To race is but a dream...

[TheEd]

HI Daz, are you working on the framework provided by the

Build-up

https://www.time-to-run.com/training/10k/buildup.htm

have a decent week

TheEd

[shadydaz]

There are a few things to report back on more comprehensively at some point. Last Wednesday after the hilly, morning 10 km I developed a migraine and possibly been hit with a mild virus at same time. Anyway, I was wiped out for the Wednesday and eating and keeping energy levels up has been a problem since. Back off holiday now and back to work. Managed a 6km tester Monday, having managed to eat whilst at work - all good. Last night run very nice feeling 12km. More detailed update to follow later. Not sure what I am doing at moment or when I am going to be racing next because of the way things have gone the last few weeks but I am fit and running so got a good starting point!

Darren.

[TheEd]

Hi Daz, pop out a 4k tester to see how things go

don't do regular distances but the 4k

hopefully you can do this soon

TheEd

[shadydaz]

Legs are a bit tired as popped out a 4:40 last km on yesterdays run to see how it felt and it was quite comfortable but will see what i can do tonight, if it doesn't feel right i will cut it short and try again on the weekend.

[shadydaz]

Thanks for the pointer. Was a bit apprehensive earlier but that felt good!! Not bad considering the legs were a bit stiff but the legs weren’t an issue, my mind was.
2.5km each warm up/down
4:30, 4:24, 4:19, 4:05. Fishing pace was 3:57. Ave pace 4:19
17:19
Ave HR 178
Max Hr 194
Would have been happy with 18. Had enough there to go flat 17 or near as, was conservative to start and held back at the end which cost the sub 4 last split.

[TheEd]

Hi Daz, are you back on track mentally? If not, then don't continue testing yourself but rather do sessions you can complete and feel good about

when taking a 'knock' it isn't wise to continually check to see all is in order but rather to allow the mind and body to come back to sync with running that rebuilds confidence

TheEd

[TheEd]

How things going Daz?

[shadydaz]

It's been an inconsistent few months with yet more changes in personal circumstances, namely moving house. Leading up to the move I was struggling mentally with a few things and this had a knock on effect on the training. As you know coach, there has been a few runs to keep things ticking over and stop the legs getting full amnesia.

Now that i am moved and settled i am back out more regular. Here's the tale of the tape since my last significant post:

19/08/19
Resting HR 54
6.01km
33:32
5:35/km
Ave HR 141
Max HR 176

25/08/19
Resting HR 55
8.00km
45:49
5:43/km
Ave HR 155
Max HR 178

28/08/19
Resting HR 55
12.01km
66:49
5:34/km
Ave HR 161
Max HR 186

24/09/19
Resting HR 52
6.00km
33:21
5:34/km
Ave HR 151
Max HR 188

28/10/19
Resting HR 58
8:01km
45:29
5:41/km
Ave HR 156
Max HR 180

30/10/19
Resting HR 57
8:01km
44:14
5:31/km
Ave HR 154
Max HR 177

01/11/19
Resting HR 58
10:00km
51:15
5:07/km
Ave HR 160
Max HR 196

20/11/19
Resting HR 58
6:01km
32:54
5:29/km
Ave HR 164
Max HR 177

21/11/19
Resting HR 57
6:02km
30:13
5:01/km
Ave HR 159
Max HR 192

21/11/19
Resting HR 57
0.45km
2:26
5:26/km
Ave HR 172
Max HR 175

24/11/19
Resting HR 56
11.63km
62:54
5:25/km
Ave HR 154
Max HR 183

25/11/19
Resting HR 57
1.01km
5:21
5:21/km
Ave HR 142
Max HR 155

25/11/19
Resting HR 57
5.01km
28:18
5:39/km
Ave HR 140
Max HR 160

26/11/19
Resting HR 57
3.40km
16:48
4:57/km
Ave HR 135
Max HR 160

26/11/19
Resting HR 57
6.00km
53:21
8:54/km
Ave HR 134
Max HR 176

27/11/19
Resting HR 55
13.5km
73:44
5:28/km
Ave HR 146
Max HR 173

Probably not a good idea, but yesterday was day 1. Race day is Sunday the 15th Dec. 10km Race. lets see what happens on a sub 45 cycle playing the intervals by feel. Target for the race is to pace my friend to a sub 50 so not aiming for anything too strenuous.

Obviously there is a bit of work to do to recover full fitness again but been feeling good and comfortable and recovering quickly without anything being too taxing on the body or mind this week.

[shadydaz]

28/11/19
Resting HR 59
6.12km
33:35
5:29/km
Ave HR 134
Max HR 164

[TheEd]

Hi Daz, nice to see you up and running

no probs looking at Dec race but don't put too much expectations on the event

enjoy

TheEd