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Krusty_Clown · 03-02-2009, 22:53

Yesterday: Hal Higdon Strength training.

Today: Couldn't get out during the day, due to sick babies, and tonight was a non-runner, because of the weather, so headed to the Gym for a late treadmill run.

Summary: 10 miles with 10x150m strides, in 1:09:47 @4:22/km, HR=157 (84%).
Jesus, I hate the treadmill. Or more to the point, I hate running indoors. The only place runners should be running side by side, is at the beginning or the end of a race. As for reading Hello magazine while you're running?!

christeb · 03-02-2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by Krusty_Clown

As for reading Hello magazine while you're running?!

Somne composure for keeping the mag still while running!
Good work, as was mentioned before, the patience of the treadmill will stand to you.

Krusty_Clown · 04-02-2009, 17:26

Guilted into it, by posters who are so hard they eat glass for breakfast, I decided it was time to do another 'off-road' run before the snow disappeared. So, threw on the Innov8s and headed away from the house. Half a mile into the run and still on the road, I was faced with my first hurdle, a flooded road. Climbed up the ditch, and managed to negotiate my way around it, which, as it turned out was completely pointless. The hill climb for the next mile or so was a wide stream of melted snow, cascading down the route. After 10 minutes of stepping gingerly, I decided to throw caution (and dry feet) to the wind, and set off up the middle of the river bed. Higher up, the stream turned to slush, and then snow. The snow running was lovely (once you got past the slush) and the run up around the scalp was great, with just the wild goats for company.

Unfortunately, I ran out of time and had to hit the (still snow covered) road on the way back to pick up my youngster from school. So a couple of fast miles through the slush ensued and arriving back at the flooded road, launched straight through the middle, in my now soaked footwear.

Highpoints:
Snow run near the smelting tower
Running with the goats in the Scalp (Kevin Costner sequel?)
Counting toes afterwards, and finding the same number I started out with
Not slipping once, thanks to Innov8s (Now raised to godly status)

Lowpoints:
Taking a wrong turn at the scalp and heading towards Enniskerry
Briars bent over by the snow, stealing chunks of skin
Innov8s may not be dry for Annacurra (but are now nice and clean again).

Summary: Bloody long log entry. 6.79 miles in 1 hour, @5:28/km, HR=151.

donothoponpop · 04-02-2009, 18:46

Great entry Krusty, sounds like a real satisfying run. Fighting through briars, running upstream, mountain goats for companions: from now on, Road Miles=Wuss Miles

Slogger Jogger · 04-02-2009, 21:06

+1 for your run report and the inov-8s. Wore them on 2 snow days myself and they were superb.

Krusty_Clown · 04-02-2009, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Slogger Jogger

...inov-8s. Wore them on 2 snow days myself and they were superb.

I have to say, they're brilliant. They're actually lighter than my Asics kinsei's, and running with them on the road is very comfortable - they almost feel like they're sticking to the road like slicks. They're also so damn comfortable I'm thinking of getting a second pair to wear about! Or maybe I'll just wait until I retire this pair and give them a wash..

Krusty_Clown · 05-02-2009, 15:21

Today: Planned a 10 mile aerobic road run. Couldn't decide which of the routes to cover, so decided I'd try a hilly route that I haven't ventured on for quite a while (different set of roads). Couple of snow-flakes falling outside, nothing to worry about, grand job. 1 mile in, snow pelting down. Up the hills that were 95% clear of snow yesterday - now, a fresh blanket of snow. So another lovely snow run (though quite unexpected this time, and without the slush and the Inov-8s). Back to sea-level - no snow at all. Some phone-pics around Barnaslingan.

Summary: 10 Hilly Miles in 1:19 @4:54/km, HR=147.

asimonov · 05-02-2009, 17:12

hey krusty.
great training log and cool phone shots....i expected goats though (pity).

villan1 · 05-02-2009, 18:30

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Originally Posted by Krusty_Clown

Today: Planned a 10 mile aerobic road run. Couldn't decide which of the routes to cover, so decided I'd try a hilly route that I haven't ventured on for quite a while (different set of roads). Couple of snow-flakes falling outside, nothing to worry about, grand job. 1 mile in, snow pelting down. Up the hills that were 95% clear of snow yesterday - now, a fresh blanket of snow. So another lovely snow run (though quite unexpected this time, and without the slush and the Inov-8s). Back to sea-level - no snow at all. Some phone-pics around Barnaslingan.

Summary: 10 Hilly Miles in 1:19 @4:54/km, HR=147.

Great photos!

Slogger Jogger · 05-02-2009, 19:30

Great run and pix. We need more pix from people's runs methinks.

I think you've the same hiccup on your HR that I often get with my garmin where it spikes at the start. Either that or you started your run like a madman

I wet the straps of the HRM today and it started recording properly. My max HR today was only 157 vs your 180

Some day I'd like to hook up for a run around those there hills.

Krusty_Clown · 05-02-2009, 19:58

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Originally Posted by asimonov

hey krusty.
great training log and cool phone shots....i expected goats though (pity).

Thanks! The goats were from yesterday's off-road run.

Today was strictly on the road, not that you'd notice a difference! (except for the missing goats!)

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Originally Posted by SJ

We need more pix from people's runs methinks.

Like a 1,000 Photo challenge?

I've learned to ignore the HR spike. At the start of the Aware 10K I was over 220 bbm.

You should definitely come out for a run, but I think I'd be pointing you in the right direction, and then watching you disappear into the distance! Maybe a recovery run!!!

Krusty_Clown · 07-02-2009, 15:37

Yesterday: Did the Hal Higdon weights, plus the core strength training routine, and located some muscles that previously did not exist in my body. I always knew my core strength was a weakness, but jaybus, I found it difficult, and have a number of aches today (with a slight groin pull), for a very small number of reps.

Today: decided to go for a slightly longer than scheduled recovery run to try and stretch out some of the sore bits, so did 8 miles at a relaxed pace (no pace information showing on the Garmin, which again, really helped). I should be working for the County Council, as I think I managed to find every non-gritted Icy road in DunL/Rathdown. Still, kept the heart rate low, and I feel a lot better for it.

Summary: 8 Icy Miles in 1:10, @5:11/km with HR=132 (70%).

Krusty_Clown · 08-02-2009, 17:28

Today: Babysitter woes meant that i couldn't get out early, when the conditions would have been better for running (couple of fresh inches of snow). Instead, I managed to get out as everything was thawing, so the paths were treacherous, and ended up running nearly all of the 18 miles on the road, with only my HiViz to protect me.

Lashing rain, nasty drivers (yes, I know, I was running on their turf), and a couple of beers last night while the better half was away, meant a fairly miserable start. But running along Stepaside I cheered up, as the mountains reminded me of my recent ski trip to the Alps (didn't think to take a photo though). Heading to Blackrock the weather improved, and by the time I hit Killiney the sun was out, and I managed to take a few piccies without slowing down (motion blur!). Killiney was almost tropical by comparison to Stepaside.

Bart Simpson shaped Summary: 18 miles in 2:14, @4:38/km. HR=144

Some moving phone camera pictures here. Hard to believe these pictures were all taken over a 24 hour period!

Picture d'jour:

Woddle · 08-02-2009, 18:04

Thats a very nice picture. I took mine with a crappy old camera. I have a lovely canon 400d, so I must figure out a way to carry it safely on my runs

as its kind of nice showing the kids where daddy ran today. Good running aswell.

Slogger Jogger · 08-02-2009, 18:32

Great running KC and great pictures. Your 2nd picture of a snow packed road was pretty much what I had to totally run on this morning in Wicklow. You covered a fair area in your run too and you were lucky with the weather by the sea.

07-02-2009, 15:37	#162
Krusty_Clown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 14,953 Adverts \| Friends	Yesterday: Did the Hal Higdon weights, plus the core strength training routine, and located some muscles that previously did not exist in my body. I always knew my core strength was a weakness, but jaybus, I found it difficult, and have a number of aches today (with a slight groin pull), for a very small number of reps. Today: decided to go for a slightly longer than scheduled recovery run to try and stretch out some of the sore bits, so did 8 miles at a relaxed pace (no pace information showing on the Garmin, which again, really helped). I should be working for the County Council, as I think I managed to find every non-gritted Icy road in DunL/Rathdown. Still, kept the heart rate low, and I feel a lot better for it. Summary: 8 Icy Miles in 1:10, @5:11/km with HR=132 (70%). Last edited by Krusty_Clown; 08-02-2009 at 17:14.

08-02-2009, 17:28	#163
Krusty_Clown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 14,953 Adverts \| Friends	Today: Babysitter woes meant that i couldn't get out early, when the conditions would have been better for running (couple of fresh inches of snow). Instead, I managed to get out as everything was thawing, so the paths were treacherous, and ended up running nearly all of the 18 miles on the road, with only my HiViz to protect me. Lashing rain, nasty drivers (yes, I know, I was running on their turf), and a couple of beers last night while the better half was away, meant a fairly miserable start. But running along Stepaside I cheered up, as the mountains reminded me of my recent ski trip to the Alps (didn't think to take a photo though). Heading to Blackrock the weather improved, and by the time I hit Killiney the sun was out, and I managed to take a few piccies without slowing down (motion blur!). Killiney was almost tropical by comparison to Stepaside. Bart Simpson shaped Summary: 18 miles in 2:14, @4:38/km. HR=144 Some moving phone camera pictures here. Hard to believe these pictures were all taken over a 24 hour period! Picture d'jour: Last edited by Krusty_Clown; 08-02-2009 at 17:32.

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03-02-2009, 22:53	#151
Krusty_Clown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 14,953 Adverts \| Friends	Yesterday: Hal Higdon Strength training. Today: Couldn't get out during the day, due to sick babies, and tonight was a non-runner, because of the weather, so headed to the Gym for a late treadmill run. Summary: 10 miles with 10x150m strides, in 1:09:47 @4:22/km, HR=157 (84%). Jesus, I hate the treadmill. Or more to the point, I hate running indoors. The only place runners should be running side by side, is at the beginning or the end of a race. As for reading Hello magazine while you're running?!

04-02-2009, 17:26	#153
Krusty_Clown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 14,953 Adverts \| Friends	Guilted into it, by posters who are so hard they eat glass for breakfast, I decided it was time to do another 'off-road' run before the snow disappeared. So, threw on the Innov8s and headed away from the house. Half a mile into the run and still on the road, I was faced with my first hurdle, a flooded road. Climbed up the ditch, and managed to negotiate my way around it, which, as it turned out was completely pointless. The hill climb for the next mile or so was a wide stream of melted snow, cascading down the route. After 10 minutes of stepping gingerly, I decided to throw caution (and dry feet) to the wind, and set off up the middle of the river bed. Higher up, the stream turned to slush, and then snow. The snow running was lovely (once you got past the slush) and the run up around the scalp was great, with just the wild goats for company. Unfortunately, I ran out of time and had to hit the (still snow covered) road on the way back to pick up my youngster from school. So a couple of fast miles through the slush ensued and arriving back at the flooded road, launched straight through the middle, in my now soaked footwear. Highpoints: Snow run near the smelting tower Running with the goats in the Scalp (Kevin Costner sequel?) Counting toes afterwards, and finding the same number I started out with Not slipping once, thanks to Innov8s (Now raised to godly status) Lowpoints: Taking a wrong turn at the scalp and heading towards Enniskerry Briars bent over by the snow, stealing chunks of skin Innov8s may not be dry for Annacurra (but are now nice and clean again). Summary: Bloody long log entry. 6.79 miles in 1 hour, @5:28/km, HR=151.

04-02-2009, 18:46	#154
donothoponpop Closed Account Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4,532 Adverts \| Friends	Great entry Krusty, sounds like a real satisfying run. Fighting through briars, running upstream, mountain goats for companions: from now on, Road Miles=Wuss Miles

04-02-2009, 21:06	#155
Slogger Jogger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the hills, Annacurra, Co. Wicklow. Posts: 4,802 Adverts \| Friends	+1 for your run report and the inov-8s. Wore them on 2 snow days myself and they were superb.

05-02-2009, 15:21	#157
Krusty_Clown Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 14,953 Adverts \| Friends	Today: Planned a 10 mile aerobic road run. Couldn't decide which of the routes to cover, so decided I'd try a hilly route that I haven't ventured on for quite a while (different set of roads). Couple of snow-flakes falling outside, nothing to worry about, grand job. 1 mile in, snow pelting down. Up the hills that were 95% clear of snow yesterday - now, a fresh blanket of snow. So another lovely snow run (though quite unexpected this time, and without the slush and the Inov-8s). Back to sea-level - no snow at all. Some phone-pics around Barnaslingan. Summary: 10 Hilly Miles in 1:19 @4:54/km, HR=147.

05-02-2009, 17:12	#158
asimonov Closed Account Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,377 Adverts \| Friends	hey krusty. great training log and cool phone shots....i expected goats though (pity).

05-02-2009, 19:30	#160
Slogger Jogger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the hills, Annacurra, Co. Wicklow. Posts: 4,802 Adverts \| Friends	Great run and pix. We need more pix from people's runs methinks. I think you've the same hiccup on your HR that I often get with my garmin where it spikes at the start. Either that or you started your run like a madman I wet the straps of the HRM today and it started recording properly. My max HR today was only 157 vs your 180 Some day I'd like to hook up for a run around those there hills.

08-02-2009, 18:04	#164
Woddle Closed Account Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,471 Adverts \| Friends	Thats a very nice picture. I took mine with a crappy old camera. I have a lovely canon 400d, so I must figure out a way to carry it safely on my runs as its kind of nice showing the kids where daddy ran today. Good running aswell.

08-02-2009, 18:32	#165
Slogger Jogger Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: In the hills, Annacurra, Co. Wicklow. Posts: 4,802 Adverts \| Friends	Great running KC and great pictures. Your 2nd picture of a snow packed road was pretty much what I had to totally run on this morning in Wicklow. You covered a fair area in your run too and you were lucky with the weather by the sea.