Hello Blog lovers.
I guess you probably wondering where yeterdays club run blog is. Well it's here, its now! I have had a bit of a hectic week, with one thing and another, which is also why I had only done my group 0 yesterday.
Anyway, here is the gist of it. Fotunately I had managed to get Peter to come along and help with the faster runners, (again I had left things late for sorting out!) But JJ, Denise and Wendi all came along, eager to get their fitness levels back to where they were. They other Hero members had life stuff getting in the way of their running. Don't you just hate it when that happens! So the route for them was going to be up Birchwood, which was also suggested by JJ. I think next week I will take them over the underulating route, as a bit of a tester!
I was going to be sweeper, as usual, and to encourage Wendi along, but also to keep her on the straight a narrow! Now Wendi did the Edinburough marathon last year, but also she managed to injure herself, (not on the marathon though, some time after!) and like all runners coming back from injury she expects her body to fall into what her mind says, which is of course 'Run at full fitness pace, please body'! Where as the body says to the mind 'You got to be kidding me, I have had a nice break, now be a good girl and go get me a cuppa and a biscuit!'
Coming back from injury, or maybe even just that stuff, 'life', which has got in the way of your running is going to take a bit of time, no matter how much your mind remembers the good times! And sometimes you need someone to just gently remind you to build back into things slowly.
It was a good run, and everyone did really well. Peter even managed to get JJ and Denise to do just a little bit extra while me and Wendi were stretching out. They came back, JJ was looking like she had done the usual group 1 and Denise was looking very pleased with herself for doing the extra loop.
Anyway, here is the geeky stats from Group 0 for yesterday!
Wednesday, 19 March 2014
Monday, 17 March 2014
Litter My Blog With Thoughts
Continuing in the same vein as yesterday, I shall literally litter my blog with some of the thoughts that I was thinking about, hopefully in chronological order! Whooo hooo, a big word from the Old Girl and spelt right first time! Most Proud!
So, as you know, blogs here, therefore I ran! I needed again to just get out and run, maybe a different route, or add on a extra bit, or maybe even shorten it.
Where are you going to go today?
I thought about my route and where I needed to run. I decided I was going to run the same route as yesterday, and if time wasn't running out then I can add on an extra mile by going up Tudor Way and Crossways. Yes, that is going to be it.
All though the day was not as bright as yesterday,
Where has the sun gone?
it is still quite pleasant out as I was running along. I headed up Hollingsworth road to tackle the only hill in todays run, only one worth mentioning anyway,
I do not like hills!
I tried to just keep on running all the way to the top of the road, then I will allow myself to have a quick walking break.
Don't stop, not yet! OO I like this tune!
I was pleased I got to the top, and had a bit of a walking break, only for about 30 seconds or so, just to grab a lungful of air and then I was back to running. I was feeling pretty good actually, really enjoying my running. I was running down Shepperton and then turned left to head for Tudor way. I was still in two minds if I was going to put on an extra mile, but I shall see how I was feeling once on the other side of the bridge.
Oh No! what has happened here?!
As I had crossed the road and headed for the bridge, I noticed that there was police tape across the drive and the pavement in front of the house on the corner. A policeman was standing guard outside. I had to careful as I passed by, not to fall of the kerb. It makes you think when you see things like that, and a prayer went up from me for what ever had happened there.
So, straight up or pass the pub?
I look at my watch to see how long I had left and decided that I needed to get back home instead, so now I was thinking "Let's just have a great run"
No time for Crossways, gotta get back!
I turned left and headed towards Station Square, and then run over the walking bridge. I started to feel pretty good! I was started to relax knowing that I can do this bit of the route no problem, and I can get back in time for the things that I need to do. Dodging a little lad I ran over the bridge and started running down Southborough Lane. The music in my ears was really putting me in a great mood and I was dancing up the road, jazz hands and all sorts. A big smile on my face and I was feeling pretty funky as I ran along. Just for shits and giggles I looked at my pace and it was 10:52 m/mil!
Whoa! Yeah, smoking!
An even bigger smile came across my face. I doubt if I would keep it up, but right that second I was on fire! Well, as on fire as I have felt in a long while! I was going great guns! The last bit of route was through the park, the sun had come out on some of my run today, and as I was going through the park the sun shone there!
I love summertime!
This may not be the fastest run for this route, but it certainly feels like one of the bestest runs I have had for a while! Feeling happy!
Go on then, pick it up to the last!
Finished! A quality run today, and I loved it! Here is the geeky stats, and you may notice (if any of you click on to the details of my geeky stats) an extra set of numbers, I have my HRM back! I do love seeing geeky stats!
One last thought, and this is not just for races, it's for every single run that I do!
Sunday, 16 March 2014
Just Out Running!
Hello blog lovers.
Another glorious afternoon, the sun shining brightly, everyone seems to be in bright summer, colourful clothing. There are people out and about, jogging, washing cars, doing gardens, generally out enjoying the sun. It seems to have been raining for far too long, and now people are coming out of the sodden homes, to breath in some wonderful clear air!
I have had a busy few days, missing a couple of runs, but today I just needed to get out and do it! After church I came back and got changed, shoved a wash in the machine and then made my way out the front door to try and catch the satellites! I waited, and waited, in the end I just pushed the start button and started running. I just couldn't hang about anymore. The things that needed doing indoors started creeping in my head, and I needed to get far away, before I decided that it needs to be done now!
I chose to go a different route, not the Turpington Lane route. I need a change of scenery too. I can't wait for the woods to be dried out! Even if you take the same paths, when the seasons change it is always different! The colours change, the look of the canopy changes, underfoot it changes. What you hear and see and feel changes! All of that just by using the same well run paths! Fantastic.
On the roads, well, what changes? not a lot apart from sometimes you're cold, and sometimes you're hot! Today, I was nicely warmed up! I ran up Hollingsworth road, my mind set on running to Pettswood. I started to think, not about anything important, but just to stop my mind from thinking! And I was thinking "What do runners think about when they are running" Well I know what I think, and that is to think about what others are thinking about!
I found this most amusing as I was running along towards Crofton lane, chuckling away to myself I was. If anyone had seen or, indeed, heard me they would have though I was delirious, maybe I had run an ultra marathon and was on my last mile, instead of the 1.3 miles that I had actually done! But still, I guess a runner laughing is a better advertisement than a runner crying! Unless of course it is an inane laughter!
But anyway, this thought, you know, the thought of what runners think about while running, well, it was all I could think about! Occasionally I sang along to the tune that was in my ears, but mostly, from that moment on, that question ran through my mind! So, at least you all now know what goes through this runners mind!
It was a very good run for me, in the fact that I was actually running! I needed to run today, and to totally think about nothing, even just for the few minutes. yes, my legs were hurting, (well if you go to my cycling blog you will see the undulating ride I did yesterday!) and yes it was a slow run, but I didn't mind! Just felt good to be out!
Geeky stats for you!
Another glorious afternoon, the sun shining brightly, everyone seems to be in bright summer, colourful clothing. There are people out and about, jogging, washing cars, doing gardens, generally out enjoying the sun. It seems to have been raining for far too long, and now people are coming out of the sodden homes, to breath in some wonderful clear air!
I have had a busy few days, missing a couple of runs, but today I just needed to get out and do it! After church I came back and got changed, shoved a wash in the machine and then made my way out the front door to try and catch the satellites! I waited, and waited, in the end I just pushed the start button and started running. I just couldn't hang about anymore. The things that needed doing indoors started creeping in my head, and I needed to get far away, before I decided that it needs to be done now!
I chose to go a different route, not the Turpington Lane route. I need a change of scenery too. I can't wait for the woods to be dried out! Even if you take the same paths, when the seasons change it is always different! The colours change, the look of the canopy changes, underfoot it changes. What you hear and see and feel changes! All of that just by using the same well run paths! Fantastic.
On the roads, well, what changes? not a lot apart from sometimes you're cold, and sometimes you're hot! Today, I was nicely warmed up! I ran up Hollingsworth road, my mind set on running to Pettswood. I started to think, not about anything important, but just to stop my mind from thinking! And I was thinking "What do runners think about when they are running" Well I know what I think, and that is to think about what others are thinking about!
I found this most amusing as I was running along towards Crofton lane, chuckling away to myself I was. If anyone had seen or, indeed, heard me they would have though I was delirious, maybe I had run an ultra marathon and was on my last mile, instead of the 1.3 miles that I had actually done! But still, I guess a runner laughing is a better advertisement than a runner crying! Unless of course it is an inane laughter!
But anyway, this thought, you know, the thought of what runners think about while running, well, it was all I could think about! Occasionally I sang along to the tune that was in my ears, but mostly, from that moment on, that question ran through my mind! So, at least you all now know what goes through this runners mind!
It was a very good run for me, in the fact that I was actually running! I needed to run today, and to totally think about nothing, even just for the few minutes. yes, my legs were hurting, (well if you go to my cycling blog you will see the undulating ride I did yesterday!) and yes it was a slow run, but I didn't mind! Just felt good to be out!
Geeky stats for you!
Tuesday, 11 March 2014
Write One, Get Two Free!
Hello blog lovers.
I guess you're wondering about the title. well, that is because this blog will have three runs inside! Yes that's right three!
I tried to get up real early for me, well, as early as I can get when I have no kids due to arrive in the morning. I went on my usual Turpington, Green Lane turn around. I don't know what it is, but I really didn't do very well at all yesterday. I was slow, real slow! I was actually talking out loud "Oh for goodness you lazy bloomin mare, get a move on" as I was walking on Southborough lane on the way back!
My breathing was all over the place, my pace was way off, I had my music playing in my ears, and I kept changing the tunes to so real upbeat tempos to keep me going! But nothing seemed to work. I guess some days you just don't run so good!
That's all I am going to say about that run. so here is geeky stats, and you can see just how slow I was, but, as I always tell people, at least I am out there doing it! I deffo ran faster than those couch spuds, that's for sure!
JJ and Denise where in the middle of the group today, and were doing so very well. I can see those two easing back into group 1, and they wont even notice the extra distance! Wendi and Victoria were running just behind them, and today Wendi bought her mojo along! After last weeks tough run for her, she had a brilliant run today.
I was running along with Julia and she is making progress every week! I think though I shall have to put blinkers on her though, because when she sees a hill she starts thinking as I do! "Blimey I can't do that" I know how difficult it can be when you look up an see the hills. It's foreboding, it's demoralising, it's energy sapping just looking at it! These are all the things I still feel when I am faced with hills!
I heard her expel another big breath as she catches site of the next hill. I tell her "Just look at the ground, keep your head up but eyes just in front of you on the ground" I am looking up ahead for her, what can I use to keep her motivated. The drive ways. That way she can just run along with her eyes not taking in the inclines but just to the side of as we pass each driveway. They are such a motivation, as there are lots of them. Unlike the lampposts which seem to be far apart, the driveways come thick and fast. Each one just a short distance away from the next, your passing each one and gainer on the other runners!
This running malarkey is deffo mental as well as physical (something that I have to teach myself too when I am running on my own!
But todays group 0 run was a great run, I am very privileged to be able to lead this group, watching all the improver's to get up to speed, or gain their confidence or get back to fitness after injuries! I am very pleased that the group of ladies in group 1 suggested that I could be a candidate for becoming a LiRF!
Geeky stats for Group Zero to Hero!
I chose to be sweeper again, as usual, as I needed to be at the back! Running at group 1 pace usually gets me lungs working really well! My cough becomes a bloomin nuisance and ....well, it's best I stay at the back! Illustrious Leader was also sweeper with me, keeping me motivated!
The chill was back in the air, and my hands was starting to get cold. I wished I had bought my gloves along. The weather has been quite extraordinary, with the temperatures reaching has high as 16 during the last couple of days, giving us glimpses of things to come, but now this chill to remind us that it is still only March!
Running up Birchwood Avenune again is quite, well, frustrating is probably too strong a word, but along those lines. I couldn't keep up with them all, and I had to slow down to a walking pace. I was think that maybe Sherry was going quite fast, in spite of her 16 miles, but when I looked at my Garmin, I wasn't even running at 12 min mile!
But I managed to keep up with them, for most of the way round, at least I wasn't a million miles behind them, but then a few hardy souls were sent on a couple of loop backs! I even found a little bit left inside to do a bit of a 'Mighty Moosh Special' and put on a bit of sprint up Crossways to the gate!
I really enjoyed being out running. Even though I am finding it tough these days, (could be or more likely to be, that I need to lose some weight!). I am sure I will be back on form at some point! That I am sure of!
Here's the geeky stats for Group 1
I guess you're wondering about the title. well, that is because this blog will have three runs inside! Yes that's right three!
Solo Run
The first one is one that I did yesterday. It was a solo run. I had a really busy day planned, and I knew by the end of the day, I just wouldn't be in the mood for running, so I decided that first thing in the morning would be a good time.I tried to get up real early for me, well, as early as I can get when I have no kids due to arrive in the morning. I went on my usual Turpington, Green Lane turn around. I don't know what it is, but I really didn't do very well at all yesterday. I was slow, real slow! I was actually talking out loud "Oh for goodness you lazy bloomin mare, get a move on" as I was walking on Southborough lane on the way back!
My breathing was all over the place, my pace was way off, I had my music playing in my ears, and I kept changing the tunes to so real upbeat tempos to keep me going! But nothing seemed to work. I guess some days you just don't run so good!
That's all I am going to say about that run. so here is geeky stats, and you can see just how slow I was, but, as I always tell people, at least I am out there doing it! I deffo ran faster than those couch spuds, that's for sure!
Group 0
And so to todays runs. In group zero to hero we had 6 hero's! And today was a pretty good run! Everyone was doing blooming brilliantly. Peter helped me today, heading up with the faster runner among us. And he really helped to put her through her paces today, covering about 3 miles, with the little extra bits that he took her on!JJ and Denise where in the middle of the group today, and were doing so very well. I can see those two easing back into group 1, and they wont even notice the extra distance! Wendi and Victoria were running just behind them, and today Wendi bought her mojo along! After last weeks tough run for her, she had a brilliant run today.
I was running along with Julia and she is making progress every week! I think though I shall have to put blinkers on her though, because when she sees a hill she starts thinking as I do! "Blimey I can't do that" I know how difficult it can be when you look up an see the hills. It's foreboding, it's demoralising, it's energy sapping just looking at it! These are all the things I still feel when I am faced with hills!
I heard her expel another big breath as she catches site of the next hill. I tell her "Just look at the ground, keep your head up but eyes just in front of you on the ground" I am looking up ahead for her, what can I use to keep her motivated. The drive ways. That way she can just run along with her eyes not taking in the inclines but just to the side of as we pass each driveway. They are such a motivation, as there are lots of them. Unlike the lampposts which seem to be far apart, the driveways come thick and fast. Each one just a short distance away from the next, your passing each one and gainer on the other runners!
This running malarkey is deffo mental as well as physical (something that I have to teach myself too when I am running on my own!
But todays group 0 run was a great run, I am very privileged to be able to lead this group, watching all the improver's to get up to speed, or gain their confidence or get back to fitness after injuries! I am very pleased that the group of ladies in group 1 suggested that I could be a candidate for becoming a LiRF!
Geeky stats for Group Zero to Hero!
Group 1
Group 1 today was lead by Sherry. Sherry is busy training for the London Marathon. It's not that long to go now, and it's a very exciting time! She had been on a 16 miler at the weekend and so when she said that she is going on a flatish route I gave a sigh of relief! That is until she said "We are going up Birchwood...." Well, its a kind of non hilly, hilly route! I'm not sure this makes sense, but its a phrase that we came up after SingstarJo took us on a 'flat route' which turned out to have a number of inclines!I chose to be sweeper again, as usual, as I needed to be at the back! Running at group 1 pace usually gets me lungs working really well! My cough becomes a bloomin nuisance and ....well, it's best I stay at the back! Illustrious Leader was also sweeper with me, keeping me motivated!
The chill was back in the air, and my hands was starting to get cold. I wished I had bought my gloves along. The weather has been quite extraordinary, with the temperatures reaching has high as 16 during the last couple of days, giving us glimpses of things to come, but now this chill to remind us that it is still only March!
Running up Birchwood Avenune again is quite, well, frustrating is probably too strong a word, but along those lines. I couldn't keep up with them all, and I had to slow down to a walking pace. I was think that maybe Sherry was going quite fast, in spite of her 16 miles, but when I looked at my Garmin, I wasn't even running at 12 min mile!
But I managed to keep up with them, for most of the way round, at least I wasn't a million miles behind them, but then a few hardy souls were sent on a couple of loop backs! I even found a little bit left inside to do a bit of a 'Mighty Moosh Special' and put on a bit of sprint up Crossways to the gate!
I really enjoyed being out running. Even though I am finding it tough these days, (could be or more likely to be, that I need to lose some weight!). I am sure I will be back on form at some point! That I am sure of!
Here's the geeky stats for Group 1
Saturday, 8 March 2014
First Park Run Of The Year!
Hello blog lovers.
It's back! Normans Park Parkrun is back! The last park run at Bromley was December 21st, I believe. Most people that usually go to this one have been parkrun tourists, (but not me!) I have been enjoying my duvet instead!
I was rudely awoken by Nagging Sister, first by text, which I ignored, then she called me! I couldn't ignore that. I was looking towards the Old Boy to help get me out of this, but he just said "I'm saying nothing" as he snuggled on down in the duvet!
Well, obviously I dragged myself out, I don't think the Nagging sister would ever stop chatting if I didn't. And drove myself to Normans Park. The sun was trying to break through, and it could be a nice bright day today. So maybe it's a good thing that N.S. woke me up.
I hung about the carpark waiting for her to come along and then we both made our way to the start, which is up the other end of the carpark! SingstarJo was doing the announcements today, and everybody as just glad to be back. We soon were off.
I wasn't going to head out at breakneck speed, as if that has ever happened at all in my life!, but I was just going to plod along and just see how I do. On this particular route I do tend to beat myself up a bit. So my goal is not to beat myself up and just get round the first park run of the year. It is going to be slow, the ground is still quite soft and a bit sticky in a couple of places. And.........no, no more excuses, it is going to be slow because I am slow!
But the fact is, that I am out here, on a Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, running around the local park! That is what it's all about! But I still beat myself up, just a bit. I kept having to choose races to keep me going. One of them got away from me, but the other one didn't, in fact I had two races a head of me, I passed one of them and then and then I passed the next one. I got a bit complacent as they both ran pass on the tarmac by the pavilion on the second lap. Darn it. I kept focused and then just kept going, passing both my 'races' again. This time I managed to stay in front. I kept an eye out and I listened for any of them coming up behind me.
I was pleased that they didn't pass by me anymore. I kept focused on the long stretch down, concentrating on my posture, keeping my head up, a nice stead pace, and also my running style. I have noticed I have started to do the whole heel striking running again, so I 'training' my self to correct that and run more efficiently.
My time wasn't the most fastest time, probably bordering on the slowest. But Nagging Sister was right, I feel pleased that I am here, I always feel pleased after a run, and now, home for a cuppa and something to eat!
Geeky stats.
It's back! Normans Park Parkrun is back! The last park run at Bromley was December 21st, I believe. Most people that usually go to this one have been parkrun tourists, (but not me!) I have been enjoying my duvet instead!
I was rudely awoken by Nagging Sister, first by text, which I ignored, then she called me! I couldn't ignore that. I was looking towards the Old Boy to help get me out of this, but he just said "I'm saying nothing" as he snuggled on down in the duvet!
Well, obviously I dragged myself out, I don't think the Nagging sister would ever stop chatting if I didn't. And drove myself to Normans Park. The sun was trying to break through, and it could be a nice bright day today. So maybe it's a good thing that N.S. woke me up.
I hung about the carpark waiting for her to come along and then we both made our way to the start, which is up the other end of the carpark! SingstarJo was doing the announcements today, and everybody as just glad to be back. We soon were off.
I wasn't going to head out at breakneck speed, as if that has ever happened at all in my life!, but I was just going to plod along and just see how I do. On this particular route I do tend to beat myself up a bit. So my goal is not to beat myself up and just get round the first park run of the year. It is going to be slow, the ground is still quite soft and a bit sticky in a couple of places. And.........no, no more excuses, it is going to be slow because I am slow!
But the fact is, that I am out here, on a Saturday morning at 9 o'clock, running around the local park! That is what it's all about! But I still beat myself up, just a bit. I kept having to choose races to keep me going. One of them got away from me, but the other one didn't, in fact I had two races a head of me, I passed one of them and then and then I passed the next one. I got a bit complacent as they both ran pass on the tarmac by the pavilion on the second lap. Darn it. I kept focused and then just kept going, passing both my 'races' again. This time I managed to stay in front. I kept an eye out and I listened for any of them coming up behind me.
I was pleased that they didn't pass by me anymore. I kept focused on the long stretch down, concentrating on my posture, keeping my head up, a nice stead pace, and also my running style. I have noticed I have started to do the whole heel striking running again, so I 'training' my self to correct that and run more efficiently.
My time wasn't the most fastest time, probably bordering on the slowest. But Nagging Sister was right, I feel pleased that I am here, I always feel pleased after a run, and now, home for a cuppa and something to eat!
Geeky stats.
Wednesday, 5 March 2014
Sisters, Sisters, There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters
Hello blog lovers.
Wednesday is one of my busiest day, but I still had time for a run. I was planning on going by myself with my music, but when Nagging Sister said that she wanted to go for a run too, well, it's like the old days! So she came round to mine after she had done her work and what not at home, and I got ready after I did my toddler group and shopping.
I had finished my bits and bobs in plenty of time, and sat down to relax and just take 5 before going to get changed. All ways a bad thing with me! The only time that I seemed to be able to get up and get going after sitting on my ass for any length of time is Tuesdays! I just loved Tuesday Club nights. So when I heard the ring on the door bell, I tried to hide from her, I have that lazitus creeping over me, and I'm thinking that maybe I shall just sit down and watch NCIS and Diagnosis Murder!
But of course N.S wouldn't allow that, and she has got herself a new Garmin 10, that she wants to try out. The thing is, unlike me, that as soon as I got mine, I plugged it in to charge it up, she has had hers since Saturday, and she has bought it here, STILL IN IT'S BOX! We charged it up for a short while, but we shall see if it has enough charge for a 3 miler.
We were just going to do my usual Turpington turnaround route, just over the 3 miles. The sun is shining bright, the sky is blue and it's just perfect for running. It's good running out in the daylight, and it felt good running with just jog pants and top on as well, oh and shoes of course, I haven't started that bare foot running malarkey!
I can't wait for the summer, I love running in the daylight, I love running through the woods! When those woods are all dried up I shall be running through there as much as I can, that's for sure! But for now, it's pavement pound with my sis. I am feeling fat and bloated for some reason, ....... well I know the reason........its food! I must stop eating crappy stuff and get on the good stuff! But I feel as if I am a renewed determination now, after today, starting tomorrow (again) but ....bleh.... I'm sure you all know that saying.
I kept running for the first mile, nice and easy, as we didn't warm up, tut tut, but the weather outside was just glorious, when He puts on a good day, it really is just perfect! The enjoyment of my running is still there, there is no negative feelings of "only one mile done, still have 2 miles to do!" it was more like "Oh, one mile done, this is soon going to be over!" Which is how I like it.
Of course I struggled a bit around the 3 mile course, N.S. was jogging all the way, she just was virtually jogging on the spot on the odd occasions, to stay by my side. I know for sure that my weight is a bit of an issue with me. That is something that I need to work on, still keeping my running a pleasure. So what if I walked, I refuse to beat myself up! Even though I want to! (mutter, mutter, lazy moo, just get going) but I'm not going to!
So plodding along, doing my thing, listening to N.S. chat away, and feeling really glad that I came out running with her! Feeling really glad that I am out running in Gods beautiful world! What's not to like, right?
Geeky stats for you.
Wednesday is one of my busiest day, but I still had time for a run. I was planning on going by myself with my music, but when Nagging Sister said that she wanted to go for a run too, well, it's like the old days! So she came round to mine after she had done her work and what not at home, and I got ready after I did my toddler group and shopping.
I had finished my bits and bobs in plenty of time, and sat down to relax and just take 5 before going to get changed. All ways a bad thing with me! The only time that I seemed to be able to get up and get going after sitting on my ass for any length of time is Tuesdays! I just loved Tuesday Club nights. So when I heard the ring on the door bell, I tried to hide from her, I have that lazitus creeping over me, and I'm thinking that maybe I shall just sit down and watch NCIS and Diagnosis Murder!
But of course N.S wouldn't allow that, and she has got herself a new Garmin 10, that she wants to try out. The thing is, unlike me, that as soon as I got mine, I plugged it in to charge it up, she has had hers since Saturday, and she has bought it here, STILL IN IT'S BOX! We charged it up for a short while, but we shall see if it has enough charge for a 3 miler.
We were just going to do my usual Turpington turnaround route, just over the 3 miles. The sun is shining bright, the sky is blue and it's just perfect for running. It's good running out in the daylight, and it felt good running with just jog pants and top on as well, oh and shoes of course, I haven't started that bare foot running malarkey!
I can't wait for the summer, I love running in the daylight, I love running through the woods! When those woods are all dried up I shall be running through there as much as I can, that's for sure! But for now, it's pavement pound with my sis. I am feeling fat and bloated for some reason, ....... well I know the reason........its food! I must stop eating crappy stuff and get on the good stuff! But I feel as if I am a renewed determination now, after today, starting tomorrow (again) but ....bleh.... I'm sure you all know that saying.
I kept running for the first mile, nice and easy, as we didn't warm up, tut tut, but the weather outside was just glorious, when He puts on a good day, it really is just perfect! The enjoyment of my running is still there, there is no negative feelings of "only one mile done, still have 2 miles to do!" it was more like "Oh, one mile done, this is soon going to be over!" Which is how I like it.
Of course I struggled a bit around the 3 mile course, N.S. was jogging all the way, she just was virtually jogging on the spot on the odd occasions, to stay by my side. I know for sure that my weight is a bit of an issue with me. That is something that I need to work on, still keeping my running a pleasure. So what if I walked, I refuse to beat myself up! Even though I want to! (mutter, mutter, lazy moo, just get going) but I'm not going to!
So plodding along, doing my thing, listening to N.S. chat away, and feeling really glad that I came out running with her! Feeling really glad that I am out running in Gods beautiful world! What's not to like, right?
Geeky stats for you.
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
Club Run - Completed Group 1!
Hello blog lovers.
Today helping me with this evenings run was Sherry and Della, who took the middle section and the fastest section. It was also great to have J.J. back with us, she has been off recuperating and is raring to get back to speed again. And Wendi, its her second week back with us, she is trying very hard to get back to fitness. These two ladies usually run with group 1, so it's brilliant that the motivation for running is still there! And with determination they will be back to group 1 before they know it.
We had about four in group 0 today all running really well, enjoying being in a group and getting healthier and fitter. I chose the more challenging route for this evenings run. Left out of the rec and then left, and straight on till Pettswood. The hills are a bit of a challenge this way round. Running up the longer one is tougher, but going back down it will be so much nicer.
We had a bit or a break when we go to the memorial hall. I could see that Wendi was really struggling with herself more than the running. I know that coming back from injury you just want to get back to where you was before. And depending on how long a time its been since you last ran then it will take a few weeks at least! But us runners, well, we are stubborn blighters, we think we are immortal or something. Just because we are runners, we think we can heal quickly, get back to it. But what we need to do is to just think about the time we first started out!
I know! I go back to my very first blog on some days, when I am feeling particularly useless, and totally unfit, and I begin to realise just how far I have come. And do you know, its been 6 years almost to the day that I started out running.! Ok, so I am not running 10k's every week, and I still run in group 1, (still at the back too) but I am there, running, every week. Oh and I have done a marathon, something that I never even dreamed of doing even back in my youth!
The 'recuperators' will be back on form, the new improvers will improve and there will be more runners to help and encourage to achieve their dreams and goals. When you want something you can do it, as long as we remember that we are not immortal, and that we still have to work hard, rest well, and still keep it fun. You cannot continue to do running if its a chore, if its a burden, or if you just hate it. Keep it fun, keep the passion and the fitness will come back to us.
When my end of the group got back to the rec, the middle and the top end of the group were already there doing their stretches. Then I found out that they had actually taking a slightly easier route home, and missed out on the undulations on the way back! Well, that's ok, as I know they did a loop back, and a run up to the top of the road. Their run was about 2.3 miles long, but the slower end of the group did an extra half mile! So well done ladies.
Quite a good pace, the last mile and a half was quicker than the first, very well done ladies!
Anyway, sorry about the yucky picture I've just painted, but you can image how I am feeling. I managed to keep up with the main group for a bit, but then I had to slow down for a while, and my lovely dear running buddy Janet kept me company! Slowing down with me, walking on the bits that I walked and just kept talking to me, which is what I needed. Can you see how this whole group running malarkey works? If I was running by myself all I would have in my head is, "Come on you lazy mare, call that running" I would be beating myself up, that's for sure. But your running buddies they know, they have been in struggles and the know. Of course encouragement to get further, but sometimes all you need is to hear someone just chatting as they run/walk along beside you! Thanks Janet..
When we got back to the off license I.L. said that the group could now go at the pace they wanted to, whether it was faster or slower, although I cant see anyone going slower than me, but as long as they don't change the route. IL kept at the back for the rest of the run.
It was a tough run for me today. It's the first full group 1 run that I have completed for weeks! But it felt great. I am just going to have to work harder myself, get back on top of my fitness, lose some weight instead of trying to drag that round every mile and I shall be flying round!
Here is our route today, it's amazing I remembered to stop and start recording both runs without mucking up the Garmin stats as usual.
The pace looks slower than group 0, but always the first mile is a warm up mile (as we don't actually do any warm up routines at all) and also we have stops as well, for catchups and also a very good chance for I.L. to let the group know of any races/runs/mob matches that are coming up.
Group 0
I so enjoy leading this group, each and every member tries their very hardest to get round the route. The group started for those that had done the beginners course but were still not ready to move to group 1, and also for PWR members who have been off with injuries, or for any other reason where they have not been running for a while. It's always nicer running in a group, the encouragement you get and you give to your fellow members makes for great runs and just keeps your motivation up.Today helping me with this evenings run was Sherry and Della, who took the middle section and the fastest section. It was also great to have J.J. back with us, she has been off recuperating and is raring to get back to speed again. And Wendi, its her second week back with us, she is trying very hard to get back to fitness. These two ladies usually run with group 1, so it's brilliant that the motivation for running is still there! And with determination they will be back to group 1 before they know it.
We had about four in group 0 today all running really well, enjoying being in a group and getting healthier and fitter. I chose the more challenging route for this evenings run. Left out of the rec and then left, and straight on till Pettswood. The hills are a bit of a challenge this way round. Running up the longer one is tougher, but going back down it will be so much nicer.
We had a bit or a break when we go to the memorial hall. I could see that Wendi was really struggling with herself more than the running. I know that coming back from injury you just want to get back to where you was before. And depending on how long a time its been since you last ran then it will take a few weeks at least! But us runners, well, we are stubborn blighters, we think we are immortal or something. Just because we are runners, we think we can heal quickly, get back to it. But what we need to do is to just think about the time we first started out!
I know! I go back to my very first blog on some days, when I am feeling particularly useless, and totally unfit, and I begin to realise just how far I have come. And do you know, its been 6 years almost to the day that I started out running.! Ok, so I am not running 10k's every week, and I still run in group 1, (still at the back too) but I am there, running, every week. Oh and I have done a marathon, something that I never even dreamed of doing even back in my youth!
The 'recuperators' will be back on form, the new improvers will improve and there will be more runners to help and encourage to achieve their dreams and goals. When you want something you can do it, as long as we remember that we are not immortal, and that we still have to work hard, rest well, and still keep it fun. You cannot continue to do running if its a chore, if its a burden, or if you just hate it. Keep it fun, keep the passion and the fitness will come back to us.
When my end of the group got back to the rec, the middle and the top end of the group were already there doing their stretches. Then I found out that they had actually taking a slightly easier route home, and missed out on the undulations on the way back! Well, that's ok, as I know they did a loop back, and a run up to the top of the road. Their run was about 2.3 miles long, but the slower end of the group did an extra half mile! So well done ladies.
Quite a good pace, the last mile and a half was quicker than the first, very well done ladies!
Group 1
After the last few weeks I was a bit apprehensive as to whether I will be able to keep up or even complete the route today. But when Illustrious Leader said that she was doing a flat route I was quite relieved. I volunteered to be sweeper again today, it would have happened anyway! And besides, at the moment, it's best that I am at the back. This darn cold is still with me, I still have this awful cough. And my body is making so much gunk I refuse to keep it in my body! But after I 'get rid of it' my body must say "Oh Old Girl, you seemed to have dropped the lovely gunk I made, here, have some more!" What is it with this, how can it just suddenly appear like this!Anyway, sorry about the yucky picture I've just painted, but you can image how I am feeling. I managed to keep up with the main group for a bit, but then I had to slow down for a while, and my lovely dear running buddy Janet kept me company! Slowing down with me, walking on the bits that I walked and just kept talking to me, which is what I needed. Can you see how this whole group running malarkey works? If I was running by myself all I would have in my head is, "Come on you lazy mare, call that running" I would be beating myself up, that's for sure. But your running buddies they know, they have been in struggles and the know. Of course encouragement to get further, but sometimes all you need is to hear someone just chatting as they run/walk along beside you! Thanks Janet..
When we got back to the off license I.L. said that the group could now go at the pace they wanted to, whether it was faster or slower, although I cant see anyone going slower than me, but as long as they don't change the route. IL kept at the back for the rest of the run.
It was a tough run for me today. It's the first full group 1 run that I have completed for weeks! But it felt great. I am just going to have to work harder myself, get back on top of my fitness, lose some weight instead of trying to drag that round every mile and I shall be flying round!
Here is our route today, it's amazing I remembered to stop and start recording both runs without mucking up the Garmin stats as usual.
The pace looks slower than group 0, but always the first mile is a warm up mile (as we don't actually do any warm up routines at all) and also we have stops as well, for catchups and also a very good chance for I.L. to let the group know of any races/runs/mob matches that are coming up.
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