Training Update

Right then guys, my first two weeks of training.

Many thanks for all the supportive comments I’ve had since going public last weekend. I’m really driven to achieve my gaols, but I couldn’t do any of it without my friends and family around me. I’ve had a fair amount of ribbing as well, but that’s to be expected. “So, your im-personal trainer…”

I’ve settled into the plan really well, it’s not being without hiccups but I slowly getting there. I must say the big revelation for me has been to ignore the beeps of the ‘wrist-based running police’. 

My runs have been completed based on feeling, not numbers. I’ve found that by going with the flow and not worrying about the pace, I’ve actually been running faster and better. The big example of that was the long run last Sunday. I concentrated on the feel of the run and had “6/10 effort” in my head. I glided (well glided in my world) around in 7:40-7:50 pace and didn’t panic that it was too fast. I’m a convert, no longer ruled by my Garmin.

I’ve really enjoyed the training. I love the fact that each session has a particular goal and each type of session is for a specific purpose. I can’t quite believe I’ve done two 40+ mile weeks and it feels like I’ve done about half that.

I’ve realised I’ve been doing recovery runs far too fast. Thinking about their purpose, I’ve slowed right down and found that I actually feel better at the end of the run than at the beginning.

A big change has been the number of Threshold session. Not comfortable, not pretty, but ultimately very rewarding.

So all is going well. I’m running 6 days a week, but feel better for it in all honesty. I've also noticed Im eating more, and feeling a lot more energised for hte workouts (with the added bonus I've lost a couple of lbs -hurrah!) 

I'm excited by the future and the goals we’ve set together. 

Bring it on.