Theresas training

Well my diary update really will be a short one this
week – have only done one run since my last entry.
Not through choice either – have been feeling shocking
so no running done since last Tuesday club night (not
that you can really call that running either!) So
last Tuesday we ran up towards Spott, turning off to
run up Brunt hill and then back down to the club. My
legs were a bit achy (ok on the really hilly bits they
were burning) and all I think is that it must have
been a while since I’ve done hills and that maybe I’m
not running so well at the moment. Plus I’m not that
good in the heat and it was 27C + when setting off.
Ignored the fact that actually I felt a bit shit on
the train on the way home…..ooops.

Well as I discussed with Sheila sometimes you feel a
bit shit cos you have been working hard and can’t be
bothered and sometimes maybe your body is trying to
tell you something, and it can be hard to figure out
which is which. I’ll maybe try harder next time
though….. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were spent
trying not to puke with an appetite returning Saturday
morning, alongside some slight nausea and stomach
cramps. My thoughts are mild heat exhaustion or
whatever, as stupidly had been sitting out in the
midday sun at work for a meeting, boiling my blood but
not stating this so we could move into the nice air
conditioned building. Then I tried to run…..

So at least my legs have had a well deserved rest,
hopefully I’ll still be able to run when I give it a
go on Tuesday. It’s meeting night so at least it will
be only a short one. Also seeing as I wouldn’t have
been able to run on Saturday I’m quite glad I went to
the airshow rather than Musselburgh. The parachutists
alone were worth it - phwoar

Also more news on the baby front – Clarissa’s baby
arrived (with a bit of cajoling) so we now have two
new juniors – Holly (Clarissa’s) and Aidan (Karen’s).
I guess I’d better stop feeling sorry for myself as I
bet Clarissa had a worse time of it than me….

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# posted by user : 11:32 AM  0 comments

I’ve been away on holiday so at least I have an excuse
for my lack of diary entries; however it now means I
have a huge number of runs to write about.

I went out and ate some sweets that Tuesday 04/07/06 –
I’m sure it helped fuel me round the run later on. We
ran from Halhill out through the trees and round the
Eweford cottages, down to West Barnes, along to East
Links Farm Park and back to Halhill via the hospital.
I felt reasonably well considering the trek Sheila and
I had ran the day before.

On holiday I tried to run, but really the motivation
wasn’t high. In Harrogate I ran for over 5 miles,
running round 3 different parks twice each. Flat as
pancakes but warm and muggy. Did a bit of fartleking
for the last 5 minutes or so – trying to persuade
myself that I had put some effort in!

In the Lake District I had to try to find somewhere
flat-ish to run. We were staying north of
Bassenthwaite Lake so ran on a wee road near there –
it was only mildly undulating. The weather was
cooler, windy and a bit damp and only managed to keep
going for about 4.5 miles here. Read a book about the
Bob Graham round and thought Ian R could make that his
next challenge – all this hill training he is doing
should be good practice!

Then I did another run around Gretna – motivation at
an all time low (plus I’d run out of inhaler whilst
still in Harrogate, so I’m convinced this wasn’t
making the running any easier!). Did about 5 miles
but still struggled. Nice hotel and no we didn’t get
married….

Arrived home this Wed and headed out for Sheila K’s
leaving tea. Had a good night (apart from knocking my
full glass of wine all over the table), but am so
jealous of Sheila leaving her job to go and sail round
Britain and then to spend time with her partner
crewing on boats. How fantastic. Really must figure
out something cool to do with my life…

On Thursday I eased myself back into interval training
– lucky me. Did 4x400m warm up, followed by 20x200m
in what started out as being 1min30secs but I think
Ian took pity and gave us a bit more rest. This was
then followed by another relay – this time 2x400m.
Trying to run for a full 400m without breathing was a
bit of a challenge – let’s just say I was glad when we
had finished.

Friday morning Sheila and I headed out for another
long one – at 8:30am. We ran up the back road, round
Winterfield golf course, through John Muir to the
North Berwick road, up to Lawhead as per the festive
1/2, along to Smeaton garden centre, down to East
Linton, along the Tyne back to the North Berwick Road
and back through John Muir to Belhaven. It was warm
but a nice breeze to help us on the way. The mini
Mars bar halfway really helped though.

And finally on Saturday, in a fit of madness
considering how stiff I’d been on Friday pm after our
long run, Sheila, Val and I ran again. This time a
shorter run along the beach at Belhaven and through
the park. Phew – at last I am back to present.
Unfortunately I have work tomorrow and am now feeling
that terrible dread of having to return to work. Oh
well, will just need to book in some more holidays…..

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# posted by user : 11:52 AM  0 comments

Well another late entry….I’m so tardy! Some people
actually write in their blogs every day, and I
struggle on to do it once a week! What a week!

On Tuesday at club there were only 4 women – Anne,
Fay, Val and I. We ran from the club up round
Eweford, under the A1 and the right fork in the road
up towards Pitcox. We then turned along to Little
Spott, ran down Daniel’s Brae and up the other side
towards Spott. From there we ran down to Spott
roundabout and back to Halhill via the trees. Val and
I ran together enjoying the weather and the scenery
and chatting about Val’s son’s wedding at the weekend
past. It felt a bit tough on the way up (well I guess
East Kilbride gave me a bit of an excuse to have sore
legs) but better once we reached Spott.

Intervals on Thursday were interesting – we did
12x400m in 2 mins 45 secs. Not great if you are at
the slower end – you get enough time to run, stop,
start breathing, quick swig of water and you are off
again. And after all that we did 2x200m relay
(male/female pairings). That was good – better than
the last relay I attempted anyway. Managed to pass
over the stick! And Ross and I came second….Jennifer
managed to get a huge head start on the ladies leg, so
Ross did a good job on trying to close it down.

On Saturday, in the heat, I decided to go a long run
by myself. Mad I know but never mind. I headed out
with GPS, ipod, camelback – you name the gadget I
probably had it with me. I ran down past the cement
factory, along Whitesands, round the golf course to
town, round the harbour and along the boundary race
route on the cliffs. Then round Winterfield golf
course, which was 8 miles at the end of the golf
course. Then through John Muir to the North Berwick
road, along the NB road for a bit and then ran along
the Tyne to the Ford, crossed the bridge and ran along
the Tyne again to Preston Mill. I hadn’t quite run
enough by then (although I had run out of water and
was sweating like a pig) so did a wee loop at Preston
Mill to bring the total to 15 miles – longest ever
run. Didn’t stop much either (although I was taking
it pretty easy most of the way!)

On Saturday afternoon my brother, fiancé, mum and dad
came over for a barbecue so I got to restock on some
of the calories I had used up. This was the first
time I’d seen my brother in 2 years as he has been out
in New Zealand – and my first meeting of future sister
in law. All was good – especially judging by the
amount of beer and wine bottles that needed to be
recycled the next day.

And madness of all madness yesterday Sheila M and I
headed out on another long run. This time the weather
was more in our favour, cooler but still muggy. We
hit some juice and water as well so dehydrating was
not a problem. We ran from mine again, same route
round the golf courses to Belhaven, then through the
park heading towards the NB road but turned left at a
farm/some cottages about a mile from NB road. We
headed back along the A1 until the road to East Links,
ran down there and to the left to add some distance by
doing a short loop round the farm and down to the
sandy bridge, then back through John Muir Country Park
and back to Sheila’s. Another 15 miler (although the
GPS gave up the ghost after about 6 miles – needs
another battery!)

So since yesterday I’ve not been able to stop eating –
today I’m trying to be a bit healthier but after four
large oatcakes, half a pineapple and two rolls I think
I’m going to give in and go and get some sweeties.
Anyway I’m going for a run tonight so that should help
burn some off! (Thank God its meeting night and I have
an excuse for a short run

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