Training Log Archive: JCallender

Jog around Partick/Hyndland then up to Victoria Park to watch the Park Run.

Did 6*stride-outs in Vicky Park.

Along the canal to Posssil and back in to town.

Didn't sleep well last night so felt tired throughout. Managed to maintain the pace without a problem

Jog from work to Glasgow Green.

Met John & Gary at Glasgow Green for reps.

Fartlek: 10*60s (60s steady).

Effort split: 0.15, 0.17, 0.16, 0.16, 0.17, 0.16, 0.17, 0.16, 0.17, 0.15.

The efforts felt relaxed and steady. I was tired by the end of the session, can definitely still feel the half in my legs.

Ran along the canal to Dorchester Street and then on to Hyndland.

Did 6*stride-outs along the canal.

Legs felt OK on the run, but I was tired by the end.

Lunchtime run along the Clyde. Legs felt surprisingly good on the easy run.

Did 6*stride-outs on Glasgow Green; legs felt tired for this section, no speed at all.

Easy lunchtime run. Legs still sore after the half yesterday, but not as bad as I'd expected.

Legs felt tired for my warm up. Did 4*stride-outs before the start of the race.

Strathaven Half Marathon. Good conditions for the most part, cool with a mild breeze.

First half marathon in a few years. Started out strong, fast and relaxed. Was in the lead for the first 2 miles with Douglas Roberts. Were passed by John Sharp at 2.5 miles and DR went with him. Mark Sutherland passed me at 3.5 miles and I settled in to 4th where I stayed for the rest of the race. I was about 300m behind DR & MS for most of the race but they got away from me in the last 1.5 miles.

This race was tough. I went with what I hoped was a 'just maintainable' pace so it felt hard from about 2.5 miles. The course was 'undulating' which meant a lot of hills. Miles 6-9 were particularly difficult - head winds and stitches to deal with. My legs were particularly sore for the last 2 miles, felt like I had nothing left. I wasn't being chased and there was no chance of making up a place so there was no need to try for a sprint/effort at the end.

Really happy with the result - a 52s PB over a tough course and good placing as well. I was maybe a bit too fast over the first couple of miles but it was worth going for it at the start.