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Sunday Feb 6, 2011 #
12 PM
Road warm up/down 19:59 [2] 1.41 km (14:10 / km)
ahr:126 max:162 slept:9.0 shoes: Inov8 Roclite 295
Run from the pub up to the start of the hill race. Time also includes some standing around, and also stretching.
1 PM
Road warm up/down 16:32 [2] 2.38 km (6:57 / km)
ahr:133 max:156 shoes: Inov8 Roclite 295
Back down the road to the car after the race. Started off jogging in the grass in the middle of the road but then once I got to the bottom of the hill I walked for a bit. Legs didn't really feel like running anymore.
Trails race 31:58 [5] 6.28 km (5:05 / km) +255m 4:14 / km
ahr:181 max:189 shoes: Inov8 Roclite 295
Glanageenty Fun Run
Based on the field I knew it wasn't going to be fun.Stuck to my plan at the start, tucked in behind the leaders. First bit on the road was gentle enough but then turned a corner to find a nice steep hill. Still sticking to the plan and near the top it was just me and the lad who won the race leading a spread out pack. Downhill then to the entrance to the forest, me still with him, then along the forest road. Lost the guys shoulder at the high point of the road. Maintained 2nd along the river but around half way up the side of the valley I lost a place. Starting to seriously hurt at this stage. I could see Sean and Tom Blackburn getting closer behind me so that was not helping. Down a new section of path before a descent back onto the road, wasn't expecting the road here and I could hear feet behind me, didn't look back though. Then off the road and down onto the path back along the river. I hadn't lost much ground to 2nd, max 10m and I kept this distance, probably gained slightly on the uphills. Then back into the woods before the bridge over the river and the second killer climb.
Was close to 2nd guy at this stage, first had got a bit too far ahead. Thought that the 1st lads shoes might let him down and evilly I hoped to find him face down in the mud to come! Sadly that didn't happen. On the uphill, steep, I caught 2nd quickly, and when he walked I did. I gave him a few metres at the end of the hill before the grass bit. Then on the zig zags before the stile I passed him. Started to hurt a lot more once I passed him for some reason. Got through the stile and onto the path beyond it, this bit felt longer. I got around 10-15m of a lead on 3rd and kept this onto the muddy section, was slippy enough. Then it levelled out before the descent. At this stage I just wanted the thing to be over but small bit to go, in my head I wasn't sure where the finish was, so just kept 3rd behind me. Down the hill I maintained the gap, 1st had probably 100m at this stage. Near the bottom I think the gap shortened and once out onto the forest road section it closed again. John Lenihan was here saying 5mins to the finish, which didn't make sense to me.
Back into the woods, flat now, and had the advantage of knowing the path. Slowed for the sharp right-left, and there was the finish in the distance so opened up. Not the best path in the world for sprinting but luckily I had the lead which I didn't give up.
So ended up 2nd, around 30 seconds behind first. I obviously wanted to win but i'm happy with the result. Body is in bits now though, some sore muscles (calves, quads and left hamstring). Tomorrow will be fun, especially since it's not a rest day!
Based on the field I knew it wasn't going to be fun.Stuck to my plan at the start, tucked in behind the leaders. First bit on the road was gentle enough but then turned a corner to find a nice steep hill. Still sticking to the plan and near the top it was just me and the lad who won the race leading a spread out pack. Downhill then to the entrance to the forest, me still with him, then along the forest road. Lost the guys shoulder at the high point of the road. Maintained 2nd along the river but around half way up the side of the valley I lost a place. Starting to seriously hurt at this stage. I could see Sean and Tom Blackburn getting closer behind me so that was not helping. Down a new section of path before a descent back onto the road, wasn't expecting the road here and I could hear feet behind me, didn't look back though. Then off the road and down onto the path back along the river. I hadn't lost much ground to 2nd, max 10m and I kept this distance, probably gained slightly on the uphills. Then back into the woods before the bridge over the river and the second killer climb.
Was close to 2nd guy at this stage, first had got a bit too far ahead. Thought that the 1st lads shoes might let him down and evilly I hoped to find him face down in the mud to come! Sadly that didn't happen. On the uphill, steep, I caught 2nd quickly, and when he walked I did. I gave him a few metres at the end of the hill before the grass bit. Then on the zig zags before the stile I passed him. Started to hurt a lot more once I passed him for some reason. Got through the stile and onto the path beyond it, this bit felt longer. I got around 10-15m of a lead on 3rd and kept this onto the muddy section, was slippy enough. Then it levelled out before the descent. At this stage I just wanted the thing to be over but small bit to go, in my head I wasn't sure where the finish was, so just kept 3rd behind me. Down the hill I maintained the gap, 1st had probably 100m at this stage. Near the bottom I think the gap shortened and once out onto the forest road section it closed again. John Lenihan was here saying 5mins to the finish, which didn't make sense to me.
Back into the woods, flat now, and had the advantage of knowing the path. Slowed for the sharp right-left, and there was the finish in the distance so opened up. Not the best path in the world for sprinting but luckily I had the lead which I didn't give up.
So ended up 2nd, around 30 seconds behind first. I obviously wanted to win but i'm happy with the result. Body is in bits now though, some sore muscles (calves, quads and left hamstring). Tomorrow will be fun, especially since it's not a rest day!
Saturday Feb 5, 2011 #
11 AM
Note
slept:9.0 (rest day)
Having a rest today. Both calves are a small bit sore this morning so could do without that.
Friday Feb 4, 2011 #
5 PM
Trails 34:57 [4] 6.95 km (5:02 / km)
ahr:152 max:167 slept:8.0 shoes: Mizuno Waverider 13
Blennerville (to Cockleshell Rd and into Basin)
To say it was stormy is a slight understatement, there was some serious wind tonight. Started off into it which was not fun, HR went up fairly sharpish. Bit of a respite on the path after the canal but could see that Cockleshell Road was not looking good. Sea was being blown up onto the road and when I got there I got soaked from the sea, not the rain. Decided to turn back then as I could see that it was worse ahead of me, if that was possible. Didn't feel that good on the way back for some reason. Got as fas the Basin and turned back into the wind for the last bit back to the car. At some stages I reckon I was at an angle of maybe 60-70 degrees trying to run into the wind, there were some very strong gusts.
Left achilles is a bit sore afterwards but will stretch for a longer than usual time later, and also tomorrow morning and evening, want to give the legs a chance for Sunday. Decided to rest tomorrow. Was feeling very bad before bed last night, tiredness catching up so race on Sunday is a priority.
To say it was stormy is a slight understatement, there was some serious wind tonight. Started off into it which was not fun, HR went up fairly sharpish. Bit of a respite on the path after the canal but could see that Cockleshell Road was not looking good. Sea was being blown up onto the road and when I got there I got soaked from the sea, not the rain. Decided to turn back then as I could see that it was worse ahead of me, if that was possible. Didn't feel that good on the way back for some reason. Got as fas the Basin and turned back into the wind for the last bit back to the car. At some stages I reckon I was at an angle of maybe 60-70 degrees trying to run into the wind, there were some very strong gusts.
Left achilles is a bit sore afterwards but will stretch for a longer than usual time later, and also tomorrow morning and evening, want to give the legs a chance for Sunday. Decided to rest tomorrow. Was feeling very bad before bed last night, tiredness catching up so race on Sunday is a priority.
Thursday Feb 3, 2011 #
5 PM
Turbo Trainer 55:26 [3]
ahr:120 max:153 slept:7.25
Avg Cadence = 88rpm
Started off steady but did increase the resistance for a bit, just to make life a bit harder, left quad didn't like it so much, not hurting, just let me know it's there, so eased off a bit.
Calf was annoying me a bit today at work when I walked so stretched it frequently. I did arrange physio for next week so that's something to look forward to, should be in a right state by then with a hill race on Sunday followed by circuits on Monday.
Started Role Models after finishing Taken.
Plan was to run this evening but storm kinda made the decision to come indoors very easy. Didn't fancy being blown into the canal or the sea out in Blennerville, would not have been pleasant, would have been horrific.
Started off steady but did increase the resistance for a bit, just to make life a bit harder, left quad didn't like it so much, not hurting, just let me know it's there, so eased off a bit.
Calf was annoying me a bit today at work when I walked so stretched it frequently. I did arrange physio for next week so that's something to look forward to, should be in a right state by then with a hill race on Sunday followed by circuits on Monday.
Started Role Models after finishing Taken.
Plan was to run this evening but storm kinda made the decision to come indoors very easy. Didn't fancy being blown into the canal or the sea out in Blennerville, would not have been pleasant, would have been horrific.
Wednesday Feb 2, 2011 #
5 PM
Trails 52:10 [3] 10.74 mi (4:51 / mi)
ahr:157 max:175 slept:7.5 shoes: Mizuno Waverider 13
Blennerville (The Spa + The Basin)
Not the nicest of evenings, strong wind, into my face to start off with, and there was also rain for a small bit which was annoying.
Legs didn't feel too hot to start off with, sore right knee which I think is quad related from before christmas. Think a physio appointment next week is needed at this stage, it's been a while anyway.
With the wind and slippy fields I think that cost me a bit of time but other than that I felt fine.
Not the nicest of evenings, strong wind, into my face to start off with, and there was also rain for a small bit which was annoying.
Legs didn't feel too hot to start off with, sore right knee which I think is quad related from before christmas. Think a physio appointment next week is needed at this stage, it's been a while anyway.
With the wind and slippy fields I think that cost me a bit of time but other than that I felt fine.
Tuesday Feb 1, 2011 #
5 PM
Turbo Trainer 1:01:11 [3]
ahr:127 max:145 slept:8.0
Avg Cadence = 90rpm
Just kept it constant this evening, bit of a recovery after last nights circuits, top half of my body is complaining. Nearly gave up after 45 but somehow convinced myself to stay on the bike.
Started watching Taken again this evening.
Just kept it constant this evening, bit of a recovery after last nights circuits, top half of my body is complaining. Nearly gave up after 45 but somehow convinced myself to stay on the bike.
Started watching Taken again this evening.
Monday Jan 31, 2011 #
6 PM
Turbo Trainer 39:38 [2]
ahr:124 max:143 slept:8.0
Avg Cadence = 82rpm
Went on the trainer to get more training in this evening to make a good start to the week and also to get a good warm-up in before circuits. Read a book this evening but meant I had to sit straight so not sure how good/bad that makes things. Would be harder to do more intensive work while vertical I think.
Went on the trainer to get more training in this evening to make a good start to the week and also to get a good warm-up in before circuits. Read a book this evening but meant I had to sit straight so not sure how good/bad that makes things. Would be harder to do more intensive work while vertical I think.
7 PM
Circuits 41:41 [4]
ahr:122 max:161 shoes: Mizuno Waverider 13
Circuits
7 stations in the first set and 8 in the 2nd and 3rd times round. Arms are very tired afterwards so expecting serious pain tomorrow. But pain is only weakness leaving the body. Another session of it next week. More of the exercises seemed to focus on the arms this evening than the other time I went.
7 stations in the first set and 8 in the 2nd and 3rd times round. Arms are very tired afterwards so expecting serious pain tomorrow. But pain is only weakness leaving the body. Another session of it next week. More of the exercises seemed to focus on the arms this evening than the other time I went.