Week 5 begins (already!)

Well thats me into week 5 already and a nice 6 mile will a 1 mile hill in the middle complete!  Feeling good so far, although a little bit of pain in my right foot.

First time ever over 13 miles!!!

Just finished my 15 mile run!! First time ever over 13 miles and don't feel too bad.  Heart rate never went over 140 bpm and did first and last 5 miles in 10 minute miles, with middle 5 at 10.5 minute miles.

However for the 2nd week running my face is all tingly after run!  Feels  actually quite sore.

5 mile easy

used my heart rate monitor for this run and tried to keep below 140bpm.  5 miles averaging 9.14 minute/miles.  Easy peasy-lets get some carbs in before running into the unknown tomorrow-15 miles!!

Fartlek

Finding training really tough this week and can't stop feeling tired!! Did 6 mile Fartlek session 2 mile warm up, then 7.5min/mile followed by 1/3 mile recovery 10.5 min/mile pace x 3.  Enjoyed but looking forward to rest day tomorrow!!!!

No energy this week

Really struggling this week for energy!!! Just completed steady pace 7 mile run (9min/miles) but could have easily stopped!!  That's 2 days in a row when I have struggled!  Obviously you are what you drink!!!

Tired!!

Really tired after weekend and could not find motivation to run! Got on it though and got my 6 mile done with 3 mile in middle at brisk pace (8 minute miles).  Felt better after.  Banged foot on chair today and have a nice bruise just by my little toe.

a wee 5 miler

Not been the healthiest body this weekend but got a wee 5 miler in, to make 34 for the week. (5.5 hours on my feet this week).  So far so good and enjoying training.

13 miler!

Nice little 13 miler done and dusted!! Applied a slow pace approach (10 minute miles) but could quite easily have gone on! Roll on next weeks 15!!!

Tough week so far!

Struggling this week balancing social/family time with training etc.  Been down in Lake District and unfortunately all runs are hill runs!! I've had to run first thing in the morning to not get in the way of our holiday, which i hate and it was freezing. I've also been less than good with wine and food, although not in the excess.

I've also got a heavy weekend coming up-out Friday night and Saturday night and then football Sunday, so having to build schedule around all that-13 miles on Friday before nights out.

Shins bit sore (after hills!) and legs feel bit fatigued!!  Will be pleased when next week comes!

So far for the record 5 miles hills (Monday), 6 miles hills (Tuesday) and 5 miles easy tonight.

11 miles of yer finest!!

Legs were sore last night and this morning!! However my bowl of porridge got me through my 11 mile run  at 9.31min /mile pace!! Longest run this year-done!!!

5 mile steady run

Off for a few days, so just done pre lunch 5 mile steady run (8.20min/mile pace).  Got a nice 11 miler tomorrow and then down to Lakes for a few days, so may do some hills!!

5 mile run at the end of a busy day!!

Well almost didn't make it!! Been down south and flight was slightly delayed-didn't get home till 7.30pm! Was hungry and tired but stuck to plan and now feel better for it!! 5 mile in 42 minutes, followed by small bowl of home made chilli!!!

So far so good!

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5m with 3 miles at brisk pace in the middle

Now that I understand how my training schedule is built and the benefits, really enjoyed my little session there.  1 mile warm up at 9 min/mile then 3 at 8min/mile with another 9 minuter at the end to warm down.

Love it!

Great night at Edinburgh Marathon Training & Inspiration Evening, with Run and Become.

Great night last night at Edinburgh Marathon Training & Inspiration Evening, with Run and Become.
Found Mike Johnston very clear and informative and he gave me real food for thought.  It is worrying how many experts tell you how badly they did, doing their first Marathons etc!!  Ruth McKean was really good and I am now trying to see if she can give me some personal advice on nutrition etc-the email has gone and I am awaiting her reply (i will keep you all posted!)


To cap a good night I won a £45 voucher for Run and Become!!! 

4 mile easy run then Edinburgh Marathon Training & Inspiration Evening at Run and Become

Did my quick easy 4 miler (4 minutes faster than last week) and now quick bite to eat before heading over to Edinburgh for  Edinburgh Marathon Training & Inspiration Evening, with Run and Become.


Should be good night;

SPEAKERS

Mike Johnston – Scottish National Endurance Coach and also Scottish Athletics Endurance Team Manager at the Commonwealth Games, will give a presentation on “How to Survive the Marathon”.

Ruth McKean – leading Sports Nutritionist, Athlete and consultant to the Scottish institute of sport will offer advice on diet and nutrition in training and on race day itself.

Alex Bailey – Technical advisor with Asics footwear, will give a short presentation on the importance of the right footwear for marathon training.

QUESTION TIME

Mike Johnston and Ruth Mckean, will also be joined by Hayley Haining, international marathon runner, and Alistair Currie, Chief of Jog Scotland and former international athlete, for an open question and answer session. Come with your questions ready to tap into the collective expertise of this extremely knowledgeable panel.

Week 1 done and dusted!

Nice easy paced 9 miler this morning.  Felt reasonably comfortable but only 3 weeks till I'm up at 15 mile! Most mile completed in a week, so happy with my 31 miles this week.

5 mile steady run (Saturday)

Hate running in the morning but got wallpapering to help my dad with so will have to! 5 miles steady and my legs feel quite stiff despite rest day.

On a plus side the wallpaper looks great!!!

Resting is necessary but not fun!!

Why is it when I have a rest day, I have loads of spare time for a decent run?? Sat here twiddling my thumbs desperate to run but sticking to the plan!

Bit longer and some hill work too!!

Training schedule stepped me up to 5 miles tonight and I had a mile of climb half way through, so bit more varied than last few nights.  On reflection this week's schedule will give me 31 miles in total, albeit without feeling to taxing-so will trust the experts advise!

another 4 miles!

Last short run of the week (thank god!) Up to hilly 5 tomorrow!

4 mile steady run

Feel that these short runs are not long enough but will trust the schedule and guess they are saving me for my weekly long run.  Time will tell.

Edinburgh Marathon-Training and Inspiration Evening.

http://www.runandbecome.com/Visit/Edinburgh/Workshops/Edinburgh-Marathon-Training-Inspiration-Evening

Booked a place for this workshop, so hopefully this should put me on the right path.

Training starts!

Just starting my 16 week training schedule for Edinburgh-4 miles easy Monday and again 4 miles today! Feels too little and too easy!!