I completed C25K Week 1 Day 2 (timed) (3.21 km), in 18:26, pace 05:45 min/km, with @RunDouble http://rndb.co/24Rf
Day 2 of the C25K. Same as Day 1 - 5 minutes warm up walk, then 8 intervals of walk-run at a 60s/90s split, and a 5 minute cool-down walk.
I completed C25K Week 1 Day 1 (timed) (4.01 km), in 18:26, pace 04:36 min/km, with @RunDouble http://rndb.co/t4We
Today is the first day of my using the Nike+ training plan. It is an easy start - with a day of rest. Here is the schedule for this week:
And here’s today’s summary
I haven’t used the Nike+ Running app for a long time, since getting a SportWatch. However, I dug it back out after starting to use the Nike Training Club app (as it ties into the Running app to check you have done a running workout). Now, Nike have put in a coach with plans for 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon distances. Interesting.
I’m starting off with the 5K, and using the Intermediate plan (aim to beat personal best)
Plan starts tomorrow
Second day of the long run weekend, and it didn’t turn out too well. I decided to run my local park instead because the weather looked ominous. One lap around the park (about 1 mile), and my hamstring was hurting again. Seemed to ease up if I changed my running posture, though. So perhaps I picked this up because my running style is poor? I ended the run early to give it a rest, and maybe work on a better posture. I probably never had this feeling because I don’t normally do 15+K runs.
Still, on the plus side, a new trophy came my way:
First day of the long run weekend. Today’s target was 14K, which I hit in about 1hr 26mins. Endomondo Track here. I was using my Nike+ SmartWatch as well, and kept it going till I got home, which was another 3K. Total distance out: 17.2K, total time out: 1hr 58min 58secs.
No Endomondo PBs were broken on this run, but I did set several on Nike+: Farthest Run (17.2K), Longest Run (1hr 58min 58secs), Most Calories Burned (1,140kcal), Fastest 5K (28'51"), Fastest 10K (1'02'12"). I also got the Afternooner trophy (1500 Nike Fuel earned between 2pm and 5pm)
This was one of the longer runs I’ve done in a while, and coming down the last 3K, my hamstring in my right leg started to hurt.
Tomorrow’s target is 16K. If I clock that, my target of a 30K weekend will be achieved. In fact, I will have done more than a Half Marathon over the weekend. Most likely, I’ll use the same route as I took today, so by the end of tomorrow, I’ll have a double 17K under my belt.
Completed the main story of ZR Season 2 finally. A couple of side missions left, then I can start working on the Race Missions, Airdrop Mode and Supply Missions. Supply Missions will be last because you don’t get any materials, and the only reason for running them is to get the hoarding achievements.
I’m reverting back to training my base foundation strength again, so I’m doing 5Ks repeatedly as that is my “base” distance that I’m comfortable with. Then I’ll go back to 10K and HM training.
Another snippet of wisdom from this month's Runner's World. For people wanting to start running, but have no plans. Sure you can use apps for your phone, but here's one which is simple, effective, and is gradual. Run these intervals a minimum of 3 times a week.
I’ve just been contacted by Jim Cowan, Event Director of the Poppy Run. I was originally hoping to run the Poppy Run through Trent Park, now it looks like it’s not going to happen.
Further to your recent enquiry, unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the London Barnet Poppy Run at Trent Park will not be taking place this year. We are looking for alternative venues nearby but it is unlikely we will do this for this year's event.Depending on where you live, other options are at the Isle of Dogs (London) or Welwyn Garden City. We are also awaiting confirmation on new Poppy Runs in Rickmansworth and SW London but won’t open them for entry until they are confirmed.
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The Poppy Run is a national series of 5km fun runs in support of The Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. I'm going to take part in one. It's only 5K so it's an easy distance.
Venues and dates for 2013:
Saturday 26th October:
SUFFOLK: Rendlesham Forest
Sunday 27th October:
BEDFORDSHIRE: Forest of Marston Vale
BIRMIGHAM: Kingsbury Water Park
DERBY: Pride Park
HERTFORDSHIRE: Welwyn Garden City
KENT: Dymchurch
LEICESTERSHIRE: Hicks Lodge (nr Ashby de la Zouch)
LINCOLNSHIRE: Riseholme Campus, Lincoln
LONDON (East): Isle of Dogs
LONDON (North): Trent Park
MERSEYSIDE: Southport Promenade
NORTHUMBERLAND: Venue tbc
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: Nottingham Forest FC
SOUTH YORKSHIRE: Rotherham
Saturday 2nd November:
KENT: Tenterden
Sunday 3rd November:
EAST SUSSEX: Hastings
All Poppy Runs start at 11.00.
Register here: The Poppy Run 2013.
