I have at least one of these every week, when I am sat and my desk and the last thing I want to do is going running after work. Then I look at my training plans, see the weeks ticked off and see how the number of weeks is getting less and less. So I get changed at 5pm and I go. I don't think there will ever be a time when I am looking forward to all my runs. I am doing better though, they all used to be 'can't be bothered runs' - now its only 1 or 2/4.
Run stats:
Distance - 6.44km (4 miles)
Time - 43:08.11
Avg speed - 9.0km/h
Max speed - 11.5km/h
Calories - 492
I actually enjoyed this run, I went with a friend who I haven't seen for a couple of weeks. We chatted all the way there and walked the warm up and then set off seperately. She is a very funny lady so most of the my time was spent laughing (embarrassingly) out loud to some of the conversations we'd had on the way, trying to resist the urge to belt out Rhianna at the top of my lungs while also trying to fight off the midgys. It went fairly quickly really.
I always seem to find the first mile the hardest, even my on longer runs. I put this down to it taking a while for me to find my pace, once I find that I seem to be ok. It never feels easy, I just don't feel like I am going to die.
Plan ticked off for today, so I am happy!
Thoughts on Bristol today - what state are my feet going to be in when I am done?! I had a fish pedicure last week which made a massive difference, now they are a bit gross again and I've only run 6 miles since.
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Sunday run...Race For Life
This is the first year that Race for Life has been in Halifax, probably the reason it was the 2nd fastest one to 'sell out'. 2140 people in total took part and my number was 143, my friend was number 6! I didn't actually see numbers 1-5.
Ok so I'll get my official stats out of the way first (thanks to my lovely garmin which is finally being put to good use)
Total distance - 5km (pleased with this as sometimes they can be too short/too long)
Total time - 30:00 (whooop!!)
Avg speed - 9.6kh/h
Max speed - 14.4km/h (my little legs - who knew they could move so fast?!)
Total calories - 369
I was really nervous about this race today. Not 100% sure why, I run the distance reguarly so I knew I would be able to run it. I think the problem is something which I have started to notice which surprised me... I am quite competitive. Not so much with my friends, more myself and people I don't know. For example, I run around Ogden Water every Wednesday with 2 of my friends. Before my training started properly for Bristol Half I would only go round twice (2.2 miles) but then one day we were actually having fun, so we just carried on. In the end we did 4 miles. So when we go now I have to do this distance. It's now on my training plan so it has to be done and I planned the other runs around it. I can't go over otherwise it will mess it up and I won't allow myself to do less. I will allow myself walk breaks if needed though. So the thought of 'sharing' my run today with so many people made me feel nervous. Would I get moody if people got in my way? Would I be able to do it in 30 minutes like I really wanted? Could I cope with a run that's meant to be fun or would I take it too seriously? And would I look stupid since I forgot to get a pink top to wear?
I shouldn't have worried so much. When I got there I had a laugh doing the warm with my friends and then was in tears as some lady told us the story of how she was running it every year until she couldn't in memory of her daughter who died of cancer aged 8, really made me realise that we were there for a serious reason and how important it is. When they called for the runners to go at the front, I headed with them. I was only 3 rows back. Off we went, it started down hill and I set off at a pace which I knew was too fast, but a quick check behind me and I didnt dare slow down just yet. Far too many people and I didn't want to be the person getting in the way after 2 minutes. So I carried on, thankfully (well I thought so anyway) we started to change direction which invloved a slight hill. This hill was to be the first of 3.
The first 3km seemed to go really quickly, I remember thinking 'as if I am over half way already' Then I looked ahead and saw the 2nd hill. I know this hill, its by the place we went for our wedding photos. So to get me up the hill I passed the time by remembering where we stood for photos and remembering walking up the hill with my husband laughing as we didn't know what we were supposed to be talking out.
The last km was all up hill. Horrible. But somehow I managed it. I am putting this down to the fact I was too stubborn to walk so close to the end. The crowd were cheering, the lined the whole way to the finish so I just carried on. I crossed the line just as my watched beeped for the 30 minute indicator I had set. I was very happy...for a few moments anyways, until the person infront of me was sick. Not nice at all. Felt a bit sorry for her.
One of my friends finished in 34 minutes and the other 2 finished it in 42 minutes. Was lovely seeing everyone crossing the line and hugging each other. Next year when I am not training for anything I will do it more as a fun run I think. Then I'll have someone to hug when I finish.
Thoughts on Bristol today - I need to remember to smile when I cross the finish line. Hubs told me I looked very serious today haha.
Ok so I'll get my official stats out of the way first (thanks to my lovely garmin which is finally being put to good use)
Total distance - 5km (pleased with this as sometimes they can be too short/too long)
Total time - 30:00 (whooop!!)
Avg speed - 9.6kh/h
Max speed - 14.4km/h (my little legs - who knew they could move so fast?!)
Total calories - 369
I was really nervous about this race today. Not 100% sure why, I run the distance reguarly so I knew I would be able to run it. I think the problem is something which I have started to notice which surprised me... I am quite competitive. Not so much with my friends, more myself and people I don't know. For example, I run around Ogden Water every Wednesday with 2 of my friends. Before my training started properly for Bristol Half I would only go round twice (2.2 miles) but then one day we were actually having fun, so we just carried on. In the end we did 4 miles. So when we go now I have to do this distance. It's now on my training plan so it has to be done and I planned the other runs around it. I can't go over otherwise it will mess it up and I won't allow myself to do less. I will allow myself walk breaks if needed though. So the thought of 'sharing' my run today with so many people made me feel nervous. Would I get moody if people got in my way? Would I be able to do it in 30 minutes like I really wanted? Could I cope with a run that's meant to be fun or would I take it too seriously? And would I look stupid since I forgot to get a pink top to wear?
I shouldn't have worried so much. When I got there I had a laugh doing the warm with my friends and then was in tears as some lady told us the story of how she was running it every year until she couldn't in memory of her daughter who died of cancer aged 8, really made me realise that we were there for a serious reason and how important it is. When they called for the runners to go at the front, I headed with them. I was only 3 rows back. Off we went, it started down hill and I set off at a pace which I knew was too fast, but a quick check behind me and I didnt dare slow down just yet. Far too many people and I didn't want to be the person getting in the way after 2 minutes. So I carried on, thankfully (well I thought so anyway) we started to change direction which invloved a slight hill. This hill was to be the first of 3.
The first 3km seemed to go really quickly, I remember thinking 'as if I am over half way already' Then I looked ahead and saw the 2nd hill. I know this hill, its by the place we went for our wedding photos. So to get me up the hill I passed the time by remembering where we stood for photos and remembering walking up the hill with my husband laughing as we didn't know what we were supposed to be talking out.
The last km was all up hill. Horrible. But somehow I managed it. I am putting this down to the fact I was too stubborn to walk so close to the end. The crowd were cheering, the lined the whole way to the finish so I just carried on. I crossed the line just as my watched beeped for the 30 minute indicator I had set. I was very happy...for a few moments anyways, until the person infront of me was sick. Not nice at all. Felt a bit sorry for her.
One of my friends finished in 34 minutes and the other 2 finished it in 42 minutes. Was lovely seeing everyone crossing the line and hugging each other. Next year when I am not training for anything I will do it more as a fun run I think. Then I'll have someone to hug when I finish.
Thoughts on Bristol today - I need to remember to smile when I cross the finish line. Hubs told me I looked very serious today haha.
Friday, 22 July 2011
Forth the golden bird?
So after 3 unsussesful attempts at blogging I am back trying again with a forth one. The main reason is Bristol Half Marathon which is 7 weeks on Satuday. (Holy moly me, that has come around quick) I need a running diary, where I can record each run so on bad days I can remember how far I've come.
I have been following my plan - well minus one or two missed sessions. So I feel the training is going well. But and its a big butt, my weight is still going on. I could fool myself with the 'muscle weighs more' etc etc but I won't. Its possible that this is what is happening but its unlikely. So as of Monday I will be a slimming world member again. Dreading it, mostly because I am slight embarrassed that this time last year I was nearly at target weight.
I will have to try and not let this bother when I step on the scales on Monday. Will put it to the back of my mind and just concentrate on getting ready for Bristol. If I know I am eating the right things, this should help the with very negative body image I have allowed myself to get. When I weight this on my way to goal I was over the moon. Happy that my clothes were getting smaller. Turn that round and the weight is going up and the clothes getting bigger and it feels awful. All of my excess weight has gone back on to my arms and my stomach. The places I worked so hard to shift it from. Disappointing.
Anyways, I will stop feeling sorry for myself and get back to the point. Armed with this:
which was a birthday present from my friend, I am getting back on track properly. Its actually more useful than I thought it would be. When I saw it originally I wanted it as it has a section on running whilst pregnant. This was my aim for the year. But it hasn't turned out as planned so I'll go with training for this, losing weight and anything else is a bonus.
I have been following my plan - well minus one or two missed sessions. So I feel the training is going well. But and its a big butt, my weight is still going on. I could fool myself with the 'muscle weighs more' etc etc but I won't. Its possible that this is what is happening but its unlikely. So as of Monday I will be a slimming world member again. Dreading it, mostly because I am slight embarrassed that this time last year I was nearly at target weight.
I will have to try and not let this bother when I step on the scales on Monday. Will put it to the back of my mind and just concentrate on getting ready for Bristol. If I know I am eating the right things, this should help the with very negative body image I have allowed myself to get. When I weight this on my way to goal I was over the moon. Happy that my clothes were getting smaller. Turn that round and the weight is going up and the clothes getting bigger and it feels awful. All of my excess weight has gone back on to my arms and my stomach. The places I worked so hard to shift it from. Disappointing.
Anyways, I will stop feeling sorry for myself and get back to the point. Armed with this:
which was a birthday present from my friend, I am getting back on track properly. Its actually more useful than I thought it would be. When I saw it originally I wanted it as it has a section on running whilst pregnant. This was my aim for the year. But it hasn't turned out as planned so I'll go with training for this, losing weight and anything else is a bonus.
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