Training Log Archive: Dubs

Had a crappy night sleep felt like I was awake from 3-4am listening to Osian. Carys had a better nights sleep so who knows! Menna wanted to go out in the chariot so we decided to do a park run and the new run in South Norwood Country Pk.

Got there late, and to the start line just as the whistle went so we were dead last. Picked off quite a few people going off road which Menna loved but the first mile was really slow, each mile got quicker. 8:50, 7:45, 7:32. The course was quite flat, but very narrow. If I started near the front without a buggy I would probably be running near to 7 m/m. Might try this course again without Menna.

Felt horrible. Can put this down to a number of things, running after lunch of a jacket potato and beans gave me a heavy stomach. It was pretty warm at 24oC and I felt dehydrated, ran in my Asics and I don't like them compared to my Adidas.

I had to stop twice and take a breather on the route however when I look at my splits and Av. time It wasn't actually that bad. Most miles were at 8 m/m or below and overall Av. pace was 8:16.

It was nice to get home and take on some water. I will try to run the route again at the weekend.

Had a nap at lunch so I felt ok-ish to go out later.

Decided to go on the route I did the previous week but slightly amended...which was the old route up through CP park and to Sydenham Hill, then did did hill reps and ran back from Dulwich Wood House. Down and through park, penge and home. Felt surprisingly good and enjoyed going out on a cool evening. Even will the hills and a breather after the 2nd hill my Av pace was still 8:08.

Weirdly i'm running pretty good at the moment which I don't get but when time permits will try and get out.