Self-indulgent training diary

[Derby Tup]

Did a hilly (at Werneth Low) 8.93 miles today in 1:15:18.

Mile 1 - 8:16
Mile 2 - 8:35
Mile 3 - 8:44
Mile 4 - 9:35
Mile 5 - 8:13
Mile 6 - 8:18
Mile 7 - 8:04
Mile 8 - 8:09
Mile 9 - 7:23 (0.93 miles - 7:57 pace)

Longest run in over 2 years and first 4 miles were completely uphill (from my house to Werneth Low). I'm contemplating going down to Altrincham and doing my first session in 2 years on Tuesday.

Sounds like you're getting back in shape quickly 'eathens!

[TheHeathens]

Sounds like you're getting back in shape quickly 'eathens!

Cheers - fingers crossed. Going to do a 5km at Dunham on Friday 22nd to put a marker down for the rest of the season.

[OneHillWonder]

well done theheathens

[TheHeathens]

Did 24 x 200m at Altrincham on Tuesday.

First 4 had 45 secs recovery
Second 4 had 40 secs recovery
Third 4 had 35 secs recovery
Fourth 4 had 30 secs recovery
Fifth 4 had 25 secs recovery
Sixth 4 had 20 secs recovery

Did each of them in about 42 and none of them slower than 44 so fairly happy with the sesssion as was the first for two years.

[Trog]

it's more for my own benefit by shaming me into action!

How has the last couple of weeks gone?

[TheHeathens]

Only done 2 runs - work and child have prevented me from getting any more out.

I'm gonna be running tomorrow though

[TheHeathens]

Did 25 mins on a X-Trainer yesterday and did 4.6 miles in 37:42 today.

Felt like turning back after 5 mins but carried on to the end.

I'm going to try and do the Hellrunner race in Delemere Forest in November so that's my target.

[TheHeathens]

5.18 miles today in 38:24 - fairly flat around the lovely streets of Denton.

Mile 1 - 7:32
Mile 2 - 15:11 (7:39)
Mile 3 - 23:02 (7:51)
Mile 4 - 30:28 (7:26)
Mile 5 - 37:17 (6:49)
0.18 miles - 38:24 (6:19)

First time I've run this late at night for years; I've remembered I prefer running at night - less traffic and heat and I think I'm biologically programmed to be a night owl!

[TheHeathens]

Did 8x400m on Tuesday at Altrincham track - averaged about 76/77

[Trog]

Cheers - fingers crossed. Going to do a 5km at Dunham on Friday 22nd to put a marker down for the rest of the season.

Did you do this, if so how did it go?