On Friday, and today, I ran for 40 minutes. Non stop. I managed 7.6 km and 7.8 km respectively but the pace wasn't important in the slightest.
The important thing was that that 40 minutes was the longest time I've been able to run since last September. Although 24 hours is a bit longer than 40 minutes.
Feeling good at the moment though. And next there's 50 minutes on Tuesday and Thursday and then 60 minutes on Saturday - which will incorporate a 5k race.
And now I can also begin strength training with the legs. Very small weights at first though, but it is progress.
The UK team for the European Championships 100km has recently been announced and I was amazed to find that no men have been selected. Four women but no men. After thinking about this for a few days perhaps the reasons are:
- the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km is only weeks before the European Championships
- qualifying times are not easy to come by, especially as there are very few 100k races in this country
- few races partly because of the increased difficulty in staging road races (stringent licencing requirements, etc)
- few races also because ultra trail races seem to be ever more popular, more people enjoy those apparently
- many runners capable of achieving the required standard would rather run an enjoyable ultra trail race in the UK than a long road race abroad
I'm not sure what can be done to reverse this trend but I do believe we should be represented (men and women) in all championship events. Congratulations to Emma Gooderham, Susan Harrison, Karen Rushton and Helen Taranowski.
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Sunday, 3 March 2013
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
running news ...
The weather seems to have improved a bit of late although the forecast is for more rain (lots) tomorrow morning when I plan to run 23.5 miles (37.8 km).
The weather in New York seems to be as bad as it is here in Yorkshire. William Sichel seems to running a 6 day race in the rain. Less fun than usual but I'm sure the camaraderie between he runners, helpers, officials and volunteers is helping enormously.
This afternoon I did my weekly long fartlek run which was 21.5 miles (34.6 km) this time. As usual I chose a route with a few hills and recorded a time of 2h 41. I know the time isn't at all important but it does give an indication of my progress.
After a recovery meal I then set to work on half an hour of core exercises.
Recently checked the results of the IAU 100 km World Championships and was surprised to see that Lizzy Hawker wasn't listed in the results. I guess illness or injury was to blame but of the remaining two UK runners Emily Gelder finished in 13th position with 8h 08 and Karen Rushton was 16th in 8h 22. I should think Karen is very pleased with that ... well done to her.
The weather in New York seems to be as bad as it is here in Yorkshire. William Sichel seems to running a 6 day race in the rain. Less fun than usual but I'm sure the camaraderie between he runners, helpers, officials and volunteers is helping enormously.
This afternoon I did my weekly long fartlek run which was 21.5 miles (34.6 km) this time. As usual I chose a route with a few hills and recorded a time of 2h 41. I know the time isn't at all important but it does give an indication of my progress.
After a recovery meal I then set to work on half an hour of core exercises.
Recently checked the results of the IAU 100 km World Championships and was surprised to see that Lizzy Hawker wasn't listed in the results. I guess illness or injury was to blame but of the remaining two UK runners Emily Gelder finished in 13th position with 8h 08 and Karen Rushton was 16th in 8h 22. I should think Karen is very pleased with that ... well done to her.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
bad weather and no UK men in Seregno
Apart from today, training this week has been hard work. Not because of the training itself but because of the weather ...
Monday afternoon was a scheduled 21 mile (33 km) fartlek session. I chose quite a hilly route up the valley and back. A few decent hills but the heavy rain and strong winds made it harder then usual.
Tuesday morning was another long run. Twenty three miles this time (37 km) ... this time I ran up the valley almost to Bolton Bridge on narrow country lanes. At times it was so narrow that cars had trouble passing me. Very enjoyable though, even if the rain was heavier and the winds stronger than the previous afternoon.
Two good character building runs.
This morning it was just a steady 7 miler (11 km) carrying a weighted bag. Much better weather too but still a little chilly though.
Just seen the entry list for this year's 100 km World Championships and disappointed to find that there are no UK men taking part. We have some good women though runners - Lizzy Hawker, Emily Gelder and Karen Rushton - who should do well. But no men. I seem to remember that it was a similar situation at last year's Anglo Celtic Plate when the selectors even phoned me to ask if I would run.
Why no UK 100km male runners ? It could be because of the massive increase in popularity of ultra trail races. But 24 hour races don't seem to have affected by that. Hmmm.
Monday afternoon was a scheduled 21 mile (33 km) fartlek session. I chose quite a hilly route up the valley and back. A few decent hills but the heavy rain and strong winds made it harder then usual.
Tuesday morning was another long run. Twenty three miles this time (37 km) ... this time I ran up the valley almost to Bolton Bridge on narrow country lanes. At times it was so narrow that cars had trouble passing me. Very enjoyable though, even if the rain was heavier and the winds stronger than the previous afternoon.
Two good character building runs.
This morning it was just a steady 7 miler (11 km) carrying a weighted bag. Much better weather too but still a little chilly though.
Just seen the entry list for this year's 100 km World Championships and disappointed to find that there are no UK men taking part. We have some good women though runners - Lizzy Hawker, Emily Gelder and Karen Rushton - who should do well. But no men. I seem to remember that it was a similar situation at last year's Anglo Celtic Plate when the selectors even phoned me to ask if I would run.
Why no UK 100km male runners ? It could be because of the massive increase in popularity of ultra trail races. But 24 hour races don't seem to have affected by that. Hmmm.
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