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Sat 12/03 - decided to try out a hilly wood trail. An interesting tough run. First two miles were uphill, and I stuggled with it. 6 miles in total. I'd like to have spent longer on the trail, but I was stuck for time, and as I didn't know the area, I was nervous about getting lost, and not finding my way back to the car
so opted to head back home, and do a further 4 miles on the beach. 10.03 slow miles in total.
Sun 13/03 - I had hoped to do 4-5 miles, but I was feeling a bit under the weather, so I took the dog for a walk instead.0 -
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RacoonQueen wrote: »600's and 150's in one session? That's just evil, as if 150's weren't bad enough. :eek:
I know, I hate them. Not as much as I hate 800's though, which thankfully, we don't often do :pac: I find it a really tough session, but I'm assured it's all worth it. We'll see
Mon 14/03 - I was going to make tonight an interval session, instead of Wednesday, but it was such a lovely calm evening I opted for a run down the beach and around the sandhills. Found it hard getting through the soft sand at mile 3, but enjoyed it all the same. 6.02 miles avg 8.49 mins.0 -
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hey rubyk are you based in waterford?
I am indeed deise48
Fri 18/03 - shattered tired this evening, but forced myself onto the beach for 5.25 miles. All went well apart from a spectacular fall at mile 1.5, in full view of walkers Bounced down, and hopped straight back up and ran on, covered in sand. Ah well, at least it was only my pride that was hurt.
Sat 19/03 - off out the door at 10.30am. Lovely morning for a run. Got a nice few hills in and felt good all the way round. 13.11 miles in 1 hr 57 mins 47 secs.0 -
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Ruby you're going great guns since your return, fair play to you. What's next on the 'to do' list?
Cheers clara, I'm feeling good at the moment (hope I haven't jinxed myself now!). I hope that cold of yours clears up asap, but don't worry if you have to miss a couple of short runs, you've got all the work done now, just make sure that you are 100% well and rested for the Conn starting line. Really looking forward to your report on it. You'll have a fantastic weekend :pac:What's next on the 'to do' list?
There's a 10K on Sunday, that I'll do. I did it last year and it nearly killed me, so I'm out for revenge. It won't be a fast time, the course is scenic but very tough, so I just want to do it and enjoy it this time.
I'll do a couple of halfs in May/June and maybe the 15 miler in Killarney mid July, before gearing up for DCM 2011.
Mon 21/03 - 6.04 miles in 50.43 mins. Took in 3 of the 5 hills of this Sundays 10K. Really hope I'll feel as good, as I did last evening (chances are I won't :pac:).0 -
Tue 22/03 - Another lovely evening, so I headed off to the beach. 5.10 miles avg 8.48 min. Really enjoyed this run.
Wed 23/03 - Track session. 6 x 600's + 2 mins recovery. 4 x 150's + 50 metre recovery. 5.10 miles covered.
Not too sure what to do for the rest of the week, ahead of Sundays 10K. I might take a rest this evening, and do 5-6 miles tomorrow, rest Saturday, and race Sunday
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Cheers clara, I'm feeling good at the moment (hope I haven't jinxed myself now!). I hope that cold of yours clears up asap, but don't worry if you have to miss a couple of short runs, you've got all the work done now, just make sure that you are 100% well and rested for the Conn starting line. Really looking forward to your report on it. You'll have a fantastic weekend :pac:
There's a 10K on Sunday, that I'll do. I did it last year and it nearly killed me, so I'm out for revenge. It won't be a fast time, the course is scenic but very tough, so I just want to do it and enjoy it this time.
I'll do a couple of halfs in May/June and maybe the 15 miler in Killarney mid July, before gearing up for DCM 2011.
Mon 21/03 - 6.04 miles in 50.43 mins. Took in 3 of the 5 hills of this Sundays 10K. Really hope I'll feel as good, as I did last evening (chances are I won't :pac:).
I'm thinking of doing that one too. All going well in Cork! 0 -
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Fri 25/03 - 5.04 miles in 44.03 mins avg 8.45 mins. A lovely Friday evening run on the beach, just me against the gaining dusk and tide.
Sun 26/03 - Splashworld 10K. I did this race last year, and found it very very tough, so I was quite nervous about having a similar experience. And I was right, all those hills we met were not any easier than last year, and I really found it a hard slog. After what felt like 9K of hills, I welcomed the last 1k of down hill, and threw myself over the finish line in a time of 48 mins 50 secs (Garmin, no official results up yet). I am delighted with this, as I really didn't think I'd get under 50, especially on such a tough hilly course. A pb of 2 mins 45 secs. Avg pace 7.55 min. I was wrecked for the evening after it, and still am tired today but I'm happy tired.
Edited to add in gun time - 48.53 mins.0 -
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Mon 28/03 - A slow beach run, that I really didn't want to do, but made myself go anyway. Right calf a bit tight, and body very tired after yesterdays 10K. 5.10 miles avg 9.38 min miles.
Tues 29/03 - Another struggle to get going this evening :eek: Out the country roads, calf still tight, and struggled with the last couple of miles with tiredness. 6.02 miles avg 8.32 min miles.
Wed 30/03 - Track session. Dreaded it. 5 x 1000's with 3 mins recovery and then 3 x 150's with 150 recovery. 5.25 miles in total. Leg felt a little niggley, and I don't like those 1000's at all
Thurs 31/03 - Day off work, and usually I'd happily head to the beach for a good run, but I was just too whacked to, plus my lower back was pretty sore. My dog was out of sorts aswell, as she wouldn't even go for a short walk with me, so instead we took to the bed, and watched a couple of Alfred Hitchcock films for the afternoon. It was bliss Had a piping hot bath last night, and that seems to have done the trick on my back, as it feels much better today.
Need to get a few miles in later today, and hopefully some sort of a LSR tomorrow.0 -
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This from the woman who goes on hols to Lanzarote, and still runs miles and miles everyday :eek:;)
I had a lovely rest day yesterday
Tee hee, to be honest the weather in Lanzarote wasn't hot enough every day to lounge by the pool - it's WEIRD though how running has just become part of my life no matter where I am.
the caps are for digger's (Tallaght spelling bee champion 2000-2010) benefit :pac:0 -
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Oh god I don’t know how I’m feeling! Although after yesterday’s run the excitement has overaken the nerves a little… I can’t believe it’s this week! :eek:
It's come around very quickly alright! I've enjoyed reading your log, it's been very entertaining
As I'm sure you've been told, get as much rest/sleep this week as possible, and roll on Sunday morning :pac: 0 -
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