Sunday 25 January 2015
Week 4, 1/5th of the training is done!
Week 4 was a designated recovery week, so my longest run this week was 12km, pace for this run was 5:44/km, so still a reasonable pace, need to slow it down a bit more I think next week for my longest run which will be 18km.
This week I ran once in Geelong and did an 8km run at a 5:19/km pace, it was a nice run and I felt pretty good especially given it was quite warm, I was sweating bucket loads. I ran with Timbo and RB2, (no, I have not convinced RB2 to run the marathon). We ran through the gardens so I got in a bit of a hill which is good, need to incorporate a few more hills over the next few weeks.
My other runs this week were a 10km on Monday and an 8km this morning where I went a little faster and hit a pace of 5:06, it was not too hard, definitely could not keep that up for 42km, but I'm thinking at this stage I can aim for a 5:30-5:40 pace for the marathon, but let's see what I'm thinking in a few weeks time!
I also trialled my running belt twice this week and found it to be really good for carrying my phone, will test it out with some food next week for my 18km run.
Have got a bit of tightness in my back and shoulders, I've got a massage booked for Wednesday night, can't wait, the relief will be amazing I'm sure!
Until next week, enjoy your Australia Day long weekend folks, stay fit and healthy!
This week I ran once in Geelong and did an 8km run at a 5:19/km pace, it was a nice run and I felt pretty good especially given it was quite warm, I was sweating bucket loads. I ran with Timbo and RB2, (no, I have not convinced RB2 to run the marathon). We ran through the gardens so I got in a bit of a hill which is good, need to incorporate a few more hills over the next few weeks.
My other runs this week were a 10km on Monday and an 8km this morning where I went a little faster and hit a pace of 5:06, it was not too hard, definitely could not keep that up for 42km, but I'm thinking at this stage I can aim for a 5:30-5:40 pace for the marathon, but let's see what I'm thinking in a few weeks time!
I also trialled my running belt twice this week and found it to be really good for carrying my phone, will test it out with some food next week for my 18km run.
Have got a bit of tightness in my back and shoulders, I've got a massage booked for Wednesday night, can't wait, the relief will be amazing I'm sure!
Until next week, enjoy your Australia Day long weekend folks, stay fit and healthy!
Friday 23 January 2015
Spi belt = Yes, Knuckle Lights = Maybe
So I ran today for the first time with my new spi belt and knuckle lights. The spi belt was awesome, didn't wiggle and managed to hold my phone and key, there'll be plenty of room for other stuff on my longer runs!
The knuckle lights were a bit hit and miss, yes, they did provide me with a great amount of light, I felt safer knowing people could see me and I could see the footpath a little better. But, the downside was they made my hands sweat profusely! Yes, it was warm, so that could well account for some of the sweating, but I ended up taking them off and hanging them on my spi belt! Thank god for the spi belt!
I'll try the lights again in cooler weather!!
The knuckle lights were a bit hit and miss, yes, they did provide me with a great amount of light, I felt safer knowing people could see me and I could see the footpath a little better. But, the downside was they made my hands sweat profusely! Yes, it was warm, so that could well account for some of the sweating, but I ended up taking them off and hanging them on my spi belt! Thank god for the spi belt!
I'll try the lights again in cooler weather!!
Sunday 18 January 2015
The third week!
Week three has ended on a pretty good note with a nice 8km Sunday morning run. It was another nice morning and I ran into my Mum and Dad who were out for a walk whilst I was running.
Friday was my long run day and I ran 16km with Barto. We started out at work and then headed over towards Geelong West and Newtown before heading down along the Barwon river and back up Pakington street. It was a great run, a couple of hills to keep us on our toes, but nice and flat along the river. We set a good pace, 5:43 per km, we both found this quite easy which is good, although obviously we were slow up the hills. I had a bit of hip flexor pain towards the end, nothing to make me stop, but enough to remind me to do my hip exercises.
My weekly distance has been 42km and next week is a step back week. It feels like a bit of a slow start, but I have 17 weeks to go and plenty of time to build up my distance. I'm looking forward to the coming weeks, it's exciting and challenging, just the way I like it!
Friday was my long run day and I ran 16km with Barto. We started out at work and then headed over towards Geelong West and Newtown before heading down along the Barwon river and back up Pakington street. It was a great run, a couple of hills to keep us on our toes, but nice and flat along the river. We set a good pace, 5:43 per km, we both found this quite easy which is good, although obviously we were slow up the hills. I had a bit of hip flexor pain towards the end, nothing to make me stop, but enough to remind me to do my hip exercises.
My weekly distance has been 42km and next week is a step back week. It feels like a bit of a slow start, but I have 17 weeks to go and plenty of time to build up my distance. I'm looking forward to the coming weeks, it's exciting and challenging, just the way I like it!
Sunday 11 January 2015
Week number 2
It's been a funny week weather wise this week and humidity has really been a bit of a killer! There has been a fair bit of rain, which is creating this crazy humidity!
I have run 40km for the week and am feeling good, my longest run was 14km and I have to say it was a bit of a struggle due to the heat. I headed out at 5am to try and avoid too much warmth but it was still humid and hampered my effort, but having said that, I guess the long runs are meant to be slower, so it was good I actually ran slowly. It was a 5:55 pace run.
On Friday I had the pleasure of running with Barto - one of my running buddies who is also training for the marathon. We did an 8km run together in Geelong and incorporated a few hills to mix it up a bit, after all we will need to ensure we do some hill work for the Great Ocean Road!! Our run was in the rain today which was actually quite pleasant.
Speaking of running buddies, for those who are following my blog (not sure anyone is), I am sad to say I have lost RB from the marathon! Sadly she has hurt her knee, it was actually already injured before signing up but she was hoping she could overcome it to join me, but alas, it has proven difficult and despite working her ass off to build strength, Doctors orders are "Do not run this marathon!". So, we are hoping she will be able to get back to running and do the 14km run that is part of the same running festival - I really hope so. And, I know if anyone can do it RB can. Her strength and determination is something I use to inspire me and I know I would not be able to do this run without her encouragement and support.
I am looking forward to week 3 where I will do a 16km long run. Not sure whether I will run in Lara or Geelong - I will wait to see if Barto is going to join me.
Until next time - keep running folks and remember if you see a runner out there, give them a smile, you never know how far they've been or how far they have to go, your smile may be what helps them get to the end!!
I have run 40km for the week and am feeling good, my longest run was 14km and I have to say it was a bit of a struggle due to the heat. I headed out at 5am to try and avoid too much warmth but it was still humid and hampered my effort, but having said that, I guess the long runs are meant to be slower, so it was good I actually ran slowly. It was a 5:55 pace run.
On Friday I had the pleasure of running with Barto - one of my running buddies who is also training for the marathon. We did an 8km run together in Geelong and incorporated a few hills to mix it up a bit, after all we will need to ensure we do some hill work for the Great Ocean Road!! Our run was in the rain today which was actually quite pleasant.
Speaking of running buddies, for those who are following my blog (not sure anyone is), I am sad to say I have lost RB from the marathon! Sadly she has hurt her knee, it was actually already injured before signing up but she was hoping she could overcome it to join me, but alas, it has proven difficult and despite working her ass off to build strength, Doctors orders are "Do not run this marathon!". So, we are hoping she will be able to get back to running and do the 14km run that is part of the same running festival - I really hope so. And, I know if anyone can do it RB can. Her strength and determination is something I use to inspire me and I know I would not be able to do this run without her encouragement and support.
I am looking forward to week 3 where I will do a 16km long run. Not sure whether I will run in Lara or Geelong - I will wait to see if Barto is going to join me.
Until next time - keep running folks and remember if you see a runner out there, give them a smile, you never know how far they've been or how far they have to go, your smile may be what helps them get to the end!!
Sunday 4 January 2015
Week 1.......
And so it begins, my marathon training. Well actually, I am already at the end of week 1 which has consisted of 4 runs being 12km, 10km and 2 x 8 km. it's been a pretty good week except maybe for trying to wear in my new shoes, they have caused me a bit of fun, making me stop a lot along the way to adjust my laces.
Most of my runs have been early morning to avoid the heat, so I've been out and about at 5am, which I actually really like as it's so peaceful at that time of morning. Today I have run at 11am as it is not too warm and I really wanted a good Sunday sleep in. I've also run all my runs in Lara this week rather than in Geelong.
So over all week 1 has been nice, especially given that last week I ran more km's, which was deliberate in order to start on a step back week.
19 weeks to go........
Most of my runs have been early morning to avoid the heat, so I've been out and about at 5am, which I actually really like as it's so peaceful at that time of morning. Today I have run at 11am as it is not too warm and I really wanted a good Sunday sleep in. I've also run all my runs in Lara this week rather than in Geelong.
So over all week 1 has been nice, especially given that last week I ran more km's, which was deliberate in order to start on a step back week.
19 weeks to go........
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