Archives for Easy Runs category
Posted on Jan 18, 2010 under Easy Runs, Injuries, Jogs, Milestones, Recovery Runs, Slow Runs, The Mile |
What with sore shins, swine flu, Christmas and then the snow, my running plans have been somewhat scuppered. I did try a 3 mile comeback run when it was freezing, but the cold, coupled with the lack of running, annihilated my poor shins which went very sore.
So on the advice of a running pal, I am now trying to get going again with a few gentle one mile trots. So far so good today – did a 10 minute mile, was barely breathing hard, legs seem ok so far – despite following the run with a 1750 metre swim. I am a duathlete 
Will see how legs are tomorrow, and slowly up things if ok – the trouble is, I have been keeping my CV fitness going with the swimming, while my legs have got used to not running – so I have probably ran a bit too far for my legs, together with the cold, in previous attempts.
Onwards and upwards, although my beloved Trafford 10k has been moved to February, and I fear I will not be ready, but need to look at the race calendar soon.
Am entered for the Great Manchester Run, at least
Posted on Sep 03, 2009 under 5-10k, 5k, Easy Runs, Jogs, Recovery Runs, Slow Runs |
Easy recovery run after 2 harder longer runs. Ran at a fairly decent medium pace.
Garmin went totally screwball on me at 4k though – started reading 3.22k, then 4.49 and kept jumping all over the place, don’t know if it’s knackered or the satellites were just jumping around? Got to 4.99k then it jumped back to 4.8 but given the time and pace I think I did about 5.5!
Posted on Aug 26, 2009 under Easy Runs, Jogs, Recovery Runs |
Just a very easy paced recovery run after Sunday’s torment in the Birchwood 10k!!!
Posted on Aug 20, 2009 under 5-10k, Easy Runs, Jogs |
Nice very easy paced run. Lower legs were aching and twingeing a little bit from recent high mileage, so decided to make this last run before Birchwood 10k on Sunday. Race Report will follow
Posted on Aug 15, 2009 under 5 miles, Easy Runs, Jogs |
Ran reverse woods route on way to drop off form to finance adviser about increasing pension contributions… Was a flying visit, pleasant enough evening but a threat of rain in the air.
Nice easy paced run mainly on trails in the woods, averaged 6:17/k so nice and slow but that included a stop and a walk up lots of steps near the waterfall. Feet (toes) are a bit sore but otherwise legs and lungs responding fine.
Rounded off a high mileage week (20m) – upped a little from last week, so piling them up now – will have a quieter week with the Birchwood 10k next Sunday.
Posted on Aug 10, 2009 under 5k, Easy Runs, Jogs |
This was supposed to be an easy 5k I went off at an easy pace and by the end I was dying! It hadn’t felt warm when I went out, but pretty overcast, and seemed to be extremely humid which made an easy run feel a bit of a struggle. Legs felt heavy, think I’m still recovering from last week’s increased mileage – and will soon need to taper a bit for the Birchwood 10k in 2 weeks.
I checked the weather and humidity was at 95%. Explains it – my body is a useful humidity detector!!!
Posted on Jul 29, 2009 under 5k, Easy Runs, Jogs |
Nice easy run around the Mill Lane circuit so uphill going into Hyde then some downs then another big up! Actually felt comfortable, got into a way of running slowly that didn’t feel like trotting or half walking, which felt good, noticed I sped up unconsciously at times and was forefoot striking again, so slowed it down, and am pleased I can now resist the temptation to go fast as running at this pace seems to be doing my basic aerobic fitness a lot of good, rather than possible junk miles at a slightly quicker pace.
Posted on Jul 17, 2009 under 5-10k, 5k, Easy Runs |
Looking back, I ran my recovery run the other day far too fast, so no wonder it hurt especially after a mini break. Did not have the best few days leading up to my second run back. Have had a 24 hour stomach bug thing and not much sleep for a couple of days, and felt like I pulled my hamstring in bed as well, so decided on a 3 mile easy run, easy being 10 minute miles, and managed to stick to the plan and enjoyed running in the rain. Felt I could have gone on, but don’t need to rush back, thankfully legs were fine for running with no twinges. Just need to build it up slowly and peak at optimal fitness for the Moonraker 10k
Posted on Jun 30, 2009 under Easy Runs |
Yet another pre-race easy run where I felt utterly awful, couldn’t get any pace up, and just wanted to stop and was damn relieved, albeit breathing hard and hot and sweaty when I did stop.
Not sure how well this bodes for the race tomorrow – it could be psychological, as I know a race is coming, and feel there is not much to be gained by just trotting round, who knows?!
Posted on Jun 28, 2009 under 5 miles, Easy Runs, Slow Runs |
Am not really sure what’s up with me at the moment – have not slept well for over a week now – even when I do drop off, something wakes me within minutes, or I wake at 5 am, a few hours after nodding off, and can’t even catch up by lying in. Last night I was up at 2.15 am eating toast and ice cream (not at the same time!)
So I am a bit concerned about my back to back race week if I still haven’t slept by Weds 
Will just have to take it as it comes with the insomnia – I have periods like this and then it goes OK again.
As I was feeling very tired, decided to just do a nice slow run through the woods in the evening sunshine and take in some of the sights and sounds of the area.
Managed to keep a nice slow (over 6:00/k) pace all the way, and only got puffed coming up the Stockport Road hill, but felt good apart from groin chafing badly with new shorts, slowed right down at end and resisted temptation throughout to throw in some speed, making it a proper slow run although it was quick enough to end up with flies splattered all over my face, as I discovered when I looked in the mirror!!
