Some encouraging signs on the running front this week as I started to feel a lot better which allowed me to run every day of the week.
Week in Summary 58.25km@4:42
Mon 7.5k@4:36
Tues 8.25k@4:50 Recovery Run
Wed 6k@4:33 incl hills of the Avenues
Thurs 6k@4:37
Fri 8.25k@4:32 incl 5k@4:20-Prob Tempo Pace for me at this stage??
Sat 6.25k@4:47 incl hills
Sun 16k@4:49 in Kings Park with Epi- 2 laps. Breathing was heavy today, although felt better in that regard the longer the run went. Some stretch breaks along the way as adductor/groin a bit sore. This will be the type of course that will become a regular in the leadup to Boston, hopefully next week I can do 3 laps.
All in all a very satisfactory week,felt pretty good after todays longer run and next week hope for some further progress, things are on track.
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Like a Lobster in the Sun
Went and saw the Doctor on Monday afternoon as a result of the stomach issues continuing and he believes I have Inflamed Intestines. I've been prescribed 2 different antibiotics and his analogy was that my energy levels are similar to what a lobster would feel after being frazzled in the sun and to take it very easy on the running side.
I'm due to go and get my repeats this afternoon so hopefully within the next week I'll start getting back to normal, at least I now know why I've been feeling as I have.
Onto the running side, I've run 27kms@4:53 on 4 runs ans am happy just getting out and plodding along when I feel up to it. I also made a trip to the Pod whilst the running isn't a priority and he is very happy with how things are going and how I'm landing although he is making a couple of adjustments to the orthotics which may assist with the adductor issue.
Congrats to all who did 6 inch today in pretty tough conditions.
This will more than likely be my last post before Christmas so wishing all and respective families a Merry Christmas.
I'm due to go and get my repeats this afternoon so hopefully within the next week I'll start getting back to normal, at least I now know why I've been feeling as I have.
Onto the running side, I've run 27kms@4:53 on 4 runs ans am happy just getting out and plodding along when I feel up to it. I also made a trip to the Pod whilst the running isn't a priority and he is very happy with how things are going and how I'm landing although he is making a couple of adjustments to the orthotics which may assist with the adductor issue.
Congrats to all who did 6 inch today in pretty tough conditions.
This will more than likely be my last post before Christmas so wishing all and respective families a Merry Christmas.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
The 2 P's
Patience and being Positive are 2 things that runners need and thats exactly what I'll be relying on as I gradually increase my running over the next few weeks. I've worked out that I need about a solid 13-15 weeks inclusive of taper to have a chance of a good marathon, which gives me 3 to 5 weeks to build my base.
Week in Summary 34k@4:53
Mon 10k@4:45
Tues 13k@4:53
Wed 8k@5:00
Sun 3k@5:00
Started the week strongly, however wasn't feeling well from Thurs to Sat, tummy still playing up and no energy so took some time off running.
The adductor/groin area was was quite sore this morning so decided to call it quits early on in the run, more precautionary than anything I hope and with it being 30 deg at 8am, I didn't need too many reasons :). Taking it easy for the rest of the day with some icing,compression and TENS machine and hopefully tomorrow I can go for an easy jog.
The foot is feeling a lot better and today I feel the best I have since I've got back from Nepal, so things are def on the up. Hopefully a couple of visits to the Physio will assist with the adductor and I'll be on my way.
If all goes to plan, next week I hope to do approx 50-60k with a long run of 15-20k.
Kudos to those esp Gunner that ran Busselton last week in very hot conditions.
Best of luck to Epi(if he is running) and TB in their 6 inch run next Sun, starting at 4.30 will mean they'll miss most of the heat. I may even pop down and do the 11k run and offer support, I'll see how the week goes and whether we have other committments before deciding.
Week in Summary 34k@4:53
Mon 10k@4:45
Tues 13k@4:53
Wed 8k@5:00
Sun 3k@5:00
Started the week strongly, however wasn't feeling well from Thurs to Sat, tummy still playing up and no energy so took some time off running.
The adductor/groin area was was quite sore this morning so decided to call it quits early on in the run, more precautionary than anything I hope and with it being 30 deg at 8am, I didn't need too many reasons :). Taking it easy for the rest of the day with some icing,compression and TENS machine and hopefully tomorrow I can go for an easy jog.
The foot is feeling a lot better and today I feel the best I have since I've got back from Nepal, so things are def on the up. Hopefully a couple of visits to the Physio will assist with the adductor and I'll be on my way.
If all goes to plan, next week I hope to do approx 50-60k with a long run of 15-20k.
Kudos to those esp Gunner that ran Busselton last week in very hot conditions.
Best of luck to Epi(if he is running) and TB in their 6 inch run next Sun, starting at 4.30 will mean they'll miss most of the heat. I may even pop down and do the 11k run and offer support, I'll see how the week goes and whether we have other committments before deciding.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Passed the 3000km mark for the year
Still battling the virus and stomach issues I've had since returning from Nepal so have kept the running to a minimum. My foot and groin are still both a bit tentative, so I expect progress for the next few weeks to be gradual as opposed to coming out all guns blazing as I get used to my life as a runner again. The plan is to use the exercise bike a fair bit in conjunction with easy and tempo runs to get in the number of hours required to keep my fitness levels reasonably high.
Running for the week 17.5km@4:45 3 runs
Highlight of the week was passing the 3000km mark for the year, 3rd year running.
Unfort there will be no 6 inch race for me this year as I'm just not up to it at this point, hopefully next year will be the year.
May pop down and do the City Beach Race next week as a tempo run, prob 4:30 pace at the moment.
Epi, been talking to a couple of guys who have done Mera Peak and they say it is awesome and well worth doing, I'm already looking forward to doing the next Himalayan Trek.
Running for the week 17.5km@4:45 3 runs
Highlight of the week was passing the 3000km mark for the year, 3rd year running.
Unfort there will be no 6 inch race for me this year as I'm just not up to it at this point, hopefully next year will be the year.
May pop down and do the City Beach Race next week as a tempo run, prob 4:30 pace at the moment.
Epi, been talking to a couple of guys who have done Mera Peak and they say it is awesome and well worth doing, I'm already looking forward to doing the next Himalayan Trek.
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