Goal: 2.8k @ 7:53 pace
Goal: Easy long run, 8k @ 7:53 pace
Goal: Easy run, 2.8k @ 7:53 pace
Goal: Intervals
Goal: Intervals
Goal: 8k @
Goal: 2.3k @ 7:53 pace
Goal: 4.3k @ 7:53 min/km pace
Goal: 8K @ 7:53 pace
Achieved: 4.84K @ 6:03 pace
Goal: 2.3K @ 7:53 min/km pace
Goal: 4.4km at 7:53 min/km pace
Achieved: 4.84km 6:18 min/km pace
Cooper Test today. To see how far I can run in 12 minutes. Answer? 2.18 km. My personal best for a Cooper Test is 2.8km, so I am about 0.7km slower. Not too bad, but it does prove my fitness has dropped since my peak fitness.
Next run on Friday (4.4km @ 7:53min/km target pace)
Goal: Long Run 8K @ 7:16 min/km pace.
Achieved 4.58k @ 6:53 min/km pace. Fell way short of my target, but it is still early in the plan. I must really up my game (and mileage)
(Day 2 missed due to weather)
Goal: Easy 2.3k run at 7:16 min/km pace.
Achieved 2.38k at 6:11min/km ave pace
Target: 4.3km run at 7:16 min/km pace. Achieved 4.69km @ 6:44 min/km pace.
Next run on Friday, 4.4km run, easy pace at 7:16 min/km. Today’s run was a toughie (haven’t run in excess of 3K for a while).
My plan has been setup and starts this week. First run is on Wednesday and is a 4.3 km run with a 7:16 min/km target pace.
I have got a place in the Royal Parks Half Marathon. Now waiting for my race pack to arrive. In the meantime, I will be adjusting my training plan.
I got an email over the weekend from the organisers. The race this year takes place on Sunday 11th October. You can register your interest and be advised when the ballot opens by going to the site or going to http://www.royalparkshalf.com/Take-part-ballot/. The ballot opens tomorrow (27th January) and runs through to 4th February. You get notified on the 6th Feb if you got a place.
I tried to get into the race last year, and lost out during the ballot. Nonetheless, I’m going to try again this year. Currently trying to build up my mileage again after an extended down-period due to work pressures. Yes, as much as magazines such as Runner’s World and medical professions dispute that, work does impact your mental state and that in turn carries over into your running. Some may find it easy to ditch the work mindset and run, others (like me) don’t find it so easy…
Well, I guess I’m not running the RPHM. :(
Still, I can still train for it.
I’ve got my name into the Royal Parks HM ballot. Now the wait is on to see whether I get space on the race or not.
It’s been a while since I last posted so here’s a few quick updates:
1.Royal Parks Half Marathon
Ballot opens in just under a week, so I’m hoping to be able to get a place
I’ve now got a Running Watch and a Nike+ Fuel Band – linked into my profile here. The band lets me check my activity for the entire day, and the watch lets me log my run far more accurately than my phone can. I still use Endomondo and Zombies, Run. Endomondo for the training plan, and Zombies, Run for the story entertainment.
Stopped using gmusicfs as it causes random reboots, and, I’ve noticed, messes up CameraZOOM, which is the photo app I use on my phone, so now, I have my music streaming via Google Play Music, and have ZR running. However, it does cause overlap, plus, I can’t always hear what they are saying. Fortunately, I’ve listened to the entire Season 2 now, anyway. Actually, might ditch ZR now as its not really helping me now.
Ran a 13K distance on Sunday just gone, and was suffering aches during Monday and Tuesday. The route was mostly okay, but like with Waggon Road, this one stopped doing pavements part way along the road, forcing me to run on the grass and on the main road itself. Even had to balance on the stones holding up the black and white “>>>” chevrons.
Next run is today (7.4K, but going to aim to round it up to 8K.) Aiming to run it at between 5:30 and 6:00 min/km pace, so should be 44-48 mins. Found a nice route following the A110. Sure it’s along the main road, but its lit at night, has a dual pavement most of the way (separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists), and mostly flat. Should be good to help with my distance endurance
I’ve decided on my next running goal: The Royal Parks Half Marathon.
The Royal Parks Half Marathon - Race Report - Events - Runner’s World.