DFW running club mark 2!! ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

sallyx

becky_rtw wrote: »

Hi Sally - sorry to hear the weather is keeping you in

That snow looks pretty crazy! Are you going to attempt the 16 today??

Just noticed that the Mad March 20 is full - hope you managed to book your place!!

We're about to go out in a while for our 20 miler, just dosing up on coffee now

Happy running all!

Weather was dire this morning and conditions trecherous to say the least. Ran in the middle of the snowy roads most of the way, at one point I was trying to emulate Rich's triple salco but kept going but I must have looked hillarious. Anyway not quite the 16 I had hoped for and in better conditions would have been fine to do it. 13.3 miles 2:17.07 so around 10.38 per mile which seems very slow but has made me realise how inaccurate my stupid nike was. Would really like to get that half marathon under 2 hours, mind you on the flat (which a lot of them are) and in nice conditions I think I could easily shave 6-10 mins off that.

right will stop waffling now

RichOneday_2

Week23
Mon2/2 Rest Day
Tues3/2 10K 54:11 (8:45/mile) (Pulse 92)
Weds4/2 14.0 Miles 2:02:07 (8:43/mile) (Pulse 76)
Thurs5/2 10K 54:02 (8:43/mile) (Pulse 80)
Fri6/2 13.0 Miles 1:58:56 (9:09/mile) (Pulse 78)
Sat7/2 ParkRun Wimbledon 5K 20:26 (6:36/mile) (http://www.parkrun.com/Default.aspx?tabid=190 , Event 110, Posn 10th)
Sun8/2 20.0 Miles 3:24:23

Becky put together a scenic 20 miles course looping back and forth around the Thames. Apart from a couple of small sections on each lap that had the inevitable sightseer annoyances it was a really nice route and a pleasant, relaxing way to spend a Sunday morning/afternoon.

The main aim again was to achieve 'time on the feet' so 3hrs 24mins of solid running is just what the doctor ordered.

That makes the total mileage for the week 65.0, which considering the weather conditions is very satisfactory, especially the fact that there were no days lost to the weather.:D:D:D:D

Another impressive effort from Becky making the last 3 Sunday runs 15.5, 18.5 and 20.0....well on track for FLM.

BGB - That sounds horrible. Hope professional guidance can get to the bottom of it for you.

Simply - Another huge step in the right direction from easing back and letting your body enjoy itself. Great effort!

Well done everyone on yesterday's efforts:

Hypo - 14 miles is a huge achievement after the impossibility of running on the blisters for so long - well back in the running now.

Chick - Wow, you're really starting to get comfortable with churning out the high mileage. Your speed will reflect the mileage work in the weeks to come.

Bex - Yes, completing the distance is the only aim to develop the core strength and bone density. Time is not of much consequence really.

Sally - Congratulations on the 13 miler - it must have been tough to get any decent distance work in with the conditions in your area.

becky_rtw

Well done Simply on the 7k!!!

Nice running Sally in tough conditions

I'm am sooooo tired now - sleepy time shortly then custard and bananas

Happy running all!

Simplycynical

Wow Becky and Rich!!!! 3 hrs 24 is an incredible time to run for; I've been reading the original thread on and off over the last week (nearly finished) and it is amazing to see how far you guys have come.

What an inspiration for us all!!!

becky_rtw

Thanks Simply (big beaming smile from custard and endorphins)

Actually though I think anyone could do this - its about a little hard work and training in the right way and some determination - its sooo going to show on marathon day whose put in the right kind of training and who hasnt

Simplycynical

Hard work and determination Becky???? You're not kidding. I can see that I'm going to need that in bucket loads if I want to progress (and believe me I do).

I hope that by following this thread and learning from others I can make sure that I train correctly with minimal (or no) injuries.

Hope you enjoyed the custard! :rotfl:

bathgatebuyer

Simplycynical wrote: »

Hi everyone, I hope you have all found the conditions a bit easier today. Sorry to hear about your hip bgb; hope it's nothing too painful!!

So do I - it's agony! I'm walking like someone sixty years older than I am right now! I think it may be bursitis, just going by the pain after exercising, and going up stairs, extending it, etc.

The annoying thing was that I really loved my last run!

becky_rtw

Ahhh sorry BGB - I do hope you feel better soon

Ukevas

bad news BGB.

Ive just had 3 weeks of hip / bum pain so i feel your pain..

bad news for me is that i feel like i can run, but not sure i would get to the end of it at the moment but im very close to running again

kmstuart

Managed 15.5 miles today in 2:42 before it started snowing, annoyingly its not laid

44 mile this month already and 32 for the week. Legs certainly feel like they've done that many miles