I ran a 5k race tonight which I've run the previous two years. In 2009 I managed a 22'24 and in 2010 I improved on that a little with a 22'08.
So tonights 21'18 marks a 50 second improvement which over 5k is a decent jump forward, and I'm sure if I'd pushed myself I could have been sub-21. I finished with a sprint and recovered quickly, I just run too much within myself because I'm worried about running out of steam. What I needed to do was pick the pace up say 500m out not 200m and then I'd have been sub-21.
Anyway I'm pleased!
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Thursday, 9 June 2011
Thursday, 17 June 2010
Rodney's Pillar
Rodney's Pillar is an odd thing in Shropshire commemorating as it does a naval victory by Admiral Rodney. His boat was made of wood from the area so we thought 'I know why not stick a pillar on top of a hill'.
In keeping with silly ideas, every year there's a race up and down this hill, 3.9 miles in total. It's a bit tough.
2009 was my first entry and I finished almost last in 66th place in a time of 36'20.
I was determined to improve upon that this year and managed a slightly more respectable 50th place in 34'17.
As it was a handicap race I won a prize - a nice little England Lion! But knocking 2 minutes off a time was a big plus.
In keeping with silly ideas, every year there's a race up and down this hill, 3.9 miles in total. It's a bit tough.
2009 was my first entry and I finished almost last in 66th place in a time of 36'20.
I was determined to improve upon that this year and managed a slightly more respectable 50th place in 34'17.
As it was a handicap race I won a prize - a nice little England Lion! But knocking 2 minutes off a time was a big plus.
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Park Hall 5k 2010
It's time to get going again with my running, no excuses anymore. My knee is no longer sore, major events have passed and if I don't get back into the rhythm soon I'll miss the whole summer.
So last night I ran the Park Hall 5k just outside of Oswestry. Good conditions really but I was a bit late on arrival so felt a bit rushed. Still last year I managed 22'24 and I managed to improve that to 22'08 and still had something in the tank. I've got to learn how to push it more in the second third of a race because I'm finishing strongly.
Still it's a nice improvement and next week is the Rodney's Pillar race - straight up a hill and back down again
So last night I ran the Park Hall 5k just outside of Oswestry. Good conditions really but I was a bit late on arrival so felt a bit rushed. Still last year I managed 22'24 and I managed to improve that to 22'08 and still had something in the tank. I've got to learn how to push it more in the second third of a race because I'm finishing strongly.
Still it's a nice improvement and next week is the Rodney's Pillar race - straight up a hill and back down again
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Round the Lakes 20
So yesterday, with friends Duncan and Ian, I ran a 20 mile race at Rhayader. A well organised race and the scenery was just stunning by my goodness the hills were hard going. You can find a map and results here.
I chafed something chronic so need to sort that out, plus began to struggle with cramp from about 15 miles and the last mile my right calf muscle was twitching like it had a life of its own. It really hurt. I think I dehydrated, so I think I may run the London with my camelbak.
On the plus side I've have had no recurrence of the foot injury so I think that's all cleared up now and I'll resume mid-week training this week.
Anyway, I was pleased with a time of 3:13:04 for the 20 miles, which was 9.39 minute miles and 6.22mph. That's a bit slower than I need to get 4 hours but a few things could change it for me. One, London doesn't have any hills, two it has more drinks and I can take on more fluid, three I'll sort out the chafing and four 20 miles here was probably good for 22 in London. So while I was probably 10 minute mileing at the end even I managed that for another 4 miles then I'd come in around 3:50 something.
Somewhat depressing to note I finished 290th out of 395 runners. I'd like to aim for top half.
I chafed something chronic so need to sort that out, plus began to struggle with cramp from about 15 miles and the last mile my right calf muscle was twitching like it had a life of its own. It really hurt. I think I dehydrated, so I think I may run the London with my camelbak.
On the plus side I've have had no recurrence of the foot injury so I think that's all cleared up now and I'll resume mid-week training this week.
Anyway, I was pleased with a time of 3:13:04 for the 20 miles, which was 9.39 minute miles and 6.22mph. That's a bit slower than I need to get 4 hours but a few things could change it for me. One, London doesn't have any hills, two it has more drinks and I can take on more fluid, three I'll sort out the chafing and four 20 miles here was probably good for 22 in London. So while I was probably 10 minute mileing at the end even I managed that for another 4 miles then I'd come in around 3:50 something.
Somewhat depressing to note I finished 290th out of 395 runners. I'd like to aim for top half.
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Personal Best
I ran in the Telford Town Centre 5k tonight and managed a new personal best. Two months ago I ran in the Park Hall 5k and managed 22'24, tonight I managed to knock a minute off that with 21'21. It was quite quick with a fast downhill section to begin with, this had the inverse effect of making me slow down a bit because I didn't want to run out of steam.
Still, I was pleased with the time because it shows I'm progressing and that's what matters. So lets see if I can keep that progress up.
Still, I was pleased with the time because it shows I'm progressing and that's what matters. So lets see if I can keep that progress up.
Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Getting back into the groove
So it's a while since the marathon now (about 6 weeks) and I'm just beginning to get back into the running groove. I've done a couple of club runs but mostly I've been jogging this 3.43 mile route.
I've felt various aches and pains but I've managed these times:
I've felt various aches and pains but I've managed these times:
- 29' 36
- 30' 17
- 30' 31
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