Saturday May 31st - Training

Mike S

31/05/2003 at 00:15

Song lyrics anticipating the weather later on today.
Am posting now as I just won't have time later this morning.

what: cricket - Caldy 2nd XI v Lytham (away) - another long drive
why: it's match day
last hard day: Tue/Wed
last longish day: Sun
last rest day: Thu

Will miss my run as I always enjoy outings in warm weather - not least the post-run rehydration......have a good one everybody

TimSutton

31/05/2003 at 06:04

Another hot day here by the looks of thing's.

What: am 8M easy - pm hills

Why: to get stronger

Last hard: Tue
Last rest: Yesterday

Will spend some time in the garden as well reading & gardening I expect.

Enjoy your running!

Speedie

31/05/2003 at 07:33

Sunshine out already.........nice!!

What: Weights
Why: My gym day
Last Hard: thurs + Fri
Last Rest: Weds

Enjoy

Xerxes

31/05/2003 at 07:40

Have started sweating already!!
Well done on annula Pb (better than my lifetime PB by far!).

Will try and go for slow run at somepoint today - might have to be later though, when cooler!

Bod

31/05/2003 at 08:08

Rest Day today, 10k tomorrow, results sun evening - going for broke, trying to sneak under 45min. Any race strategies?? My plan is b_ll_cks to negative splits, run my @rse off and hope to be at 22mins at half way and then hold on in there. Is this better/worse than steady (lungbusssting)4.5min Kms?

TimSutton

31/05/2003 at 08:28

That's it Bod go for it!

Hilly

31/05/2003 at 08:34

Morning all.

Bod-much depends on the course and the weather. If it's undulating then even km splits are difficult and if it's hot then sometimes that can have an adverse affect, well on me it would! However, if it were me I'd do exactly what you say and just go for it from the gun and try to hang on for a pb! I'm sure you'll do it. Good luck!!

What:5 miles with younger son at an easy pace, so he tells me. Now can I believe someone with a natural athletic ability to churn out 6 min miles without training? Considering I can't even run 6 min miles, I'll either be left running alone or he'll feel like he's walking, but we'll give it a go.
Why:pre season football training for him and for me it's nice to steal the opportunity to run with my son who shows no interest at other times.
Last hard:Wednesday I think
Last rest:yesterday

Xerxes

31/05/2003 at 08:59

That's always been my race strategy for races up to and including 10km - after that I am slightly more sensible.

Is it better? Not sure, Although it likely hurts more, but it is a good test of mettle!

Good luck!

Lestrade

31/05/2003 at 09:02

10 miles undulating road as a gentle run before a 20 tomorrow.

Edinburgh 15th June.

Barnsley Runner

31/05/2003 at 09:02

Misty morning in Barnsley. Should clear soon.

Good luck Bod. I'm from the more cautious school who always tries to run negative splits, but your way could work for you. There's only one way to find out.

What: 3 miles am, 3 miles pm,both with 10x60 strides.

Why: always do this the day before a race.

Last hard: Tues
Last rest: ages ago

Race predictions for Sheffield Half Marathon:-

1:20 plus - Down in the Sewer
1:19 to 1:20 - (Get a) Grip (On Yourself)
1:18 to 1:19 - Dead Loss Angeles
1:17 to 1:18 - Toiler on the Sea
1:16.30 to 1:17 - Go Buddy Go
sub 1:16.25 - pb - Burning up Time

This is a category C race, doing it because it's a big event and a nice run round Sheffield where I used to live. It's hilly and could be hot so I reckon around 1:17.30.

Good luck to all other racers (and cricketers!) this weekend.

drew

31/05/2003 at 09:21

what: am 4 miles easy
why: 1/2 tomorrow
last hard: Monday
last rest: yesterday

predictions: 1:19:45 anything less will be good, anything slower will be bad!

Going by recent race times BR should finish about 2 minutes ahead of me.

Race report tomorrow.

Just Spud

31/05/2003 at 09:39

Hello!

what: going for a run outside to test knee.

Good luck to all racing/training.

happyrunning!

31/05/2003 at 09:46

For me, 3 miles recovery after yesterdays speedwork

Last rest - Thursday
Last hard - Yesterday!

It is too hot!

Good luck racers this weekend

Lina

31/05/2003 at 10:08

Just done a 6mile. It really is hot out there!!!!! I best get off the computer and enjoy the rest of the day in the sun. Have a really nice day all!

Test

31/05/2003 at 10:37

Morning peeps.

Like Mike S, it's cricket day for me. Unlike Mike S, I HATE running in hot weather. And I've got a 17-miler planned for tomorrow, which I am unlikely to live through. Do I have to get up at 3am?

Thoroughly enjoyed my first proper rest day in ages. Must do more of them!

Have fun in the currant bun, all.

autolycus

31/05/2003 at 10:40

What?: The local hilly park equipped sit-ups, pull-up bars etc. Three laps, 15 reps of everything each time.
Why?: To impress girls. (Oh and there's a hilly run on the schedule...)

Stickless

31/05/2003 at 10:48

Bod, Barnsley, Drew - run well!

Spud, good luck getting outside.

Me? Sitting in the garden with a cello on my knee, scratching. Violin is on the washing line, sunning itself (they like a tan). Walking didn't work so well this morning - new prescription? just bad luck? recent stress? I'm not even going to try running til, probably Wednesday.

This is perfect violin finishing weather. There's a reason, I think, why violins got made in Cremona. To be able to sit in the shade and pay close attention to beautiful wood and call it work - that's allright!

Stickless

31/05/2003 at 10:51

Hey Lina, good to see you here. Take it easy, yes?

Bionic Ironwolf pirate

pirate

31/05/2003 at 11:21

Nothing today - local triathlon tomorrow, so just going over to registration this afternoon.

Extremely hot outside, a thunderstorm forecast and the same mix for race day - I'm another who hates running in hot weather. Praying for rain!

Good luck to all racing this weekend and a quick recovery to all those sick or injured.

Plodding Hippo

31/05/2003 at 11:22

6 miles walk
more later
incorporating training with work
hee hee