Total Miles this Week: 25.85 miles
It's always a bit disconcerting when you see less runs the week after in a training schedule. And its not a taper week. No, I checked.
However, I feel that I am doing something right as I was able to do a 10k with a sub 9 minute pace with little to no issues with Mr. Moose. 30 minutes later, I did another 10k (well slightly longer at 6.5 miles) with a sub 8 and mostly into the wind. Not going to lie though, I was well pleased the last 800m was downhill. I also got to put my feet in the icy cold Channel and then walk along the beach. All while munching a chocolate egg. Brill.
I was pretty happy with this week exercise wise. It was a good mix of running and strength:
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| Still VERY cold |
However, I feel that I am doing something right as I was able to do a 10k with a sub 9 minute pace with little to no issues with Mr. Moose. 30 minutes later, I did another 10k (well slightly longer at 6.5 miles) with a sub 8 and mostly into the wind. Not going to lie though, I was well pleased the last 800m was downhill. I also got to put my feet in the icy cold Channel and then walk along the beach. All while munching a chocolate egg. Brill.
I was pretty happy with this week exercise wise. It was a good mix of running and strength:
- Monday: Run commute from Canary Wharf
- Tuesday: Spinning
- Wednesday: 30 minute hill session + Bodycombat
- Thursday: Beigel Run
- Friday: Walkies
- Saturday: 10k + 10k-ish
- Sunday: Easter walkies
The double session was a bit tricky to fit it, but I felt amazing afterwards, so if I want to continue spin I may need to do that more often. I think I would swap Bodycombat for BodyPump though... such choices.
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| Looking out with IOW in the distance... |
I was also very lucky that I did some run tourism this weekend in the Bournemouth area. I am a huge believer in going out somewhere new to run (or somewhere you at least don't go to normally to go running). It really revitalises you and also just gives you something different to look at. Sometimes you do not even need to go very far: simply changing the direction of a normal loop or heading some different side streets is enough to add inject some excitement into your 'normal' route.
Also very excited as the Chase the Sun series has started up again so that will help me inject some faster runs (or maybe just fartleks) into my running during the week. I can do either 5k or 10k, and either way guaranteed chip timing and a delicious flap jack at the end.
I know my 50k is nothing compared to the AT-- but wow I was definitely motivated after watching this documentary on Karl Meltzer beating the course record. So inspiring! So much calories!
I hope everyone had an amazing Easter weekend. I think we need more four day weekends don't you?
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