ncmc wrote: » Got my new trainers, after 3 pairs of Nike I decided to try something new, so went for Mizuno Wave Riders (in hot pink for those interested!) I love them! They are so light and comfy, can't wait to try them out tomorrow. Would it be very silly to wear them for Ballycotton on Sunday?
Dilbert75 wrote: » Haha - I too was taking the advice of the guy in AK when I wore my new ones for DCM. A few around here recommended it too, iirc.
ncmc wrote: » 5 miles done this morning including a 5k race. I wasn't going to push on on the race and just treat it as a recovery run but pride got the better of me when walkers were practically overtaking me so I pushed on a little bit for two miles. Nice day for a run and nice to shake things up a bit and run with other people. Lovey new trainers, they were so light and comfy. I think I'm going to wear them tomorrow, what's the worst that can happen! Going to be a long day tomorrow, race not til 1:30 and you have to be in Ballycotton by 11-11:30 so not sure what I'm going to do in Ballycotton for two and a half hours! Should be an enjoyable race though and weather holding up so it's all good!
Gavlor wrote: » Best of luck for tomorrow. What's the target??
Dilbert75 wrote: » No bother to ya! But if you don't aim for 75 you won't get it.
Gavlor wrote: » Great stuff!! New runners or the old ones??
ncmc wrote: » I've been so busy commenting on everyone elses log, I forgot to update my own this week! So a well timed step back week on P&D for me this week. Legs felt tired all week for some reason. My knee was a bit twingy during the strides on Wednesday. Monday - 5.2 miles @ 9:49 Legs were definitely tired, had no difficulty slowing down! Tuesday - Rest Wednesday - 8 miles @ 9:04 with 10x100 strides. Knee felt a bit sore during the strides and I wasn't even going particularly fast! Pretty uncomfortable run all in all, very wet and windy. Thursday - 8 miles @ 9:08. Got absolutely drenched during this run. I felt like i'd jumped in a pool fully clothed. Libby the lazy mare flat out refused to come out with me and retreated to the couch! I was very tempted to join her! Serious HTFU required to go out in that weather. Friday - 4 miles @ 10:00. As you are all aware, I am not a fan of this morning running malarky, but I am away for the weekend and didn't want to have to run both days, so this was the only option. Running at 6am in the rain :mad: That is all I have to say about that! Plus I always find I am mega slow before my breakfast, I didn't mean to do this run so slow at all! Conversely, Libby quite likes morning runs, so I may farm her out to Career Move in future and the two mad eegits can do their crazy morning runs while I stay in my nice warm leaba! So just have a 12 mile LSR to finish out the weekend, it could be Sunday evening before I get that done. I was looking forward to having a few drinks and letting my hair down over the weekend, but after looking what P&D has in store for me next week, I think i'll be taking it handy. 50 miles next week incl a 10 mile mid week run with 5 @ HMP, an 11 mile midweek run and an 18 mile LSR are just some of the treats I have in store for me.... This sh1t is getting serious
Gavlor wrote: » 37.2 miles is a step back week?? That's just ridiculous!
ncmc wrote: » So a well timed step back week on P&D for me this week. Legs felt tired all week for some reason. My knee was a bit twingy during the strides on Wednesday. Monday - 5.2 miles @ 9:49 Legs were definitely tired, had no difficulty slowing down! Wednesday - 8 miles @ 9:04 with 10x100 strides. Knee felt a bit sore during the strides and I wasn't even going particularly fast! Pretty uncomfortable run all in all, very wet and windy. Thursday - 8 miles @ 9:08. Got absolutely drenched during this run. I felt like i'd jumped in a pool fully clothed. Libby the lazy mare flat out refused to come out with me and retreated to the couch! I was very tempted to join her! Serious HTFU required to go out in that weather. Friday - 4 miles @ 10:00. As you are all aware, I am not a fan of this morning running malarky, but I am away for the weekend and didn't want to have to run both days, so this was the only option. Running at 6am in the rain :mad: That is all I have to say about that! Plus I always find I am mega slow before my breakfast, I didn't mean to do this run so slow at all! Conversely, Libby quite likes morning runs, so I may farm her out to Career Move in future and the two mad eegits can do their crazy morning runs while I stay in my nice warm leaba! So just have a 12 mile LSR to finish out the weekend, it could be Sunday evening before I get that done. I was looking forward to having a few drinks and letting my hair down over the weekend, but after looking what P&D has in store for me next week, I think i'll be taking it handy. 50 miles next week incl a 10 mile mid week run with 5 @ HMP, an 11 mile midweek run and an 18 mile LSR are just some of the treats I have in store for me.... This sh1t is getting serious
career_move wrote: » Haha the dog bit made me laugh. Mine refuses to come with me anymore - he'll chase tractors all day but when he sees me heading out for a run he slinks off back to the haybarn I think it was no harm to do your run slowly this morning. I just highlighted the few things were you said you felt tired or a bit sore because I think it's important not to get too carried away by doing x number of miles at such and such a pace Have a good weekend and enjoy the break....looks like you'll be hard at it next week
ncmc wrote: » Well if I was as fast as you, I wouldn't have to do all these miles :cool: Libby is gas, she just tries to make herself as small as possible and slinks back to the couch, I'm like 'hello! I can see you!' To be fair, she had a good point last night, was not a night to be outside! The legs are much better now, they were definitely tired at the start of the week, but I suppose that's to be expected after a race. Yeah, next week is going to be fun alright... and the following week is 55 miles :eek::eek::eek:
