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Running Away From 30

sdevine89

So here I am on a cold winter's night starting a log.

A little bit of background. I have been an on and off runner for years. There are any number of reasons for the times I've stopped but I won't focus on those here. TBH most of them relate to a bad knee but I've probably used that as an excuse more than anything.

I turn 30 the December and now seems like a good a time as any to give this a go again. My girlfriend has embraced running this year to a serious extent and I don't want to be left behind.

In terms of goals the only two events I have on the horizon are the Achill Half Marathon and the DCM 2020. Lofty goals certainly but lets see how we go.

In terms of where I am starting out from now. I would be able to go out and run a 5km in sub 30 right now (just), not having run in a few months. The rest of my PBs are below.

The plan is to start slow and short. Going for a 3km wish run tonight and keep it and that level for a few weeks with hopefully park runs at the weekends.

Any advice will be greatly received, I am not overly keen on joining a club etc but will follow training plans. I will certainly be following the DCM Novice Plan next year if I get an entry.

Distance|Time|Date
5km|25:37|20/02/2013
10km|54:47|09/02/2013
Half|N/A|N/A
Full|N/A|N/A

Starting weight is 93.9kg too after a few months of excess. My weight fluctuates massively. Have touched 79kg early this year. I'm happy anywhere sub 85kg so will get back to that soon. Back following a IIFYM plan on that front.

Anyway out in to the cold I go. Got to start somewhere.

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sdevine89

Run 75

Date: 09/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 6.11km
Time: 34:52
Avg Pace: 5:42
Splits: 5:44, 5:34, 5:37, 5:39, 5:51, 5:50, 5:38
Avg Heart Rate: 152bpm

sdevine89

Run 76

Date: 10/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 6.32km
Time: 37:23
Avg Pace: 5:55
Splits: 5:58, 5:44, 5:57, 5:51, 6:00, 6:02, 5:46
Avg Heart Rate: 159bpm

sdevine89

Run 77

Date: 11/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 8.12km
Time: 45:33
Avg Pace: 5:36
Splits: 5:37, 5:42, 5:36, 5:37, 5:36, 5:32, 5:41, 5:33, 5:51
Avg Heart Rate: 179bpm (Certainly didn't feel like it so I think this is off)

skyblue46

You should give the Mile TT a bash on here!

sdevine89

skyblue46 wrote: »

You should give the Mile TT a bash on here!

I'm going to go and sign up right now!

sdevine89

Run 78

Date: 12/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 8.11km
Time: 46:07
Avg Pace: 5:41
Splits: 5:52, 5:34, 5:41, 5:32, 5:40, 5:40, 5:52, 5:40, 5:07
Avg Heart Rate: 146bpm (felt much more accurate compared to yesterday)

sdevine89

Run 79

Date: 13/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 8.11km
Time: 45:50
Avg Pace: 5:39
Splits: 5:41, 5:38, 5:28, 5:33, 5:37, 5:41, 5:52, 5:43, 5:30
Avg Heart Rate: 162bpm

sdevine89

Run 80

Date: 14/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 6.16km
Time: 34:49
Avg Pace: 5:37
Splits: 5:47, 5:38, 5:34, 5:27, 5:37, 5:41, 5:21
Avg Heart Rate: 153 bpm

sdevine89

Run 81

Date: 15/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 6.27km
Time: 35:20
Avg Pace: 5:38
Splits: 5:49, 5:38, 5:34, 5:24, 5:42, 5:50, 5:16
Avg Heart Rate: 166bpm

Run 82

Date: 20/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 10.15km
Time: 57:12
Avg Pace: 5:38
Splits: 5:45, 5:37, 5:31, 5:22, 5:24, 5:30, 5:37, 5:44, 5:51, 5:55, 6:20
Avg Heart Rate: 152bpm

That's the 30 days done. Thank God.

Goal Distance: 30miles (48.3km)
Actual Distance: 124.8miles (200.9km)
Shortest Run: 3.1miles (5km)
Longest Run: 6.3miles (10.2km)
Weight Change: -3.19kg

sdevine89

Run 83

Date: 20/05/2020
Location: Shankill
Distance: 10.33km
Time: 57:43
Avg Pace: 5:35
Splits: 5:47, 5:32, 5:37, 5:28, 5:37, 5:35, 5:37, 5:36, 5:37, 5:31, 5:21
Avg Heart Rate: 148bpm

Was great to get back at it yesterday after a few days off. Delighted with the pace too.

Obviously the DCM being cancelled ruins the plans for this year, but I'm more determined than ever just to take the time to train. Would love now to get under 4 hours for the Marathon next year.

For the time being I'm going to start a half marathon training plan next Monday, with the goal of doing the Achill Half if it goes ahead in mid September.

Will also do the Fingal 4 mile virtually this Sunday and then the Boards Time Trial at the end of the month. Lots to keep training for.

Seems as good a time as any for a weight check in too. I started this log in October 2019 at 93.9kg before touching 97.84kg in early January, but I'm delighted to say I tipped the scales yesterday at 85.7kg so everything is going in the right direction. Doing some HIIT classes a few days a week too which will hopefully help with overall fitness and body composition.

sdevine89

Time to bring this back.

It’s been a long time, I’ve run very sporadically in the past 2.5 years, and I let me marathon entry go unused. I went out for a run with my fiancé, who did run the marathon 3 weeks ago and failed out at 16miles. There was no way I was going to do it just to fail. I’ll enter for next year and let’s see how the next 362 days goes.

Doing the Clontarf 5 mile at the end of the month, so that’s something to get out running for.

sdevine89

Well the next 362 days have been completed.

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