My Last Run - General running

iRun

13/07/2007 at 18:32

I think we should start a stream with details of our favourite pastime. Here's mine for starters...

12/07/07 - 5.25m - 46:53:21
A day I didn't want to run. I was awoke at 4am due to Billy and I wrestled to get some sleep but I could not drift back off. So I did the usual wakey up stuff but starting at 4:30. I just didn't want o go out. I even contemplated dozing off on the sofa. That was until ping, I said to myself "I can't lie here, I have to do something"! So I jumped up, put on my1061's and set off to do the original 4.33 miler but then at the lights at Sonia's I went to rthe Circus. I nearly went to Ickenham but thought hell no, I'm off up the Western Ave for the 5.25 miler and to be honest although I felt a bit lousy at first it got better. I am very pleased that I went out. I just can't get enough!

Batmouse

15/07/2007 at 20:24

It was wednesday 11.07.07

I came last in a race. I ran pants. Thought it was a fun thing didn't realise it was all club runners. Not ran since. When everyone else finished in around the 13-20 mins It took me 1/2 hour (I think as my watch battery packed in). Set off too quick and gave myself a stitch, didn't have enough to eat, fed my toddler but not myself and it was too bloody hot. To add insult to injury it was where I normally run anyway, so I am a bit fed up.

But hey ho, tomorrow I will don on my brooks and head out the door.

PhilK

16/07/2007 at 21:11

Sunday 15/07/07.
It was stormy, thunder and rain pouring down, I had a cold and I really didn't want to go out. Decided that as I am training for a half marathon and I can't run 2 miles without stopping I had better go. Waited for a break in the rain and thought that if I feel bad I can always stop and go home.
Bear in mind I am almost 20 stone and usually plod along at about 12 min miles and progressively slow down the further I go. I set off, first mile (when it eventually came, seemed like a lot longer) was 10:50! Blimey! Completed mile two, had a 30 sec walk, mile three and a 45 second walk then mile four and finished in 44:05! Yes, I said 44 minutes and 05 seconds. I have no idea how, or why, but I don't care. And it didn't rain on me.

rach72

16/07/2007 at 23:08

Yesterday for me, 15/7/07 - 5.8miles, 1hr and 1 min, only been running again for a week after a long break so pretty pleased, weather was horrendous, torrential rain and my lips were blue when I got back, I wouldn't have been more wet if I'd gone swimming

iRun

17/07/2007 at 07:56

17/07/07 - 7.2m - 1:06:11 c 917 f 117g Hi 170
Today was a nice steady run. Again it looked so promising as I emerged from le maison. The sun was a giant orange glow and I thought "mmmm, looks good." Unfortunately that was as good as it got. There was rain from the night still on the ground and not my favourite surface. It remained for the whole hour plus. Lots of activity around on the roads (people and cars). I nearly got hit by a bus at UxR and RoyLa. I tried to beat it as it came round the corner. hat was very close, phew!
No real problems except I could feel my knees a wee bit. One thing to note is the bridge building is nearly finished along SwRd.
Nobody out running today, big disappointment.

iRun

19/07/2007 at 06:59

19/07/07 - 5.3m - 45:13:93 c 679 f 86 Hi 188
Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day. Because of the lateness of my bod this morning I had to curtail my run to a meagre 5+ miler. As I ventured out the sun was shining and the temperature just right. The set off was ok, no problems anywhere along the route. I cannot believe that I am 6 minutes faster than before, amazing! Chuffed to bits to say the least. Oh well thats it now for 10 days. A chance to get my knees calmed down a bit.
Jog watch was a two today

kittenkat

pirate

19/07/2007 at 07:14

Yesterday 18/07/07

I started just before 4.30pm. My training schedule said 16 miles, so I did my 8 mile circuit twice. All my runs are through beautiful Devon countryside, heaps of hills though. The first 8 felt good, then I got to 9 and a half miles and my legs started feeling like lead, I still managed to run at the pace I set myself and after another mile I bucked up a bit. I had to stop for 2 tractors and a jack russel appeared from nowhere and ran amicably alongside me for about 1/4 of a mile (he seemed knackered after that and slowed down - old dog).
16 miles is a fair distance so it was nice to come back to a warm shower and a cold beer :)

bodyhead

19/07/2007 at 13:26

Just back from my first run in my 7 week training plan before the Glasgow Half marathon.I really enjoyed it - I lasted for about 40min (not sure of the distance). I really surprised myself in the extra gear I found near the end of my run (about 1/4 of a mile from home), it may have had something to do with the dozen seagulls that were swooping down from above trying to have me for their dinner! The reason for this may have been because I was working so hard during my run my body sweat attracted them? or it could be that I looked like a slow moving Mcdonalds bag? At least I knocked about 3 minutes of my time! But I will now need to go and change my underpants!!

marshallini

19/07/2007 at 20:47

Thursday 19/07/07 12:15pm - , easy recovery run round the lanes of Broughton and Bretten.

4.37 miles - 34:29 (7:53/mile average) - 42ft total ascent. Nike Free 5.0 Trail.

Everything it was meant to be, weather was lovely, verging on too warm, pace was spot on, legs did feel a little leaden but after the previous 5 days that was to be expected.

Chris.

Kevster - www.kevsimages.com

19/07/2007 at 22:33

Thursday 19/7/7 07.20am - first run in a new training regime.

Struggling lots with my running nowadays and always too tired after work, so have had the brainwave of running before work. Many benefits : cooler, less traffic, NO CHAVS, not stressing allday dreading my run...cos I've already done it!

This morning, 2 mile circuit. Ran 1.5 mile, walked the rest. Legs sore, but pleased I went out. Have to see if I can keep it up!

sioUx

19/07/2007 at 22:45

18/07- Intervals- 4x1200m

Going quite well on the treadmill when a more experienced runner gave me some advice about my stride.

Tried his suggestions and after a short while found I was going even better.

A really good session.

Who knows I may even end up liking Reps and not just doing them cos they're on the schedule and worth the benefits.

rach72

20/07/2007 at 16:27

last night, 3.5miles not sure how long it took me as didn't take my watch but I did it a bit faster than the last couple of runs and don't ache at all today which is first

kittenkat

pirate

20/07/2007 at 16:30

20/07/07

I did a very hilly 6 miles at just over 8mile min pace. Both my achillies hurt a bit at the moment and my ankles feel really stiff. I raced a stray Dutchman up the last hill and won :)

marshallini

20/07/2007 at 17:08

Friday 20/07/07 - 3:15pm - Hilly fartlek (7 efforts) around the lanes of Helsby.

6.43 miles - 47:59 (7:27/mile average) - 687 ft total ascent. Puma Complete Prevail.

Rain had eased off and I had a nice little run mixed the efforts between the ups and downs. Legs feel a lot better than yesterday.

Chris.

Chris Tassell

20/07/2007 at 20:51

12.10 pm. 8 miles,

not very fast, time not even worth mentioning but I was running average 12 minute miles, although ran the last mile in under 9 mins. I can't manage to speed up if I want to run any kind of distance, and by that I mean anything over 3 miles. However, very good run, best I have had over the last two weeks, could have run further decided to be prudent, feel good physically and mentally. Amazaing how a good run leaves you with such a feeling of well being.

Ridiculously heavy rain before my run, stair rods aren't in it, managed to get out in a brief spell of dry, heavy rain again on the home stretch.

Much cooler, sooo much easier to breathe, decided that I am useless in the heat, such as we have had to date throughout this summer,

welsh_rare_bit

20/07/2007 at 22:56

Wednesday 18th July - 9:15pm

Was feeling a little back ache and down in the dumps, but seeing as I was near the coastal park after dropping my son off at school I decided to head down there with a short 20minute run and enjoy the glorious views (which I neglect dreadfully, as it's on my doorstep) rather than the plain and boring streets outside of my front door.

I'm a beginner, only been going since end of April / early May...incredibly slow still (more of a plodder!).

20 mins came and went, and I decided the scenery and sunshine was so glorious, I thought I'd go a bit further, just to see what was around that bend, and that one, and that one, and that one...in the end I clocked 7 miles in 1hr, 36 minutes. I was completely shocked, being twice the distance I had ever run.

Certainly paid for it the next day, felt weary, stiff and tired all day. But it was worth it, to realise my potential and for the motivation. Was feeling down in the dumps because I just couldn't seem to go past 5K and I've signed up for a 10K in September! On top of the world now!

Oh yeah, and I've now been nicknamed 'Forest Gump' because I just kept on going...and going...and going...!!!

Mrs Winkle

21/07/2007 at 09:21

15/07/07 BUPA Great Capital Run 10k 1.02.57

My first ever 10k was the last time I ran - I'm going out this morning though, might do another 10k of the streets round my home. I really enjoyed it, though typically it was a humid, sunny day and I've been running and training in wet weather.

I found it easy until between 6 - 8k where there was no shade and it was tiring. I sped up for the last k, sprinted to what I thought was the finish (not wearing my glasses) only to realise it was the 400m to go marker. I thought I was going to be sick, but I managed to keep runnign to the end. Disappointed with my time - I wanted a sub 60. Never mind, next time.

Mrs Winkle

21/07/2007 at 11:12

21/07/07 4.5 miles 44 mins

A gentle run around the streets, weather was a bit clammy and warm. Running at a 10 minute mile pace.

marshallini

21/07/2007 at 16:36

Saturday 21/07/07 - 3:00pm - Hilly off road run -Castle Park, Frodsham summit.

3.11 miles (5k) – 23:54. (7:41/mile average) - 613 ft total ascent. Mountain Bear Gladiators(2).

Purely by chance found a lull in the rain. Couldn’t avoid the mud though. This is a new route I’ve yet to push myself on, but today I matched my previous best without trying, great run. Finished off with an assorted circuit of exercises in the park.

Chris.

Womble

21/07/2007 at 19:56

Sunday 15/07/07
52.4 miles: 11 hours 29 minutes 18 seconds :o))