Speed Work!

I done tonight's session on the treadmill as it was a terrible day out. To warm up I ran a slow 2 miles and then done 8x400metre repeats with a slow 60 second walk between each set, and finished with a slow jog to bring session to 5 miles. I was averaging 1.50 mins per set, this isn't too bad at all and will increase the intensity of these sessions weekly. To finish of I done a 20 min weight circuit(upper body),good session.

Spinning again

Tonight I went on a 30 minute spinning class,this was a very intense class but should help to build up my stamina over the winter.After the class we done 15 minute core exercises.

20 wks to go!

Started my 20 week marathon program today with a 5 mile trail run in dangan. It took me 43.12 mins, this is fine as today's aim is 9 minute miles or slightly under. I will be running 4 days a week with 1 days cross training until jan then upping it to 5 days running(that's the plan).

Struggling.

Yesterday I done a 5miler in 43.50.I felt very tired and struggled through out. Will rest today and I begin a new 20 week program tomorrow,leading up to The Connemara Marathon.

Back to basics

Last night I was back training after a week off indulging myself.I ran 6.6 miles in 53.18, averaging 8.49 per minute. I felt ok but still a slight twinge in my right thigh.
Tonight I went to the gym and done20 mins on the cross trainer followed by 25 mins on weights focusing on 10 to 12 reps per set on all exercises with 30 secs between each set. I'm hoping these sessions will have a huge benefit to my strength on long runs in new year.

All over now(lessons learned)

4hrs24mins. Not as fast as I would have liked but delighted to finish. The last 4 miles took 53 mins and it was hell. Training for my next one I will make 3 very much needed adjustments,
1. Cut down on the gargle
2. Do long runs on the road
3. Follow a program and record it in this blog
Bring on the next one but for now a few days rest.

Last run!

Today was my last run before marathon, 4 miles in 34 mins, a nice run and felt good. A surprise party for my niece tomorrow so we all headin up for it. First dry weekend in north in 14 years. Next entry will be after race so here's hopin it all goes well.