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Morning all...
Well, I actually missed an exercice session last night for the first time in weeks - was supposed to be swimming, but decided I really ought to try and restore connectivity to the NAS drive at home instead. (plus I was tired and my eye was a bit weird)...Still, trying quite a brisk run at lunch as the final prep before the 10k, so hope that goes well...would like to go into sunday feeling fit/confident rather than unfit/unsure...Guess we'll find out
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Do you know - it is a nice morning, I think I will go for a run.
Saw your message on facebook P. Thanks so much. I have posted a reply there“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” Eckhart Tolle0 -
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Idiophreak wrote: »Morning all...
Well, I actually missed an exercice session last night for the first time in weeks - was supposed to be swimming, but decided I really ought to try and restore connectivity to the NAS drive at home instead. (plus I was tired and my eye was a bit weird)...Still, trying quite a brisk run at lunch as the final prep before the 10k, so hope that goes well...would like to go into sunday feeling fit/confident rather than unfit/unsure...Guess we'll find out
Not like that dude on the deoderant ad I hope!!
Brisk, but not hard, sounds good. Are you still thinking about 55min for Sunday, with maybe a bit quicker with a following wind?Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
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RichOneday wrote: »Brisk, but not hard, sounds good. Are you still thinking about 55min for Sunday, with maybe a bit quicker with a following wind?
yeah, I think so...my PB's 55:30 and that's with a couple of hills (believe it or not, it's going down the hills that slows me down, not up them) - the Swansea routes more or less flat, so hope between that and the "lift" of the big event, I should be able to get down toward the low 50s...I know whenever I run I always hold back "you're just training...there's no point killing yourself..." will be interesting when it's "it's race day! give it all you've got! run til your eyes bleed!" instead 0 -
Idiophreak wrote: »yeah, I think so...my PB's 55:30 and that's with a couple of hills (believe it or not, it's going down the hills that slows me down, not up them) - the Swansea routes more or less flat, so hope between that and the "lift" of the big event, I should be able to get down toward the low 50s...I know whenever I run I always hold back "you're just training...there's no point killing yourself..." will be interesting when it's "it's race day! give it all you've got! run til your eyes bleed!" instead
Have you got short legs relative to your height then?Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
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RichOneday wrote: »Have you got short legs relative to your height then?
Nah, have quite long legs - think that's the problem...if I do a good wide stride going down a steep hill, the drop each step time can be quite high and it really kills my knees - shortening my stride means there's less fall and less impact on my knees..I know it sounds dumb, but it's really made my runs more comfortable...0 -
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Idiophreak wrote: »Nah, have quite long legs - think that's the problem...if I do a good wide stride going down a steep hill, the drop each step time can be quite high and it really kills my knees - shortening my stride means there's less fall and less impact on my knees..I know it sounds dumb, but it's really made my runs more comfortable...
That doesn't explain it. I have the same problem with short legs!!
Its a bit of a sod really because I'm strong on uphills relative to other runners and weak on downhills. That means in head to head battles strategically I have to attack at the hardest, lung-busting, part of the uphill because that is where I'm most likely to get away. My mind often says no to this tactic for some reason.
I do so wish I had long legs and could attack on the downhills. Ah well...........:rolleyes:Gt NW 1/2 Marathon 21/2/2010 (Target=1:22:59) (6:20/mile) 1:22:47 (6:19):j:j
Blackpool Marathon 11/4/2010 (Target=2:59:59) (6:52/mile)
Abingdon Marathon 17/10/2010, (Target=2:48:57) (6:27/mile)
09/10 Race Results : http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=103461
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I am now in my running kit so there is no excuse. Only problem is people have arrived on other threads and the banter is flowing freely. But yes I am on my way. Of course I will give feedback when I return(Land_of)_Maz wrote: »go for a run, then come back and play on your 'pooter....
win win situation!“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” Eckhart Tolle0
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