Got out and did 30 mins, knee pain free but stiff (again) however pace at the faster end of Matt's Z2 but again went out with no pacing cues, just running based on feel. Breathing laboured but heart rate in the right zone. So might see how the next 24 hours go. Start rugby training as lead coach tomorrow, so will probably get a longer run in on Monday. Hope you are all having great runs.

DianaLovesCoffee wrote: »

Just did 3 miles last night (I can't believe I am able to say "Just 3 miles") so tried to pick up my speed. I don't know what my pace was but I know it was faster than usual and it felt pretty good. Rest day today then tomorrow for my first 60 minute run with no walk. Hoping that will be 5 miles.

I love when that happens (the just x distance thing) great running

maggiekat7 wrote: »

8k tempo run this morning. First time running in a storm. I got soaked to the skin and blown around. Fun?

12k run scheduled for tomorrow, but I don't know if I'm up for another run while there's a rainfall warning. Guess I'll wait and see . . .

You know that you are a runner for sure when the programme says run, the weather says not but you do it anyway. Well done for getting out but please be safe, personal endangerment is not worth it, there is always tomorrow!!

I sacked my long run yesterday as I was extremely tired, and had a bit of lower leg soreness after Friday nights session. I went out this morning instead, for a fairly gentle 14K I picked a circular route around the town, reasonably flat with only one significant increase in elevation.

I ordered a new race vest, from Inov-8, the other day, so today was an opportunity to try it out for a decent length run. I filled one of the 500ml bottles but wore both, and didn't have any load in the back. IT was pretty comfortable so I'm reasonably happy with the outcome.

@LLduds I'm glad the race went well. My preference is for trail races, although not normally as well groomed as a golf course, even in the rough.

Hey - my chip time came back at 01:04:25...so a whole minute better than I thought!

@moyer566 - Strong work! You must be very fast...that's 7.22 miles in less than 60 minutes of running! What does your GPS tracker say your miles are taking? Maybe 8 minutes? That's really good...I'm lucky to maintain a 10-11 minute mile on my 10K runs.

@LLduds nice time glad you were pleased
@Just_Ceci 10 minute miles are not to be sniffed at. As you say proper hydration and fueling would have helped you.


Well went out and did a 25mile ride on Saturday on a disused railway track (converted to cycleway) to a country park and back. Pleasant and peaceful. It allowed to understand what annoys me about the bike. Rattling on the front derailleur on the big ring and on the middle sprockets at the back. Saddle needs lifting a smidge. Adjustments now made, see what difference that makes. Rugby coaching went well until one of the other coaches popped one of the cartilages in my ribs. It's just sore but stopped me doing anything else yesterday. Did a 6.5 mile run tonight at a steady Z1 pace, no adverse reaction on the knee. Will push longer on Wednesday. Planning a 30 mile commute in and out tomorrow on the bike, with a full load on the way in, two panniers and a backpack, new job. Safe and boring says take the car, challenging says take the bike, might take a bit longer than normal.

Have fun and be safe with whatever you do

moyer566 wrote: »

LLduds wrote: »

@moyer566 - Strong work! You must be very fast...that's 7.22 miles in less than 60 minutes of running! What does your GPS tracker say your miles are taking? Maybe 8 minutes? That's really good...I'm lucky to maintain a 10-11 minute mile on my 10K runs.

that's about 9 i think

@moyer566 - You should start using Runkeeper or something similar to track it; are you just going by steps/strides right now? Runkeeper and the like will give you the splits/times for each of your miles. It feels great when you can see your time improving/distance increasing! Plus it measures elevation I'm pretty sure Runkeeper is free (or close to it). Other folks use Strava...other apps I know nothing about...feel free to pipe in anyone else

@MeanderingMammal - I signed up for a real trail run in December and am already a bit nervous about it. It's still probably more tame than what you're accustomed to - it's on hiking trails in a state park (but there are alligators there so...extra points for scary critters?). I signed up for the half but other people are doing 50K and 100K.

@ftrobbie and @Just_Ceci - I know nothing about cycling so I'll just leave it at keep up the good work!!

I just downloaded runtastic as i liked the different options they had for the half marathon training
I'm using s health but i don't always turn on the run tracker in it but go by the said mileage then subtracting any extra mileage already tracked. i've gone back with my car to make sure the mileage is accurate. it isn't always but here for this track it is.

anyone have experience with the zen labs half marathon app. is it worth it

hmm, looked at both websites.
i wish i could find a good interval trainer like we have with the 5k and 10k apps