Sunday 11 November 2012

Remembrance Day 2012

Pretty good week I think. Well better than they have been from a training point of view.

Had some enjoyable runs, despite all of them involving rain. 5 miler on Tuesday was good until i headed off down a footpath where i thought there were street lights, only to find non. I was soon in the pitch black, slopping & sliding all over the place through mushy leaves.

My pace seems to have picked up a bit since trying to follow the Chirunning advice. Things have started to also feel less painful & a lot more comfortable as i've known how to adjust my technique during a run when needed. For example, I started to feel my calves getting tight so focused on lifting my feet rather than pushing off, calve tightness vanished in a few strides.

Also managing to run with straighter feet as well now (if that makes sense) I've had no knee pain since doing this.

Shin splints also seem a thing of the past since Ive spent more time trying to run more natural.

Due to a busy weekend i had to do my longer run in on Saturday Instead of Sunday. 9.11 miles, the longest non stop run i have ever done. Took 1hr 35min but was through a swamp for around a mile.

My goal for the Norwich half was to run non stop & do it in under 2hrs 15mins, i may go for a sub 2 hour now based on current progress, we will see.

Next weeks long one will be 10 miles then that's it till the Norwich half.

Training

Tuesday -5.25 mile run
Wednesday - 1.24 mile swim
Thursday - 4.63 mile run
Saturday - 9.11 mile run

Should be incorporating a bit of cycling back in next week now knee feels pretty much better.

Andy Holgates second book is out the first week of January 2013 , I believe it is available for pre-order next week. Link below to his blog if you would like to read the first chapter.

http://ironholgs.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/exclusive-book-2-first-chapter-preview/

The Anglian Ironman next year registration is open now http://www.theanglian.co.uk/

if your not doing the event but would like to help out then you can show your interest here http://www.theanglian.co.uk/race-information/volunteers/

There is also going to be a something for the young uns.

The Little Anglians

The “Little Anglians” children’s event will take place on Sunday the 28th at 10:00am. There will be various events for different age groups.

The following is not training or exercise related, although it has meant I've walked about 5 miles today.

Spent the morning at Remembrance services in Norwich. Was proud to watch my daughter in the parade through Norwich. Finishing with a nice service at Norwich Cathedral.

Short clip of the parade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMtfcQoMDFo