Showing posts with label marathon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label marathon. Show all posts
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Wrexham Marathon Win
Today was the first Wrexham Marathon which I won. I had to win really because I've lived in Wrexham for 35 years, have been a member of Wrexham AC for 10 years and my Dad was also a Wrexham AC member for 20+ years.
I didn't think I would be so quick (2h35mins) because of the hills, wind and turns but I think because I knew the route so well that helped. It also helped that I have been quite relaxed about it and not training hard for a marathon. Also my fitness from the Autumn marathon has carried through.
With regards to the event itself I really liked seeing my wife and baby Theo on route which was 200m from my house. At that point, 20 miles, I was really cold so it was good to see them.
On route I also saw my headmaster from Junior School. He cheered me on and I jokingly said "thanks Sir".
I can't help wondering what I might have done on a flat course in calmer conditions. Typical runner!
That's all folks.
Daniel.
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Podcasts for runners to listen to.
As a long distance runner I listen to podcasts when running. Over years of running I've listened to hours worth!
It’s taken me some time to find these podcasts and I thought it would be good to provide a summary of them for other fellow runners to use. Here's a list, each one is clickable:
Runners Academy (not been any recent ones)
Tips:
Most of these podcasts can be downloaded as an MP3 first which is a good idea because if you stream it whilst on the run you’re using your phone data allowance. You can download it at home using the Wi-Fi connection.
If you're using an i-pod or i-phone then i-tunes is best.
If you're using Android then stitcher or Podcast Addict are good.
Wednesday, 24 December 2008
4 months, 2 days to Flora London Marathon
Today's quote: "Believe in yourself, know yourself, deny yourself, and be humble. - John Treacy's four principles of training prior to Los Angeles 84"
Last night I did not want to go to the track because my legs were hurting from training hard. However once I got there I found some energy from somewhere.
A running friend, Mike came to the track tonight which meant I had a training partner pushing me which was great.
I'm usually having to run on my own.
Life is not meant to be "run" on your own. Having a partner / friend push you on helps you find hidden strength.
The session was also different. A pyramid: All done in lane 3: 1 lap, 2 laps, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1.
I did 12 miles this morning at 7m10s pace per mile.
Today's quote: "Believe in yourself, know yourself, deny yourself, and be humble. - John Treacy's four principles of training prior to Los Angeles 84"
Last night I did not want to go to the track because my legs were hurting from training hard. However once I got there I found some energy from somewhere.
A running friend, Mike came to the track tonight which meant I had a training partner pushing me which was great.
I'm usually having to run on my own.
Life is not meant to be "run" on your own. Having a partner / friend push you on helps you find hidden strength.
The session was also different. A pyramid: All done in lane 3: 1 lap, 2 laps, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1.
I did 12 miles this morning at 7m10s pace per mile.
Monday, 22 December 2008
Fear
4 months 3 days to go until Flora London Marathon
Today's quote: "Fear is a great motivator." - John Treacy, 1984 Olympic silver medalist.
Fear of not being able to beat my expected time does motivate me but at the same time I know that as I get older I will get slower - fact of life. But I don't think I'll stop running. Running can be a part of life rather than a sport. For now though running is my sport / hobbie.
Yesterday I ran 17 miles in total (two runs). Average of 7 minutes per mile.
Today I have ran 4 miles this morning and will be doing a track speed session tonight.
Today's quote: "Fear is a great motivator." - John Treacy, 1984 Olympic silver medalist.
Fear of not being able to beat my expected time does motivate me but at the same time I know that as I get older I will get slower - fact of life. But I don't think I'll stop running. Running can be a part of life rather than a sport. For now though running is my sport / hobbie.
Yesterday I ran 17 miles in total (two runs). Average of 7 minutes per mile.
Today I have ran 4 miles this morning and will be doing a track speed session tonight.
Sunday, 21 December 2008
Furnace
4 months, 5 days to go to London Marathon
Today's quote: "If the furnace is hot enough, it will burn anything. - John Parker, Once a Runner"
I think that today's quote is a quote that could be talked about for hours by a runner / fittness guru.
For example. This week I have run 102 miles; some would say I could eat as much as I liked. But I would put on weight if I ate chips, cheese and chocolate all week.
Today's quote: "If the furnace is hot enough, it will burn anything. - John Parker, Once a Runner"
I think that today's quote is a quote that could be talked about for hours by a runner / fittness guru.
For example. This week I have run 102 miles; some would say I could eat as much as I liked. But I would put on weight if I ate chips, cheese and chocolate all week.
Saturday, 20 December 2008
Santa
4 months, 6 days to Flora London Marathon
Today I ran my running clubs local race in a Santa suit. It was good fun. I had 6 people beep and wave. I still managed to come 3rd too!
Today's quote: Marathoning is like cutting yourself unexpectedly. You dip into the pain so gradually that the damage is done before you are aware of it. Unfortunately, when the awareness comes, it is excruciating. - John Farrington, Australian marathoner
Today I ran 8.5 miles including the race. Tomorrow I'll be running 18 to complete 100 miles this week.
Today I ran my running clubs local race in a Santa suit. It was good fun. I had 6 people beep and wave. I still managed to come 3rd too!
Today's quote: Marathoning is like cutting yourself unexpectedly. You dip into the pain so gradually that the damage is done before you are aware of it. Unfortunately, when the awareness comes, it is excruciating. - John Farrington, Australian marathoner
Today I ran 8.5 miles including the race. Tomorrow I'll be running 18 to complete 100 miles this week.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
On your own
4 months, 8 days
Today's quote: "I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs. - Jesse Owens"
I can see what Jesse Owens means here. Being able to do what you want to do is good but relying on your own strength all the time will make you less efficient. We all need people for advise, to train with and for help.
Today's run: 8 miles. Tonight Speed work (11 miles).
Today's quote: "I always loved running...it was something you could do by yourself, and under your own power. You could go in any direction, fast or slow as you wanted, fighting the wind if you felt like it, seeking out new sights just on the strength of your feet and the courage of your lungs. - Jesse Owens"
I can see what Jesse Owens means here. Being able to do what you want to do is good but relying on your own strength all the time will make you less efficient. We all need people for advise, to train with and for help.
Today's run: 8 miles. Tonight Speed work (11 miles).
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
Consistency
4 months, 10 days
The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy...It is not age; it is not diet. It is the will to succeed. - Jacqueline Gareau, 1980 Boston Marathon champ
I do mostly agree with today's quote above. The will to succeed and having a strong mind enables you to be consistent. Being consistent in any discipline is important. Plants grow best with regular consistent attention.
Ran 4 this morning and will be running at the track tonight (about 9 miles).
The body does not want you to do this. As you run, it tells you to stop but the mind must be strong. You always go too far for your body. You must handle the pain with strategy...It is not age; it is not diet. It is the will to succeed. - Jacqueline Gareau, 1980 Boston Marathon champ
I do mostly agree with today's quote above. The will to succeed and having a strong mind enables you to be consistent. Being consistent in any discipline is important. Plants grow best with regular consistent attention.
Ran 4 this morning and will be running at the track tonight (about 9 miles).
Thursday, 11 December 2008
Feel good
4 months 14 days to go to the marathon
Today's quote: "If you start to feel good during an ultra, don't worry you will get over it. - Gene Thibeault"
I find that the further you run the better you feel. It's the next day that you start to feel tired.
If you're planning on doing anything difficult in life maybe you should book an easy day the next day.
Did 4 easy miles today. Looking forward to my first Welsh Inter Regional Event tomorrow.
Today's quote: "If you start to feel good during an ultra, don't worry you will get over it. - Gene Thibeault"
I find that the further you run the better you feel. It's the next day that you start to feel tired.
If you're planning on doing anything difficult in life maybe you should book an easy day the next day.
Did 4 easy miles today. Looking forward to my first Welsh Inter Regional Event tomorrow.
Mind
4 months 15 days to Flora London Marathon
Today's quote "Scientific testing can't determine how the mind will tolerate pain in a race. Sometimes, I say, Today I can die. - Gelindo Bordin"
Just how much faster can you run if you are prepared to die (run hard). I think about 1% - 5% faster. The best way to run faster is to train correctly so you don't get injured.
I ran five miles this morning. Tapering down for the two races this weekend. I actually went for my run at 7am this morning. Don't go that late. Usually a lot earlier. Nice to have 10 hours sleep last night. I wanted more!
Today's quote "Scientific testing can't determine how the mind will tolerate pain in a race. Sometimes, I say, Today I can die. - Gelindo Bordin"
Just how much faster can you run if you are prepared to die (run hard). I think about 1% - 5% faster. The best way to run faster is to train correctly so you don't get injured.
I ran five miles this morning. Tapering down for the two races this weekend. I actually went for my run at 7am this morning. Don't go that late. Usually a lot earlier. Nice to have 10 hours sleep last night. I wanted more!
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Rest
4 months, 16 days days to go to the FLM
Today's quote: "a change is as good as a rest".
Yesterday evening was a unexpected hill session. I turned up at the track to find out that it was too icy to run on; so I could not do my planned session. Instead a group of us ran to a hill and ran up and down it doing reps.
This hill session was a change and felt like a rest. Doing the same things over and over does have its advantages, one main one being able to know your limits and measure progression. However, doing the unknown is a nice break "a change is as good as a rest".
Why not try something different today or doing the same thing in a different way? It may feel like a rest.
Did 10 miles this morning in just under 7min miles.
Bye for now,
Thanks to those how put me in their favourites and voted for my blog yesterday.
Daniel.
Today's quote: "a change is as good as a rest".
Yesterday evening was a unexpected hill session. I turned up at the track to find out that it was too icy to run on; so I could not do my planned session. Instead a group of us ran to a hill and ran up and down it doing reps.
This hill session was a change and felt like a rest. Doing the same things over and over does have its advantages, one main one being able to know your limits and measure progression. However, doing the unknown is a nice break "a change is as good as a rest".
Why not try something different today or doing the same thing in a different way? It may feel like a rest.
Did 10 miles this morning in just under 7min miles.
Bye for now,
Thanks to those how put me in their favourites and voted for my blog yesterday.
Daniel.
Monday, 8 December 2008
4 months, 17 days to go to the FLM
Today's quote: "You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming. - Frank Shorter" I can still remember my last one!
Yesterday's mileage: 17 miles.
Ran 5 this morning feeling a little bit tied. I have two races this weekend! First time I've ever done two in one weekend. I'll do the first one with full effort then use the second as a training run.
Today's quote: "You have to forget your last marathon before you try another. Your mind can't know what's coming. - Frank Shorter" I can still remember my last one!
Yesterday's mileage: 17 miles.
Ran 5 this morning feeling a little bit tied. I have two races this weekend! First time I've ever done two in one weekend. I'll do the first one with full effort then use the second as a training run.
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