Larry who I work with wants to know if I am going for a run. I say I am too busy to go for a run, but I'm going anyway. He agrees and comes with me.
We run the same route that I have done the last couple of lunchtimes; down the East side of the Isle of Dogs. It is sunny and quiet once more. After a short while I realise I have not started my watch. So instead of turning around after 15minutes, I run to the same point as the last two times before turning.
Larry certainly seems to enjoy the run, and I do to. Back at my desk I glow with runners-high. Not bad from a stolen lunchtime run.
5km 30:00
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Out with the Club
A bit like Mo Farah I did the 5,000 and 10,000m double today. In fact I am wearing my Mo Farah Team GB running vest.
I have a backpack on test that I need to pass to Liz. She was going to be at the running club tonight. I hammer home on the bike, dunk the kids in the bath and into bed. It looks like I am going to be able to run tonight
I turn up an see Liz but not with enough time to give her the backpack. I listen to the groups. On my day I could run with Ian's faster group. I could move down to a slower group given that I have already run and biked today. In the end I go with Pete's group which is meant to be around 8:30min per mile.
It's a lovely evening and we go along steadily through Bickley and into Chislehurst. We then come to old hill. The faster half of the group hammer up the hill, they speed off but they seem to blow before the top and I reel them in but don't ever come close to catching them.
On the run back down to Petts Wood the group splits. I am at the back chatting. I then decide to bridge the gap. With a little effort I do this. At this point we are nearing the out of action bridge. The people at the front lead by Jenny really picks up the pace. I don't have it in me to go with them so I become a group of one. Before the return to Willet Rec I have narrowed the gap on Jenny perhaps by running a more even pace.
Despite it being a humid night, it is wonderful to be running in a group.
10km 54:00
I have a backpack on test that I need to pass to Liz. She was going to be at the running club tonight. I hammer home on the bike, dunk the kids in the bath and into bed. It looks like I am going to be able to run tonight
I turn up an see Liz but not with enough time to give her the backpack. I listen to the groups. On my day I could run with Ian's faster group. I could move down to a slower group given that I have already run and biked today. In the end I go with Pete's group which is meant to be around 8:30min per mile.
It's a lovely evening and we go along steadily through Bickley and into Chislehurst. We then come to old hill. The faster half of the group hammer up the hill, they speed off but they seem to blow before the top and I reel them in but don't ever come close to catching them.
On the run back down to Petts Wood the group splits. I am at the back chatting. I then decide to bridge the gap. With a little effort I do this. At this point we are nearing the out of action bridge. The people at the front lead by Jenny really picks up the pace. I don't have it in me to go with them so I become a group of one. Before the return to Willet Rec I have narrowed the gap on Jenny perhaps by running a more even pace.
Despite it being a humid night, it is wonderful to be running in a group.
10km 54:00
Lunchtime with Samuel
I was planning a gentle lunchtime run when Samuel said he was going. We head off together and do the same route as yesterday. The weather is as good but it's good to have company.
After 14 and half minutes we reach the same point that I reached yesterday. We stop for 30 seconds and head back. Yesterday I had managed to knock a couple of minutes of the return leg. Today Samuel seems to pick up the pace at the finish but we get bogged down in crowds and it is more of an even split.
Given that I had biked to work and would be biking back later this was a good effort.
5km 30:00
Monday, 3 September 2012
Post Holiday back from Lewisham
Still with Saturday's Long Run tiredness I head home from Lewisham. The paralympics is inspiring me to run, if only to avoid the crowds.
I get to Lewisham and get on with it. First it is hard, then I settle into a rhythm. Down Lewisham High Street and through Beckenham Place Park Woods.
Running through the woods is the best bit. I skip and jump through the roots without breaking stride.
The big hill through Railway fields is a killer but I get there. I then run up past Ravensbourne station. At the end I feel fatigue but not from this run. I am sweaty but elated.
8km 49:00
I get to Lewisham and get on with it. First it is hard, then I settle into a rhythm. Down Lewisham High Street and through Beckenham Place Park Woods.
Running through the woods is the best bit. I skip and jump through the roots without breaking stride.
The big hill through Railway fields is a killer but I get there. I then run up past Ravensbourne station. At the end I feel fatigue but not from this run. I am sweaty but elated.
8km 49:00
Down the East Side of the Isle of Dogs
I've been on holiday for week and very busy at work. There would be no time for a lunchtime run. So I go for a lunchtime run. By myself, I head of round the docks and down the river on the East Side of the Isle of Dogs.
It is beautiful, and the tide is low. This means the smell is reminiscent of last weeks beach holiday. The pace is nothing fantastic but my form feels good. I can still feel Saturday's long run
On the way back, I notice what a beautiful day it is. Canary Wharf sometimes is a bit quieter than the rest of London because of the lack of traffic there. It seemed quiet today as I floated along in running bliss.
5km 27:30
It is beautiful, and the tide is low. This means the smell is reminiscent of last weeks beach holiday. The pace is nothing fantastic but my form feels good. I can still feel Saturday's long run
On the way back, I notice what a beautiful day it is. Canary Wharf sometimes is a bit quieter than the rest of London because of the lack of traffic there. It seemed quiet today as I floated along in running bliss.
5km 27:30
With my daughter on her bike
I'm trying to encourage my daughter to ride her bike. So we went to the park. We had to drop my wife and other kids off first. No room for my bike so I decide to run.
I'm still feeling last nights long run effort so I take it easy. Every so often we have to stop to navigate dogs and other children. Still it is a good recovery effort
3km 25:00
I'm still feeling last nights long run effort so I take it easy. Every so often we have to stop to navigate dogs and other children. Still it is a good recovery effort
3km 25:00
Saturday, 1 September 2012
Saturday Night Biggin Hill Run
The Beachy Head Marathon is looming. I need to get some longer runs in. Returning from holiday today, I decide to try and fit a late long run in. I head for Biggin Hill.
The first third of the run is good. It is a long slog uphill to Biggin Hill. I used to ride this route a lot by bike and could do the return leg twice as fast. I have my light with me I run along the main road where there is street lighting.
As I get to Leaves Green I start to feel it more. The pace slows. Still the downhill return leg should be easier. But it isn't. I have to really push myself. In some ways it is the aches and pains of the body that is worse than the effort. I keep going as I don't really have a choice.
The run up Pickhurst Lane is particularly unpleasant. Eventually home is in sight and I relax.
The time should really be a negative split but I am 2 minutes slower on the return leg.
This has brought it home to me that I need to get some long miles in before Beachy Head. Let's hope the Achilles is fine tomorrow.
22.5km 2:32:05.
The first third of the run is good. It is a long slog uphill to Biggin Hill. I used to ride this route a lot by bike and could do the return leg twice as fast. I have my light with me I run along the main road where there is street lighting.
As I get to Leaves Green I start to feel it more. The pace slows. Still the downhill return leg should be easier. But it isn't. I have to really push myself. In some ways it is the aches and pains of the body that is worse than the effort. I keep going as I don't really have a choice.
The run up Pickhurst Lane is particularly unpleasant. Eventually home is in sight and I relax.
The time should really be a negative split but I am 2 minutes slower on the return leg.
This has brought it home to me that I need to get some long miles in before Beachy Head. Let's hope the Achilles is fine tomorrow.
22.5km 2:32:05.
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