Chris
My legs needed a couple of days to recover after Sunday's adventure and, the plan today was just a gentle 'run as you feel' pace along the river....well, I must have been feeling pre... read more
- Miles:
- 1560 total / 704 in 2013
- Goal:
To run 1500 miles this year, complete the South Downs marathon in a respectable time and, shoulder permitting, a second marathon later in the year :)
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RUN
great So much for gentle recovery... 5.9 mi 00:43 07:16 pace
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great Final very long run before D ... 22.24 mi 03:03 08:12 pace
That was a brilliant run!!
Not long into this run, I found a proper trail with tree roots, overhanging branches and soft ground. I thought I knew where I was but, before long realised I was compl... read more
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@Laura - we are so going to share a post race beer :)
3 days ago • Like
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You're an Inspiration:
Superb long run, Chris! Your posts are really inspiring. Enjoy that beer--I can't wait to hear about the race. You sound ready and confident!
3 days ago
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RUN
great Little Mix 6.69 mi 00:52 07:46 pace
No, not the girl band!!
First mile was a struggle after eating too much for breakfast and not letting it settle. Felt a bit sick but, that quickly subsided thankfully!
A little mix of hills and... read more
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RUN
great Just what I needed 6.04 mi 00:48 07:58 pace
A lovely easy paced leg stretcher this morning. No sprints or hills (well, not very big ones anyway), nothing technical or arduous - just a leisurely morning run :)
My knee felt a little sore thi... read more
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Fantastic Friday, Chris! So happy for you to get in a run that is pure fun
5 days ago • Like
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@ Steve - Thats the plan but, don't hold me to it!! ;)
5 days ago • Like
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RUN
great A proper trail at last! 6.03 mi 00:45 07:26 pace
It was far colder than expected this morning and very misty - base layer and gloves, in May!!! Brrrrr!!
The plan this morning was to seek out the hilly field I noticed last week that looked suspi... read more
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@ Emma - I'll be very interestedd to hear what the last 6 are like. Keep me posted :)
6 days ago • Like
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That's one of the unexpected bonuses of getting out and moving in the open air. You get more familiar with your surroundings and finds views and vistas you never knew existed so close to you.
5 days ago • Like
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RUN
good Me vs. the wind 7.4 mi 00:59 07:55 pace
Amazingly, this windy session was entirely on purpose! I checked the forecast and I knew I would be facing 20mph winds (with 35mph gusts) on open ground along the river. I thought about a nice wa... read more
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great Perfect end to the week :) 20.01 mi 02:43 08:08 pace
Wow, what a thoroughly enjoyable run that was! Ordinarily, my long runs consist of numerous laps of the same 5 mile circuit I've been running for years. The repetition of scenery and coverin... read more
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You're an Inspiration:
lol great write up :O) your amazing well done
11 days ago
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Great Performance:
Fantastic 20 miler! The change of scenery served you well. I always ask myself the same thing after a long run. :)
9 days ago
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FIT
great Gently does it 7.39 mi 00:58 07:54 pace
A nice easy pace along my new, diverse route. Once again, I took in the hills and the multi-terrain route.
I would say the last 3 miles were almost exclusively mud and grass and I found I got int... read more
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Sounds like you've got a great run in store for tomorrow. My legs are pretty sore from long run, and HILLS, yesterday. Stretch up well after yours tomorrow. There is another DM guy, Martin H doing South Downs. He's training for ultra marathon after just finishing brighton in under 3 hours. Should be a few of us. Although you guys will be way off with the fairies!!!! Great running today...and good luck tomorrow :-)
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nice work out Chris how far you going tomorrow?
11 days ago • Like
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Sounds like you are having a good time. Your pace with the varying terrain is really strong as well. Nice job today Chris
11 days ago • Like
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FIT
good Day off for the legs = P90X A... 00:16
Didn't run this morning, just to give my legs a break. Instead, a rather intense ab/core session, something that has been lacking lately!
Lots tougher than I remember it but, vaguely enjoyab... read more
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Try some light yoga instead Chris. It might help the shoulder. I suppose swimming is out of the question too. A shoulder is a tricky area. I'm sure it will sort itself out. Yes, make sure you look after that core. I try to do something before bed. There are some good stuff on YouTube. Enjoy your semi rest day :-)
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Yes Gavin, I was on my forearms. Only upper body elevated sadly wouldn't be hard enough. I'm going to try taking most of the weight on my right arm and using the left as more of a stabiliser. Will keep you postedd, thanks for all the words of advice :)
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great Whoops, that was quick!! 5.65 mi 00:40 07:06 pace
As I lay in bed this morning thinking about what sort of run I would have today, I was torn between hill sprints and a nice easy paced run along the usual route. As I swung my legs out of bed, my ... read more
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great What a difference a day makes... 7.38 mi 00:56 07:37 pace
Pouring rain this morning but, still quite warm. I actually found the conditions very refreshing :)
Multi terrain run this morning (well, as much as possible round here!) First 3 - 4 miles were ... read more
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Crikey that's unfortunate that the steroids and physical therapy aren't working on your shoulder, Chris. I hope surgery isn't necessary. As for this run, well done, mate! Cheers! I wonder what the film crew was doing...
14 days ago • Like
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I think the shoulder problems might be arthritic which could mean the joint needs clearing out a bit to give the tendon some room to move. As long as the impact on my running is minimal, I'm all for it! :) @ Steve, I thought Arnie was quite tall - I guess he is shrinking as he gets older! ;)
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RUN
good Recovery run in the sun 5.72 mi 00:44 07:45 pace
I really wasn't feeling great this morning. Felt a little bloated, a little tired and slightly dehydrated (from bank holiday beers in the sun yesterday afternoon) and a carb heavy dinner last... read more
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RUN
good Hills and distance, a learnin... 20.33 mi 02:51 08:23 pace
Today was never going to be quick, it was all about the hills! I knew I would be fighting a losing battle if I worried about pace today so, inspired by Marcie's discipline yesterday, I covere... read more
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Chris what a terrific effort out there. It's good to tackle things we try to avoid. The more we avoid them (the hills in this case) the more we fear them or hold them as barriers in our minds. Getting through them, even slowly, removes them as "obstacles" and they no longer have the mental power over us!
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Great post. I love the sign on the T-Shirt idea, definitely gonna follow that up :-) Quote: "...The idea of a hill is far worse than the hill itself..." when I approach a hill I always think of long haul flights, the thought of them is awful but they are actually not that painful!!
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No running for me this morning. My legs wanted a rest today and I wanted an extra hour in bed!!
Good luck to all you racers this weekend :)
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Well done Chris... I'm racing tomorrow, and full up with hayfever today, so not in the best of form. Must have sneezed 100 times already! Just want to get the race over and done with now!! Enjoy your well deserved rest :-)
19 days ago • Like
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YAYYYYYYY!!!! You are wise! I need to take a day off one of these months...
18 days ago • Like
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Very smart! I blew it because I ran in the nasty rain yesterday and now the sun is shining and it is killing me to not go outside and run and run. But I've got other things on the schedule so hopefully my will power will win
17 days ago • Like
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great A little bit of everything 7.39 mi 00:57 07:42 pace
This morning's run was alot of fun.
I turned off my usual route and found a hill - I loved running somewhere new, despite the incline. It wasn't a killer hill apart from at the start bu... read more
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Now that's a good run right there :) I am lucky to have a huge trail where I live. Last night we was running across fields, running in mud, jumping tree stumps, running over bricks and roof slates and attempting to look like I was running up hills lol
Can't beat those declines ;)))
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I think I may have found the cause of the knee problems. I have recently stopped wearing a particular pair of shoes to work and since then, it has really calmed down. Coincidence maybe but, it would be nice if that was the cause as it is easily avoided :)
19 days ago • Like
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great Easier pace and a few more miles 7.38 mi 00:58 07:52 pace
A little further than the usual morning route but, a nice easy pace so my legs will surely forgive me! Beautiful sunshine, even so early and hardly even a breeze.
As a nod in the direction of thi... read more
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Nice morning miles!
20 days ago • Like
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Solid workout Chris. If you find a hill, let me know, cuz I could use one as well..
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great Rather rapid recovery run! 5.74 mi 00:42 07:18 pace
I learned my lesson last week and gave myself 2 days rest after Sunday's big effort.
I had no idea how this run would end up going but, once I got going, I was feeling good. No aches, no pai... read more
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great This should have been my Long... 22.08 mi 02:58 08:02 pace
This was my LSR this week - it seems I am confused and took that to mean Long Speedy Run!
It occurred to me today how much I love the ritual of my Sunday run. Setting the alarm for 5am but, getti... read more
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Happy Sunday Chris. Fantastic pace on a long run. Wow, and a 4.30am alarm call on a Sunday is true dedication!!! I would say you're definitely going to get a sub 3.30. Maybe even better!!! A few of us Dmers are doing bournemouth mara in Oct. looks like a nice day out!!! Some local people doing it too. Kingston, Teddington, and someone in sunbury... I'm doing South Downs in June too. Must be mad; first marathon in over 15 years, and it's a tough one :( Have a great Sunday :-)))
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I truly enjoyed reading this post, Chris! Your experience is exactly what I feel on race days. I wake up earlier than the alarm, etc... And when I'm in race training mode and have an important run scheduled I have the same experience. I am thrilled to see how confident you feel and can't wait to see what happens when you sign up and run a 26.2!!
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Beautiful post, Chris!! And a fantastic long run with an awesome pace!!
24 days ago
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great Nice and easy 5.59 mi 00:44 07:47 pace
What a great run that was! My knee twinged a couple of times during the first mile but, after that it felt pretty solid (still icing as a precaution though!)
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Great pace today with a niggling knee... Fantastic running :-)
25 days ago • Like
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Days like this are what it's all about mate! Cheers for that pace,how good it felt, and for tomorrow's run :-)
25 days ago • Like
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good Very wet run 5.74 mi 00:43 07:30 pace
Almost didn't go out in today's heavy rain but, couldn't resist in the end.
Yesterday's rest and foam roller sessions definitely made a big difference! No knee pain at all for... read more
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Steve, the rain stuff is like a cold and windy shower and it happens outside almost every day over here!! :)
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Oh god look at that pace for an easy run. Chris that's amazing!! Glad you're feeling better. It definitely takes it out of you... Nearly taper time :-)))
about 19 hours ago • Like • 1 person
Wow! SPEEDY!
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You remind me of me...can't hold back the inner speed deamon. Not sure if we're even suppose to on these short runs. The long runs are another story and I'm going to TRY and hold back this weekend...good run Chris.
about 4 hours ago • Like