Rookie Runner

22.02.12

Second jog on the treadmill and I enjoyed this one so much more.

STUPIDLY I went down from my desk to the gym (in the basement) and I forgot my trainers.  I’ve been thinking about running barefoot for a while now, and as it was on a treadmill I thought I’d give it a go.  What a div.  I now have massive blisters on the soles of my feet and toes.

But it felt so easy and so effortless.

And it was the quickest run I’ve done ever, I think.

3.85 miles in 30 mins.

18.02.12

13.3 miles - 02:08:46, avg pace 9.41

Route: Sarffff east

Listening to: Mainly my whinging - out with Hels.

MARATHON TRAINING - lordy, it’s double this!

I found this run pretty tough.  During the first 3 miles I had really bad shin splints which meant running on my tip-toes.  That lead to my calves seizing up, which lead to me whinging.  Then at about 9 miles (out of nowhere) my knee gave way.  I couldn’t weight bare on it at all.  I stretched it out, even though it was definitely in the joint, and it was ok.  It started twinging again at about 10 miles but I was able to finish the run.

A marathon feels like a really long way at the moment…

16.02.12

New job, new gym.

First day on a treadmill in ages, but I thought I’d give it a go to get a good speed run out. This way, no people on the pavements, no traffic, just running, but lordy it’s DULL.

I ran for 20 mins, and covered approx 2.5 miles.  Not bad going (for me!)

Work has been MENTAL, but I’ve still been running - just not updating… So here goes…

07.02.12

3.5 miles - 33:09, avg pace 9.28

Route: Around Nunhead Cemetery and back down Telegraph Hill

Listening to: All my favourite tunes, in one giant playlist : ) (AGAIN)

MARATHON TRAINING - shit’s getting real…

I figured out my best way to run, finally.  I take the first mile really slowly and gently and use it to warm myself up after my stretches.  Then the second mile feels easier and I can get into a comfortable pace quicker.  And then I can just get faster and faster…  It’s worked for the last three runs and I feel like I’m onto something.

Took a wrong turn this morning and ended up on a half mile detour.  Whooops.

I feel like I’m definitely getting fitter and running first thing feels easier now the mornings are getting lighter.  Was still a little bit gnarly on the leftover snow today, but I took it easy.

Tres bon.