Running changes everything

jcsmum

Nice pace there A. London is looking good!

RubyK

London - 7 weeks to go

Wed 06/03 - This was to be a recovery run, but I planned the route badly, and got the creeps, so upped the pace a bit. Legs quite creaky. 5.15 miles avg 8.45 pace.

Thurs 07/03 - Another creaky run, def need to have a sports rub soon. 5.02 miles avg 8.37 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|43.77|6



Total|374.28|51

RubyK

London - 6 weeks to go

Sat 09/03 - LSR time. Still not feeling quite 100% and I found the first 6 miles very tough :eek: The route, whilst scenic, was very hilly. Started to feel a bit more comfortable around mile 8, took a gel at mile 13 as my stomach was talking to me. It was rank, so that's the end of high 5's for me, gonna have to find an alternative. Mile 15-17 was a huge climb, and the legs were bet - 9.37 min miles, for these. The rest of the run was just about getting back to the car. Finished stronger than last week, thankfully. 22.11 miles avg 8.51 pace.

Sun 10/03 - Quite tired after yesterday, and with the wind and sleet, I was happy to run at an easy pace, along the backstrand. 4.15 miles avg 9.19 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|70.03|8



Total|400.54|51

statss

RubyK wrote: »

London - 6 weeks to go

Sat 09/03 - LSR time. Still not feeling quite 100% and I found the first 6 miles very tough :eek: The route, whilst scenic, was very hilly. Started to feel a bit more comfortable around mile 8, took a gel at mile 13 as my stomach was talking to me. It was rank, so that's the end of high 5's for me, gonna have to find an alternative. Mile 15-17 was a huge climb, and the legs were bet - 9.37 min miles, for these. The rest of the run was just about getting back to the car. Finished stronger than last week, thankfully. 22.11 miles avg 8.51 pace.

Sun 10/03 - Quite tired after yesterday, and with the wind and sleet, I was happy to run at an easy pace, along the backstrand. 4.15 miles avg 9.19 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|70.03|8



Total|400.54|51

I've been finding the first 5/6 or so miles of my long runs tough too. Don't really settle in till about mile 7 or so then they start to feel easy until about mile 14/15 when the pain begins again.

I've been using these gels - http://ie.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/ener-gel/10530821.html - not sure if they are any good but they have no negative impact on my stomach

RubyK

Thanks statss, you're right about settling into it after 7-8 miles, for some reason I seem to forget this during longruns, and my mind takes over with all sorts thoughts just a couple of miles in!

And thanks for that link I'll check out

RubyK

London - 6 weeks to go

Mon 11/03 - Decided to do this character building hill session while it was still bright, as the snow clouds were building over the bay.
10 hill repeats, the last 6 in a blizzard, not pleasant at all :eek: An uncomfortable "cool down" run home. Don't think I've ever been so cold, my face was raw from the wind and snow. 5.50 miles covered.

Took the dog out at 6.30 this morning for a walk in the snow. No-one about, just me and herself tearing around the desserted roads. She loved it, so at least someone in our house appreciated the weather


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|75.53|9



Total|406.04|52

Younganne

great session there RK!!! I hate that frosty feeling on the face!!!:o

my 2 dogs had a ball in it yesterday especially the puppy!!!
It was proper soft fluffy snow..they ate lots of it!!! today its more icy than fluffy!:rolleyes:

RubyK

Younganne wrote: »

my 2 dogs had a ball in it yesterday especially the puppy!!!
It was proper soft fluffy snow..they ate lots of it!!! today its more icy than fluffy!:rolleyes:

Mine too, eating the snow, rolling around in it, sticking her head in it. She's a pup at heart, even though she's nearly 10

London - 6 weeks to go

Tues 12/03 - I was supposed to do a progression run this eve, but took a funny turn on the way home from work, and spent the evening in bed. Oohh the guilts

Wed 13/03 - Felt much better today, so tried to compensate for last nights miss. Happy with how this went, and kept the effort going on the last 2 miles uphill. 10.15 miles avg 8.31 pace.


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|85.68|10



Total|416.19|55

RubyK

London - 6 weeks to go

Thurs 15/03 - Progression run. Nice to be able to run the country roads again, with the evenings getting a little longer. 5.10 miles avg 8.09 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|90.78|11



Total|421.29|56

RubyK

London - 6 weeks to go

Sat 16/03 - LSR time. Perfect morning for this one, cold but calm. First 9 miles flew by, then the fun started with the hills. Mile 9 - 15 were tough going, tried a Gu for the first time, much nicer tasting than High5, but harder to take. Got to mile 20 ok, then the legs really tired. Last few miles were a bit of a slog, but delighted to get it done. 23.25 miles avg 8.42 pace.

Sun 17/03 - Easy recovery run along the backstrand. Legs a bit rickety for the first while, but settled down again. 4 miles avg 9.27 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|118.03|13



Total|448.54|58

RubyK

London - 5 weeks to go

Mon 18/03 - Another lovely morning for a run in the countryside. Got a pair of mizuno 9's, and have to say I love them. 6.25 miles avg 8.36 pace

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|124.28|14



Total|454.79|59

jcsmum

Some LSR on Sat... you couldn't have done the extra 3 miles no? :rolleyes:
Slacker!

RubyK

jcsmum wrote: »

Some LSR on Sat... you couldn't have done the extra 3 miles no? :rolleyes:
Slacker!

Thanks jscmum, but no way, the last mile was not pretty and I felt like a slow moving block of ice! :-)

RubyK

London - 5 weeks to go

Tues 19/03 - Progression run. 1 mile warm-up, 6.50 miles avg 7.57 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|131.78|15



Total|462.29|60

Marthastew

Fantastic LSRs in the bank for London, you are in great shape for the big day.:)

I'm getting very excited, I may switch to a cockney accent for the next few weeks just to get in the mood even more (if only I could do a Cockney accent;))

RubyK

Marthastew wrote: »

Fantastic LSRs in the bank for London, you are in great shape for the big day.:)

I'm getting very excited, I may switch to a cockney accent for the next few weeks just to get in the mood even more (if only I could do a Cockney accent;))

Thanks Marthastew Sounds like you are raring to go! I go from excitment to panic mode, daily. And the mara-mares have started! It's going to be an interesting few weeks.

RubyK

London - 5 weeks to go

Wed 13/03 - I'm quite tired this week, and wasn't feeling at all like heading out the door, but it had to be done. Turned out to be a nice run, and I felt all the better for it. 6.50 miles avg 8.23 pace.

Thurs 14/03 - Day off work, and I spent all morning putting this off. The wind and rain wasn't helping. Eventually got out at lunchtime for a few miles 4.10 miles avg 8.40 pace.

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|142.38|17



Total|472.89|62

RacoonQueen

What are your travel/accomodation/weekend plans Ruby?

Almost time to try organise a Saturday meet up for dinner so need to see who is around so Brian can get to work on that! :pac:

RubyK

RacoonQueen wrote: »

What are your travel/accomodation/weekend plans Ruby?

Flying in LCA Fri eve, going to stay at the docklands and get to the expo. Then head for the Strand Sat morning. It's getting close now!

London - 4 weeks to go :eek:

Sat 23/03 - Jebas it was cold this morning, I hadn't enough layers on, and left my gloves at home, so it was a painful at times, especially by the coast. Bit of a niggle with the TFL & Psoas muscle towards the end, but sure there's always something niggling at this stage :rolleyes: 20.02 miles avg 8.30 pace Mile 2,3,4,5,7,10, 15 & 16, 19 & 20 were at pmp.

Sun 24/03 - Another raw morning on the beach. This cold weather better last until after 21st April, at this stage anything above about 8 degrees is going to feel warm

Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|166.40|19



Total|496.91|64

RubyK

DP

RubyK

London - 4 weeks to go :eek:


Mon 25/03 - Interval session. 2 mile warm-up, 3 x 1600's, 1 mile cool down. 6 mies covered. Happy with the effort. Not happy with the new mizuno's, the tongue on the right shoe is causing discomfort to the top of my foot :mad:


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|172.40|20



Total|502.91|65

RubyK

London - 4 weeks to go


Tues 26/03 - Was supposed to be a progression run, but my legs were tired for the last couple of miles. Mizuno's fixed by diy job with a scissors.
6.25 miles avg 7.45 pace.


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|178.65|21



Total|509.16|66

menoscemo

RubyK wrote: »

Mizuno's fixed by diy job with a scissors.
6.25 miles avg 7.45 pace.

I fixed a pair of Mizunos with scissors once (still getting slagged about it :rolleyes:) but I left a hole in them. They are very narrow aren't they?

RubyK

menoscemo wrote: »

I fixed a pair of Mizunos with scissors once (still getting slagged about it :rolleyes:) but I left a hole in them. They are very narrow aren't they?

You gotta do what you gotta do pity about the hole in them though!

I don't find them too narrow, it was the tongue on them that was the problem (seam rough at the edge). Or else I just have a gammy right foot, as the same thing happened with brooks adrenalines last year

RubyK

London - 4 weeks to go


Wed 27/03 - Another bitter run, miles 2-7 were into a cutting wind coming in off the sea. 10.10 miles avg 8.24 pace.

Thurs 28/03 - Small window of opportunity for an easy run after work. Felt v tired for this. 5.20 miles avg 8.45 pace.


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|193.85|23



Total|524.46|66

RacoonQueen

Serious mileage been thrown in here Ruby. Whats your target in London?

RubyK

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Serious mileage been thrown in here Ruby. Whats your target in London?

I'll take a pb please! 3.39.xx would be nice

You're in flying form RQ, a huge pb is on the cards for you.

Not long to go now.

RubyK

London - 4 weeks to go

Sat 30/03 - The final LSR! Can't believe how quick the weeks have gone by. After a really good nights sleep I headed off out the door at just before 7am for this. Bitterly cold again, and even though I did a loop, I had the wind in my face for all of it But all in all, it went pretty well. 23.40 miles avg 8.36 pace.

Sun 31/03 - Short recovery run, in baltic conditions. Legs a bit dodgy for the first mile but ok after that. 3.15 miles avg 9.18 pace.


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|220.40|25



Total|551.01|68

RubyK

London - 3 weeks to go

Mon 01/04 - Hill repeats. Felt v tired for these. 8 repeats. 4.15 miles covered.


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|220.40|25
April|4.15|1



Total|555.16|69

RubyK

London - 3 weeks to go

Tues 02/04 - Progression run, not the most comfortable run I've had, my breathing was like that of a 40-a-day-er, and of course there were niggles galore. All in all a typical taper run :pac: 6.40 miles avg 7.48 pace.


Month|Miles|No. of Runs
Jan|166.82|23
Feb|163.69|22
Mar|220.40|25
April|10.55|2



Total|561.56|70