Monday, June 23, 2008
Another Week Goes By...
Well, I think I am feeling slightly better, seems like a few of us have been feeling a little bit 'blaagh' lately... I suppose it's inevitable given what we are training for and the amount of time involved.
I did do a fast (for me!) 6 1/2 mile run Saturday night- although it wasn't race pace, i did push myself and got round in about 1 hour 7 minutes, and felt I could have gone a lot further... then I really pushed myself on the gym treadmill Sunday, running at 6.3 mph for 6 minutes, 6.4 mph for 2 minutes, 6.5 mph for 6 minutes, 6.6 mph for 2 minutes, 6.7 mph for 6 minutes, 6.8 mph for 2 minutes, and 7 mph for 3 minutes.
I went on 'Brian' for 15 minutes, the elliptical for 20 minutes, 10 minutes walking on incline on the treadmill plus usual round of weights. I am not expecting a PB for these shorter races but at least I should get round!
I had an email containing the official times for the Ridgeway 40- I had thought I finished in 11 hours 30 minutes, but they reckon it was 11 hours 24 minutes... not complaining!!
I have also sent off my entry for the Kent 50 on August 10th- Rach and Carol are doing it (and they are both doing the MdS next year- Rach is number 2 on the waitlist so is hopefully bound to get a place) so will be great to meet them.
I have the first race in the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix series tomorrow... a 10k round Holme Pierrepont watersports centre. Should be a lot drier than last year!
I did do a fast (for me!) 6 1/2 mile run Saturday night- although it wasn't race pace, i did push myself and got round in about 1 hour 7 minutes, and felt I could have gone a lot further... then I really pushed myself on the gym treadmill Sunday, running at 6.3 mph for 6 minutes, 6.4 mph for 2 minutes, 6.5 mph for 6 minutes, 6.6 mph for 2 minutes, 6.7 mph for 6 minutes, 6.8 mph for 2 minutes, and 7 mph for 3 minutes.
I went on 'Brian' for 15 minutes, the elliptical for 20 minutes, 10 minutes walking on incline on the treadmill plus usual round of weights. I am not expecting a PB for these shorter races but at least I should get round!
I had an email containing the official times for the Ridgeway 40- I had thought I finished in 11 hours 30 minutes, but they reckon it was 11 hours 24 minutes... not complaining!!
I have also sent off my entry for the Kent 50 on August 10th- Rach and Carol are doing it (and they are both doing the MdS next year- Rach is number 2 on the waitlist so is hopefully bound to get a place) so will be great to meet them.
I have the first race in the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix series tomorrow... a 10k round Holme Pierrepont watersports centre. Should be a lot drier than last year!
Labels: Grand Prix, Holme Pierrepont Running Club, Ridgeway 40
Monday, July 09, 2007
Feeling Like John Wayne...
The reason I'm feeling like John Wayne is because I had a riding lesson in Blackpool yesterday, and my legs are now aching like b*ggery! I rode Bobby again, and he kept cantering on the wrong leg (it does matter which leg they move first, but I can never tell when they move the wrong one!) We finally got it right, and completed a circuit of the school, rather fast! Katie took the following action pic...
Had a nice, relaxing weekend, and didn't do much apart from a couple of gentle strolls and going to the pub, not exactly strenuous! In fact, I am premenstrual so have had to go to the garage for chocolate and crisps, shameful!
Tomorrow, I am going to get back into training!!! (And write more up about my holiday!)
Meanwhile here are the final results for the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix...
Race 1, 10k; 59 mins 24 secs
Race 2, 5K; 28 mins 09 secs
Race 3, 4 miles; 36 mins and 52 secs
Race 4, 5 miles; 46 mins and 21 secs
Overall; 2 hours 50 mins and 46 secs. I just beat my colleague by 14 seconds, so good overall effort from us all I think!
Apparently it was one of the wettest race series ever, I can well believe that!
Had a nice, relaxing weekend, and didn't do much apart from a couple of gentle strolls and going to the pub, not exactly strenuous! In fact, I am premenstrual so have had to go to the garage for chocolate and crisps, shameful!Tomorrow, I am going to get back into training!!! (And write more up about my holiday!)
Meanwhile here are the final results for the Holme Pierrepont Grand Prix...
Race 1, 10k; 59 mins 24 secs
Race 2, 5K; 28 mins 09 secs
Race 3, 4 miles; 36 mins and 52 secs
Race 4, 5 miles; 46 mins and 21 secs
Overall; 2 hours 50 mins and 46 secs. I just beat my colleague by 14 seconds, so good overall effort from us all I think!
Apparently it was one of the wettest race series ever, I can well believe that!
Labels: Blackpool, Holme Pierrepont Running Club, horse riding
Friday, July 06, 2007
Not At Work Today...
Woke up with a really bad headache and felt quite sick, I reckon it's a combination of dehydration and tiredness. Tiredness as I don't seem to be able to get myself to bed much before midnight (not a good idea when you have to get up at 6am) and dehydration from last night's race.
It was the last race in the Grand Prix series; a 5 miler held at Colwick Park in Nottingham. I got there and parked up quite early, and the heavens opened. It was teaming it down! There was a St John's Ambulance guy in the car next to mine, and he said "They must all be mad!" mind you, everytime we have seen him, he's been puffing away on cigarettes which I think is far madder!
My colleagues arrived, and we waited til the last possible moment before dashing to the loos and start. Fortunately, the rain had slowed to a much lighter pace by the time we started, although we found ourselves ploughing through huge puddles and quite a lot of mud! I think that the views would have been quite good if it was clear.
I had been a bit concerned as my Achilles had felt quite sore from Tuesday's race, and I could still feel it a bit, but luckily it was ok- slightly sore afterwards but it wore off, and I can't feel it now. In fact, the race seemed easier than Tuesday's race, although my breathing was quite ragged.
I finished in, I think, 46 minutes 21 seconds, which I was happy with, as it's faster than my usual 10 minute miles, especially as I haven't run for a long time. One colleague came in just after me, and the other managed to knock 2 minutes off her last year's time, so we were all happy.
There was a presentation after, and we all put our running numbers into a box to be drawn out for spot prizes, which was a nice touch- one colleague won a £25 voucher for a local running shop, and I won a £5 voucher! (she wouldn't swap...)
The overall times aren't online yet, I think it will be close between me and my colleague!
Got to drive up to Blackpool later with Katie, my brother-in-law is away cycling in the Alps so we are going for a girlie weekend with our older sis, as long as my head improves!
It was the last race in the Grand Prix series; a 5 miler held at Colwick Park in Nottingham. I got there and parked up quite early, and the heavens opened. It was teaming it down! There was a St John's Ambulance guy in the car next to mine, and he said "They must all be mad!" mind you, everytime we have seen him, he's been puffing away on cigarettes which I think is far madder!
My colleagues arrived, and we waited til the last possible moment before dashing to the loos and start. Fortunately, the rain had slowed to a much lighter pace by the time we started, although we found ourselves ploughing through huge puddles and quite a lot of mud! I think that the views would have been quite good if it was clear.
I had been a bit concerned as my Achilles had felt quite sore from Tuesday's race, and I could still feel it a bit, but luckily it was ok- slightly sore afterwards but it wore off, and I can't feel it now. In fact, the race seemed easier than Tuesday's race, although my breathing was quite ragged.
I finished in, I think, 46 minutes 21 seconds, which I was happy with, as it's faster than my usual 10 minute miles, especially as I haven't run for a long time. One colleague came in just after me, and the other managed to knock 2 minutes off her last year's time, so we were all happy.
There was a presentation after, and we all put our running numbers into a box to be drawn out for spot prizes, which was a nice touch- one colleague won a £25 voucher for a local running shop, and I won a £5 voucher! (she wouldn't swap...)
The overall times aren't online yet, I think it will be close between me and my colleague!
Got to drive up to Blackpool later with Katie, my brother-in-law is away cycling in the Alps so we are going for a girlie weekend with our older sis, as long as my head improves!
Labels: Blackpool, Holme Pierrepont Running Club
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
An Update...
I've neglected this a bit lately... been really busy! I will post the rest of the account of my holiday... honest...
This Grand Prix has taken quite a chunk of time, as I've had to hang around after work for the races. Results for the first two races are; 10k; 59 minutes 24 seconds, 5k; 28 minutes and 9 seconds. Not bad for me, especially as I have only just started to run again.
Last night's run was a 4 miler at Ruddington Country Park. The rain just about held off (crap summer so far!!) but there were huge puddles. I just ran through them in the end, but had visions of doing a Dawn French, jumping into a puddle and disappearing up to my neck!
I think I set off slightly fast as was suffering a bit during the last mile, but still managed to overtake folks. Think my time might have been just under 37 minutes, it will be a PB anyway as I've not raced 4 miles before! One colleague got in at just over 36 minutes, which was fantastic, and the other had a PB at 45 minutes.
My heel has been rather sore since though. Saw my physio yesterday, who advised me to ice it, and build up gradually. She has basically discharged me. We have the last race tomorrow- 5 miles- which is quite a lot for my ankle after yesterday. I think I will start from 5k next week as suggested and gradually build up- but still keep up the gym work and the walking.
Funny yesterday- somebody reported a carrier bag left on the stairs, and we couldn't find who owned it. Just as we were debating whether or not to report it as a 'suspicious package', we found out my boss had dumped it there whilst she popped to the loo- it was her breakfast! She nearly lost it in a controlled explosion!
This Grand Prix has taken quite a chunk of time, as I've had to hang around after work for the races. Results for the first two races are; 10k; 59 minutes 24 seconds, 5k; 28 minutes and 9 seconds. Not bad for me, especially as I have only just started to run again.
Last night's run was a 4 miler at Ruddington Country Park. The rain just about held off (crap summer so far!!) but there were huge puddles. I just ran through them in the end, but had visions of doing a Dawn French, jumping into a puddle and disappearing up to my neck!
I think I set off slightly fast as was suffering a bit during the last mile, but still managed to overtake folks. Think my time might have been just under 37 minutes, it will be a PB anyway as I've not raced 4 miles before! One colleague got in at just over 36 minutes, which was fantastic, and the other had a PB at 45 minutes.
My heel has been rather sore since though. Saw my physio yesterday, who advised me to ice it, and build up gradually. She has basically discharged me. We have the last race tomorrow- 5 miles- which is quite a lot for my ankle after yesterday. I think I will start from 5k next week as suggested and gradually build up- but still keep up the gym work and the walking.
Funny yesterday- somebody reported a carrier bag left on the stairs, and we couldn't find who owned it. Just as we were debating whether or not to report it as a 'suspicious package', we found out my boss had dumped it there whilst she popped to the loo- it was her breakfast! She nearly lost it in a controlled explosion!
Labels: 4 miles, Holme Pierrepont Running Club, road race
