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.
Showing posts with label training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label training. Show all posts
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Week 14 - 13/4/09, Monday
Time of day: 07:50
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:57
Weather: Sunny
A beautiful morning!
I struggled a bit on this run. More mentally than physically, in fact physically I felt surprisingly good, but mentally I was overwhelmed at the prospect of running this marathon. The 16 miles I did on Saturday really made me think about what a long way it's going to be.
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:57
Weather: Sunny
A beautiful morning!
I struggled a bit on this run. More mentally than physically, in fact physically I felt surprisingly good, but mentally I was overwhelmed at the prospect of running this marathon. The 16 miles I did on Saturday really made me think about what a long way it's going to be.
Friday, 10 April 2009
Week 13 - 10/4/09, Friday
Time of day: 18:37
Distance: 4.16 miles
Time: 41:41
Weather: Cool, cloudy
I was a bit unsure whether to run this evening as I am planning a long run tomorrow morning. I did really enjoy this run though, I felt very comfortable and ran at a reasonable pace. I was going to do 5 miles, but decided to walk the last mile. I thought I would rather stop whilst I was still feeling comfortable rather than risk pushing myself hard and then feeling worn out tomorrow.
I am planning to do about 16 - 18 miles tomorrow. Steve is going to be my training partner, on his bike. I'm quite nervous, I've never run this far before!
Distance: 4.16 miles
Time: 41:41
Weather: Cool, cloudy
I was a bit unsure whether to run this evening as I am planning a long run tomorrow morning. I did really enjoy this run though, I felt very comfortable and ran at a reasonable pace. I was going to do 5 miles, but decided to walk the last mile. I thought I would rather stop whilst I was still feeling comfortable rather than risk pushing myself hard and then feeling worn out tomorrow.
I am planning to do about 16 - 18 miles tomorrow. Steve is going to be my training partner, on his bike. I'm quite nervous, I've never run this far before!
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Week 12 - 30/3/09 - Monday
Time of day: 6am
Time: 52:37
Distance: 5 miles
Weather: Fine
I have to admit to a groan as I looked at the clock at 05:30 and thought: Really it's only 04:30 by yesterday's time, No! I told myself. Stop that. It is 5.30! Out with winter, in with spring! It's a bit like a mild form of jet lag when the clocks go forward isn't it?
Once I was out it was fine. More than fine in fact. I ran with my running pal, Jo. We started off before dawn had broken and finished our run in daylight. The blossom and virgin leaves were beautiful and made the early morning wake up more than worth it. And it's so nice to get the first run of the week under my belt before 9 am on a Monday morning.
I'm feeling so much better. In fact this was the first time I had felt really good running for weeks.
Time: 52:37
Distance: 5 miles
Weather: Fine
I have to admit to a groan as I looked at the clock at 05:30 and thought: Really it's only 04:30 by yesterday's time, No! I told myself. Stop that. It is 5.30! Out with winter, in with spring! It's a bit like a mild form of jet lag when the clocks go forward isn't it?
Once I was out it was fine. More than fine in fact. I ran with my running pal, Jo. We started off before dawn had broken and finished our run in daylight. The blossom and virgin leaves were beautiful and made the early morning wake up more than worth it. And it's so nice to get the first run of the week under my belt before 9 am on a Monday morning.
I'm feeling so much better. In fact this was the first time I had felt really good running for weeks.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Week 11 - 23/3/09 - Thursday
Time of day: 13:43
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 31.06
Weather: Cloud/drizzle
This was my first run for nearly a week. I have been giving myself a break to get back to optimum health, but it's taking longer than I would like and I'm finding it hard to balance the need to get the miles in and the need to really shake this bug off.
This was an easy 3 mile run. I ran a familiar route with a slow uphill climb for the first mile. It always feels a bit tough at first, but things start to get easier after about 2 miles. I didn't feel any worse than I normally do, despite having a lingering chesty cough.
I've had to make quite a few changes to my training plan to accommodate my recent lack of running. I'm hoping that it will be sufficient to get me round on the day. It's really my long runs that have been lacking. I need to get some decent distances under my belt, but unfortunately it is those that seem to keep setting me back.
I'm going to do 6 miles tomorrow and then start putting in some long runs next week.
Distance: 3 miles
Time: 31.06
Weather: Cloud/drizzle
This was my first run for nearly a week. I have been giving myself a break to get back to optimum health, but it's taking longer than I would like and I'm finding it hard to balance the need to get the miles in and the need to really shake this bug off.
This was an easy 3 mile run. I ran a familiar route with a slow uphill climb for the first mile. It always feels a bit tough at first, but things start to get easier after about 2 miles. I didn't feel any worse than I normally do, despite having a lingering chesty cough.
I've had to make quite a few changes to my training plan to accommodate my recent lack of running. I'm hoping that it will be sufficient to get me round on the day. It's really my long runs that have been lacking. I need to get some decent distances under my belt, but unfortunately it is those that seem to keep setting me back.
I'm going to do 6 miles tomorrow and then start putting in some long runs next week.
Sunday, 22 March 2009
Week 10 - 16/3/09 - Friday
Time of day: 7.30pm
Distance: 1.65 miles
Time: 19:50
Weather: Clear
Usually on a Friday I would go out first thing in the morning, but I really couldn't face it this morning. Still feeling unwell! Coughing and spluttering, so I thought I'd give it a miss. By the evening though I was feeling a bit more perky so went out and did a little run. It was frustratingly short and slow, but at least I went out.
I'm definitely going to skip my planned 7 mile run tomorrow (Saturday) and try and get a good rest over the weekend ready to get back into it next week.
Distance: 1.65 miles
Time: 19:50
Weather: Clear
Usually on a Friday I would go out first thing in the morning, but I really couldn't face it this morning. Still feeling unwell! Coughing and spluttering, so I thought I'd give it a miss. By the evening though I was feeling a bit more perky so went out and did a little run. It was frustratingly short and slow, but at least I went out.
I'm definitely going to skip my planned 7 mile run tomorrow (Saturday) and try and get a good rest over the weekend ready to get back into it next week.
Week 10, 16.3.09 - Monday
Time of day: 6am
Distance: 2.75 miles
Time: 30:26
Weather: Clear
I spent Sunday (the day after my 10 mile run) in some degree of discomfort, even walking was problematic, I didn't see how I was going to manage to run today. However, it's amazing what a good night's sleep can do. I woke up feeling a little fragile but OK to run. I did just under 3 miles at quite a slow pace as my legs were still quite tired.
Distance: 2.75 miles
Time: 30:26
Weather: Clear
I spent Sunday (the day after my 10 mile run) in some degree of discomfort, even walking was problematic, I didn't see how I was going to manage to run today. However, it's amazing what a good night's sleep can do. I woke up feeling a little fragile but OK to run. I did just under 3 miles at quite a slow pace as my legs were still quite tired.
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Week 9 - 9/3/09 - Monday
Time of day: 6 am
Distance: 2.83 miles
Time: 29:34
My first run after a week of lying around watching daytime TV! I was feeling a little apprehensive and wary about pushing myself too much, but actually I was fine. I was scheduled to do a 5 mile run but decided to play it safe and do 3 miles, I walked the last little bit. I am hoping to do 4 miles on Wednesday, 5 on Friday and 10 on Saturday. That will be the tough one! Glad to be back into it though.
I have also cut down dramatically on my alcohol consumption as I used to have a glass or two of wine most nights, but until the marathon I am just going to drink on Saturday nights, as I have a rest day on Sundays.
Distance: 2.83 miles
Time: 29:34
My first run after a week of lying around watching daytime TV! I was feeling a little apprehensive and wary about pushing myself too much, but actually I was fine. I was scheduled to do a 5 mile run but decided to play it safe and do 3 miles, I walked the last little bit. I am hoping to do 4 miles on Wednesday, 5 on Friday and 10 on Saturday. That will be the tough one! Glad to be back into it though.
I have also cut down dramatically on my alcohol consumption as I used to have a glass or two of wine most nights, but until the marathon I am just going to drink on Saturday nights, as I have a rest day on Sundays.
Monday, 2 March 2009
Week 7 - 23/2/09
Monday
Time of day: 05:45
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 52:34
I was pleased to get my run out of the way, first thing on Monday. I was feeling a bit under the weather with a cold but well enough to run and actually felt much better afterwards.
Wednesday
Time of day: 6pm
Distance: 3.5 miles
Time: 36:10
Running club.
5 minute run, 2 minute walk
10 minute run, 3 minute walk
6 minute run.
I ran at around 9 - 91/2 minute mile pace, which is quite speedy for me. I enjoyed this session, but felt pretty tired afterwards.
Friday
Time of run: 6am
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:24
I ran on my own. Still feeling a bit under the weather with a cough and cold. Felt quite hard work.
Saturday
Time of run: 10.30am
Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:28:36
I was still feeling a bit poorly with a cold but really didn't want to miss my long run. With hindsight I think this was a bit foolish as it was more on my chest than it had been earlier in the week. I ran with James, my eldest son. He cycled and I ran. All went well for the first 6 miles, until James cycled through some vomit on the pavement and from that point on refused to get back on his bike! What's that saying about never work with animals or children, I think that could be applied to running too! The last couple of miles were frustratingly slow and disjointed, with me running a hundred metres away from James and then back to him whilst he walked (and whinged). Still, I was pleased to complete the run.
Time of day: 05:45
Distance: 5 miles
Time: 52:34
I was pleased to get my run out of the way, first thing on Monday. I was feeling a bit under the weather with a cold but well enough to run and actually felt much better afterwards.
Wednesday
Time of day: 6pm
Distance: 3.5 miles
Time: 36:10
Running club.
5 minute run, 2 minute walk
10 minute run, 3 minute walk
6 minute run.
I ran at around 9 - 91/2 minute mile pace, which is quite speedy for me. I enjoyed this session, but felt pretty tired afterwards.
Friday
Time of run: 6am
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 41:24
I ran on my own. Still feeling a bit under the weather with a cough and cold. Felt quite hard work.
Saturday
Time of run: 10.30am
Distance: 8 miles
Time: 1:28:36
I was still feeling a bit poorly with a cold but really didn't want to miss my long run. With hindsight I think this was a bit foolish as it was more on my chest than it had been earlier in the week. I ran with James, my eldest son. He cycled and I ran. All went well for the first 6 miles, until James cycled through some vomit on the pavement and from that point on refused to get back on his bike! What's that saying about never work with animals or children, I think that could be applied to running too! The last couple of miles were frustratingly slow and disjointed, with me running a hundred metres away from James and then back to him whilst he walked (and whinged). Still, I was pleased to complete the run.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Edinburgh 2009, the story so far.....................
This blog is to record and share my progress in training for the 2009 Edinburgh marathon.
How I got here................
I have been running for approximately 7 years. I started running initially with the intention of running a marathon, but at that time had no idea of what that might entail in terms of training and commitment. Now, several years on I have finally reached a place where I am prepared to commit to the challenge. I have tried unsuccessfully for the last 4 years to get into London.
Edinburgh appealed to me because it is big enough to have a good atmosphere, something which I think will help to get me round on the day. I am travelling to Edinburgh a couple of days before the big race with my two sons, James and Matthew and my husband Steve.
The training so far................
I started training in earnest in January. Last year had been a bit of a poor one for me in terms of running. I had only done 2 and 3 mile runs here and there, so my first challenge was to get myself back into a regular routine. I have devised my own training plan based on a lot of reading and also what has (and hasn't) worked for me in the past. I started week one of a 20 week plan by running 10 miles (3,2,2,3) and have built up by 2 miles each week. Every 5th week I am building in an easy week, as I have had a tendency to push myself continously and then run out of steam.
Where I am now...............
This week I am running 20 miles (5,3,4,8). I am doing one interval session a week at a running club I have just joined. So far I am really pleased with how my training is going, I'm feeling fit, motivated and determined.
Thanks for reading!
I would appreciate your comments. I have been trawling the blogosphere looking for other runners doing Edinburgh and enjoy following people's progress.
How I got here................
I have been running for approximately 7 years. I started running initially with the intention of running a marathon, but at that time had no idea of what that might entail in terms of training and commitment. Now, several years on I have finally reached a place where I am prepared to commit to the challenge. I have tried unsuccessfully for the last 4 years to get into London.
Edinburgh appealed to me because it is big enough to have a good atmosphere, something which I think will help to get me round on the day. I am travelling to Edinburgh a couple of days before the big race with my two sons, James and Matthew and my husband Steve.
The training so far................
I started training in earnest in January. Last year had been a bit of a poor one for me in terms of running. I had only done 2 and 3 mile runs here and there, so my first challenge was to get myself back into a regular routine. I have devised my own training plan based on a lot of reading and also what has (and hasn't) worked for me in the past. I started week one of a 20 week plan by running 10 miles (3,2,2,3) and have built up by 2 miles each week. Every 5th week I am building in an easy week, as I have had a tendency to push myself continously and then run out of steam.
Where I am now...............
This week I am running 20 miles (5,3,4,8). I am doing one interval session a week at a running club I have just joined. So far I am really pleased with how my training is going, I'm feeling fit, motivated and determined.
Thanks for reading!
I would appreciate your comments. I have been trawling the blogosphere looking for other runners doing Edinburgh and enjoy following people's progress.
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