Training Log Archive: redrider

Birmingham half marathon. Had thought of running just my intended marathon pace (4:20-4:30 per km) and not trying to break PB because of being sick earlier on the week. Felt also quite tired from yesterday and legs were aching before the start, so I didn't even think I could run very fast. But starting with the elite made it difficult to run slow enough and keep the intended pace in the beginning. After having run the first two kilometers under 4min/km pace along with the wave I started to think what a waste it would be to slow down and decided to run along and enjoy it as far as it would go. If I'd hit the wall or got too tired I could slow down whenever I wanted. So I just ran it with a big smile on my face and enjoyed it. I never pushed too hard or struggled, just enjoyed the nice flow. After 10km (40:43) I could feel my legs getting a bit tired, but by keeping my running as relaxed as possible and avoiding to run too fast, I was able to enjoy it up to 17km. After that came the final climb, which felt pretty awful, but it was so near to the finish that I could maintain the pace the final few miles. What an awesome feeling it was to reach the finish line with a new PB after these lousy weeks and such a poor preparation! I was amazed!!! Results: http://www.greatrun.org/Results/default.aspx?r=274...

lovely long bike ride. maybe not an optimal preparation for tomorrow's half marathon though...

warm up + 5x2min easy intervals on wet & muddy footpaths (4:30-4:10) + warm down. took it still quite easy but tried to do some gentle intervals after the flu and resting. have to get the speed up before Sunday if I want to run then... not yet sure if I'm going to run or just jog around it. I want to run but still feeling lousy :(

very easy cycling + brisk walk. doesn't really count for training..

Feeling sick again. Had total rest today.

Didn't go for a run today but thought that cycling doesn't really count...

Not feeling well. Flu is back again but I just wanted to get myself out...