Training Log Archive: NobsIn the 28 days ending Feb 28, 2022:
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Monday Feb 28, 2022 #
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Standard Monday aquajog with the usuals + Ro.
Sunday Feb 27, 2022 #
11 AM
Running 1:10:43 [2] 16.09 km (4:24 / km) +40m 4:20 / km
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Bit of a spontaneous one. Original plan was to go on the treadmill when we got back to Peoria. But cba doing that late and decided there was enough grass about to squeeze out the run in Chicago. Kept about 75% of it on grass and the body felt good so pretty happy. Felt good and another belter of a day. Solid week under the belt, no cross training last 3 days because of travel but will get back on the grind next week.
Saturday Feb 26, 2022 #
8 AM
Running 45:43 [2] 9.65 km (4:44 / km) +29m 4:40 / km
shoes: NB 880v11 (white)
In Chicago for the weekend. Nice run out along the lake front to the Bears Stadium. First bit with Ro but mostly solo. Really nice city, some proper big boy skyscrapers. Couldn’t ask for a better morning aswell. Class run overall.
Friday Feb 25, 2022 #
9 AM
Running 14:33 [2] 3.32 km (4:23 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (white)
Up.
Running 26:46 [4] 8.05 km (3:20 / km) +69m 3:11 / km
shoes: Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
5mile tempo
More snow. Original plan was to go on the trail and I’m too stubborn to give in and run on the treadmill so bailed out onto country roads. Quite a hilly out and back. Seemed to be always going up or down. Dirty headwind on the first half. Felt a bit grindy at half way, but then turned and was blessed with a cheeky tailwind on the way home. Never really looked at watch, just focused on effort. Overall very happy with this. Moving in the right direction.
More snow. Original plan was to go on the trail and I’m too stubborn to give in and run on the treadmill so bailed out onto country roads. Quite a hilly out and back. Seemed to be always going up or down. Dirty headwind on the first half. Felt a bit grindy at half way, but then turned and was blessed with a cheeky tailwind on the way home. Never really looked at watch, just focused on effort. Overall very happy with this. Moving in the right direction.
Running 16:40 [2] 3.21 km (5:12 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (white)
Down.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022 #
12 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
60’ aquajog on my lonesome. Been using the shit belt recently because feel like I don’t work hard enough with the normal belt and I’m too dense to aquajog without a belt, so this is a happy medium. Leaving it at this today, been a heavy past couple of days and want the leggies to feel solid for the tempo tomorrow.
Biggest rolling week (hours) ever I believe.
Biggest rolling week (hours) ever I believe.
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022 #
7 AM
Running 52:25 [2] 11.47 km (4:34 / km) +94m 4:23 / km
shoes: NB 880v11 (white)
Easy round the golf course. Set off a bit later than everyone else because had a doc appointment, but quickly found George on the course so joined him for the remainder of his run. General good feelings all things considered, pretty much nothing from the hip which was excellent. Doctor doesn’t seem too concerned about the hip tightness, just got to keep tabs on it.
Had a mature discussion with coach in his office today, requesting that I run later on a Wednesday in order to get more sleep. Agreed to disagree but at the end of the day he’s funding me out here so guess 9:30 will have to be my new bed time. Just got to get the old circadian rhythm shifted back.
Would love to run whenever we want but unfortunately too many Americans on the team who don’t actually like running/doing it for the wrong reasons and physically can’t run unless they’re in a group of 20 guys. In my view you shouldn’t be out here if you can’t motivate yourself to train properly solo.
Had a mature discussion with coach in his office today, requesting that I run later on a Wednesday in order to get more sleep. Agreed to disagree but at the end of the day he’s funding me out here so guess 9:30 will have to be my new bed time. Just got to get the old circadian rhythm shifted back.
Would love to run whenever we want but unfortunately too many Americans on the team who don’t actually like running/doing it for the wrong reasons and physically can’t run unless they’re in a group of 20 guys. In my view you shouldn’t be out here if you can’t motivate yourself to train properly solo.
8 AM
Gym 30:00 [0]
Core and mobility.
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Standard hour aquajog with Drew, Kenzie and Amelia. Moaning about life but we all alive a good rant (especially me).
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022 #
6 AM
Running 12:04 [2] 2.46 km (4:54 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Up.
Running 33:05 [4] 9.54 km (3:28 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
5x5’ (2’ jog)
Ooft, bit of a kick up the arse. In the dome and really early again. Wore mileage shoes because calf still a bit fugged. Went with the MD boys on there mile rep to start. Silly idea as got dragged to a 5 flat mile (3:07/km), which bites when you’re a bit out of shape and have to keep the recoveries at an honest jog. Dropped the pace for the rest, 3:10-3-15/km on the watch for the others but make that more like 3:13-3:18/km as small loop. Solid enough tbh but was hurting a lot by the end. Happy I finished, expected the first few sessions to be horrible so just got to keep my head down.
Ooft, bit of a kick up the arse. In the dome and really early again. Wore mileage shoes because calf still a bit fugged. Went with the MD boys on there mile rep to start. Silly idea as got dragged to a 5 flat mile (3:07/km), which bites when you’re a bit out of shape and have to keep the recoveries at an honest jog. Dropped the pace for the rest, 3:10-3-15/km on the watch for the others but make that more like 3:13-3:18/km as small loop. Solid enough tbh but was hurting a lot by the end. Happy I finished, expected the first few sessions to be horrible so just got to keep my head down.
Running 13:28 [2] 2.67 km (5:03 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Down.
12 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Aquajog double. Solo which made things really tough. Really feeling the lack of sleep and session in the legs.
3 PM
Gym 45:00 [0]
Grind of a day. Had a 3 hours mid-term after this. Pretty shattered now. Tuesdays are definitely the hardest day of the week.
Monday Feb 21, 2022 #
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Evening aquajog with the usuals.
Sunday Feb 20, 2022 #
12 PM
Running 1:05:36 [2] 14.48 km (4:32 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Longest run to date, on the treadmill. Started with a breakfast mile then got into it a bit more. Gradually moving the pace up throughout the run. Nothing silly just 4:15s by the end. Hip better again, relieved as was fairly concerned about it on Friday.
1 PM
Aquajogging 45:00 [1]
Post-run aquajog with Drew and Amelia. More of a recovery job as was too bonked to get the HR up. Another 10 hour week under the belt. Just need to keep ticking these off and the shape will come sooner rather than later.
Mileage also starting to increase a bit more. 2 sessions next week, should be fairly chill ones but nice to be getting properly back into things.
Mileage also starting to increase a bit more. 2 sessions next week, should be fairly chill ones but nice to be getting properly back into things.
Saturday Feb 19, 2022 #
9 AM
Running 38:43 [2] 8.05 km (4:49 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Nice run round campus with the lads. Was quite worried about the hip today but pleasantly surprised that this actually felt alright.
12 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Aquajog double with Drew and Amelia. Legs feeling sufficiently marinated by the end.
Friday Feb 18, 2022 #
6 AM
Running 15:39 [2] 3.25 km (4:49 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Up.
Running 22:02 [4] 6.43 km (3:26 / km)
shoes: Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
4mile tempo in the Dome
Mile splits: 5:39,34,25,23
Here we go then, first proper session in almost exactly 4 months. Another stupidly early (5:30am) wake up. Decided to hop in with the girls group who were doing 2x2mile. Sat in with them for the first 2 mile then did around 3mins solo, then they hopped back in. Their second one was meant to be faster and Nicola kept trying to overtake me so just went with the pace Nicola was requesting which happened to be around 3:20s (she’s rapid). Honestly felt fine throughout, bit of a shock to the system but progressed down to 3:20s without much bother which is a promising starting point.
Honestly expected this to be a fair bit slower and a lot more painful. Big relief that I might actually be able to get into some shape for track. Sacrum area still tight (not bad and wouldn’t be worried about it under normal circumstances), will try and persuade them to give me an MRI because want to know if anything is still wrong. Would rather take 4 weeks off now rather than 12 weeks later down the line.
Mile splits: 5:39,34,25,23
Here we go then, first proper session in almost exactly 4 months. Another stupidly early (5:30am) wake up. Decided to hop in with the girls group who were doing 2x2mile. Sat in with them for the first 2 mile then did around 3mins solo, then they hopped back in. Their second one was meant to be faster and Nicola kept trying to overtake me so just went with the pace Nicola was requesting which happened to be around 3:20s (she’s rapid). Honestly felt fine throughout, bit of a shock to the system but progressed down to 3:20s without much bother which is a promising starting point.
Honestly expected this to be a fair bit slower and a lot more painful. Big relief that I might actually be able to get into some shape for track. Sacrum area still tight (not bad and wouldn’t be worried about it under normal circumstances), will try and persuade them to give me an MRI because want to know if anything is still wrong. Would rather take 4 weeks off now rather than 12 weeks later down the line.
Running 18:39 [2] 3.21 km (5:49 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Down.
3 PM
Gym 45:00 [0]
New stuff.
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:30:00 [2]
Big old aquajog with the standard crew. Phat day making up for missed shit yesterday.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022 #
Note
(rest day)
Snow day, Uni closed so can't access any cross-training stuff. Got a tempo tomorrow and legs have felt guff last couple of days so probably a good time for a rest day anyway.
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022 #
12 PM
Running 44:44 [2] 9.65 km (4:38 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
6 miles on the treadmill. Hip tight as usual but again didn’t get any worse. Legs were tired after a big day yesterday but felt better as the run went on. Becker came over to provide some chat which made the run go past a lot faster.
1 PM
Spinning 45:00 [2]
Hopped on the spin bike straight after the run. Last 20mins was bonk central.
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022 #
6 AM
Running 53:53 [2] 11.3 km (4:46 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
7 miles in the dome including 4x200m strides. Stupidly early wake up (5:50am) but felt fine after my coffee. Felt solid enough, still a bit tight in the hip but coped well with the strides. Felt much smoother than expected, not particularly fast (33-->31) but nice to get the legs turning a bit. Got a tempo lined up for Friday, feeling more and more like a runner now.
2 PM
Spinning 45:00 [2]
45’ on the bike. Starting to feel the early morning. Tired, but struggled my way through.
3 PM
Gym 45:00 [0]
Monday Feb 14, 2022 #
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Easy aquajog with Drew, Kenzie, Amelia and Max. Felt a bit “shit” (if you know, you know).
Sunday Feb 13, 2022 #
8 AM
Running 58:15 [2] 12.9 km (4:31 / km) +121m 4:19 / km
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Last minute decision to run outside as it snowed last night and thought the dusting may make the impact on the road a bit less. Out and back with Will, Ice and Coach Maty. Hip was tight the whole time and it had me a bit worried but tbh didn’t get any worse throughout so maybe just early morning vibes and lack of stretching. Longest run to date, felt relatively good otherwise.
12 PM
Aquajogging 45:00 [2]
Decent aquajog with the crew after some breakfast. Really solid training week, think my biggest week since the start of my stressy.
Saturday Feb 12, 2022 #
10 AM
Running 29:39 [2] 6.52 km (4:33 / km) +4m 4:32 / km
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Easy one with Matt. Went outside again which was excellent -8 out so bit nippeh. General good vibes, sacrum area maybe a bit tight but don’t think it’s anything I should be worried about.
12 PM
Aquajogging 1:15:00 [2]
Long one in the pool as got convinced to do more than the planned hour. With Drew, Amelia and Kenzie. Good stuff.
Friday Feb 11, 2022 #
12 PM
Spinning 1:30:00 [3]
Steady 90’ on the bike. HR averaged 150 for the whole thing so fairly solid work. Last 30mins was a big grind. Bit of a struggle to get myself out of the door today but very glad I did.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022 #
12 PM
Running 31:30 [3] 8.05 km (3:55 / km)
shoes: Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
5mile steady progression (4:20 —> 3:28/km)
Mile Splits: 6:58, 6:40, 6:18, 5:58, 5:36
First “session” in 118 days. Did it on the treadmill at 1% gradient. Little bit of a shock to the system seeing as haven’t really run under 4:30/km since coming back. Although aerobically felt good the whole way through. Let’s felt fairly tired in the last mile but tbh quite happy I was able to hold that pace with relative comfort. Going for take a few weeks to learn how to mentally adapt to running hard but this is a good start.
Tried taking my shirt off but some pseudo alpha told me to put it back on. I asked him to pass it to me and he refused so I refused to put it on as didn’t want to stop. Unfortunately he then told me he’d get the manager so I gave in, not worth it. Did mean I had to momentarily stop but it was in the first mile so didn’t really affect anything. Don’t understand why you’re not allowed to run topless in gyms especially as they’re properly warm inside, but there you go.
Mile Splits: 6:58, 6:40, 6:18, 5:58, 5:36
First “session” in 118 days. Did it on the treadmill at 1% gradient. Little bit of a shock to the system seeing as haven’t really run under 4:30/km since coming back. Although aerobically felt good the whole way through. Let’s felt fairly tired in the last mile but tbh quite happy I was able to hold that pace with relative comfort. Going for take a few weeks to learn how to mentally adapt to running hard but this is a good start.
Tried taking my shirt off but some pseudo alpha told me to put it back on. I asked him to pass it to me and he refused so I refused to put it on as didn’t want to stop. Unfortunately he then told me he’d get the manager so I gave in, not worth it. Did mean I had to momentarily stop but it was in the first mile so didn’t really affect anything. Don’t understand why you’re not allowed to run topless in gyms especially as they’re properly warm inside, but there you go.
1 PM
Running 8:00 [2] 1.61 km (4:58 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Short warm down.
Spinning 50:00 [2]
Easy spin after the run. Bit grim but solid work.
Wednesday Feb 9, 2022 #
7 AM
Running 30:51 [2] 6.51 km (4:44 / km) +27m 4:39 / km
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Ran with the team outside on the roads. No issues which was great and really nice to be running with a group again. Only downside was the grim 6am wake up. Really happy that running on road didn’t agro anything.
8 AM
Gym 15:00 [0]
Mobility and core.
5 PM
Aquajogging 45:00 [2]
Easy aquajog with Drew and Matt.
Tuesday Feb 8, 2022 #
11 AM
Running 52:17 [2] 11.32 km (4:37 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
7 miles on the treadmill. Body felt solid. HR lower again and felt really easy. Good stuff, nice to be able to run more of a proper distance.
12 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
60’ aquajog with Matt and Kenzie, straight after the run. Fairly bonked by the end but solid load of training today so quite happy.
3 PM
Gym 45:00 [0]
Slightly different session. Feeling the earlier training in the legs.
Monday Feb 7, 2022 #
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
Easy aquajog with Drew, Max and George.
Sunday Feb 6, 2022 #
12 PM
Running 45:29 [2] 10.0 km (4:33 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
Another 10km on the treadmill. A little bit worried before because had some hip tightness but was actually solid and didn’t have any troubles during the run. It’s bloody hot inside the gym so was getting a filthy sweat on. Quite a big jump up in running this week but all seems to be going relatively well.
1 PM
Aquajogging 45:00 [2]
Hopped in the pool straight after the run. With Drew. Solid week of training post covid. So far no signs of long covid.
Saturday Feb 5, 2022 #
1 PM
Spinning 1:20:00 [3]
80’ on the bike. Did the first 70’ steady with a 10’ warm down. 220W and HR ~160 for the steady which was solid enough. Felt pretty grindy anyway.
Friday Feb 4, 2022 #
12 PM
Running 45:04 [2] 10.0 km (4:30 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
10-kegs on the treadmill. Felt fitter than any run previously, no issues felt quite easy. Hip a little bit tight but haven’t been stretching that much so will get on top of that. HR 162 so a lot lower than previous runs (been up near 170). Still pretty high, would normally be about 145-150 for this sort of run but should be down to that level in a few more weeks.
3 PM
Gym 30:00 [0]
Quick fire session.
5 PM
Aquajogging 45:00 [2]
45’ aqua jog with Drew, Kenzie and Amelia.
Thursday Feb 3, 2022 #
1 PM
Spinning 1:15:00 [3]
Steady 75’ on the “smart” bike. Time went fast and this was a good grind. Funny compared to 2 weeks ago when I had covid. Back then was a massive struggle to hold the same power for half the time. Shows body is pretty well recovered now.
Wednesday Feb 2, 2022 #
8 AM
Running 38:30 [2] 8.37 km (4:36 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
About 1 foot of snow fell last night so bit of a nightmare as quite a lot of facilities closed. Luckily team have put down some matts upstairs in the basketball stadium. 220m loop so just ran laps of it. Joined quite late so only had the boys for half of it. Honestly quite fun, had the tunes blaring out. Everyone running quite fast, got pretty badly dropped by most people. Relief that sacrum is all good running on a different surface to the treadmill.
9 AM
Gym 15:00 [0]
Post run core.
5 PM
Aquajogging 1:00:00 [2]
60’ AJ with Drew, Kenzie, Matt and Amelia. This was bloody great. Had the tunes blaring out, fantastic chat, makes cross training so much better when you have a good group.
Tuesday Feb 1, 2022 #
11 AM
Running 37:21 [2] 8.1 km (4:37 / km)
shoes: NB 880v11 (Blue)
5 miles on the treadmill. Had Matt for company which was good, discussing the recent sprint vs distance team beef. All fun and games. Body felt good.
12 PM
Aquajogging 45:00 [2]
Back on the grind. With Matt and Kenzie.
3 PM
Gym 45:00 [0]
Good session. Did 4x4 BB back squat, which was the first time doing that exercise in about 2 years. Managed 155lb (70kg) for the last set without too much trouble, which came as a bit of a surprise. No doubt the doms will be biting tomorrow.