Training Log Archive: JCallenderIn the 29 days ending Feb 29, 2020:
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Saturday Feb 29, 2020 #
Running warm up/down 20:31 [3] 2.24 mi (9:10 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Running 50:18 [3] 8.0 mi (6:17 / mi)
slept:7.0 shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Staying in Borrowdale for the weekend - a loop of Derwent Water seemed like the best bet for a flat fartlek. In between the wind, flooding, muddy paths, undulating roads and hunners of tourists it wasn't as flat as hoped but probably the best local option. On account of conditions my splits are all over the place so I went on effort perception mostly - on the rare occasions it was flat & wind-free the watch confirmed I was on pace.
The last mile and half felt really hard, but I stayed in control throughout.
Running warm up/down 19:26 [3] 2.1 mi (9:15 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Friday Feb 28, 2020 #
Running 1:00:00 [3] 8.5 mi (7:04 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Black Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
(Will update the last two days this evening.)
Massage 1:00:00 [3]
Thursday Feb 27, 2020 #
Running 1:00:55 [3] 7.01 mi (8:41 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Blue Adidas ST Boost
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020 #
Running 1:09:05 [3] 8.21 mi (8:25 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Saucony Everun ISO 2
Tuesday Feb 25, 2020 #
Running warm up/down 17:06 [3] 1.92 mi (8:54 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clifton 5
Running 25:16 [3] 1.84 mi (13:44 / mi)
slept:8.5
I knew there was a group doing hill reps in Queens Park so I decided to do my session along with them a day early. Big mistake - the first few reps felt fine but they got desperate by the end and I was completely off the pace for the last effort.
Definitely need at least two days to recover from the weekend; lesson learned.
Running warm up/down 19:21 [3] 2.19 mi (8:50 / mi)
Monday Feb 24, 2020 #
Running 1:02:48 [3] 7.6 mi (8:16 / mi)
slept:9.0 shoes: Saucony Everun ISO 2
Sunday Feb 23, 2020 #
Running 1:57:01 [3] 9.62 mi (12:10 / mi) +781m 9:43 / mi
slept:7.0 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser
Bumped in to Ally Mc and Bethany at one point and had a quick chat about the XC yesterday - all agreed it was hard.
0 - 20 mins: Pissing Rain
20 mins - 1 hour: Glorious sunshine
1 - 1.5 hours: Blizzard
1.5 - 2 hours: Glorious sunshine
Legs felt tired (but not too sore) after yesterday.
Saturday Feb 22, 2020 #
Running warm up/down 12:38 [3] 1.3 mi (9:43 / mi)
shoes: Brooks N8 CX Spikes
Running 41:32 [3] 6.36 mi (6:32 / mi)
slept:9.0 shoes: Brooks N8 CX Spikes
The race started just in time for the blizzard to get going so the first lap no one could see anything and just focused on the feet in front of them. Disaster struck 0.5 miles in when I had to stop and tie my shoe-lace; probably lost about 40 places for 10s stopping - managed to make most of them back though.
I was really happy with this race - pushed hard from the beginning, stayed strong throughout. For the last mile my legs felt utterly drained but I had enough left in the tank to hold the pace/not concede any places. Had just enough energy for a sprint finish in the last stretch.
An incredible event this one - so busy that there was never any let up, complete focus required at all times.
Very happy with my performance.
Running 17:15 [3] 1.7 mi (10:09 / mi)
shoes: Brooks N8 CX Spikes
Friday Feb 21, 2020 #
Running 44:03 [3] 5.14 mi (8:34 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Nike Zoom Pegasus 31
Thursday Feb 20, 2020 #
Running 44:54 [3] 5.4 mi (8:19 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Adidas Supernova ST Boost
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020 #
Running warm up/down 19:46 [3] 2.26 mi (8:45 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Running 21:27 [3] 1.87 mi (11:28 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Felt flat this morning, about 5s short of my usual high-point on the hill. Warm-down jog was fine.
Running 20:01 [3] 2.32 mi (8:38 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020 #
Note
(rest day)
Monday Feb 17, 2020 #
Strength & Conditioning 29:00 [3]
Ball Wall Squats * 20
Runners Touch * 15
Push-Ups * 14
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl * 15
Dead Bug Swiss Ball * 15
Single-Leg Glute Bridge * 15
Side-Plank Knee to Chest * 10
Swiss Quad-Ball Extension * 12
Russian Twist * 20
Mountain Climbers * 20
Single-Leg Squat * 12
Running 1:01:48 [3] 7.49 mi (8:15 / mi)
slept:5.5 shoes: Hoka Clifton 5
Legs felt surprisingly sore - another bad night's sleep last night.
Sunday Feb 16, 2020 #
Running 1:32:30 [3] 11.27 mi (8:12 / mi)
slept:6.0 shoes: Nike Zoom Pegasus 31
Legs felt quite tired - had a poor night's sleep last night.
Saturday Feb 15, 2020 #
Strength & Conditioning 32:00 [3]
Ball Wall Squats * 20
Runners Touch * 15
Push-Ups * 12
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl * 15
Dead Bug Swiss Ball * 15
Single-Leg Glute Bridge * 15
Side-Plank Knee to Chest * 10
Swiss Quad-Ball Extension * 12
Russian Twist * 20
Mountain Climbers * 20
Single-Leg Squat * 10
Running 1:00:00 [3] 7.5 mi (8:00 / mi)
slept:8.5 shoes: Blue Adidas ST Boost
Friday Feb 14, 2020 #
Running 19:50 [3] 2.4 mi (8:16 / mi)
slept:7.0 shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Running 46:30 [3] 8.0 mi (5:49 / mi)
slept:7.0 shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
2.55 (3.02) 2.50 (2.55) 2.45 (2.58) 2.46 (2.59) 2.47 (3.00) 2.50 (2.59) 2.45 (3.03) 2.47 (3.02)
A bit windy/"corenry" at times but not as bad as expected.
Interesting contrast with doing a similar session this time last week. Last week felt really hard and properly desperate for the last 2 miles. This week's session was challenging, particularly towards the end, but at no point was I in that 'hanging on by the skin of my teeth' zone. Both weeks have been similar in terms of work/sleep/training.
The one difference is the Hokas - a huge contrast even with a newish pair of Nike Pegasus.
Running warm up/down 17:04 [3] 1.95 mi (8:45 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Thursday Feb 13, 2020 #
Running 58:01 [3] 8.26 mi (7:01 / mi)
slept:7.0 shoes: Blue Adidas ST Boost
Felt pretty good throughout. Doing the fartlek session tomorrow so wanted to get this run in today.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020 #
Running 1:08:28 [3] 7.37 mi (9:17 / mi)
slept:7.0 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser
Lovely clear winter evening.
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020 #
Running warm up/down 20:31 [3] 2.22 mi (9:14 / mi)
slept:6.0 shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Running 26:43 [3] 2.68 mi (9:58 / mi)
slept:6.0 shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Moved Wednesday's session back a day as I might have to do the main session on Friday again and wanted a good 2 days rest beforehand.
Legs felt strong throughout - the last rep was hard. From the gate to the cross-road at the top each time.
First time running in a new pair of Hoka Clayton 2's. A definite 'bounce' to these shoes - first time I've worn a pair of road shoes and thought 'Wow - these are different.' Very light and very comfortable too.
Running warm up/down 19:56 [3] 2.31 mi (8:38 / mi)
shoes: Hoka Clayton 2
Monday Feb 10, 2020 #
Strength & Conditioning 30:00 [3]
Ball Wall Squats * 20
Runners Touch * 15
Push-Ups * 12
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl * 15
Dead Bug Swiss Ball * 15
Single-Leg Glute Bridge * 15
Side-Plank Knee to Chest * 10
Swiss Quad-Ball Extension * 12
Russian Twist * 20
Mountain Climbers * 20
Single-Leg Squat * 10
Running 57:54 [3] 7.22 mi (8:01 / mi)
slept:7.5 shoes: White Adidas Supernova Sequenc
Legs felt pretty good/springy throughout.
Sunday Feb 9, 2020 #
Running 2:00:52 [3] 10.65 mi (11:21 / mi) +753m 9:18 / mi
slept:8.0 shoes: Red Inov-8 Mudlaws
Storm Ciara in full force so the south side of the hill was basically a waterfall and even at this low height was fair being buffeted around by the wind. At least it wasn't cold!
Felt really good and strong throughout.
Saturday Feb 8, 2020 #
Running 1:09:20 [3] 8.5 mi (8:09 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Hoka Clifton 5
Legs felt a lot better than I thought they would - Storm Ciara meant some miles felt like running on the spot though.
Friday Feb 7, 2020 #
Running warm up/down 21:00 [3] 2.6 mi (8:05 / mi)
shoes: Black Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
Running 41:20 [3] 7.0 mi (5:54 / mi)
slept:8.0 shoes: Black Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
Splits: 2.12 (3.56) 2.08 (3.50), 2.03 (3.50) 2.05 (3.44) 1.58 (3.46) 2.05 (3.45) 2.08 (3.44)
Quite a windy night and I was running in to a headwind sustained periods. I wasn't too fussed with keeping rigidly to the splits and went on feel for the most part.
This was a hard session - the last 1.5 miles was pretty desperate. Feeling absolutely knackered this evening.
Running warm up/down 20:16 [3] 2.37 mi (8:33 / mi)
shoes: Black Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
Thursday Feb 6, 2020 #
Running 57:24 [3] 7.06 mi (8:08 / mi)
slept:7.5 shoes: Nike Zoom Pegasus 31
Legs felt brand-new after the massage yesterday.
Wednesday Feb 5, 2020 #
Running 1:00:49 [3] 8.34 mi (7:18 / mi)
slept:7.5 shoes: Nike Zoom Pegasus 31
Massage 1:00:00 [3]
Strength & Conditioning 30:00 [3]
Ball Wall Squats * 20
Runners Touch * 15
Push-Ups * 12
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl * 15
Dead Bug Swiss Ball * 15
Single-Leg Glute Bridge * 15
Side-Plank Knee to Chest * 10
Swiss Quad-Ball Extension * 12
Russian Twist * 20
Mountain Climbers * 20
Single-Leg Squat * 10
Tuesday Feb 4, 2020 #
Running 58:58 [3] 7.1 mi (8:18 / mi)
slept:6.0 shoes: Hoka Clifton 5
Ankle still fine but kept the stride-outs to 90% effort just in case.
Monday Feb 3, 2020 #
Strength & Conditioning 30:00 [3]
Ball Wall Squats * 20
Runners Touch * 15
Push-Ups * 10
Swiss Ball Hamstring Curl * 15
Dead Bug Swiss Ball * 15
Single-Leg Glute Bridge * 15
Side-Plank Knee to Chest * 10
Swiss Quad-Ball Extension * 12
Russian Twist * 20
Mountain Climbers * 20
Single-Leg Squat * 10
Running 1:00:01 [3] 7.4 mi (8:07 / mi)
slept:9.0 shoes: Hoka Clifton 5
Lunchtime run with David A. Ankle felt fine throughout. A wee bit sore in the afternoon afterwards.
Sunday Feb 2, 2020 #
Hill Walking 6:00:00 [3]
Fairly miserable day - snowing up high, raining down below.
Saturday Feb 1, 2020 #
Turbo 1:30:00 [3]
Ankle fine.