Running Nov 11-17

[tattiefritter]

Oooh what have I been up to this week (checks training log on Fetch..). Um actually been a smidge lazy this week,I reckon it was an attack of the CBAs after the effort of my trail race. I got out for 5 on Sunday,just checking out some tracks near me. I did a set of intervals on Monday: about 1.5 Mile warm up then 8 x 90 seconds then easy run back to work, of course I set off far too fast for the first couple and suffered for the rest though I'm pleased to report I did all 8 though I so wanted to wimp out after 5. Had a fantastic MTB night ride on Wednesday then went down to the running club on Thursday for a surprisingly quick club run.

There were a lot more people out this week and I joined the easy group however there were a few guys in the group so we set off at quite a clip,however the two guys in front were a completely blind runner and his guide for the evening (he was so amazing to watch, if it hadn't been for the "leash" attaching him to the other runner I swear I would've thought he could see perfectly well)! There was also a lovely chap who was talking to me for a while but was struggling a bit as he was getting back into it after an illness but then he told me he was 65!!! He was a bit of an awesome runner in his youth by all accounts. A great and very enjoyable run, I was quite humbled to join them.

I had a recovery run on Friday of four miles and I stuck to an easy pace (yay me) and I've just come in from a hard 25 mile MTB ride, my longest for ages. I was riding really well until the last descent when I decided to go A over T over the bars. I have a few bruises but not too bad really however the worst bit was the fact I effectively "stabbed" myself in the chest with the end of my handlebar Its a bit sore now so I've got to hope it heals up in time for my road 10K on Saturday 24th - typical! Will be taking ibuprofen and covering myself in arnica cream for the next couple of days methinks.

[Wahine]

Ran another 3 miles today. I'm officially out of shape.

[kelownagirl]

I'll bet your "out of shape" is my "elite athlete".

[emily_in_nc]

I'll bet your "out of shape" is my "elite athlete".

Ditto!! 3 miles is a "long" run for me.

Emily

[Wahine]

Tell that to my tight hips.

[alpinerabbit]

I ran 5.5K with my new insoles yesterday. They felt like a pair of socks forgotten in the shoes (arch support). My outside feet (metatarsals) hurt. I think I get that with stiff soles, and the insoles are rather stiff.

I felt bad anyway, what with a wine tasting the night before....

will try a few short runs this week.

[limewave]

Did a brutal trail run yesterday afternoon. Lots of sand dunes. I had to walk several of them. Two of the sand dunes were straight up and I had to use my hands to climb up them. My quads are killing me. Then, to top it off, I took a wrong turn and had to run an extra two miles. Today will be a rest day.