Training Log Archive: bartholemeuIn the 30 days ending Nov 30, 2013:
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2013 #
Event: Night-O Series Race 2
Note
(sick)
A bit of an unhealthy week last week and the body deciding its recovery time.
Sunday Nov 24, 2013 #
7 AM
Cycling 3:59:10 [3] 96.59 km (24.2 kph) +932m
shoes: Willier Izoard
Hertfordshire.
Felt my lungs on the first climb and knew today was going to be tough. have been feeling some tummy probs this week as well, and obviously not fully recovered from the marathon.
This was not fun from about 3/4 in, and Pete was on a good day which didn't make it any easier.
I'd rather not talk too much about this one.
Felt my lungs on the first climb and knew today was going to be tough. have been feeling some tummy probs this week as well, and obviously not fully recovered from the marathon.
This was not fun from about 3/4 in, and Pete was on a good day which didn't make it any easier.
I'd rather not talk too much about this one.
Friday Nov 22, 2013 #
12 PM
Running 35:44 [2] 6.81 km (5:15 / km) +34m 5:07 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 16
easy.
Felt a bit tighter than expected in hamstrings etc. Might skip parkrun tomorrow and rest a bit longer. was fun to get out again!
In other news, i really think these shoes are shite... have ordered some asics that i tried on in valencia, see how that goes
Felt a bit tighter than expected in hamstrings etc. Might skip parkrun tomorrow and rest a bit longer. was fun to get out again!
In other news, i really think these shoes are shite... have ordered some asics that i tried on in valencia, see how that goes
Sunday Nov 17, 2013 #
Event: Valencia Marathon
8 AM
Running race (Valencia Marathon) 3:29:25 42.78 km (4:54 / km) +171m 4:48 / km
ahr:160 max:189 shoes: Nike Structure 14
Valencia Marathon
Finished today with 3:29:25. Very happy with the run given the injury, and given I wasn't confident it would be able to hold up the full distance.
Started slow as per the plan then relaxed into a steady 4:50minkm pace until 28km where I felt the signs of cramp coming on in my left calf. Eased off for 2km the got back Ito the rythym. Caffeine gel at 32km was the best move ever. At 36km was feeling great and stepped it up to 4:30minkm. Maintained that speed til the end, which was a great feeling passing everyone and a great feeling to feel good at the end.
V. Tight now but no majors
Good stuff. Time for some rest!
Lessons learnt
- not too much water day of, I had to stop twice to pee!
- overtraining is worse than under training
- caffeine gel or 2 on race day
- cramp tablet worth a look
- more leg strength work
Finished today with 3:29:25. Very happy with the run given the injury, and given I wasn't confident it would be able to hold up the full distance.
Started slow as per the plan then relaxed into a steady 4:50minkm pace until 28km where I felt the signs of cramp coming on in my left calf. Eased off for 2km the got back Ito the rythym. Caffeine gel at 32km was the best move ever. At 36km was feeling great and stepped it up to 4:30minkm. Maintained that speed til the end, which was a great feeling passing everyone and a great feeling to feel good at the end.
V. Tight now but no majors
Good stuff. Time for some rest!
Lessons learnt
- not too much water day of, I had to stop twice to pee!
- overtraining is worse than under training
- caffeine gel or 2 on race day
- cramp tablet worth a look
- more leg strength work
Saturday Nov 16, 2013 #
11 AM
Running 28:59 [2] 5.81 km (4:59 / km) +19m 4:54 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 14
Dress rehearsal for tomorrow.
Beautiful run but the foot and legs don't feel amazing.
Will have to play it by ear tomorrow.
Still excited either way
Beautiful run but the foot and legs don't feel amazing.
Will have to play it by ear tomorrow.
Still excited either way
Friday Nov 15, 2013 #
Note
(rest day)
Marathon in 2 days. Can't say the foot feels great and I have a feeling that Sunday's gonna be hell.
Having said that I'm not ruling out finishing, but am in a reasonable headspace and won't be too disappointed if I have to pull out around 25k... See how we go on the day.
Having said that I'm not ruling out finishing, but am in a reasonable headspace and won't be too disappointed if I have to pull out around 25k... See how we go on the day.
Monday Nov 11, 2013 #
6 PM
Running 1:23:04 [3] 16.69 km (4:59 / km) +18m 4:57 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 14
16k run home
2 hotlaps of surrey quay which went ok on the ankle, pain got up to about a 2.
calves a bit sore afterwards, but thats managable.
Quite happy with being able to put an effort in. high hopes.
2nd on the surrey docks lap. confident i can take it if i really go balls out.
2 hotlaps of surrey quay which went ok on the ankle, pain got up to about a 2.
calves a bit sore afterwards, but thats managable.
Quite happy with being able to put an effort in. high hopes.
2nd on the surrey docks lap. confident i can take it if i really go balls out.
Sunday Nov 10, 2013 #
7 AM
Cycling 3:29:30 86.71 km (24.8 kph) +647m
ahr:131 max:176 shoes: Willier Izoard
Went on a clubride with Hackney CC (and Dom).
Ride felt a bit long, but was quite a relaxed pace 95% of the time.
Fun and social, but maybe not quite tough enough as a training ride
Ride felt a bit long, but was quite a relaxed pace 95% of the time.
Fun and social, but maybe not quite tough enough as a training ride
Saturday Nov 9, 2013 #
8 AM
Cycling 2:25:20 [3] 55.98 km (23.1 kph) +341m
shoes: Willier Izoard
Regents park and Swains w/Pete
Took it pretty easy, a couple efforts but nothing too serious.
Started pissing down after breakfast and was freezing... awesome time for a puncture...
Took it pretty easy, a couple efforts but nothing too serious.
Started pissing down after breakfast and was freezing... awesome time for a puncture...
Friday Nov 8, 2013 #
12 PM
Running 45:05 [2] 8.54 km (5:17 / km) +57m 5:07 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 14
easy embankment Lunchrun
A lot more legit runners on embankment... might have to target some segments there after the marathon...
A lot more legit runners on embankment... might have to target some segments there after the marathon...
Thursday Nov 7, 2013 #
11 AM
Running 53:56 [3] 11.12 km (4:51 / km) +30m 4:47 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 14
Lunchrun w/Julian
Wednesday Nov 6, 2013 #
5 PM
Cycling (Spinning) 1:01:56
ahr:153 max:178
Brutal
Tuesday Nov 5, 2013 #
12 PM
Running 48:31 [3] 10.51 km (4:37 / km) +33m 4:33 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 14
Lunchrun with Colin, Tim and Jules
Felt pretty good from the start so decided to push the pace slightly from the last couple of runs... not quite tempo, closer to racepace.
Colin stuck with me which was nice and felt good right to the end.
Pain stayed below 3, mostly about a 2.
Felt pretty good from the start so decided to push the pace slightly from the last couple of runs... not quite tempo, closer to racepace.
Colin stuck with me which was nice and felt good right to the end.
Pain stayed below 3, mostly about a 2.
Monday Nov 4, 2013 #
1 PM
Running 51:30 [3] 11.0 km (4:41 / km) +30m 4:37 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 14
I'm running valencia!
Today was my self-defined D-Day
If i could get through 25k on saturday with a period at racepace and be able to run again on Monday without it being any worse, it was a yes.
Today's run was the best it's felt in a long time.
Pain was between a 0 and a 1 for the first 8 km, then around a 3-5 for a km, then back to a 1 for the last 2 k (after a quick rest at lights, rolling ankle around etc and relaxing the pace a bit more)
finally some progress!
Today was my self-defined D-Day
If i could get through 25k on saturday with a period at racepace and be able to run again on Monday without it being any worse, it was a yes.
Today's run was the best it's felt in a long time.
Pain was between a 0 and a 1 for the first 8 km, then around a 3-5 for a km, then back to a 1 for the last 2 k (after a quick rest at lights, rolling ankle around etc and relaxing the pace a bit more)
finally some progress!
Sunday Nov 3, 2013 #
2 PM
Cycling 1:38:34 39.22 km (23.9 kph) +72m
ahr:135 max:171
Solo ride to Woolwich.
Decided to go across the ferry which was fun, only to find that the roads on the Northside westbound were all closed. Rode around in circles for hours then just went on the A road.
Started out as a workout, ended up being more sightseeing
Decided to go across the ferry which was fun, only to find that the roads on the Northside westbound were all closed. Rode around in circles for hours then just went on the A road.
Started out as a workout, ended up being more sightseeing
Saturday Nov 2, 2013 #
9 AM
Running long 2:07:41 25.19 km (5:04 / km) +31m 5:02 / km
ahr:149 max:166
25k achilles test w/ 7km at revised race pace
Figured that if i can do this one, and feel ok then i'm still in for the marathon.
Will see how it feels tomorrow morning
Run felt sluggish, but achilles felt a LOT better in my old shoes... think i'll chuck out the new ones (i say new, but they've done 300km)
Definately lost some power, and my stride is a bit different, which means other muscles are sore, but overall happy i could get through it.
I'm no speed demon tho...
Figured that if i can do this one, and feel ok then i'm still in for the marathon.
Will see how it feels tomorrow morning
Run felt sluggish, but achilles felt a LOT better in my old shoes... think i'll chuck out the new ones (i say new, but they've done 300km)
Definately lost some power, and my stride is a bit different, which means other muscles are sore, but overall happy i could get through it.
I'm no speed demon tho...
2 PM
Cycling 38:30 [4] 13.67 km (21.3 kph) +6m
Quick spin. Intended to flush the legs out, and also to have a crack at a Rotherhithe segment.
Unfortunately it was way too windy to try anything, so wasn't really enjoying myself. came home
Unfortunately it was way too windy to try anything, so wasn't really enjoying myself. came home
Friday Nov 1, 2013 #
12 PM
Running 35:38 [2] 6.92 km (5:09 / km) +35m 5:01 / km
shoes: Nike Structure 16
Another achilles test.
Again didn't feel great during the run.
feels a bit tight afterwards, will monitor ovenight.
Thinking that it may actually be related to these new shoes... will run on the weekend with my oldies.
Again didn't feel great during the run.
feels a bit tight afterwards, will monitor ovenight.
Thinking that it may actually be related to these new shoes... will run on the weekend with my oldies.