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The Boggers Log

ThebitterLemon

After some sage advise from Krusty, I've decided to dip my toe into the training log pool.

My 12 month objective is to crack a sub 3, but my immediate objective is to run a 3.05 -3.07 in Seville in February.

I've done a few marathons and did Valencia a couple of weeks ago as a training run (fantastic event by the way), and I've started a 12 week McMillan running program last Monday.

I'll try to post here as frequently as possible and would appreciate any feedback proffered.

Again, tnx Krusty for his time and inputs.

TbL

3 sessions completed so far;

1. 30 min warm up followed by, 22, 30 second strides with 1 min recovery run at between 5k and 1 mile race pace. 15 min cool down jog

2. 70 mins easy run

3. 50 min easy run

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pistol_75

Great run on Saturday TBL. Wasn't the easiest of conditions. Great pacing.

yaboya1

Great running TbL

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Today the plan called for the Moone kilo marathon in or around PMP.

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Solid day at the office, average 6.47

You do know that 6:47 x 26.2 = sub 3 right?

Murph_D

Nice going, TbL. You definitely know what you're doing.

ThebitterLemon

Today the plan called for a easy run. Was in Limerick with work and as that's Bulmers74 neck of the woods we decided to hook up for a couple of easy miles around 6pm.

It wasn't till we got going that the mad yoke told me he did 22 miles yesterday and already had 8 done earlier this morning so would I mind if we only did 7! FFS

The miles flew by and the company took my mind off the head cold (man flu) that is slow to shake.

He's in great shape and he decided we'd do another mile to make 8 miles at just over 8 min pace.

TbL

AuldManKing

Jesus, I'd say that after your visit to Marrakech, you probably have a number for Ahmed, the guy from the bazar.

ThebitterLemon

AuldManKing wrote: »

Jesus, I'd say that after your visit to Marrakech, you probably have a number for Ahmed, the guy from the bazar.

Haha,

Sure Ahmed's not the worst AMK, he said that there was a fault with those backless leather chaps he sold you (they shrink when exposed to perspiration apparently). He said he'd give you your money back and he'd do a good deal on the other stuff you were interested in out the back

TbL

dukeraoul

AuldManKing wrote: »

Jesus, I'd say that after your visit to Marrakech, you probably have a number for Ahmed, the guy from the bazar.

AMK I'd say he does as well but for entirely different reasons

SeanPuddin

On the off chance, was that you running solo in a streets of Galway top out by plassey?

ThebitterLemon

SeanPuddin wrote: »

On the off chance, was that you running solo in a streets of Galway top out by plassey?

No Sean, although I was in a similar blue top, I think Bulmers brought me out the Ennis Road.

TbL

ThebitterLemon

Plan today called for more easy miles.

Did 5 easy this pm at 8.22 pace.

Was to do another 5 this evening but it's dark outside, I can't find my head torch and my final excuse is that I'm still not 100% coz of the man flu so unless I get some mad notion later and go out with a candle, thats it for the day!

TbL

ThebitterLemon

Today the plan called for a wave session. 2 miles wu/cd with 6 miles 6.45/50 and 7.10/15.

Head cold is almost gone but when I got up early this morning for this one the auld body felt weary. First time in a long time that it's felt its age.

As I was caught for time I started out on my local hilly route.

Got the 2 miles warm up done and then tried the first part of the wave. The auld body was telling me that this was madness and it wasn't up for it but the young lads head was saying tough it up pussy you'll have to fight battles like this in Amsterdam! Changed gears and got down to 7 min pace but it was laboured and it tapered off to a 7.18 for the mile. The head soon concurred that this was indeed madness and all body parts trundled along to get 8 miles in @ 7.56.

Not happy, but it's not the end of the world. I more concerned about the rest of this week and next week mileage and sessions as I'm in London for rest of week and most of next with a heavy schedule, so getting time to run will be hard.

Might try a few easy miles tonight.

TbL

dukeraoul

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Today the plan called for a wave session. 2 miles wu/cd with 6 miles 6.45/50 and 7.10/15.

Head cold is almost gone but when I got up early this morning for this one the auld body felt weary. First time in a long time that it's felt its age.

As I was caught for time I started out on my local hilly route.

Got the 2 miles warm up done and then tried the first part of the wave. The auld body was telling me that this was madness and it wasn't up for it but the young lads head was saying tough it up pussy you'll have to fight battles like this in Amsterdam! Changed gears and got down to 7 min pace but it was laboured and it tapered off to a 7.18 for the mile. The head soon concurred that this was indeed madness and all body parts trundled along to get 8 miles in @ 7.56.

Not happy, but it's not the end of the world. I more concerned about the rest of this week and next week mileage and sessions as I'm in London for rest of week and most of next with a heavy schedule, so getting time to run will be hard.

Might try a few easy miles tonight.

TbL

Gotta know when to hold em and know when to fold em (or whatever that dumb redneck said) look you're in great shape - maybe you and I can go in group therapy and get our minds sorted?

yaboya1

dukeraoul wrote: »

Gotta know when to hold em and know when to fold em (or whatever that dumb redneck said) look you're in great shape - maybe you and I can go in group therapy and get our minds sorted?

If you'd organised this a week earlier, I'd have gone with the two of you :pac:

ThebitterLemon

dukeraoul wrote: »

Gotta know when to hold em and know when to fold em (or whatever that dumb redneck said) look you're in great shape - maybe you and I can go in group therapy and get our minds sorted?

Haha Q,

Halfway through the first crap mile I was thinking about you and if it happens to the good guys...then I thought I was having a crap session in empathy with you...now it's just all your fault

Tnx, and I agree with you that I'm in pretty good shape so not sweating it at all, I'll do my best on the day and hopefully will get the return the training/effort deserves.

I'd say anyone that took us on for group therapy would need help themselves shortly thereafter

Might catch you for a run on one of your easy days in the next few weeks.

TbL

ThebitterLemon

The plan today called for 4/6 easy miles am/pm.

After yesterday I was advised that a day off was in order.

After been stuck in a hotel near Heathrow for a couple of hours this afternoon I decided to do a few miles to keep my head straight. Head cold seems to be almost totally gone and I'm not coughing up any crap. Ran up near Stockley Park and then got lost before an attractive blond bobby gave me directions (that were nearly right!)

8 miles @7.53.

Not long now till the Battle of Amsterdam

TbL

career move

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

The plan today called for 4/6 easy miles am/pm.

After yesterday I was advised that a day off was in order.

I decided to do 8 miles @7.53.

Good to see you have such faith in your coach

Bulmers74

career move wrote: »

Good to see you have such faith in your coach :D

Looks like he's taking the world record attempt seriously

BeepBeep67

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Ran up near Stockley Park and then got lost before an attractive blond bobby gave me directions (that were nearly right!)

TbL

Did you get his number?

ThebitterLemon

Plan called for 3 miles recovery.

Was gonna do 5 miles easy with Bulmers when I landed in Shannon but my flight was almost 3 hours late and he was long gone when I arrived and so was my motivation to run. Decided I was due a rest day and headed towards Galway. Got into Galway and decided to do the recovery run, quick change in the car and off around UCG. Legs and body seem to be in better shape and hopefully back to full running service soon.

3 miles @ 8.39 (way too fast for a recovery run) and no attractive bobbies (male or female) to distract me tonight!

TbL

SamforMayo

Wow , you actually did what the plan said!

ThebitterLemon

SamforMayo wrote: »

Wow , you actually did what the plan said!

Hey SfM,

70th straight day running and I'd say I've been on message 95% of the time

TbL

martyboy48

SamforMayo wrote: »

Wow , you actually did what the plan said!

Well he didn't really.... Some recovery pace

I see a trend forming... Not following coach, Bulmers ditched him(whatever happened the last time I don't know )

ThebitterLemon

Plan today called for 10 miles total (2m easy, 1m Hmp, 1m easy, 2m MP, 1m easy, 1m Hmp & 2m easy)

Had only a short window available to run today and was caught for time so the paces were quicker than they should have been. Body seems to be returning to normal and was comfortable enough the whole way around except for the last half marathon pace mile that was slightly uphill and into the wind.

Splits:

7.44
7.18
6.26
7.08
6.43
6.44
7.11
6.21
7.04
6.58

TbL

jfh

ThebitterLemon wrote: »

Hey SfM,

70th straight day running and I'd say I've been on message 95% of the time

TbL

70th straight day running:eek:
that's impressive considering your schedule

ThebitterLemon

jfh wrote: »

70th straight day running:eek:
that's impressive considering your schedule

I thought the last word in your sentence was gonna be "... age", and I was getting my FYP ready

Tnx, it just took a bit of organising, it's surprising what you can fit into a day if you're determined. I also ended up running some very early/late sessions to accommodate work and family. Having an accommodating missus is also useful

Coach told me 10 weeks ago that I was been to nice to myself with my days rest and missed sessions and that with 10 weeks to go I needed to focus.

I like a challenge! Looks like the run will end though as next week as I've a scheduled rest day.

Some of the runs durning the cycle were short 3/4 miles very slow runs but I found these great for recovery, almost like a body self heal session!

By the way great run in Berlin you've obviously got serious potential to go quick.

TbL

ThebitterLemon

Plan today called for 15 miles easy.

I set the alarm to get this one in very early this morning, the alarm went off and I could hear the rain lashing down outside and howling winds. Turned over and went back to sleep! Didn't get out eventually till just after 9.

Rotten weather for running, can't remember the last time the runners got such a drowning. Heart wasn't really in this and just trundled along wishing for it to be over.

Splits;

8.34
8.02
8.12
7.56
8.03
8.04
8.24
8.00
7.40
7.54
7.45
8.09
7.58
8.28
8.24

TbL

Murph_D

Good stuff - haven't gotten a good soaking myself for ages, almost looking forward to the next one. Fair play!

ThebitterLemon

Off to London for the first half of this week, so got the ok to juggle this weeks sessions around.

Another nursing home special this morning. Must have just taken my meds coz it was run too fast. 3 miles @ 8.26

TbL

ThebitterLemon

Plan today called for 6 miles easy.

Staying in a nice hotel near Windor beside the Thames. Had wall to wall meetings today and another event this evening so very little window for a run.

Would have loved a chance to run along the river but had to make do with 8 k on the threadmill in 37:46.

Better than nothing and watched the darts while I trundled along.

With a bit of luck might get an early run in along the river in the morning.

TbL

DarByrne1980

do you find ur diet suffers being on the road so much do you have to go out of ur way to eat healthy stuff.