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Monday 12/10 - 1 hr spinning class
Wed 14/10 - 5.85 miles. Thank God it was much more enjoyable than Saturdays abysmal effort. My legs felt good all the way, and so did my head
Feel a little better about this Sunday now.
Thurs 15/10 - rest day.
Friday 16/10 - 4.3 miles. It went ok.
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Sunday 18/10 - 10 mile Run for Life.
Completed it in 1 hr 29 mins. I'm very happy, as it's 11 mins faster than I expected. I found the first 1 1/2 miles to be the worst, my legs felt dead. I only got going on the incline. Really enjoyed it (apart from a stich at mile 8
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Well done on your great run yesterday! I always find the first mile or two the worst, as soon as I break a sweat and get into it it's more enjoyable. I found it way more enjoyable than I thought I would. The ORR wasn't as nightmarish as I expected! Go us!
So the Half Marathon in December...I'm half afraid to even admit I'm contemplating it! 0 -
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rainbow kirby wrote: »Great time!
You should be able to go sub-2 for the half with that sort of 10-mile time, and I say that from personal experience.
Thanks for that rainbow kirby - today, post run high, I would love to do it, but maybe it's aiming a bit high 0 -
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rainbow kirby wrote: »3 miles more, 2 months to train, you're practically there.
You sound like that little voice in my head I'll see how I get on in the next few weeks, and decide for sure then.
Are half marathons very competitive? I've really enjoyed the atmosphere on the 2 10K's and yesterdays 10 miles, as they've been pretty relaxed. I'd be afraid the half marathon would be different in that way, iykwim.
Sorry if this post sounds ridiculous, it's just it's all pretty new to me.0 -
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Mon 19/10 - 1 hr spin class. Found it tough, and my legs tired quickly.
Tuesday 20/10 - Rest day.
Thurs 22/10 - 5.85 miles. Went ok, except for the killer hill, which I swear is getting steeper
Friday 23/10 - 4 miles. It was a miserable wet evening, but I figured it would be an easier run than 4 miles in the forecast gales of today, Saturday!
Sat 24/10 - Rest day. Can't even get the dog to come for a walk with me in thjs wind 0 -
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Ah thanks DustyBin - best of luck with your training, and I hope you enjoyed breaking the 10 mile mark! I don't think you'll get many tips from me though, I seem to have 1 good run, and then 3-4 awful ones I'm not sure yet about the 1/2, but I'll see how things go in the next few weeks!
Sun 25/10 - 4.7 miles. Headed out at 8.30 am - wasn't the best of experiences, but I've learned my lesson. Mexican food + red wine + 5 hrs sleep = very woeful running :eek::o
Monday 26/10 - 6.6 miles. To make up for yesterdays attempt, I ventured out again. 6.6 painful miles. Heavy legs, and my mind was all over the shop! I'm putting it down to bank holiday excesses! I felt pathetic, as I thought of all the marathon runners out there, chasing their goals, as I struggled along!0 -
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Sat 31/10 - 10 miles. Was struggling at mile 4, when two fit guys passed me out, and I sorta tagged along behind them, which gave me a second wind. Lost them after a couple of miles though Felt ok until mile 8, when my stomach started talking to me. Eventually got home, tired but glad I did it.
I don't think I will be able for the 1/2 marathon in 6 weeks time. I don't seem to be improving. Today was a really struggle at times. Not encouraging.0 -
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RacoonQueen wrote: »Whats the longest run you've done to date? Is it 10 miles?
Yep, 10 is the max, and only twice Two weeks ago, and today. I know it's 6 weeks away, but I just can't see myself actually getting further than the 10.
On the plus though, I'm not shattered after it like I was two weeks ago! Suppose it's something 0 -
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Mon 02/11 - 6.25 miles (55 mins). Enjoyed it, my legs felt strong for the most part, although I felt a twinge in my upper thigh at mile 3, so I stopped and stretched. It felt ok after that. Hopefully this week will be better (and more enjoyable) than last week 0
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Tuesday 10/11 - 7 miles. Great evening for running. Cold but not a puff of wind. Enjoyed it.
Wednesday 11/11 - 2.7 miles (with the dog) this morning before work. There was a lot of stoping starting, what with all the lamposts to be sniffed by herself! And the odd sprint after a cat! It was very cold, but we both enjoyed it. Have the niggle back in my upper thigh, hope it goes away before tomorrows winter league. 0 -
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