Training Log Archive: marie

Event: Göteborgsvarvet
 

Tough in the heat. I started out ok but had less and less to give. I felt that feeling of being cold but really hot already after 5km. Around 10km I got "håll". Usually I pass most of the water stations and I don't drink anything during the race, this time I think I stopped at most of them (11) to take a cup of water and pour it over my head. While I had a goal of doing a personal best and get under 90min, it was disappointing looking at my watch to see that I couldn't keep my pace. Negative thoughts :-( Couldn't appreciate the party atmosphere that this race has. Felt great when the sun went behind the clouds for a little while and of course when I had some friends cheering for me along the way.

A lot of people were having trouble and closer to the end people were collapsing left and right. Not a fun sight. I heard that the heat added about 3min to the elite people's times, so I guess I shouldn't be too dissatisfied with +5min. The male winner set a course record today though. The top ten male were all from warmer countries like Kenya and the female winner was from Etiopia (she wore a hat to the price ceremony!). Also people that have run this race for 15years said this was the absolute worst(toughest) one.

C • Oh no! 3

Jogging around Kärra ♥. Thunder clouds inland, warm & stuffy air.

3 x 80m starting slow, gradually faster with good form

Then some stretching on the cliffs, a couple of dips in the sea & fika

My left leg is still not all ok, hamstring/glute tight & knee funky.

C • 1.34 5

Jogging with mom on this warm evening, did a few turning-around-to-meet-her while she was walking/jogging

Went to pick up my bib in Göteborg earlier today, took my time through the exhibition hall, bought some good stuff, the atmosphere really got me pumped for the race = )
Then walked around Göteborg - love this city!

Warm and sunny, I can tell that people have been waiting for this weather (it has been a slow spring here), lots of people out and about doing all sorts of activities. I love the sea and am so inspired running along it!

Did a 40s interval and ran into some friends so I stopped to talk to them

Re-started my set of 5 x 40s with 1min jogging/walking rest

Ran back on the beach and over this cute hill. Met up with Cecilia at kallbadhuset, 11°C in the water, even went for a little swim!

Relaxed after an afternoon in the spa with mom & Linda

warm up

3 x 100m starting slow, gradually faster with good form

8 x 1.45 with 1min walking rest

cool down

Great to be home! Mom's Birthday today, many relatives stopped by = )