Friday 30 July 2010
Little Run
Kept it simple today 8 minute mile, 10 minute mile, 12 minute mile (with a 150ft hill in there). Just turning over my muscles, rather than anything too strenuous.
Thursday 29 July 2010
Wednesday 28 July 2010
Race Day - Harrock Hill
Well the day has arrived, I've been eating pasta for the last week, like it was the only meal in the world. I've flooded my body with isotonic drinks, and I even bought a watch with a Chrono on it.
studied the map the night before, and the timings from runners the last time it was held (trust me to take part in a race that seems to consist of nothing but athletic clubs!).
Anyway, I'm here now. Legs feeling tender, which I'm worried about but I'm getting some good encouragement from my training partner Lindsey (A fully fledged Preston Harrier).
Anyway, after the 1 mile warmup run to the start line, from the pub (no I hadn't been drinking), we finally got into position (me further at the back).
Well, in the odour of Deep Heat around me, I braced myself for the run. Just over 5 miles in total, and a steepish hill start for the first mile. With my Calve still playing on my mind, I couldn't get in the right frame of mind but I just thought, set a time I would be happy with. That time was 1 hr, and I thought it would be hard to do it.
Well we started, and up the track we went. I think I may of started a little fast, but I had a point to prove (not being last, and beating an hour). Well I made the top, with only a little bit of walking (not my fault, the people in front of me started walking, and one retired!!).
Anyway, the first 1/2 mile done, then settled into a mile and a half downhill, which was pleasent. This is where things started to go wrong, getting to the 2 mile point and seeing the next climb, this one I knew was tough.
With the pain in my leg and my fast start taking affect, I had to do a walk/run combo to get up this first hill, then again on the next. So three miles in, and my mind is buckling. Luckily, I came to pass a man and a women walking up a muddy section (god bless my fell shies and his trainers!!).
At this point, I motivate the guy to run further and all three of us set off. For the rest of the route, there is no walking, and the final mile is a dream (downhill!).
I came in at 57 minutes, and 125th. Not last and under an hour. Job Done!
studied the map the night before, and the timings from runners the last time it was held (trust me to take part in a race that seems to consist of nothing but athletic clubs!).
Anyway, I'm here now. Legs feeling tender, which I'm worried about but I'm getting some good encouragement from my training partner Lindsey (A fully fledged Preston Harrier).
Anyway, after the 1 mile warmup run to the start line, from the pub (no I hadn't been drinking), we finally got into position (me further at the back).
Well, in the odour of Deep Heat around me, I braced myself for the run. Just over 5 miles in total, and a steepish hill start for the first mile. With my Calve still playing on my mind, I couldn't get in the right frame of mind but I just thought, set a time I would be happy with. That time was 1 hr, and I thought it would be hard to do it.
Well we started, and up the track we went. I think I may of started a little fast, but I had a point to prove (not being last, and beating an hour). Well I made the top, with only a little bit of walking (not my fault, the people in front of me started walking, and one retired!!).
Anyway, the first 1/2 mile done, then settled into a mile and a half downhill, which was pleasent. This is where things started to go wrong, getting to the 2 mile point and seeing the next climb, this one I knew was tough.
With the pain in my leg and my fast start taking affect, I had to do a walk/run combo to get up this first hill, then again on the next. So three miles in, and my mind is buckling. Luckily, I came to pass a man and a women walking up a muddy section (god bless my fell shies and his trainers!!).
At this point, I motivate the guy to run further and all three of us set off. For the rest of the route, there is no walking, and the final mile is a dream (downhill!).
I came in at 57 minutes, and 125th. Not last and under an hour. Job Done!
Monday 26 July 2010
Sunday 25 July 2010
Great Hill -
Done it again, phone call from Lins asking if I would like to go a 7 1/2 mile fell run up Great Hill (around 1500ft). Male bravado kicks in, knowing I'd had wine the night before, and a long bike ride...
..I said "Yes, no problem"
Glad I did, the course (affectionately known as the Handicap course), was brilliant. We nearly killed some old grannies flying past them, but again the climbs absolutely kill me (but strangely, I was better at them than before).
Apart from nearly falling into a stream and getting lost, it was fantastic. Not quick (round 1hr 30-40), but a lot of work for me (the last wood section was HARD!)
Can't believe I've got a race in 3 days, I hope my legs are fine in the morning...
..I said "Yes, no problem"
Glad I did, the course (affectionately known as the Handicap course), was brilliant. We nearly killed some old grannies flying past them, but again the climbs absolutely kill me (but strangely, I was better at them than before).
Apart from nearly falling into a stream and getting lost, it was fantastic. Not quick (round 1hr 30-40), but a lot of work for me (the last wood section was HARD!)
Can't believe I've got a race in 3 days, I hope my legs are fine in the morning...
Saturday 24 July 2010
Cycling through the pain
Went a bit crazy (for me), went on a fast bike ride, 9 miles in 40 minutes. Quite tiring, as I've not ridden for about 3 weeks!
Still, got a race on the 28th, so the extra training is nice. Pain in my legs has gone...
Still, got a race on the 28th, so the extra training is nice. Pain in my legs has gone...
Monday 19 July 2010
Ouch My Legs...
Think I overdid it that last week, calves in agony and shins hurting a little!! 1 week till Harrock Hill Fell race, hope they heal!
Monday 12 July 2010
My first real 5k
Well a few years I did a 5k in Maastricht, Holland. went around with my sister, so not really a 5k time (45 mins). So today (mid July), I decided to do a 5k run at pace (well pace for me!).
After waming up with some stretches, I set off on my pre-planned route. As it was more to improve my speed, it was a jog, run, then walk 5k (so a little slower than I probably could do).
Overall, and startled by it, I managed it in 27 Mins, and 50 seconds.
So that is my new time to beat!
After waming up with some stretches, I set off on my pre-planned route. As it was more to improve my speed, it was a jog, run, then walk 5k (so a little slower than I probably could do).
Overall, and startled by it, I managed it in 27 Mins, and 50 seconds.
So that is my new time to beat!
Thursday 8 July 2010
Winter Hill (Start of July)
Well this was an eye opener. My training up to this point was a few 2 mile runs, bit of cycling and some walking here and there.
Wow, talk about hard work! Took around 1hr 45 mins, for the entire circuit but what beautiful scenery! I just wish my body could run it all, rather than run/walk!
Still, what an accomplishment. Not smoking, and done my first Fell Run. Loved it!
Looked the noob too, in all my new gear (inov-8 rocklites 315 fell shoes are amazing!!)
Wow, talk about hard work! Took around 1hr 45 mins, for the entire circuit but what beautiful scenery! I just wish my body could run it all, rather than run/walk!
Still, what an accomplishment. Not smoking, and done my first Fell Run. Loved it!
Looked the noob too, in all my new gear (inov-8 rocklites 315 fell shoes are amazing!!)
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