Feeling very sorry for myself this week. Woke up Sunday feeling really tight but chesty, which didn't particularly improve as the week went on. This coupled with parents evening meant that I couldn't get to club for our club runs and as I was feeling so rotten, I didn't go out running on my own either.
Sunday 1st April
Inspired by Mum, Angela and Andrew yesterday in their Olympic Park run and having slept for 10 hours, I motivated myself with a lovely 13 miler with Angela and Ian this morning! Angela was heavy (unsurprisingly) from her run yesterday and my legs were heavy from a week of no running - I was hoping they would be sprightly but no such luck! I think my trainers might have passed their sell by date as it felt like I was running bare foot. Ordered new trainers as soon as I got home - exactly the same make and model as my old ones as I need to wear them in quickly. I should have been more organised but having upped the hours at work, trying to fit in the training and doing my masters is most certainly taking its toll!
Ran to Radnor Park, where I met Ian and Angela. We ran through Cheriton to the army barracks, down into Hythe to the end of the high street. We then turned around here and headed back along the canal, took a right past Hythe Imperial and hit the sea wall. We followed the sea all the way back to the Coastal Park, which clocked 13 miles. A very enjoyable run - good company, nice weather and an enjoyable route.
1 - 9:05
2 - 9:46
3 - 9:39
4 - 9:46
5 - 10:00
6 - 9:47
7 - 9:32
8 - 9:46
9 - 9:38
10 - 9:47
11 - 9:41
12 - 9:46
13 - 9:51
14 - 9:12
Average pace: 9:41
Total distance: 13.25 miles
Monday 26 March 2012
Monday 19 March 2012
Week beginning 19.03
Monday 19th March
Hour of boxercise
Tuesday 20th March
1.3 miles from the club to the Leas, followed by dynamic stretches. I was struggling big time due to my first boxercise lesson yesterday in 6 weeks. My fellow year 6 teacher commented on my rigid walking today at school. I blame the squats! Was dreading the session as the warm up was hard work... We had a long session which included an 8, 4, 2 minute rep with 2 minutes recovery between each, twice! The thought filled me with dread but once I got going I had a really good run this evening. Rather chuffed with my splits - just the second 4, could have been under 8 mins per mile!?!
8 minute rep: 7:36 distance: 1.04
4 minute rep: 7:51 distance: 0.52
2 minute rep: 6:45 distance: 0.30
8 minute rep: 7:52 distance 1.03
4 minute rep: 8:03 distance 0.5
2 minute rep: 6:47 distance 0.3
Total distance today = 7 miles
Thursday 22nd March
A rather enjoyable run this evening with Ian, Steve and Sam. My legs have been aching soooo much since Tuesday - to the point where I was holding off going to the toilet because it hurt my legs to lower myself on to the toilet (sorry too much info!) I blame boxercise as I think it was the squats but the fast run Tuesday probably finished them off. As a result, wasn't really feeling a run today but didn't have much time to make a decision as I didn't finish tutoring until 6.35pm, so had to change and was at the club for 6.45! Phew! Steve mentioned a steady miler rather than a speed session up the Leas, so I decided to join him, Ian and Sam. I was worried that I would be too slow for them but they were gentlemen and kept a good pace. I don't think I held them back too much. We ran through Cheriton, down into the Golden Valley, through Sandgate, up Horn Street (my first time - another hill conquered), then through Cheriton and back to the club. Great company, good challenge and some great splits! Thanks guys! Really enjoyed Horn Street and was impressed that my average pace was under 9:30.
1 - 9:13
2 - 8:46
3 - 8:40
4 - 8:57
5 - 9:22 (Horn Street)
6 - 8:27
7 - 7:02
Average pace: 8:51
Distance: 6.2 miles
Saturday 24th March
A lovely run this morning but one of which I now cannot move! The plan was to meet at Leah's in Hawkinge and head down into Folkestone into Sandgate. We ended up starting at Lindsey and Chloe's and running for 10 miles through the countryside in Hawkinge. There was a few hills in the valleys but it was gorgeous weather and seeing all the little lambs was bliss. Chloe took us through the middle of a field of little lambs - so cute! I had to stop and have a little nosy! We then had to contend with a big hill at the other end of the hill - hmmm... thanks Chloe - tehe! I felt like I was back at Brockhill Country Park on the boxing day run.
Unfortunately, Leah fell over - army style at about 7 miles but she was brilliant and showed such determination, particularly after a tough week. Despite holes in her trousers, blood dripping down both legs and grazes all over her hands, she continued to run well and pushed forwards. Very proud! Would have been so easy to have given up. We said goodbye to Lindsey and Chloe at 10 miles and headed down towards Folkestone. We looped around the East Cliff and onto Warren Road. Stopped at mine for refuelling and then headed off for our last 4 miles. It was tough starting again today - all three of us were achy and sore but being with the girls, kept me going! Ran towards homebase, down Cherry Garden Avenue, along past the Harvey, up Cornwallis Avenue and through Lynwood to Park Farm Road. One loop of Downs and Dolphins Road totalled 18:02 miles. Was really impressed with our time. I hadn't really paid much attention during the run but did feel like we were slower today. However, despite all the hills, we still managed an average pace of 9:29, which I think we should all be very proud of! Well done girlies! It is a little bittersweet as we found out today that we are in different zones which means we cannot run together, which was our plan. It will not be half as enjoyable without the lovely ladies :-( Hoping we can arrange something...
1 - 9:44
2 - 9:25
3 - 9:17
4 - 9:13
5 - 9:11
6 - 10: 36 ('the' lamb hill)
7 - 9:36
8 - 9:15
9 - 9:39
10 - 9:10
11 - 9:10
12 - 9:43
13 - 9:12
14 - 9:26
15 - 9:38
16 - 9:28
17 - 9:37
18 - 9:25
Average pace: 9:29
Mileage: 18.02
Sunday 25th March
First Sunday in a while where I haven't been teaching at school, so had a little lie in - bliss! As a result, woke up feeling rather ill - with a tight chest! Surprisingly no heavy or aching legs though. I think the hot tub last night was a huge help there... Went to see friends in Greatstone this arvo and Joe wanted to go for a run. Joe started running a year ago with me - we ran once a week but since he moved from Ashford, it's been hard finding time to meet. Couldn't let Joe down, so drove down with my running kit in the car - quietly hoping that Joe would have given up on the idea. Unfortunately not! We ran an enjoyable steady 5.6 miles to Dungeness and back. Chest really quite tight but legs felt strong.
1 - 9:06
2 - 9:23
3 - 9:31
4 - 9:46
5 - 9:29
6 - 8:48
Average pace - 9:23
Total mileage - 5.61
Total miles for the week - 36.81 miles
“Putting miles in your training, is like putting money in the bank. You begin to draw interest on it immediately!”
Hal Higdon
Hour of boxercise
Tuesday 20th March
1.3 miles from the club to the Leas, followed by dynamic stretches. I was struggling big time due to my first boxercise lesson yesterday in 6 weeks. My fellow year 6 teacher commented on my rigid walking today at school. I blame the squats! Was dreading the session as the warm up was hard work... We had a long session which included an 8, 4, 2 minute rep with 2 minutes recovery between each, twice! The thought filled me with dread but once I got going I had a really good run this evening. Rather chuffed with my splits - just the second 4, could have been under 8 mins per mile!?!
8 minute rep: 7:36 distance: 1.04
4 minute rep: 7:51 distance: 0.52
2 minute rep: 6:45 distance: 0.30
8 minute rep: 7:52 distance 1.03
4 minute rep: 8:03 distance 0.5
2 minute rep: 6:47 distance 0.3
Total distance today = 7 miles
Thursday 22nd March
A rather enjoyable run this evening with Ian, Steve and Sam. My legs have been aching soooo much since Tuesday - to the point where I was holding off going to the toilet because it hurt my legs to lower myself on to the toilet (sorry too much info!) I blame boxercise as I think it was the squats but the fast run Tuesday probably finished them off. As a result, wasn't really feeling a run today but didn't have much time to make a decision as I didn't finish tutoring until 6.35pm, so had to change and was at the club for 6.45! Phew! Steve mentioned a steady miler rather than a speed session up the Leas, so I decided to join him, Ian and Sam. I was worried that I would be too slow for them but they were gentlemen and kept a good pace. I don't think I held them back too much. We ran through Cheriton, down into the Golden Valley, through Sandgate, up Horn Street (my first time - another hill conquered), then through Cheriton and back to the club. Great company, good challenge and some great splits! Thanks guys! Really enjoyed Horn Street and was impressed that my average pace was under 9:30.
1 - 9:13
2 - 8:46
3 - 8:40
4 - 8:57
5 - 9:22 (Horn Street)
6 - 8:27
7 - 7:02
Average pace: 8:51
Distance: 6.2 miles
Saturday 24th March
A lovely run this morning but one of which I now cannot move! The plan was to meet at Leah's in Hawkinge and head down into Folkestone into Sandgate. We ended up starting at Lindsey and Chloe's and running for 10 miles through the countryside in Hawkinge. There was a few hills in the valleys but it was gorgeous weather and seeing all the little lambs was bliss. Chloe took us through the middle of a field of little lambs - so cute! I had to stop and have a little nosy! We then had to contend with a big hill at the other end of the hill - hmmm... thanks Chloe - tehe! I felt like I was back at Brockhill Country Park on the boxing day run.
Unfortunately, Leah fell over - army style at about 7 miles but she was brilliant and showed such determination, particularly after a tough week. Despite holes in her trousers, blood dripping down both legs and grazes all over her hands, she continued to run well and pushed forwards. Very proud! Would have been so easy to have given up. We said goodbye to Lindsey and Chloe at 10 miles and headed down towards Folkestone. We looped around the East Cliff and onto Warren Road. Stopped at mine for refuelling and then headed off for our last 4 miles. It was tough starting again today - all three of us were achy and sore but being with the girls, kept me going! Ran towards homebase, down Cherry Garden Avenue, along past the Harvey, up Cornwallis Avenue and through Lynwood to Park Farm Road. One loop of Downs and Dolphins Road totalled 18:02 miles. Was really impressed with our time. I hadn't really paid much attention during the run but did feel like we were slower today. However, despite all the hills, we still managed an average pace of 9:29, which I think we should all be very proud of! Well done girlies! It is a little bittersweet as we found out today that we are in different zones which means we cannot run together, which was our plan. It will not be half as enjoyable without the lovely ladies :-( Hoping we can arrange something...
1 - 9:44
2 - 9:25
3 - 9:17
4 - 9:13
5 - 9:11
6 - 10: 36 ('the' lamb hill)
7 - 9:36
8 - 9:15
9 - 9:39
10 - 9:10
11 - 9:10
12 - 9:43
13 - 9:12
14 - 9:26
15 - 9:38
16 - 9:28
17 - 9:37
18 - 9:25
Average pace: 9:29
Mileage: 18.02
Sunday 25th March
First Sunday in a while where I haven't been teaching at school, so had a little lie in - bliss! As a result, woke up feeling rather ill - with a tight chest! Surprisingly no heavy or aching legs though. I think the hot tub last night was a huge help there... Went to see friends in Greatstone this arvo and Joe wanted to go for a run. Joe started running a year ago with me - we ran once a week but since he moved from Ashford, it's been hard finding time to meet. Couldn't let Joe down, so drove down with my running kit in the car - quietly hoping that Joe would have given up on the idea. Unfortunately not! We ran an enjoyable steady 5.6 miles to Dungeness and back. Chest really quite tight but legs felt strong.
1 - 9:06
2 - 9:23
3 - 9:31
4 - 9:46
5 - 9:29
6 - 8:48
Average pace - 9:23
Total mileage - 5.61
Total miles for the week - 36.81 miles
“Putting miles in your training, is like putting money in the bank. You begin to draw interest on it immediately!”
Hal Higdon
Monday 12 March 2012
Week beginning 12.03
Tuesday 13th March
Back at the club this evening for the first time in a couple of weeks. Had a tempo run today. Was a bit apprehensive as haven't had this training session yet. Really, really enjoyed it. 2 mile warm up to the Leas. Then we had to run 3 miles slightly quicker than our 10km pace. Really pleased with my splits. Lots of comments about how strong I looked, which spurred me on and gave me a boost!
1 - 9:42
2 - 9:33
3 - 8:11 (Tempo)
4 - 8:02 (Tempo)
5 - 8:11 (Tempo)
6 - 9:20
7 - 9:37
6. 4 miles
Thursday 15th March
Went for a 7 mile run with Becky and Leah this evening. Started at Bannytynes and headed through Cheriton. Not impressed when we got water bombed by pussy cats!?! 2 little old ghurka ladies were hiding under their scarves as we ran past and we weren't sure why until a couple of minutes later when myself and Leah got hit by this water bomb! Not impressed - so rude! We ran down hospital hill and then headed back into Sandgate towards the Golden Valley. Ran up Golden Valley and back through Cheriton - hit by another water bomb!?! Ran through Radnor Park. We then ran from the bottom of Black Bull Road all the way to the top (my first time). Was hard but not as hard as I thought it would be. Leah was like a machine up the hill whereas Becky and I were more steady! Ran towards Sainsburys along the single carriage way and back towards Bannytynes.
My watch died today but we ran exactly 7 miles and our average pace was 9:02 which was quicker than I thought it would be - especially with the Golden Valley and Black Bull Road!
Saturday 17th March
Hmmm... Woke up this morning after a very successful quiz to raise money for Leah's charity last night. I'd eaten fish and chips for the first time in months - which was amazing at the time but perhaps not the best thing to eat the night before a long run! Not sure, the bottle of wine and shot of JD was a good idea either. Did have a pint of water when I got in and a pint of water this morning but after a manic week at work with R.E ofsted, an observation and all the reports due in, I just felt shattered. Lindsey and Leah arrived at 8.30am and we headed off along Downs Road. We ran up into Hawkinge (my first time up to Hawkinge running!) Didn't feel too great - could feel the grease of the fish and chips, plus I had severe cramps. Lindsey and Leah stormed up the hill, they were amazing! I felt like I was slowing them down but I just wanted to lay on the road and curl up in a ball. They were so supportive. I genuinely contemplated turning around and going home - the thought of a 17 miler was filling me with dread! Gave myself a talking to on the second hill and it seemed to work! We got into Hawkinge and ran through some housing estates and out into the valleys, near Alkham and then towards Selsted. Lindsey left us half way round as she was also running this arvo. We had a good run up until about 7 miles and then both myself and Leah hit a bit of a wall. We ran well up the hill in the valley but as we got closer to Canterbury Road, we both began to lose enthusiasm. Leah has had a tough week with Matt's injury and her charity effort last night and I have had a long month with school. We ran in comfortable silence but neither of us could motivate each other, especially when we hit Canterbury Road and the wind was against us. Our legs began aching, so we decided to cut our run short and do 13 miles instead of 17. We both pushed through and persevered.
All in all, not a bad run 13 miles in 2:02, which included 3 tough hills. Average pace was 9:24.
1 - 10:51
2 - 11:10
3 - 9:32
4 - 9:07
5 - 9:09
6 - 8:55
7 - 9:28
8 - 9:03
9 - 9:08
10 - 9:11
11 - 9:00
12 - 9:08
13 - 8:34
Total mileage this week: 26. 4 miles
Back at the club this evening for the first time in a couple of weeks. Had a tempo run today. Was a bit apprehensive as haven't had this training session yet. Really, really enjoyed it. 2 mile warm up to the Leas. Then we had to run 3 miles slightly quicker than our 10km pace. Really pleased with my splits. Lots of comments about how strong I looked, which spurred me on and gave me a boost!
1 - 9:42
2 - 9:33
3 - 8:11 (Tempo)
4 - 8:02 (Tempo)
5 - 8:11 (Tempo)
6 - 9:20
7 - 9:37
6. 4 miles
Thursday 15th March
Went for a 7 mile run with Becky and Leah this evening. Started at Bannytynes and headed through Cheriton. Not impressed when we got water bombed by pussy cats!?! 2 little old ghurka ladies were hiding under their scarves as we ran past and we weren't sure why until a couple of minutes later when myself and Leah got hit by this water bomb! Not impressed - so rude! We ran down hospital hill and then headed back into Sandgate towards the Golden Valley. Ran up Golden Valley and back through Cheriton - hit by another water bomb!?! Ran through Radnor Park. We then ran from the bottom of Black Bull Road all the way to the top (my first time). Was hard but not as hard as I thought it would be. Leah was like a machine up the hill whereas Becky and I were more steady! Ran towards Sainsburys along the single carriage way and back towards Bannytynes.
My watch died today but we ran exactly 7 miles and our average pace was 9:02 which was quicker than I thought it would be - especially with the Golden Valley and Black Bull Road!
Saturday 17th March
Hmmm... Woke up this morning after a very successful quiz to raise money for Leah's charity last night. I'd eaten fish and chips for the first time in months - which was amazing at the time but perhaps not the best thing to eat the night before a long run! Not sure, the bottle of wine and shot of JD was a good idea either. Did have a pint of water when I got in and a pint of water this morning but after a manic week at work with R.E ofsted, an observation and all the reports due in, I just felt shattered. Lindsey and Leah arrived at 8.30am and we headed off along Downs Road. We ran up into Hawkinge (my first time up to Hawkinge running!) Didn't feel too great - could feel the grease of the fish and chips, plus I had severe cramps. Lindsey and Leah stormed up the hill, they were amazing! I felt like I was slowing them down but I just wanted to lay on the road and curl up in a ball. They were so supportive. I genuinely contemplated turning around and going home - the thought of a 17 miler was filling me with dread! Gave myself a talking to on the second hill and it seemed to work! We got into Hawkinge and ran through some housing estates and out into the valleys, near Alkham and then towards Selsted. Lindsey left us half way round as she was also running this arvo. We had a good run up until about 7 miles and then both myself and Leah hit a bit of a wall. We ran well up the hill in the valley but as we got closer to Canterbury Road, we both began to lose enthusiasm. Leah has had a tough week with Matt's injury and her charity effort last night and I have had a long month with school. We ran in comfortable silence but neither of us could motivate each other, especially when we hit Canterbury Road and the wind was against us. Our legs began aching, so we decided to cut our run short and do 13 miles instead of 17. We both pushed through and persevered.
All in all, not a bad run 13 miles in 2:02, which included 3 tough hills. Average pace was 9:24.
1 - 10:51
2 - 11:10
3 - 9:32
4 - 9:07
5 - 9:09
6 - 8:55
7 - 9:28
8 - 9:03
9 - 9:08
10 - 9:11
11 - 9:00
12 - 9:08
13 - 8:34
Total mileage this week: 26. 4 miles
Monday 5 March 2012
Week beginning 5.03.12
Tuesday 6th March
Massage with the lovely Ian Godden
Thursday 8th March
11. 6 miles with Becky this evening! Becky picked me up en route at my house, having already run 2 miles. We ran up to the single carriageway towards Sainsburys and then down to Bannyntynes where we met Leah. I had those pains in my stomach again this evening, which I haven't had for a while so was a little disappointed - managed to push though the pain and they stopped after a few miles. We ran through Cheriton, down Horn Street to Sandgate and then headed back towards Folkestone. We ran up the Golden Valley at an average of 9:10 minute miles, which I was pleased with. Left Leah at the traffic lights at Cherry Garden Avenue, then Becky and I ran along past Morrisons and took a left down Radnor Park. We took a right half way up Blackbull Road and headed along Canterbury Road towards the East Cliff. I said goodbye to Becky at Warren Road as she had completed her 12 miles and I continued round on a loop around the East Cliff and back on Warren Road. Headed past the park and back towards home.
Found today really tough. I hadn't run since the Thanet 20 and think I should have got out for a short recovery run earlier on in the week as my legs were so, so heavy! Managed a good pace though - 9:22!
1 - 9:19
2 - 9:33
3 - 9:50
4 - 9:06
5 - 9:13
6 - 9:36
7 - 9:10
8 - 9:07
9 - 9:23
10 - 9:11
11 - 9:33
12 - 9:25
Average pace - 9:22
Massage with the lovely Ian Godden
Thursday 8th March
11. 6 miles with Becky this evening! Becky picked me up en route at my house, having already run 2 miles. We ran up to the single carriageway towards Sainsburys and then down to Bannyntynes where we met Leah. I had those pains in my stomach again this evening, which I haven't had for a while so was a little disappointed - managed to push though the pain and they stopped after a few miles. We ran through Cheriton, down Horn Street to Sandgate and then headed back towards Folkestone. We ran up the Golden Valley at an average of 9:10 minute miles, which I was pleased with. Left Leah at the traffic lights at Cherry Garden Avenue, then Becky and I ran along past Morrisons and took a left down Radnor Park. We took a right half way up Blackbull Road and headed along Canterbury Road towards the East Cliff. I said goodbye to Becky at Warren Road as she had completed her 12 miles and I continued round on a loop around the East Cliff and back on Warren Road. Headed past the park and back towards home.
Found today really tough. I hadn't run since the Thanet 20 and think I should have got out for a short recovery run earlier on in the week as my legs were so, so heavy! Managed a good pace though - 9:22!
1 - 9:19
2 - 9:33
3 - 9:50
4 - 9:06
5 - 9:13
6 - 9:36
7 - 9:10
8 - 9:07
9 - 9:23
10 - 9:11
11 - 9:33
12 - 9:25
Average pace - 9:22
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