Training Report:
Straight after my track session I drove down to Cornwall for a much needed change of scene. Morning runs seem so much easier running along empty beaches even if there wasn't the bright sunshine I had hoped for. My first full week's quality training for weeks safely in the bag, and now with batteries recharged I'm ready to continue the progression back home.
Tuesday, 17 July 2007
Tuesday 10th July
Training Report:
Evening track session. My group was a little thin on the ground due to a few niggles or maybe it was the thought of 15 200 metre reps! I'm not a big fan of high number rep sessions but it went well. It was my first track session for over a month I've completed and I felt strong and controlled throughout. Things are looking up!
Evening track session. My group was a little thin on the ground due to a few niggles or maybe it was the thought of 15 200 metre reps! I'm not a big fan of high number rep sessions but it went well. It was my first track session for over a month I've completed and I felt strong and controlled throughout. Things are looking up!
Sunday 8th July
Training Report:
An 80 minute long run on Epsom Downs.
Its been a while since I felt able to manage over an hour and I didn't feel that great to start with, as I was dropped on most of the hills by my group. However after an hour I felt great and put in a hard last 2 miles dropping everyone as recompense for hurting me earlier in the run!
An 80 minute long run on Epsom Downs.
Its been a while since I felt able to manage over an hour and I didn't feel that great to start with, as I was dropped on most of the hills by my group. However after an hour I felt great and put in a hard last 2 miles dropping everyone as recompense for hurting me earlier in the run!
Wednesday, 11 July 2007
Sunday 1st July. British 10k.
Result - 18th
Race Report:
A massive race run around central London. I managed to get an entry the last minute and even got into the elite start.
It was a great experience warming up along side Stefano Baldini the Olympic marathon champion, Lonah Kiplagat the world cross country champion and not forget the awe inspiring 'Cheeky Girls'! Unfortunately my lack of fitness told on a windy day in the city and I finished a slightly disappointed 18th. I was gutted not to be in better shape to take advantage of the great field
and the amazing atmosphere of the race, which was over some of the proposed course for the Olympic marathon. I hope to get myself on that course again!
Race Report:
A massive race run around central London. I managed to get an entry the last minute and even got into the elite start.
It was a great experience warming up along side Stefano Baldini the Olympic marathon champion, Lonah Kiplagat the world cross country champion and not forget the awe inspiring 'Cheeky Girls'! Unfortunately my lack of fitness told on a windy day in the city and I finished a slightly disappointed 18th. I was gutted not to be in better shape to take advantage of the great field
and the amazing atmosphere of the race, which was over some of the proposed course for the Olympic marathon. I hope to get myself on that course again!
Saturday 23rd June 1500m Southern mens League.
Result - 3rd
Race Report:
Ran in the 1500m which is a sprint for me as I wanted a bit of a break from track 5k's. Considering it was run in a downpour it was quite fast, especially for me at the moment. I finished 3rd in 4.13, not great but another step back in the right direction.
Race Report:
Ran in the 1500m which is a sprint for me as I wanted a bit of a break from track 5k's. Considering it was run in a downpour it was quite fast, especially for me at the moment. I finished 3rd in 4.13, not great but another step back in the right direction.
Tuesday, 10 July 2007
Saturday 16th June. Banstead Woods 5k.
Result - 1st
Race Report:
Went mainly to support some friends who are helping put on this event the latest in the series of park run weekly time trial events. I managed to win, which was a bit of a surprise as I'd only done two runs since my illness. Time was a bit slow and wasn't helped my the wind rain and mud... But a win's a win!
Race Report:
Went mainly to support some friends who are helping put on this event the latest in the series of park run weekly time trial events. I managed to win, which was a bit of a surprise as I'd only done two runs since my illness. Time was a bit slow and wasn't helped my the wind rain and mud... But a win's a win!
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
I'm not too good at the moment.
Unfortunately I'm not too good at the moment. I haven’t really felt 100% for a couple of weeks. I raced last Saturday and ran terribly. I was nearly a minute and a half down on what I would have wanted to be doing. Went to the Doctor who says I have some kind of virus and I’m suffering from fatigue. He's referred me to a specialist with experience working with sports people.
Having taken a few days off and I’m back running but I won’t be pushing myself 100% for the next week at least. Unfortunately the slightest illness knocks a lot out of you when you’re training hard, and although its not enough to stop me completely its taking longer to recover from sessions which aren't as fast as they should be anyway! Hopefully it'll pass quickly as I don't like to be indoors, you feel precious time is being wasted whilst everyone else is out putting the miles in…
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