My running diary

[Kelly]

Aim today was 2 miles at 11:40 pace.  Felt good apart from the slight irritation on my right foot due to mossie bites    Complete 2.08 miles in 23:00.  Average pace 11:03.

[Kelly]

Today's aim was 3 miles at 10:02 pace.  Felt quite good to begin with, but thought I was slowing down in the last mile.  Pushed on and completed 3.05 miles in 30 mins.  Average pace 9:50 

[Kelly]

Longest run so far - 7 miles.  Went somewhere new fot it too!  Set out in light drizzle, which turned into a 10 minute heavy shower at about the 3 mile mark.  The last mile was more persistent rain.  The only problem I had was the rain washing the sweat into my eyes which stung and meant I couldn't see   

Completed in 1:16:58.  A bit faster than the target 11:40 pace 

[Kelly]

Having seen the weather forecast last night, I half expected to be doing today's session on the treadmill.  However, when I looked out the window, although I could see it had been raining, I couldn't see that it was still raining.  So out I went.  In fact there was a light drizzle, which by the end of my run had turned to rain 

The plan was 2 miles @11:40 pace.  I did 2.08 miles in 22:15.  Thats 10:42 pace 

[Kelly]

Aim this morning was 4 miles @ 10:07 pace.  Woke up to the sound of rain so opted for the treadmill.  Just as I started, the rain stopped    Set the speed to 5.9 mph and incline 2.  After 2 miles I dropped the incline to 1.  Gave up after 3 miles as I was gasping for a drink.  Must remember to fill my sports bottle next time and put it on the mill.  Total running time 31:44 - the longest treadmill run I've done 

[Kelly]

Felt really tough today, probably due to the lack of sleep.  Someone was letting fireworks off late last night and I had to try and calm the dog down.  When I finally got to bed all I could hear was the thump thump of the music 

Anyway, did 6.97 miles in 1:18:53.  Nearly came a cropper as I tripped over a tree route around the 6 mile mark!  Splits: out 28:55, loop 19:39, back 30:19.

[Kelly]

Woke up to the delightful sounds of rain    So onto the treadmill again    This time I had a desk fan to keep me a bit cooler, plus I filled my drinks bottle (although it didn't fit in the holder  )  Did 2 miles at 5.3 mph and incline 2.  Total time 22:47.

[Kelly]

Back on the roads    Target was 3 miles @ 10:02 pace.  Felt quite good even though I'd taught a couple of tough classes this week with loads of quad and glute work.  Mile splits: 9:51, 9:35, 9:41.  Total 3.07 miles in 29:40.

[Kelly]

10K road race.  Started too fast completing the first km in 5:44.  Then slowed to a more reasonable pace of just over 6 min/km.  Slowed further when I hit the hills between 7 and 9 km. Kept going though and managed to pass a few others    Managed a sprint finish to complete the last km in 5:52    End result a new PB 60:34 

[Kelly]

A gentle 2.08 miles in 23:08.

[Kelly]

3 mile tempo run.  Decided to do the hilly route.  Felt tough.  Completed in 28:36.

[Kelly]

Long slow run.  6.97 miles in 1:18:59.  Felt tough and considered shortening it to about 5 miles, but perservered 

[Kelly]

Could have easily turned over and gone back to sleep, but I didn't.  Slow 2 miles in 23:05.  A few niggles starting with my left hip, then left knee, then right foot.  For the first time it was a relief to take my trainers off   

[Kelly]

Ooops, haven't logged any running here for ages    Don't worry, I haven't given up, although I did have a bit of a break due to a stinking cold and then a holiday.  Here is a brief summary of what I have done:

23/09  2.53 miles in 23:55
28/09  5 mile race in 47:55 (I'd predicted 48 so was dead chuffed)
1/10  2.08 miles in 23:27
3/10  3.07 miles in 31:15
5/10  5 miles on the treadmill, 57:47
7/40  2 miles on the treadmill, 22:47
9/10  interval session 2x1600m with 800m recovery
11/10  6.33 miles in 1:06:50
14/10  2.08 miles in 22:57
18/10 6.97 miles in 1:17:01

And today, 1 measly mile on the treadmill in 9:41.  Should have been at least 3, but my legs felt like jelly.

[Kelly]

Went out in the rain yesterday for 7.9 miles which I completed in 1:26:23.  The first mile and last half mile felt quite tough.  The former was due to going too fast.  I'd planned on 11 min miles but did the first one in 10:33 

Its given me confidence though as I have now entered a half marathon for the end of November 

[Kelly]

Treadmill run at 5.4 mph and incline 1.  2 miles in 22:22.

[Kelly]

Went out for a 9 miler this morning.  Started out feeling quite cold and started to think about getting some winter running gear.  However after a couple of miles I was beginning to regret putting my 3/4 length leggings on and wished I'd opted for shorts    The tough parts of the routes were the inclines at 6.5 and 7.5 miles.  Finished well though with a bit of an increased pace for the last 100 yards.  Completed in 1:39:57.

[Kelly]

My place in the 2009 London Marathon has been confirmed.  I will be raising money for MS Society and you can sponsor me here

[Kelly]

Did a short treadmill run. Started out with the intention of 25 minutes at 5.8 mph.  After 1 mile I slowed this down to 5.5 mph as it was feeling tough.  Gave up after a further half mile.  Total time 15:48. 

[Kelly]

Did the Leatherhead Fire Station 10K yesterday which was chip timed.  The first 5K was predominantly uphill and I did that in 31:33.  Second half was quicker with a finishing time of 1:00:07.  If my watch hadn't packed up by the 5K mark I might have managed an extra push to get the sub 60.