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Training log for DCM
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As the schools are all open again, I have decided to alter my running schedule slightly. I'm finding the evening runs a bit awkward to manage, what with getting home from work, making dinner, waiting til OH comes home from work, will I eat dinner now or wait til after run.... ouch my head....
So I have decided to try and go early morning. Set the alarm for 6.30 :eek: and was out pounding the road a few mins later. It was glorious, a bit chilly but that didn't bother me for long & a blinding sun on the way home, practically had the road to myself, only a few dog walkers and 2 other crazy runners out at that hour.
I'm now in work and feel so energised and awake! The only downside is that OH leaves for work at 7.10, so I have to be back home for then, only managed 3 miles this morning 25:33:47, pace of 8.30
Might have to leave the long midweek run for an afternoon. Or else get up at 5.30!!!
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4 miles this morning, 33:37:13, pace of 8:24
What is it with this early morning running, I love it (apart from the fact that the few people at bus stops or driving to work are looking at me in shock or admiration (yes, it must be admiration!) It is one fantastic way to start the day.
Plus I find that I am enjoying having my evenings with J and I'm not rushing to eat dinner or figure out the logistics of going for a run after work. And I slept like a baby last night.
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On Tuesday evening I went for an hour long walk with a friend of mine, yawn! (I don't mean the company, but I mean walking!!). I was watching all the runners out at that time and really wanted to join them, even though I had run that morning.
I took yesterday as a rest day as I was really exhaused (it's tiring getting up early to run)
This morning, alarm set for 6am :eek: and I was out the door minutes later, the road to myself. Did 7 miles in 1:02:24, pace of 8:55
Some miles were fine, others were tiring, no rhyme or reason to it. I think I might have gone too fast aswell, but I'm noticing that I am keeping a very steady pace throughout.0 -
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I did my first 6.30am run on Tuesday too and loved it. Not sure I'd make it a habit but like you I did it because I wouldn't have had any other opportunity to do it, and surprised myself at how comfortable I was. Loved the early morning sun and the cool temperature and just generally watching the world wake up. My legs got very tired at around four o clock in the afternoon though.
Great stuff getting that 7 miles done at 6am!!! 0 -
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I'd love to live on that block in the Miller ad that's downhill the whole way round...genuinely easy!!
I just realised I'm pitting myself for a 2hour half against someone who's running 17 miles. I'm gonna hazard that that's a bad call on my part :rolleyes:. What was your longest run before that 17 last week by the way? I'm just curious.
When I'm running up hills, I keep telling myself 'they'll stand to you during the half and the DCM'. So sensible
Are you going to follow the pacers around at the half? That's my plan and then try to leg it for the last mile.
Before the 17 miler, I had done a 13, then a 15. Am hoping to do 20 this Saturday. Was signed up to do the Firhouse 10k as it's across the road, but having missed my LSR last weekend, I can't afford to miss another one.0 -
Did 4 miles this morning at 6.30am. I always feel a bit like Wonder Woman or Jamie Somers out running at this hour of the morning. On a mission while the world sleeps.
Um, anyway...........
I did the 4 miles in over 34 minutes, I forgot what pace, I think 8.30 or something like that.
A few motorists hooted at me this morning, nice little polite ones. Before if I heard somebody hooting, I'd just be all 'who the hell do they think they are :mad:', but since Mrslow posted about hooting in admiration at 2 running ladies and getting a none too positive response, I have now decided that all motorists are supportive & this is their little way of showing they care!0 -
When I'm running up hills, I keep telling myself 'they'll stand to you during the half and the DCM'. So sensible
Are you going to follow the pacers around at the half? That's my plan and then try to leg it for the last mile.
Before the 17 miler, I had done a 13, then a 15. Am hoping to do 20 this Saturday. Was signed up to do the Firhouse 10k as it's across the road, but having missed my LSR last weekend, I can't afford to miss another one.
Yep, I think I'll join the pacers. Although I think I'll be a scaredy cat about introducing myself to people...
That's a great improvement in miles. Big jumps each time - don't think I'd be able for that. So you're planning the big 2-0 this weekend..yikes! I'm settling for an easy 11 somewhere!0 -
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Yep, I think I'll join the pacers. Although I think I'll be a scaredy cat about introducing myself to people...
If you don't come up and say hello, I'll run around shouting 'who is Claralara' at the start line and that will just embarass you moreIf you don't introduce yourself, how am I going to know who to buy drinks for??
I haven't met Racoon Queen but Menoscemo is very friendly, so do say 'hello'.
Aw Thanks. RQ is lovely but expect her to begin shouting round mile 10.0 -
If you don't come up and say hello, I'll run around shouting 'who is Claralara' at the start line and that will just embarass you more
Aw Thanks. RQ is lovely but expect her to begin shouting round mile 10.
Some of us need all the help we can get, at mile 10 I'm sure I won't even hear RQ - I'll be so focused on those balloons.0 -
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So did my 20 miles today (I don't think that smiley is smiley enough to be honest)!
The run was okay, I'd say not as comfortable as the 17 miler but I'm delighted to have done it. It was nice to see familiar faces and some new ones this morning. Thanks to RK for all her encouragement.
I've been a bit of a zombie all day & my right hip bone is a bit niggly. Hopefully it will pass.0 -
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Boy, was it windy around Firhouse/Knocklyon this morning?!? :eek: Did my final few miles into the wind, not pleasant but I arrived home unscathed.
Did 5 miles in 45:34, pace of 9:06
A very steady comfortable run. I love starting the day like this.
Thankfully my hip bone was fine on Sunday after my LSR, I went for a few drinks on Saturday night and getting up on to the bar stool, I was like a little old dear....
And I've changed my log title - bout time too! 0 -
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Another 5 miles this morning in 43:27, quicker pace than yesterday of 8.44.
And again, quite a comfortable run, had to alter my route slightly as I was running into the wind on the way home on a road with zero shelter :eek: - yes that does resemble my face at the time!
No idea how I'm going to fit in a longer run tomorrow. It was kinda dark at 6.30 this morning, so I don't fancy getting up any earlier. I may just have to do 5 again, sorry Hal. :rolleyes:0 -
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