My good friend told me there is no such thing as a bad run, the only bad runs are the ones you don't do. Super dude Ben says if you aren't in the mood for a run, if it's the last thing you want to do, then this is the time you need to do it.
These are two unbelievably true statements.
Had a tempo session planned for yesterday, finished work at work to be accosted by the wife and forced to have a barbeque and spend some time with her. This was done and enjoyed so yesterday was taken as this weeks rest day.
Today was a long, slow, easy paced trail. 10 miles in 1 hour 54 minutes dead. 11:24 a mile pace. Was very happy with this. I could of kept going but have been warned by numerous people about over doing it distance wise. I also wasn't tired, especially seen as this is the quickest I've ever covered this distance, even though it was a slow, relaxed pace. Feet were hurting a little bit but I think that is down to my running shoes (they haver a plastic medial support post rather than foam due to my severe overpronating). Might have to look at investing in some different ones come September.
Tomorrow is cross training day, walk to the gym, 15km bike, 1 mile swim. Should be fun.
Edit: I should add this about today's 10 miler as I'm quite proud of it.
I started from a different point than normal, i.e. not at my house. 5 mins after starting it started to rain. A small part of me said 'Give up, go home, its miserable running in the rain'. The rest of me literally told that bit to Jog On.
It pissed it down. Twice. Further more, the long circuit I do has some redundancy built in. There are two points along the route I can cut it short, literally by at least half, still do a smaller loop and return home. I was soaked as I passed both and kept going. I thought that if it starts raining during a race, particularly the Conwy half (it is North Wales in November after all) or Brighton next year, I cant just think 'Nevermind, try again later'. It is very much now or never. If I can have that mindset during a race, I can use it during training too. It made me feel good, good and strong.
These are two unbelievably true statements.
Had a tempo session planned for yesterday, finished work at work to be accosted by the wife and forced to have a barbeque and spend some time with her. This was done and enjoyed so yesterday was taken as this weeks rest day.
Today was a long, slow, easy paced trail. 10 miles in 1 hour 54 minutes dead. 11:24 a mile pace. Was very happy with this. I could of kept going but have been warned by numerous people about over doing it distance wise. I also wasn't tired, especially seen as this is the quickest I've ever covered this distance, even though it was a slow, relaxed pace. Feet were hurting a little bit but I think that is down to my running shoes (they haver a plastic medial support post rather than foam due to my severe overpronating). Might have to look at investing in some different ones come September.
Tomorrow is cross training day, walk to the gym, 15km bike, 1 mile swim. Should be fun.
Edit: I should add this about today's 10 miler as I'm quite proud of it.
I started from a different point than normal, i.e. not at my house. 5 mins after starting it started to rain. A small part of me said 'Give up, go home, its miserable running in the rain'. The rest of me literally told that bit to Jog On.
It pissed it down. Twice. Further more, the long circuit I do has some redundancy built in. There are two points along the route I can cut it short, literally by at least half, still do a smaller loop and return home. I was soaked as I passed both and kept going. I thought that if it starts raining during a race, particularly the Conwy half (it is North Wales in November after all) or Brighton next year, I cant just think 'Nevermind, try again later'. It is very much now or never. If I can have that mindset during a race, I can use it during training too. It made me feel good, good and strong.
Just remember - the whole point of a long run is that you should be going at an easy pace tha makes you feel you can do more. It builds your confidence for running further next time. Well done!
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