No it wasn't disco 80s music I was hit by...it was the high mileage weekend.
Saturday we planned on doing a riverloop as per previously, though once we had gone past the Regatta (from Ship Inn) someone (aka MARK HEWITT) decided we should run into St Lucia Uni and then go out to Lone Pine Sanctuary...he gracefully acknowledged we would have to run the short way home.
When we got to Lone Pine it was approx 22km..that meant it was going to be a very long day indeed.
Back to the Regatta via the shortest route we all agreed on and then back to the Ship Inn. All up 37km. It was tough - raining all the way but saying that - it was cool and very enjoyable.
Sunday - BRRC had a 10Miler (16.1km). Tesso and I ran it just to get the long run out of our legs. It was, again, quite enjoyable. Tiring but good to be able to run and I certainly didn't feel like I should have with all that mileage in two days.
Now I just feel wasted. :)
Garmin = 53.5km
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thursday
Tested out the new tyre on the pram this morning - Man I am good!
Ran with Billy for 8km. It was slow but I was out for an easy run to get the hills out of my legs. Going to rest up now in preparation for a big one on Saturday.
Time to look at my food and how I am preparing for my big sessions in the way of diet and sleep and other issues.
As a wonderful nice point for me..I jumped on the scales this morning and am finally within a kg of my pre baby weight. I don't have the same shape.....and never will again...but my weight can now no longer be blamed on Billy :)
Lent is nearly here so time enough for cutting out all the foods I love which will aid me in my Canberra goal.
Heh guys - I won't be running GC Marathon. Am hoping to run a fast half. Goal for Canberra is still 3:30 which may change pending form closer to the race.
Ran with Billy for 8km. It was slow but I was out for an easy run to get the hills out of my legs. Going to rest up now in preparation for a big one on Saturday.
Time to look at my food and how I am preparing for my big sessions in the way of diet and sleep and other issues.
As a wonderful nice point for me..I jumped on the scales this morning and am finally within a kg of my pre baby weight. I don't have the same shape.....and never will again...but my weight can now no longer be blamed on Billy :)
Lent is nearly here so time enough for cutting out all the foods I love which will aid me in my Canberra goal.
Heh guys - I won't be running GC Marathon. Am hoping to run a fast half. Goal for Canberra is still 3:30 which may change pending form closer to the race.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
10 Weeks to Canberra
Gosh...not yet in single digit weeks...but getting there!
Last week as most of you know I was poisoned at work...okay so really I had some food poisoning or a 24hr virus and it had nothing to do with the guys at work :) Either way at lunch after the TT i was at my desk being violently ill. It took me all week to recover.
Saturday I went out for a run not feeling particularly good when I started but did the first 13km in good spirits and form. I turned around on my own thinking I would not make much further and sure enough soon after I felt terrible. I went home soooooo slowly I turned the garmin off in disgust. I even (ssshhhh) walked a bit!!!! NEVER!!! All up it was 26km (obviously) but a shocking run.
Strangely enough it seemed to be the corner I was waiting to turn.
Tuesday at speedwork was great. I felt really good throughout it all. My focus was on breathing and pushing my legs as fast as they could go as there was no way my breathing could get any worse yet my legs were quite comfortable and not 'burning'. All too soon the session was over so I was a bit disappointed but looking back - I had a lot of rest days and was incredibly pumped to run strong. Must remember to be sick more often (NOT!)
Wednesday - Today. Due to family reasons (aka BABY) I had to run around home this morning. Set out with Billy in the pram and laugh laugh laugh we had a flat tyre. I didn't even know that was possible. I somehow managed to shear off the the valve which totally deflated the wheel. I was veering to the left continuously and after 4km I got home quite annoyed but grateful I didn't go any longer as it was hard on the body to get a 16kg baby in a 7kg pram home that wanted to go in only one direction.
Tonight I have done a hilly 10km and feel really good for it. (1km warm up 3 x 2.5km hill loops, 2km warm down) I worked hard and though didn't push myself as I would if others were with me I was ecstatic at the chance to get out for a run so took advantage of it and didn't waste the opportunity.
Now off to bed! Need lots of sleep for the big 90+km weeks coming.
Last week as most of you know I was poisoned at work...okay so really I had some food poisoning or a 24hr virus and it had nothing to do with the guys at work :) Either way at lunch after the TT i was at my desk being violently ill. It took me all week to recover.
Saturday I went out for a run not feeling particularly good when I started but did the first 13km in good spirits and form. I turned around on my own thinking I would not make much further and sure enough soon after I felt terrible. I went home soooooo slowly I turned the garmin off in disgust. I even (ssshhhh) walked a bit!!!! NEVER!!! All up it was 26km (obviously) but a shocking run.
Strangely enough it seemed to be the corner I was waiting to turn.
Tuesday at speedwork was great. I felt really good throughout it all. My focus was on breathing and pushing my legs as fast as they could go as there was no way my breathing could get any worse yet my legs were quite comfortable and not 'burning'. All too soon the session was over so I was a bit disappointed but looking back - I had a lot of rest days and was incredibly pumped to run strong. Must remember to be sick more often (NOT!)
Wednesday - Today. Due to family reasons (aka BABY) I had to run around home this morning. Set out with Billy in the pram and laugh laugh laugh we had a flat tyre. I didn't even know that was possible. I somehow managed to shear off the the valve which totally deflated the wheel. I was veering to the left continuously and after 4km I got home quite annoyed but grateful I didn't go any longer as it was hard on the body to get a 16kg baby in a 7kg pram home that wanted to go in only one direction.
Tonight I have done a hilly 10km and feel really good for it. (1km warm up 3 x 2.5km hill loops, 2km warm down) I worked hard and though didn't push myself as I would if others were with me I was ecstatic at the chance to get out for a run so took advantage of it and didn't waste the opportunity.
Now off to bed! Need lots of sleep for the big 90+km weeks coming.
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
3k Time Trial
13:08 today.
Pushed hard but wasn't flat out. I ran consistently and was happy with my run after the mileage on the weekend. Hopefully...the goal...for next time....is SUB12:30. I am fairly confident I can do that.
All up 9kms. Legs are feeling quite worn out thank you very much.
Pushed hard but wasn't flat out. I ran consistently and was happy with my run after the mileage on the weekend. Hopefully...the goal...for next time....is SUB12:30. I am fairly confident I can do that.
All up 9kms. Legs are feeling quite worn out thank you very much.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Forrest Clairie
Ha Ha someome made that comment on facebook and it certainly felt like it. After two rest days on Thurs/Fri I was prepared to do the hard yards on Saturday.
Started out at Ship Inn at 5am with the crew, we moved out at a leisurely pace and it felt great to be running with the crew instead of sprinting!!
We were chatting and laughing and making fun of everyone so before you knew it the km's were fast ticking over. The weather was hot but overcast so just perfect in my opinion.
I asked if we could run via the uni and do the Riverloop. That way we didn't have to tack on the West End component at the end of the run. It was lovely to do a different run for a change. It was all very hilly and I was running by myself for most of it. Glenn was ahead with Andrew and I had two Andrews behind me. I was piggy in the middle....yes I was missing Tesso!
At St Lucia Golf Club the guys didn't believe me we were only at 11.5km - it felt like we had been running all day.
Much later at 21km mark we arrived at the BP in Yeronga and stopped for a quickie. Glenn and Andrew went in and got a cold gatorade...it was heavenly. After that we trotted off through Yeronga and along the river and up to the end of the Green Bridge. That hill up was a killer!
Going up Highgate Hill was ok, I was in the zone and just focussing on how last week I had to walk up it..this week I was just determined to get through it. So there I was in the zone when someone from behind grabbed me and yelled (really loud) "DON'T EVEN THINK OF WALKING" I thought I was being mugged or killed and just screamed. Andy Clowes won't be doing that again! I think I scared him more! Anyhow....interesting to see the boys up ahead didn't even blink an eyelid....
At the top of the hill was decision time. Straight home for a 28.5km run or West End for a 34km? I went to West End. I had promised myself it I could get through Yeronga in once peice I should keep going - so I did.
It was great running to Orleigh Park and then along Riverside Drive..but as soon as we got to the rowing shed I started feeling real bad. I stopped for water (even though I had some on me) and started going again. My legs were really heavy.
Along riverside drive and then all of a sudden I was at the walkway going around the milk factory. At the top of the temp path I just stopped. My calves were on fire..I stretched them out but thought there was no way I could run any further. At 31.5km I had reached my end. I walked for about 3mins and then could see the river again and the wooden walkway..it was a sign of nearing home. I started running and felt much better. What on earth was I thinking before...this felt good! I had some music on and was happy to be almost finished. Up ahead the launch of the dragon boat festival was happening. I was about to detour but a marshall told me to go through and they would give way to pedestrians. Well he should have mentioned it was in the middle of the blessing ceremony and the monks were all chanting. I felt bad running through so slowed to a walk and courteously went to the side...I smelt so bad I am sure and was red faced and sweaty..I wish I had detoured.
anyhow another km down the road and I had finished. 33.9km on the Garmin but I'm rounding it to 34km. The average km said 5:27min/km but with the walking and the hills I know we ran most of it closer to 5:15min/km. Along riverside I am sure I was running 6min/km for that last km. It certainly felt slow!
My longest run in two years! I was exhausted all afteroon with tired legs but as Tesso said it was a "good tired" that I was feeling!
Sunday was a rest day. The legs felt great and for that I was thankful.
Started out at Ship Inn at 5am with the crew, we moved out at a leisurely pace and it felt great to be running with the crew instead of sprinting!!
We were chatting and laughing and making fun of everyone so before you knew it the km's were fast ticking over. The weather was hot but overcast so just perfect in my opinion.
I asked if we could run via the uni and do the Riverloop. That way we didn't have to tack on the West End component at the end of the run. It was lovely to do a different run for a change. It was all very hilly and I was running by myself for most of it. Glenn was ahead with Andrew and I had two Andrews behind me. I was piggy in the middle....yes I was missing Tesso!
At St Lucia Golf Club the guys didn't believe me we were only at 11.5km - it felt like we had been running all day.
Much later at 21km mark we arrived at the BP in Yeronga and stopped for a quickie. Glenn and Andrew went in and got a cold gatorade...it was heavenly. After that we trotted off through Yeronga and along the river and up to the end of the Green Bridge. That hill up was a killer!
Going up Highgate Hill was ok, I was in the zone and just focussing on how last week I had to walk up it..this week I was just determined to get through it. So there I was in the zone when someone from behind grabbed me and yelled (really loud) "DON'T EVEN THINK OF WALKING" I thought I was being mugged or killed and just screamed. Andy Clowes won't be doing that again! I think I scared him more! Anyhow....interesting to see the boys up ahead didn't even blink an eyelid....
At the top of the hill was decision time. Straight home for a 28.5km run or West End for a 34km? I went to West End. I had promised myself it I could get through Yeronga in once peice I should keep going - so I did.
It was great running to Orleigh Park and then along Riverside Drive..but as soon as we got to the rowing shed I started feeling real bad. I stopped for water (even though I had some on me) and started going again. My legs were really heavy.
Along riverside drive and then all of a sudden I was at the walkway going around the milk factory. At the top of the temp path I just stopped. My calves were on fire..I stretched them out but thought there was no way I could run any further. At 31.5km I had reached my end. I walked for about 3mins and then could see the river again and the wooden walkway..it was a sign of nearing home. I started running and felt much better. What on earth was I thinking before...this felt good! I had some music on and was happy to be almost finished. Up ahead the launch of the dragon boat festival was happening. I was about to detour but a marshall told me to go through and they would give way to pedestrians. Well he should have mentioned it was in the middle of the blessing ceremony and the monks were all chanting. I felt bad running through so slowed to a walk and courteously went to the side...I smelt so bad I am sure and was red faced and sweaty..I wish I had detoured.
anyhow another km down the road and I had finished. 33.9km on the Garmin but I'm rounding it to 34km. The average km said 5:27min/km but with the walking and the hills I know we ran most of it closer to 5:15min/km. Along riverside I am sure I was running 6min/km for that last km. It certainly felt slow!
My longest run in two years! I was exhausted all afteroon with tired legs but as Tesso said it was a "good tired" that I was feeling!
Sunday was a rest day. The legs felt great and for that I was thankful.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Running Catchup
Wednesday: Hard run. 8km around home but it was hot and hilly and I was all over place. Not happy with this one at all. Only good thing was another few km to put in the bank.
Thursday: 8km easy run around home with pram. Much better feeling.
Friday: off
Saturday: 27km (thanks Tesso!) we got a bit lost on the short river loop so ended up doing another few km. It was all good and hours after the run I was glad we had done the extra distance. Though it was the hottest day I have ever run on in according to heat & humidity. Even though we started at 5am it seemed to be high on both counts. 3/4 of the way into the run I wrung out my socks and they were dripping with water. So squelching around the roads was not a fun experience but I got through it.
All up we did a decent pace for the conditions and I was really happy with this run.
Sunday / Monday: Rest days - not planned but due to travelling and drinking in Ballina it was necessary :)
Tuesday: Back at Pats. Session was 1min (30sec) x 4 then standing recovery. REPEAT. at the finish we did another 1min fast. I ran well and was happy with my pacing - which is what I was focusing on. I ran the cool down with Glenda and Matty so it seemed like a really long speed session. A great PCRG session and made me feel great all day.
Wednesday: OMG why do I do this??? Up early and out running. Did 19km in 5:05min/km pace. It was the Green Bridge loop home via West End (18.5km) plus a bit at the end. It was hard going and we were running fast. The course has some hills and inclines that make it interesting but also tax you when the weather is so hot and humid. I was really looking forward to finishing this run.
Thursday: 8km easy run around home with pram. Much better feeling.
Friday: off
Saturday: 27km (thanks Tesso!) we got a bit lost on the short river loop so ended up doing another few km. It was all good and hours after the run I was glad we had done the extra distance. Though it was the hottest day I have ever run on in according to heat & humidity. Even though we started at 5am it seemed to be high on both counts. 3/4 of the way into the run I wrung out my socks and they were dripping with water. So squelching around the roads was not a fun experience but I got through it.
All up we did a decent pace for the conditions and I was really happy with this run.
Sunday / Monday: Rest days - not planned but due to travelling and drinking in Ballina it was necessary :)
Tuesday: Back at Pats. Session was 1min (30sec) x 4 then standing recovery. REPEAT. at the finish we did another 1min fast. I ran well and was happy with my pacing - which is what I was focusing on. I ran the cool down with Glenda and Matty so it seemed like a really long speed session. A great PCRG session and made me feel great all day.
Wednesday: OMG why do I do this??? Up early and out running. Did 19km in 5:05min/km pace. It was the Green Bridge loop home via West End (18.5km) plus a bit at the end. It was hard going and we were running fast. The course has some hills and inclines that make it interesting but also tax you when the weather is so hot and humid. I was really looking forward to finishing this run.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
PCRG - a struggle
Was busting to get out there and do some hard work today... Didn't quite work out that way.
I was running with the pram and due to the large number of people I ran at the back..however these people tend to be slower than what I am capable of so I was stuck with 2 choices:
Run past them and get amongst those running at my pace (possibly dodging legs with the pram)
Hang back and run conservatively
I did the second option but got shitty about it so turned around and did some hill work on my own. Tried to do 10 reps but I was only halfway through when Pat finished the session. He had a final 90sec out and 90sec back, not everyone was doing it so I was able to get someone (thanks Sara) to watch Billy whilst I did that leg. It was great and I wish it could have gone on longer (ha ha no I don't what am I saying!!!)
After the cooldown I was feeling good but a bit unsatisfied.
Next time I will just take the first option. If anyone complains I will reassess. Mostly the group is very understanding/accommodating with Billy and I but I am hearing more and more regulars complaining about the crowds at the Tuesday sessions. I guess that includes prams too heh!
I was running with the pram and due to the large number of people I ran at the back..however these people tend to be slower than what I am capable of so I was stuck with 2 choices:
Run past them and get amongst those running at my pace (possibly dodging legs with the pram)
Hang back and run conservatively
I did the second option but got shitty about it so turned around and did some hill work on my own. Tried to do 10 reps but I was only halfway through when Pat finished the session. He had a final 90sec out and 90sec back, not everyone was doing it so I was able to get someone (thanks Sara) to watch Billy whilst I did that leg. It was great and I wish it could have gone on longer (ha ha no I don't what am I saying!!!)
After the cooldown I was feeling good but a bit unsatisfied.
Next time I will just take the first option. If anyone complains I will reassess. Mostly the group is very understanding/accommodating with Billy and I but I am hearing more and more regulars complaining about the crowds at the Tuesday sessions. I guess that includes prams too heh!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Weekend Running
Saturday was a great run, we managed to get out early and do just over 4km before meeting back up with everyone at the Ship Inn.
All in all we finished after a couple of hours and completed 23km. It was extremely humid at the beginning of the run but I drank heaps and maintained my hydration which made me feel great for a change.
Sunday - BRRC 14k Club Champs.
I wasn't too keen to get out there again after the heat and distance yesterday but once I was running it all eased into place. We had to do 3 loops, 1 x 4km and 2 x 5km. I was feeling the pain of it all on the second loop but funny enough came good again in the final loop. Nothing like the smell of the finish line to motivate you!
After the run I felt really good and was glad I had got out there. I didn't do the time I wanted (was planning to go 5min/km) but I was still happy to finish without walking and feeling relatively good.
Monday - rest day. I feel great and am looking forward to speed work tomorrow. mmmm maybe I could have run faster yesterday..!!??
All in all we finished after a couple of hours and completed 23km. It was extremely humid at the beginning of the run but I drank heaps and maintained my hydration which made me feel great for a change.
Sunday - BRRC 14k Club Champs.
I wasn't too keen to get out there again after the heat and distance yesterday but once I was running it all eased into place. We had to do 3 loops, 1 x 4km and 2 x 5km. I was feeling the pain of it all on the second loop but funny enough came good again in the final loop. Nothing like the smell of the finish line to motivate you!
After the run I felt really good and was glad I had got out there. I didn't do the time I wanted (was planning to go 5min/km) but I was still happy to finish without walking and feeling relatively good.
Monday - rest day. I feel great and am looking forward to speed work tomorrow. mmmm maybe I could have run faster yesterday..!!??
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Mid Week Murder
After skipping out on the PCRG run yesterday I felt guilty enough to motivate me to get out for a run in the arvo heat.
Managed 7.5km in 5:30min/km pace. I was happy because it was a very hilly run and I felt comfortable the whole way. No pressure and really enjoyed it. The body was still very sore from the massage though.
This morning I met up with the buddies at 5:15am for a 15km run. Good thing I had the garmin...we got to the turn around to find it was only 6.2km so we heading out further until it said 7.5km and then came home. All up 15km at 5:02min/km pace. I was pushing it the whole way, mostly because I was stiff and sore but also because I have not done much speed work so the run felt like I was in a 10km race most of the way!! I hung back and put the ipod on for 3 or 4 songs to get me motivated to finish strong (ie mute my heavy breathing from my ears).
Despite the hard run I am sitting at my desk feeling bloody wonderful and wondering why I even stopped running. I love this high and wish I could bottle it so I can remind myself in the middle of a long run.
NOTE: It was way cool in a 'runner' type of way to say to my work buddies this morning..."since you saw me yesterday I have run a half marathon..." Well I had to say something to explain why I am moving so slowly around the office!!!!!!
Managed 7.5km in 5:30min/km pace. I was happy because it was a very hilly run and I felt comfortable the whole way. No pressure and really enjoyed it. The body was still very sore from the massage though.
This morning I met up with the buddies at 5:15am for a 15km run. Good thing I had the garmin...we got to the turn around to find it was only 6.2km so we heading out further until it said 7.5km and then came home. All up 15km at 5:02min/km pace. I was pushing it the whole way, mostly because I was stiff and sore but also because I have not done much speed work so the run felt like I was in a 10km race most of the way!! I hung back and put the ipod on for 3 or 4 songs to get me motivated to finish strong (ie mute my heavy breathing from my ears).
Despite the hard run I am sitting at my desk feeling bloody wonderful and wondering why I even stopped running. I love this high and wish I could bottle it so I can remind myself in the middle of a long run.
NOTE: It was way cool in a 'runner' type of way to say to my work buddies this morning..."since you saw me yesterday I have run a half marathon..." Well I had to say something to explain why I am moving so slowly around the office!!!!!!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Weekend Running
Got my new Garmin 305 and took it out for a test drive on Saturday.
We did 18km in 5:17min/km pace. It was a good run. I kept feeling like needing to go to the toilet the whole way but I think it was the lack of good food the day before. Will try to fix that this week.
Sunday I raced at BRRC. It was a 10k - No Watch Run...arrgh. I had programmed the Garmin to do a 48:30 training run with me but with no watch allowed I decided to run at what was comfortable but faster than long run pace. I ended up with a time of 49:21 which I was disappointed with. I certainly am dreading how I am going to do a whole marathon at 4:55 pace..which is what I would love to do. But that was a secret so keep it to yourselves please :))))
After a rest day Monday this morning was supposed to be a PCRG speed session. However with Billy having food poisoning and being up all night..the rest of us have a mild case of it but nothing serious...I was not able to leave him with the kids. I will get out tonight to go for a run but it is never as motivating as Pats Group.
Been for a massage today with Bruno...geez Lousie that was tough. Feel like I have been hit by a train so running over the next two days will be just getting through the km with no focus on speed.
We did 18km in 5:17min/km pace. It was a good run. I kept feeling like needing to go to the toilet the whole way but I think it was the lack of good food the day before. Will try to fix that this week.
Sunday I raced at BRRC. It was a 10k - No Watch Run...arrgh. I had programmed the Garmin to do a 48:30 training run with me but with no watch allowed I decided to run at what was comfortable but faster than long run pace. I ended up with a time of 49:21 which I was disappointed with. I certainly am dreading how I am going to do a whole marathon at 4:55 pace..which is what I would love to do. But that was a secret so keep it to yourselves please :))))
After a rest day Monday this morning was supposed to be a PCRG speed session. However with Billy having food poisoning and being up all night..the rest of us have a mild case of it but nothing serious...I was not able to leave him with the kids. I will get out tonight to go for a run but it is never as motivating as Pats Group.
Been for a massage today with Bruno...geez Lousie that was tough. Feel like I have been hit by a train so running over the next two days will be just getting through the km with no focus on speed.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
9km PCRG Session
Second speed session in a week woohoo.
It felt great to be out there again. Just like I was a real runner :)
After the longer warmup we ran out along the floating boardwalk 2min (30sec walk) 2min (30sec walk) 2min stop.
Race back to the beginning but with only 6min on the clock and try to get to where you started from. It was a tough session, I guess you could go as hard as you wanted depending what you wanted to get out of it. I figured I was there for a reason and that was to get faster so fast I went. It was hard and I was no-where near where I would have been a couple of years ago....but I was working it. I know I won't be able to get to two PCRG speed sessions every week!
On the warm down coming home I ran with Tesso but I was struggling. The session started to really hit me and I just held on to the pace she was running.I couldn't talk so just kept nodding as we went along.
Right now....I feel great and very much alive.
It felt great to be out there again. Just like I was a real runner :)
After the longer warmup we ran out along the floating boardwalk 2min (30sec walk) 2min (30sec walk) 2min stop.
Race back to the beginning but with only 6min on the clock and try to get to where you started from. It was a tough session, I guess you could go as hard as you wanted depending what you wanted to get out of it. I figured I was there for a reason and that was to get faster so fast I went. It was hard and I was no-where near where I would have been a couple of years ago....but I was working it. I know I won't be able to get to two PCRG speed sessions every week!
On the warm down coming home I ran with Tesso but I was struggling. The session started to really hit me and I just held on to the pace she was running.I couldn't talk so just kept nodding as we went along.
Right now....I feel great and very much alive.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
8km - PCRG
Speed session in the gardens. Worked my butt off. It was hills hills and more hills...but I loved it. I really like hill work.
The recovery on the downhills were VERY welcome but still I loved being able to do something that was pushing me to my limits. Even better was having others to run with to chase and motivate me when the going got tough.
The recovery on the downhills were VERY welcome but still I loved being able to do something that was pushing me to my limits. Even better was having others to run with to chase and motivate me when the going got tough.
Monday, January 05, 2009
Happy New Year: 2009
Time to get serious and that means blogging. I always train better when I have to record what it is I actually do!
Lets just so the past few months have been erratic in my training. Whilst I have continued to run weekly, it has been hit and miss. Some weeks I trained 6 days. Other weeks just once. Not really the best for someone trying to get back into a habit and get focussed.
This year the goals are:
Canberra Marathon - complete it in one piece
Brisbane Marathon - sub 3:20
Gold Coast Half - sub 1:35
I would honestly be happy if I just got through this year with no injuries and being able to run regularly with at least one PCRG session each week, and a decent long run.
Currently here is a summary of where I am at now for the record:
Long run - 2hrs comfortably but suffering with heat a bit. Enjoy the long runs but love stopping for water every 20mins for a few sec!!
Can't handle Gu or anything in the stomach so must do some runs with that in mind.
No speed whatsoever. Can't really run fast anymore. Working on this by getting to more speed sessions and slowly building it up. Don't have time to build mileage and speed seperately if I want to run a sub 3:20 later this year....so throwing both into the mix...in a reasonable manner.
Love running with my buddies on the weekend so that will be my main run each week.
Have goals for the time trials on the first Tuesday of each month but I'll keep them secret for now.
Have done training program for Canberra to get me across the line. Will note down here what I manage to achieve each week.
Hope everyone has a great year of running and training and meets their goals and expectations...see you out there on the road.
Lets just so the past few months have been erratic in my training. Whilst I have continued to run weekly, it has been hit and miss. Some weeks I trained 6 days. Other weeks just once. Not really the best for someone trying to get back into a habit and get focussed.
This year the goals are:
Canberra Marathon - complete it in one piece
Brisbane Marathon - sub 3:20
Gold Coast Half - sub 1:35
I would honestly be happy if I just got through this year with no injuries and being able to run regularly with at least one PCRG session each week, and a decent long run.
Currently here is a summary of where I am at now for the record:
Long run - 2hrs comfortably but suffering with heat a bit. Enjoy the long runs but love stopping for water every 20mins for a few sec!!
Can't handle Gu or anything in the stomach so must do some runs with that in mind.
No speed whatsoever. Can't really run fast anymore. Working on this by getting to more speed sessions and slowly building it up. Don't have time to build mileage and speed seperately if I want to run a sub 3:20 later this year....so throwing both into the mix...in a reasonable manner.
Love running with my buddies on the weekend so that will be my main run each week.
Have goals for the time trials on the first Tuesday of each month but I'll keep them secret for now.
Have done training program for Canberra to get me across the line. Will note down here what I manage to achieve each week.
Hope everyone has a great year of running and training and meets their goals and expectations...see you out there on the road.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
240km - 7km - 16km - 9km - 8km = 200km
Couple of boring runs around the local neighbourhood because I could not get to Pats for any speedwork. Billy turned 1 (can you believe it has been a year!!) and rada rada rada...
Long run last weekend was quite short at 16km but fast! Was under 5min/km and I hurt the whole way and the whole week after!!
Tuesday was 9km - including 3km Time Trial. I am so pleased to report I ran a PB PB (thats a Post Baby Personal Best). Thankfully I was paced by Matt and Scotty who were still healing after Melbourne Marathon and they kept me honest the whole way even though I sounded (and most likely looked) like I was having an asthma attach. Ended up crossing the line in 12:43. Incidentally Pat called out 11:43 by error and I was transported into another space and gaped and Matt and almost hit him for making me run so fast...until Pat laughed and corrected himself. Not having a watch on I had no idea how fast we had gone.
First km was 4:03min, second was 4:29!! then brought it home in 4:11..still think we went out too hard but who cares - I was happy with the result!!!
Long run last weekend was quite short at 16km but fast! Was under 5min/km and I hurt the whole way and the whole week after!!
Tuesday was 9km - including 3km Time Trial. I am so pleased to report I ran a PB PB (thats a Post Baby Personal Best). Thankfully I was paced by Matt and Scotty who were still healing after Melbourne Marathon and they kept me honest the whole way even though I sounded (and most likely looked) like I was having an asthma attach. Ended up crossing the line in 12:43. Incidentally Pat called out 11:43 by error and I was transported into another space and gaped and Matt and almost hit him for making me run so fast...until Pat laughed and corrected himself. Not having a watch on I had no idea how fast we had gone.
First km was 4:03min, second was 4:29!! then brought it home in 4:11..still think we went out too hard but who cares - I was happy with the result!!!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
273km - 18km - 15km = 240km
A big weekend and I am feeling fantastic...because I just love that exhausted feeling! It has been sooo long since I have felt like this.
Saturday - 18km Green Bridge loop - first 5km was a bit fast and I was just clinging on for dear life...but after a water stop and a slackening off in the pace I was pretty happy with the run. Best thing? Finishing!!
Sunday - BRRC 15km. Was crap to be running with Tesso on the sidelines cheering me. Apart from that it was fun to be out there again. Having no expectations and just wanting to back up from yesterday I was very happy with a 1:16:20 give or take a few sec. I didn't wear a watch and just ran how I felt..I wasn't go as fast as I could but I lasted feeling good and maybe if I had gone faster earlier on I would have crashed and burned on concrete legs? Who cares - I finished and was very happy! Thanks to Fi for putting up with all the whinging about the music on my ipod :)
Saturday - 18km Green Bridge loop - first 5km was a bit fast and I was just clinging on for dear life...but after a water stop and a slackening off in the pace I was pretty happy with the run. Best thing? Finishing!!
Sunday - BRRC 15km. Was crap to be running with Tesso on the sidelines cheering me. Apart from that it was fun to be out there again. Having no expectations and just wanting to back up from yesterday I was very happy with a 1:16:20 give or take a few sec. I didn't wear a watch and just ran how I felt..I wasn't go as fast as I could but I lasted feeling good and maybe if I had gone faster earlier on I would have crashed and burned on concrete legs? Who cares - I finished and was very happy! Thanks to Fi for putting up with all the whinging about the music on my ipod :)
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
299.5km - 9km - 8km - 9.5km =273km
Tuesday - 9km speed session. Totally forgot what it was like to turn up to a speed session on tired legs from a race on the weekend. Even though I didn't run fast on Sunday...it was hard and long for me. The legs feel it now.
The long warm up made me wish I had stayed in bed but once the faster stuff started I felt better. A short cool down and I was done!
Thursday - My hip has started to ache so I gave up the idea of running this morning and rang Bruno for a massage instead.
Monday - 8km running with the pram. Tough stuff. Why does this running caper seem so hard all of a sudden?
Tuesday - 10km. West End 3 x 4m with a 3k warm up/down. I started to get a headache at the last rep and was very red in the face but apart from that I was enjoying the session. I think maybe dehydrated??
The long warm up made me wish I had stayed in bed but once the faster stuff started I felt better. A short cool down and I was done!
Thursday - My hip has started to ache so I gave up the idea of running this morning and rang Bruno for a massage instead.
Monday - 8km running with the pram. Tough stuff. Why does this running caper seem so hard all of a sudden?
Tuesday - 10km. West End 3 x 4m with a 3k warm up/down. I started to get a headache at the last rep and was very red in the face but apart from that I was enjoying the session. I think maybe dehydrated??
Thursday, October 02, 2008
329.5km - 10km - 20km = 299.5km
Thursday - back at Pats. It really hurt today. I busted my gut and I know that is what speedwork is all about but honestly....tell me it gets easier!!!!
2min, 3min, 2min, 3min 4min, with 30sec rest in between (yeah right!). It was good but the long warm up/cool down was killing me by the end and I was ready to sit.
Sunday - BRRC 20km. Not quite the middle of summer but you could have fooled me this morning. I was hot out there! Didn't drink nearly enough water and felt unwell for the majority of the race. Due to the lack of female competition I ended up coming in second place which was amusing. 1:48 dragged the feet in the first and last lap and ran around 5:15/5:25 pace for the middle two laps.
Have been at the RAAF Open Day at Amberley watching the last of the F1-11 scare the crap out of Billy. We had a great day out but my legs are burnt and I am so tired and sore from the run this morning and all the walking around. I am scared if I lay down I will never get up again.....
Time for a days rest!
2min, 3min, 2min, 3min 4min, with 30sec rest in between (yeah right!). It was good but the long warm up/cool down was killing me by the end and I was ready to sit.
Sunday - BRRC 20km. Not quite the middle of summer but you could have fooled me this morning. I was hot out there! Didn't drink nearly enough water and felt unwell for the majority of the race. Due to the lack of female competition I ended up coming in second place which was amusing. 1:48 dragged the feet in the first and last lap and ran around 5:15/5:25 pace for the middle two laps.
Have been at the RAAF Open Day at Amberley watching the last of the F1-11 scare the crap out of Billy. We had a great day out but my legs are burnt and I am so tired and sore from the run this morning and all the walking around. I am scared if I lay down I will never get up again.....
Time for a days rest!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
357km - 10 - 17.5= 329.5km
Tuesday - 10km Man a hard speed session this one! Honestly felt like I was going to throw up. Tesso was walking around the gardens with Billy so I was able to focus and put in some effort. I was really happy with how I was going...it was just how I was FEELING that made me realise how further I have to go to get back to good fitness.
Saturday - 17.5km Slowly inching my way up to some decent mileage for the Saturday run. I will be happy when I can run 25km and finish without collapsing for the weekend.
Had Sun/Mon off to ease the legs before the time trial this morning but due to home circumstances (aka teething baby...departing husband...school holidays...end of quarter) it all got too much and 5mins from leaving home I broke down and stayed wiht my sooky bub. I was wrought at the time but dealing with it all now.
Having a tea break at work (busiest day of the year), Billy's temp is down and he seems happy when I check in on him and (very importantly) I have promised myself I will get out for a run tonight.
I have to stop feeling like I have to achieve everything and select a few things that are important to me and focus on them and not put so much onto the day to day training/racing....in other words the focus should be on things like KURRAWA and CANBERRA!!!
Saturday - 17.5km Slowly inching my way up to some decent mileage for the Saturday run. I will be happy when I can run 25km and finish without collapsing for the weekend.
Had Sun/Mon off to ease the legs before the time trial this morning but due to home circumstances (aka teething baby...departing husband...school holidays...end of quarter) it all got too much and 5mins from leaving home I broke down and stayed wiht my sooky bub. I was wrought at the time but dealing with it all now.
Having a tea break at work (busiest day of the year), Billy's temp is down and he seems happy when I check in on him and (very importantly) I have promised myself I will get out for a run tonight.
I have to stop feeling like I have to achieve everything and select a few things that are important to me and focus on them and not put so much onto the day to day training/racing....in other words the focus should be on things like KURRAWA and CANBERRA!!!
Monday, September 22, 2008
390km - 7 - 10 - 16 = 357km
Tuesday - 7km. A Hill session with the pram at PCRG. OM! You have not lived until you attempt this one...I had to cut short the cool down due to dead legs and lack of energy.
Thursday - 10km Toughest Speed Session Ever. 3.5km warm up. 3min x 4 sprints (Pat stood there and yelled at us so there was no slacking off) A final 500m effort before the 3.5km trek back. I was rooted. It was so exhausting and did no talking on the way back. Tesso was great - she came along to the session just so she could walk Billy in the pram. They both went off and did their thing (she was teaching him how to say TESS and PAT...) and I went off on the speed session. We joined up at the finish and had a chat...and yes she did give Billy back to me :)
Saturday - 16.3km - 5:45min/km. A tough run around the Green Bridge loop in the 94% humidity. It was a hard day out there but I was sooo happy to be able to have company on the long run I didn't care. i enjoyed this one and the feeling of exhaustion afterwards was a pleasant one. i just still miss Tess :(
Thursday - 10km Toughest Speed Session Ever. 3.5km warm up. 3min x 4 sprints (Pat stood there and yelled at us so there was no slacking off) A final 500m effort before the 3.5km trek back. I was rooted. It was so exhausting and did no talking on the way back. Tesso was great - she came along to the session just so she could walk Billy in the pram. They both went off and did their thing (she was teaching him how to say TESS and PAT...) and I went off on the speed session. We joined up at the finish and had a chat...and yes she did give Billy back to me :)
Saturday - 16.3km - 5:45min/km. A tough run around the Green Bridge loop in the 94% humidity. It was a hard day out there but I was sooo happy to be able to have company on the long run I didn't care. i enjoyed this one and the feeling of exhaustion afterwards was a pleasant one. i just still miss Tess :(
Monday, September 01, 2008
411km - 12 - 9 = 390km
12km Sunday - 9am very hot!!! Felt like a riverloop so kept it shorter than what I had intended. Slow Run.
Tuesday - 3km Time Trial 13:15 woo hooo 45sec faster than last month. mmm will enjoy the big improvements as they come because they will be slowing down reaaalll soooon!!!
A bit of a slack week after the TT...was resting up for B2B but a neck injury (incurred on the dance floor Friday night) saw me crippled for the weekend.
Really looking forward to speed training this week - my first week I was hoping to make a big effort in the long road back to serious training.
Tuesday - 3km Time Trial 13:15 woo hooo 45sec faster than last month. mmm will enjoy the big improvements as they come because they will be slowing down reaaalll soooon!!!
A bit of a slack week after the TT...was resting up for B2B but a neck injury (incurred on the dance floor Friday night) saw me crippled for the weekend.
Really looking forward to speed training this week - my first week I was hoping to make a big effort in the long road back to serious training.
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