Monday session (30/9/2002) - Training

MartinH

30/09/2002 at 06:56

Last week cut mileage to about 75% of normal as first part of marathon taper. Mostly felt good although reduced mileage meant I probably ran that 75% harder and a normal week - doh!

So this week will be cutting deep in preparation for Sunday, aim for:
Monday - Rest
Tuesday - 5 (including some genetal intervals)
Wednesday - 6-7 steady
Thursday - Rest
Friday - 2-3 jog
Saturday - rest

So, in keeping with that schedule today is a rest day.

Last hard day: Last Tuesday.
Last rest: Friday.

Velociraptor

30/09/2002 at 08:56

Good morning everyone. Another sunny one. Shame about having to work.
What: Recovery run this evening after work.
Why: Did quite a lot at the weekend, but unlikely to be able to run again until Thursday due to day-job and other-job commitments, so deferring rest day.
Last hard day: Yesterday.
Last rest day: Friday.

WildWill..... pirate

pirate

30/09/2002 at 09:05

Morning all – quite a pleasant day up hear

This week I intend to take it easy ready for the GNR which I still don’t know weather to go hard and aim for around 1:45 or just enjoy the day in about 2:00

What : Either “Nothing” OR “Swim Drills” OR “Turbo Session” OR “Circuits”
Why : I’m on a bit of a motivational low at the moment, and have the remnants of a cold and a sore throat , so I’m not sure what if anything I’m going to do

Last Hard Run Tuesday

Will

Xerxes

30/09/2002 at 09:31

Very nice here also. Blue sky with wispy clouds.

No running at W/end owing to completely knackered legs following squash on Friday. Big mistake,. Have 10 mile run this w/end!!
Aggravated right calf injury/splints. Poop.

But bought new shoes and got Competitive runners H/book.

Today: will try 5 mile gentle run at lunch time and see how it goes.

Last rest day: sort of yesterday.
Last hard day: Last Tuesday.

Gareth L

30/09/2002 at 09:39

Morning all. VRap, i agree this work thing is a bit inconvienient, it takes up far to much time.

What - rest day
Why - hard session in gym yesterday on treadmill - no 15 of RW suggested speedwork sessions.

Tim - is it the Sittingbourne 10 that you are running. ?

Xerxes

30/09/2002 at 09:47

GL, no, the Lewes 10 miler. Hope also to see some of London-to Brighton later in day.

Sarcy

30/09/2002 at 09:56

what: long run 20 miles or so
why: marathon in 4 weeks.
meant to be out this morning but having to go this afternoon instead.

Mij

30/09/2002 at 10:43

what - rest day
why - did 7 sat with a 5K speed session and 7 sun with lots of hills.
last rest - Friday
last hard - Sat

I've put my entry in for Helsby half in Jan, I'm going to do the Mortimers Forest 10M in Dec (very hilly), and I'm going to run a few(?) XCountries with Ludlow Runners if they will let me - so task for today is to build a training schedule thru to Helsby. I can feel my brain starting to ache now.

Dustin

30/09/2002 at 10:45

What : Easy week after Windsor and still feeling below par
Why : End of 100m day halfM programme and 10k on/off road next weekend

WW, I think you mentioned Paphos elsewhere recently - Family and me off to Paphos on 27/10 staying in some new resort with kids facilities (yippee) for a week.
Went to AY AY Napa with the missus in 95 or 96 and drove over to Paphos then.Beachside bit touristy (Pizza hut etc) but there are some cracking history haunts.

We went for a fortnight then and hired a car for a week and drove over most of the island (mountains,Nicosia,Limassol).

Dustin

30/09/2002 at 10:46

that should read
'end of 100 day halfM programme'

Nessie

30/09/2002 at 10:50

Today's session - completed.

Walked to the bathroom and back. Went downstairs to get clean pair of tights from the airer, then back upstaris to get dressed. Downstairs again for brekkie and walked out to the car. Mr Nessie dropped me off at Safeway, and I walked 400 yards to work. Up in the lift, then 20 yards corridor to desk.

Last hard session - yesterday (Loch Ness Marathon)

Next hard session - getting home.

Xerxes

30/09/2002 at 10:56

Nessie - I am concerned that you are training too hard - can I advise an easy session this evening?

Stickless

30/09/2002 at 10:57

Hmm, yess, I can imagine, Nessie!

Today's triumph - 1K front crawl!! Inspiration provided by the tri a week ago, and the threat of an aquathon in Dec.

Couldn't resist boasting, even if I've promised not to be a junkie for a while yet.

DavidB

30/09/2002 at 11:15

Well done Nessie!

What: 4.25 mile X-country time trial
Why: This is one of my regular runs and has been for over 10 years so it's a good measure of the shape I'm in.
Last hard day: Friday
Last rest day(s): Saturday and Sunday.

Velociraptor

30/09/2002 at 11:16

Nessie, for a post-marathon recovery session that is mightily impressive. Marj, a 1K swim the day after a 10K race is pretty good too!

sfh legs

30/09/2002 at 11:17

Today: probably rest after windsor or 30mins spinning at most.
why: Obvious
last hard day: sunday
last rest day: friday

Need to think through next training regime after having been focused on the 1/2M target, Although there's another half M in the calendar in 4 weeks time... I'd really like to focus in on trimming the 10k time down by a couple of minutes.

Martin H, I'm not one to complain about typing but I suggest you relook at your plans for tuesday.

drew

30/09/2002 at 11:22

Well done Nessie. I imagine your legs are a little bit sore this morning.

What: 5 mile recovery session + weights
Why: easy day after yesterday's race
last hard day: sunday
last rest day: Saturday

MartinH

30/09/2002 at 11:31

Did you write a race report drew? Didn't see your time on the Windsor thread

Mike S

30/09/2002 at 12:31

As Vrap points out Martin, you might like to correct your typo - one way or the other!

What: v easy 4 miles or so
Why: Another post-race recovery run. Legs (and the rest of me) feel fine this morning (in sharp contrast to last 2 weeks) but with HR hitting the ceiling from the off yesterday, will take it easy & monitor HR closely

Last hard day: Sun
last rest day: Sat

Hilly

30/09/2002 at 12:41

Hi all,
What: should be circuit session this evening, but am suffering with a horrid head cold so might give it a miss and take an extra rest day.
Why: am planning to do an off road 1/2M on Saturday and I don't want to prolong this heady feeling by not resting!
Last hard: Thurs
Last rest: yesterday.