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Sleep is abysmal in the main (varies from 2 hours to 5 hours, 6 hours considered a brilliant night for me). I spend a lot of time trying to sleep by going to bed early but that invariably leads to waking in the early hours and being awake most of the night so lately I've just been going to bed later.
I've accepted it though, as getting stressed about it makes it worse and leads to a vicious circle. Before I started running, my insomnia was also dreadful but I'd lie awake letting dark thoughts take over whereas now I'm thinking happy thoughts during the sleepless hours:)
I'm not the only one!! Seems you actually have it a bit worse than me in terms of total hours sleep, but this almost perfectly describes my relationship with sleep in general. Running has really helped oddly enough - I'm still a poor sleeper but I just accept it now, go to bed later so as I'm actually ready to sleep, and the dark thoughts don't come.
I've found that going to bed later, when my eyes actually start getting heavy, lets me bank a solid six hours these days. Whereas when I used to go to bed earlier and try to force it I'd end up lying there awake for hours, getting more and more stressed that I wasn't sleeping, and feeding the cycle.0 -
Maximus Alexander wrote: »I'm not the only one!! Seems you actually have it a bit worse than me in terms of total hours sleep, but this almost perfectly describes my relationship with sleep in general. Running has really helped oddly enough - I'm still a poor sleeper but I just accept it now, go to bed later so as I'm actually ready to sleep, and the dark thoughts don't come.
I've found that going to bed later, when my eyes actually start getting heavy, lets me bank a solid six hours these days. Whereas when I used to go to bed earlier and try to force it I'd end up lying there awake for hours, getting more and more stressed that I wasn't sleeping, and feeding the cycle.
yep totally. Really bad idea trying to force it. Running did help mine initially (first 6 months from starting or so) but it's gone back to being as bad as it ever was now.
Anyways, let's not dwell on it Sweetdreams tonight! 0 -
There's probably a little bit more than 10% unknown when it comes to 24 hour racing but sure all will be revealed in a few months!
Yep defo enjoying it all so far thanks!
You're right. I knew the figures didn't sound right. 10 percent?
It's not a measly 5k parkrun!
BTW, I would have thought that exercise and activity to the degree you have been doing would have had you sleeping like the proverbial baby.0 -
You're right. I knew the figures didn't sound right. 10 percent? It's not a measly 5k parkrun!
BTW, I would have thought that exercise and activity to the degree you have been doing would have had you sleeping like the proverbial baby.
Yes you would think the training would have me conking out at night but unfortunately it doesn't work that way for me anyway. But I think for the first time in my life my insomnia will work in my favour for this race!0 -
Monday 14 March
am: 6 miles recovery @ 10
No sleep and still have a knot in my stomach. Was sweating buckets. Maybe I need a day off...
pm: 7.5 miles easy @ 9:37
Felt AMAZING. So weird...Could have run all night. Pattern forming here of awful Monday am runs and fab Monday pm runs. Only set out to do 6 laps of local park but the sky was breathtakingly beautiful so I stayed out for a 7th loop just so's I could experience it again as I crested the brow of the hill. Totally worth it.
Tuesday 15 Mach
am: 6 miles easy @ 9:51
Lovely morning, feeelin gooood
pm: 6 miles easy @ 9:46
Another amazing night with this beautiful pink sky and different lilac hues.
Wednesday 16 March
18 mins @ LT/ 1hr race pace
It's a long time since I've done anything at this pace/effort so wasn't sure what way it'd pan out. No point in running it to a specific pace as I've no idea at the moment what my race times would be as I haven't done one for many months. Just locked into an effort I felt I could hold for an hour. It felt tough, like I'd like to stop if allowed, but just about manageable to sustain for an hour. Paces were: 8:05, 8, & 7:29 for the last few mins.
9.5 miles total @ 9:05 pace
Thursday 17 March
Wrecked tired from little sleep but really enjoyed this one. Only time for one run today due to mega house cleaning project. You know the kind of thorough deep clean you have to do when yer ma comes to visit!
6.3 miles recovery @ 10:01
Friday 18 March
am: 7 miles @ 9:58
OMG I was to tired getting up this morning. Sleep terrible. I can cope fine for one or two night without any, but the third night really gets me. Felt better running than not running though so a good sign for Belfast that I can keep on keeping on when I'm fcuked.
pm: 6 miles easy @ 9:59
Was a bit faster in reality. GPS shenaigans.. Very enjoyable.
Saturday 19 March
20 mile LSR @ 9:38 estimated pace based on first 15 miles
If you could conjure up the dream long run then this was it. I had to do it much earlier than usual as had to take a trip to KK in the afternoon. Just had 2 slices of toast beforehand. Conditions were perfect if perhaps a little on the cool side. Parked the car in my local park so I could stop off for a drink when necessary and not have to carry it so the plan was about 20 x 1 mile laps.
First few miles were below 10 pace (all done by effort) which is faster than I'd normally start off running as I take a bit of time to warm up. Then the 9:40s felt easy and then the same effort had me running 9:30s and even low 9s. At mile 15 when I looked at the watch and noticed it had frozen about half a mile back. Didn't stress, just ran home and got my old 305 to continue the run with but it wasn't powered up properly and died so just did another 5 laps of park to ensure I had the full 20 mile run covered. In the end I'd say I ran over 21 miles. Tried to upload the run when I got home but no success. Gremlins within. Did the old hard reset which worked a treat but it also deleted the run from the history so no stats
Breathing was perfect throughout, legs felt amazingly full of zip, I glided along and mentally felt in the zone for the full run. The 20 laps didn't faze me one bit.
I felt amazing after the run and really felt I could go out and do the same again and felt great all night and the next morning. Not a twinge or ache in sight and no fatigue. Happy days.
Sunday 20 March
5.5 miles recovery @ 10:03
Hilly run in the homeplace.
Weekly total: 80.3 miles First time in the 80's!
Next week might be a bit tricky on the personal front so might have to take 2 days off :eek: :eek::eek:0 -
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How is the taper going ososlo? Not long now, you must be raring to go
Raring go? Most definitely
Tapering? Well it'll be a mini taper. After considering advice from the boss man and Enduro and others, I'll be approaching this race fairly conservatively - like a first marathon - as there's too much to lose by going out even a tad too fast, due to it being my first ultra, and due to the last third of the race being very challenging. I want to come away from it that evening having had a great experience and not a hellish one! I don't feel there is a need for a long taper. I'll have a longish run this weekend and then ease back next week and take a day or two off, so that the legs are nice and fresh for Sunday week. Can't bloody wait:D Anyone who reads this or knows me, knows that this mind-set before a race is very unlike me, but this time it's different. I'm very excited and mildly nervous, but in a really healthy way! BRING IT ON!
So how is your training going? Dying to know!!!0 -
Raring go? Most definitely
Tapering? Well it'll be a mini taper. After considering advice from the boss man and Enduro and others, I'll be approaching this race fairly conservatively - like a first marathon - as there's too much to lose by going out even a tad too fast, due to it being my first ultra, and due to the last third of the race being very challenging. I want to come away from it that evening having had a great experience and not a hellish one! I don't feel there is a need for a long taper. I'll have a longish run this weekend and then ease back next week and take a day or two off, so that the legs are nice and fresh for Sunday week. Can't bloody wait:D Anyone who reads this or knows me, knows that this mind-set before a race is very unlike me, but this time it's different. I'm very excited and mildly nervous, but in a really healthy way! BRING IT ON!
So how is your training going? Dying to know!!!
Sound like you are all set so, I've no doubt you will run a fantastic race, your training has been great to follow. Looking forward to a full and detailed report
Training going ok for me, had a blip last weekend, but happy enough with the 23m I got done today.
So You just enjoy the build up during race week and then bring on the fun Sunday!!0 -
Sound like you are all set so, I've no doubt you will run a fantastic race, your training has been great to follow. Looking forward to a full and detailed report
Training going ok for me, had a blip last weekend, but happy enough with the 23m I got done today.
So You just enjoy the build up during race week and then bring on the fun Sunday!!
Thanks so much!
Well done on the 23 today and delighted to hear things are back on track for you now. It seems inevitable that there will be at least one blip per training programme for us all, so it's good to get it out of the way in good time.
Oh and touche on the race report
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Going to get my best wishes out of the way early A as won't be around Boards the next week or so. The very best of luck next Sunday, you've put in savage training in preparation and I hope you run the race you want. Have a good one.
Waking up from a morphine haze in Beaumont. Jeepers you never know what's around the corner in this life.
Don't think I'll manage my 20 mile lsr today but should still be ok for Conn. The next few days will reveal all.
Won't go into details but suffices to say that if I could endure the pain I've gone through over the last 24 hours and come out the other side in one piece, then it bodes very well for 24 hours in Belfast indeed!!!
Ps: issue is non-running induced thank fcukity fcuk! Now where's my next dose of morphine???? 😨0 -
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Hey thanks kind people!
All is good ☺
Got out late last night and the 'procedure' was a success. Will take it easy for a day or two and make a decision on Conn. Belfast is all that matters this year so won't be doing anything to possibly jepordise that.
Thanks again! Your concern is very very much appreciated
A little rave for 99% of the hospital staff I dealt with. They rushed me through as quickly as they could due to severity of pain and they did everything they could to make things as easy as possible for me. Fantastic bunch of people. I won't forget that in a hurry.0 -
Glad to hear all well - well, relatively! If you've had a general anaesthetic you may well be better off letting your body process that, i.e., miss Conn but am sure you have plenty of expert advice Take care and do as you're told! 0
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