Time: 45 minutes (this I do know, I had a watch on)
Weather: Drizzle
My first run after 4 days off. I was feeling quite refreshed and planned to run to Robinswood Hill and back. Before my garmin had even connected with the friendly satellites in the sky it was saying low battery. This threw me out a bit, I'm so reliant on it. I toyed with the idea of charging it up but thought that I would probably never make it out if I did that.
I took a few paths that I had never gone on before and also listened to my I-Pod for the first time in ages. I always used to run with music but when I started training for the marathon I decided I would try running without it. Then I got to the point that I found it irritating and distracting to have my i-pod with me. Today however, I listened to Michael Macintyre's comedy show which kept me laughing - a strange sight I'm sure for any passers by.
I don't know why but I didn't run as far as I had planned, partly because of the lack of garmin I think and partly because I had been feeling a bit under the weather over the weekend and I was worried about overdoing it before my next big run on Wednesday.
Sunday, 26 April 2009
Week 15 - 26/4/09, Sunday
Time of day: 17:29
Distance: 4.5 miles
Time: 43:30
Weather: Warm, cloudy
I was inspired by watching the London Marathon on TV this morning. Can't wait to get my registration in for next year! This will be my 5th try on the ballot, so I should definitely get in for next year. But meanwhile, there's Edinburgh to think about.
I went out with James today. He cycled and I ran. I tried to keep up a good pace, and it really helped to have James as a pacemaker. We did a detour up the hill, so I got a good climb in. I actually did 5 miles but forgot to switch my garmin on for the first half a mile.
I felt great though. I don't know whether it was just because I was buoyed up by watching London, but I'm feeling really fit and full of enthusiasm.
Distance: 4.5 miles
Time: 43:30
Weather: Warm, cloudy
I was inspired by watching the London Marathon on TV this morning. Can't wait to get my registration in for next year! This will be my 5th try on the ballot, so I should definitely get in for next year. But meanwhile, there's Edinburgh to think about.
I went out with James today. He cycled and I ran. I tried to keep up a good pace, and it really helped to have James as a pacemaker. We did a detour up the hill, so I got a good climb in. I actually did 5 miles but forgot to switch my garmin on for the first half a mile.
I felt great though. I don't know whether it was just because I was buoyed up by watching London, but I'm feeling really fit and full of enthusiasm.
Monday, 20 April 2009
Week 14 - 19/4/09, Sunday
Time of day: 16:43
Distance: 3.03 miles
Time: 31:28
Weather: Sunny, warm
I was a bit disorganised today and couldn't decided whether to run or not, I seem to have gone off my schedule a bit and that's always a bit of a disaster for me. I'm much better if I just have a plan written down and I stick to it. I think the trouble is that I'm having to adapt my training depending on how I feel after the long runs and this is sending everything a bit out of synch. If the truth be told I'm finding it a bit hard going.
I only ended up doing 3 miles from my mum's house. I decided to incorporate some proper hills to make it a worthwhile run. I did 3 steep climbs. It was very warm and I felt quite lacking in energy, I'm used to running first thing in the morning, rather than in the afternoon.
Another big run on Wednesday of about 18 miles! Scarey.
Distance: 3.03 miles
Time: 31:28
Weather: Sunny, warm
I was a bit disorganised today and couldn't decided whether to run or not, I seem to have gone off my schedule a bit and that's always a bit of a disaster for me. I'm much better if I just have a plan written down and I stick to it. I think the trouble is that I'm having to adapt my training depending on how I feel after the long runs and this is sending everything a bit out of synch. If the truth be told I'm finding it a bit hard going.
I only ended up doing 3 miles from my mum's house. I decided to incorporate some proper hills to make it a worthwhile run. I did 3 steep climbs. It was very warm and I felt quite lacking in energy, I'm used to running first thing in the morning, rather than in the afternoon.
Another big run on Wednesday of about 18 miles! Scarey.
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Week 14 - 15/4/09, Wednesday
Time of day: 0700
Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:24:06
Weather: Cloud then rain.
It was hard to get myself out initially but once I got going I felt fine. I tried to incorporate a couple of hills, but they weren't really anything to speak of. I stopped at Sainsbury's at 5 miles to use their toilet and apply some vaseline. Chafing is becoming more of a problem, and makes the post run shower a painful experience. The trouble is I'm doing 4 runs a week, so nothing is getting a chance to heal before I'm subjecting it to more abuse. I think I might need to invest in some expensive running kit.
I filled out all my UNICEF forms today and ordered a T shirt to run in on the day. Now I'm feeling more confident I'm actually going to do it, I need to get down to getting some sponsors. Last night I printed off a copy of the route, which has made it all seem more real. I can now visualise where I will be running. I'm really pleased that our aparment where we are staying is only a couple of streets away from the start. I'm really starting to feel quite excited.
Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:24:06
Weather: Cloud then rain.
It was hard to get myself out initially but once I got going I felt fine. I tried to incorporate a couple of hills, but they weren't really anything to speak of. I stopped at Sainsbury's at 5 miles to use their toilet and apply some vaseline. Chafing is becoming more of a problem, and makes the post run shower a painful experience. The trouble is I'm doing 4 runs a week, so nothing is getting a chance to heal before I'm subjecting it to more abuse. I think I might need to invest in some expensive running kit.
I filled out all my UNICEF forms today and ordered a T shirt to run in on the day. Now I'm feeling more confident I'm actually going to do it, I need to get down to getting some sponsors. Last night I printed off a copy of the route, which has made it all seem more real. I can now visualise where I will be running. I'm really pleased that our aparment where we are staying is only a couple of streets away from the start. I'm really starting to feel quite excited.
Friday, 10 April 2009
Week 13 - 7/4/09, Tuesday
Time of day: 08:37
Distance: 5.88 miles
Time: 59:41
Weather: Fine
This was a completely unknown route from our holiday park in Devon, out and back along the Tarka cycle path. I did feel a little nervous as the path was very isolated, I only saw 3 people during my whole run.
The route was a gradual downhill path which felt fine for the first 3 miles, but not so good when I turned around to do the 2nd half of the run. However, my recent hilly runs had stood me in good stead and I found it relatively comfortable.
Distance: 5.88 miles
Time: 59:41
Weather: Fine
This was a completely unknown route from our holiday park in Devon, out and back along the Tarka cycle path. I did feel a little nervous as the path was very isolated, I only saw 3 people during my whole run.
The route was a gradual downhill path which felt fine for the first 3 miles, but not so good when I turned around to do the 2nd half of the run. However, my recent hilly runs had stood me in good stead and I found it relatively comfortable.
Week 12 - 5/4/09 - Sunday
Time of day: 08:36
Distance: 11:47 miles
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Weather: Fine
I ran with the running club. A couple of us started off half an hour before the rest of the group to get an extra couple of miles in. These were nice flat miles along the cycle path, then we met up with the rest of the group and started the long climb up Selsey Hill. It was really hard work, and despite my resolution to run all the way, I did have to stop and walk on more than one occasion. Once at the top of the hill, we followed the Cotswold Way path to Coaley Peak, an undulating path through the woods.
I was pleased that I felt a lot more comfortable than I had done on my last long run, and am starting to believe that I am going to run this marathon!
Distance: 11:47 miles
Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Weather: Fine
I ran with the running club. A couple of us started off half an hour before the rest of the group to get an extra couple of miles in. These were nice flat miles along the cycle path, then we met up with the rest of the group and started the long climb up Selsey Hill. It was really hard work, and despite my resolution to run all the way, I did have to stop and walk on more than one occasion. Once at the top of the hill, we followed the Cotswold Way path to Coaley Peak, an undulating path through the woods.
I was pleased that I felt a lot more comfortable than I had done on my last long run, and am starting to believe that I am going to run this marathon!
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Week 12 - 31/3/09 - Tuesday
Time of day: 6pm
Distance: 2.3 miles
Weather: Fine
A running club run. We only did a short run, but it was certainly hard work. We ran from the leisure centre in Stroud and did some dynamic stretches by the lake, much to the consternation of the swans.
Then we set off. I find it quite a different experience running with other people, as I've never been a member of a club before. I'm used to running mainly on my own, or with one other person, so running in a group is quite alien to me. I am enjoying the companionship though, it does make the run go faster.
The first mile was a steady climb uphill. I did not enjoy this at all. My chest is still a bit wheezy and I feel that hills are quite unmanageable at the moment. I did try though. I set myself little targets: "I'll just get to the next telegraph pole" I didn't manage to keep running all the way up the hill, but I did push myself and it has made me realise the benefits of training in a hilly area. My runs are usually completely flat, so I think that is something I will have to change.
Distance: 2.3 miles
Weather: Fine
A running club run. We only did a short run, but it was certainly hard work. We ran from the leisure centre in Stroud and did some dynamic stretches by the lake, much to the consternation of the swans.
Then we set off. I find it quite a different experience running with other people, as I've never been a member of a club before. I'm used to running mainly on my own, or with one other person, so running in a group is quite alien to me. I am enjoying the companionship though, it does make the run go faster.
The first mile was a steady climb uphill. I did not enjoy this at all. My chest is still a bit wheezy and I feel that hills are quite unmanageable at the moment. I did try though. I set myself little targets: "I'll just get to the next telegraph pole" I didn't manage to keep running all the way up the hill, but I did push myself and it has made me realise the benefits of training in a hilly area. My runs are usually completely flat, so I think that is something I will have to change.
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