Training Log Archive: brokenanklekitIn the 7 days ending Feb 9, 2014:
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Sunday Feb 9, 2014 #
Running (Recovery Run) 35:00 [3]
Was really ill after the race last night but actually felt ok today. Knew going for a run would be best. Breathing was really hard for the whole course as I had to suppress coughing which only made me feel worse.
Need to get health back for Hyde Park, turns out some old alumni are coming back and we actually have a really strong team!
Also could be a good op to break 16mins
Need to get health back for Hyde Park, turns out some old alumni are coming back and we actually have a really strong team!
Also could be a good op to break 16mins
Saturday Feb 8, 2014 #
Warm Up/Down 15:00 [3]
10mins in doors as it was so cold outside.
Running race (Gwent League ) 36:20 [3] 8.6 km (4:13 / km)
(Time is a guess)
Firstly I am not going try and describe how brutal the course was as words will not do it justice. My coach said in his 60 years of running it is the worst he has seen, with guys being wrapped in foil blankets everywhere and given first aid!
There were a lot of factors which meant I should have done badly today:
- 50 year storm hit making running so hard
- Manor Hall bar crawl on Friday
- Poor training in week
However, pulled off a shocker and ran well coming 18th in a really strong field beating Jarlath (has 16:01 5km PB) by miles.
Ironically my demoralization helped me as I started slowly and ran an insanely tactical race.
Near the start Jarlath over took and I couldn't keep with him but then 500m later I caught him up and stuck with him for a km or so. Then found his pace too slow and so reluctantly pushed on to the Bristol and west guy ahead. Then found his pace to slow and so pushed on again to the guy ahead ran with him with him just out of my comfort zone. Literally tucked myself up and ran really close to him to shelter from the wind. Then a guy passed us and I made my move pacing it behind him then attacking on the last corner.
Weird confidence booster!
May in future pace my races more cleverly?
Firstly I am not going try and describe how brutal the course was as words will not do it justice. My coach said in his 60 years of running it is the worst he has seen, with guys being wrapped in foil blankets everywhere and given first aid!
There were a lot of factors which meant I should have done badly today:
- 50 year storm hit making running so hard
- Manor Hall bar crawl on Friday
- Poor training in week
However, pulled off a shocker and ran well coming 18th in a really strong field beating Jarlath (has 16:01 5km PB) by miles.
Ironically my demoralization helped me as I started slowly and ran an insanely tactical race.
Near the start Jarlath over took and I couldn't keep with him but then 500m later I caught him up and stuck with him for a km or so. Then found his pace too slow and so reluctantly pushed on to the Bristol and west guy ahead. Then found his pace to slow and so pushed on again to the guy ahead ran with him with him just out of my comfort zone. Literally tucked myself up and ran really close to him to shelter from the wind. Then a guy passed us and I made my move pacing it behind him then attacking on the last corner.
Weird confidence booster!
May in future pace my races more cleverly?
Friday Feb 7, 2014 #
Running 50:00 [3]
Feeling a bit weak, lack of training really showing.
Wednesday Feb 5, 2014 #
Note
(rest day)
Following Grey's advice..
And also the weather is awful and I have way too much work.
Plan:
Thur: 4km tempo and strides
Fri: 45 min run easy
Sat : Gwent League
Sun: Long run/Map work
And also the weather is awful and I have way too much work.
Plan:
Thur: 4km tempo and strides
Fri: 45 min run easy
Sat : Gwent League
Sun: Long run/Map work
Tuesday Feb 4, 2014 #
Warm Up/Down 25:00 [3]
Includes run there and stretching etc...
Intervals (UBCCC Intervals) 14:00 [3]
Haha shit effort!
2-3-4-5 (half)
Not sure why I went as my knee niggle from yesterday was still there with a really bad cold to boot.
Didn't feel my knee and ran at a decent speed but only did half the session as the rain and wind was so bad.
I was just like there is zero gain from this so why keep going.
Also looks like I'll be making my debut for Bristol and West on Saturday haha
2-3-4-5 (half)
Not sure why I went as my knee niggle from yesterday was still there with a really bad cold to boot.
Didn't feel my knee and ran at a decent speed but only did half the session as the rain and wind was so bad.
I was just like there is zero gain from this so why keep going.
Also looks like I'll be making my debut for Bristol and West on Saturday haha
Monday Feb 3, 2014 #
Running (Pub run ) 40:00 [3]
Had so much work for today my plans kust kept changing on what session I was going to do. Ended up getting back from the library latish and so decide on the pub run. Glad I did as there was a decent pace and saw an 'interesting' part of Bristol. At the end felt a niggle in my right knee and so will be cautious at intervals tomorrow.