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Monday Dec 31, 2012 #
10 AM
Running 1:36:49 12.03 mi (8:03 / mi) +437m 7:14 / mi
ahr:134 max:188 shoes: Mizuno Harrier
Along the bottom of Rivelin and then the A57 out to the dam, up to Wyming Brook via the track and back along the top. Wet, muddy and slippy. Good fun, although running up the A57 into the wind and driving rain wasn't hugely pleasant.
3 PM
Strength & conditioning 30:00 [3]
Core and strength work.
5 PM
Note
As another year draws to a close, I thought I’d make some notes on the last 12 months of running. Please feel free to ignore my ramblings!
Overall, it’s been quite successful. I’ve run 5km, 10km and half marathon pbs. The most pleasing was the 10km race, where I massively exceeded my expectations of what time I could run. I’m going to struggle to get that any quicker, and to be honest, wouldn’t be too bothered if I didn’t. There is definitely still time to be knocked off 5km and half marathon pbs.
Unfortunately, the marathon pb once more alluded me. The most disappointing was Las Vegas, where I thought I’d got the training about right. But I didn’t get much luck with the weather, and I’m not sure what impact the flight had. I also think there is a mental element in the mix as well, which I need to figure out.
Looking forward to 2013, I’ve entered London again and so training for that begins quite soon. I don’t intend to change much compared to what I did for Vegas, but I will pay more attention to my diet and see if I can get myself a bit lighter and trimmer.
I start a new job at the end of February, and I’m hoping that doesn’t disrupt training too much. I don’t think it will – especially as my new boss is a mega-keen marathon runner and one of my objectives is to coach her to a sub-4 time at Manchester in April!
After that, I’m not sure. Much to Emma’s delight, Dave bought me a book called ‘World’s Ultimate Running Races’ for Christmas. I’m going to have a read of that and see if anything grabs my interest – the Great Wall of China half marathon already looks pretty cool. I’d also like to get my 5k and half marathon pbs down. I enjoyed the Great North Run and may have another go at that. I will even do some orienteering at the Scottish 6 Days, and I might run the long course this time.
In the back of my mind, I’ve still got a hankering for an ultra and ultimately an Ironman. Although I’ve got a lot of work to do before Emma agrees to either of those.
Lots of things to look forward to in 2013!
Overall, it’s been quite successful. I’ve run 5km, 10km and half marathon pbs. The most pleasing was the 10km race, where I massively exceeded my expectations of what time I could run. I’m going to struggle to get that any quicker, and to be honest, wouldn’t be too bothered if I didn’t. There is definitely still time to be knocked off 5km and half marathon pbs.
Unfortunately, the marathon pb once more alluded me. The most disappointing was Las Vegas, where I thought I’d got the training about right. But I didn’t get much luck with the weather, and I’m not sure what impact the flight had. I also think there is a mental element in the mix as well, which I need to figure out.
Looking forward to 2013, I’ve entered London again and so training for that begins quite soon. I don’t intend to change much compared to what I did for Vegas, but I will pay more attention to my diet and see if I can get myself a bit lighter and trimmer.
I start a new job at the end of February, and I’m hoping that doesn’t disrupt training too much. I don’t think it will – especially as my new boss is a mega-keen marathon runner and one of my objectives is to coach her to a sub-4 time at Manchester in April!
After that, I’m not sure. Much to Emma’s delight, Dave bought me a book called ‘World’s Ultimate Running Races’ for Christmas. I’m going to have a read of that and see if anything grabs my interest – the Great Wall of China half marathon already looks pretty cool. I’d also like to get my 5k and half marathon pbs down. I enjoyed the Great North Run and may have another go at that. I will even do some orienteering at the Scottish 6 Days, and I might run the long course this time.
In the back of my mind, I’ve still got a hankering for an ultra and ultimately an Ironman. Although I’ve got a lot of work to do before Emma agrees to either of those.
Lots of things to look forward to in 2013!