Prom Night

Went out along the prom for the usual shorter route.

Feeling good tonight (I think i am better running in the evening) and had no real problems. Got to the end of the prom on the return just before Bennetts Lane and I actually had the energy to push the pace a little and speed up on the last part.

Felt good to be able to do it.

Start Time: 19:55
Distance: 4.84km

Afternoon Trot (Slog)

Went out this afternoon about 15:30 ish. It was quite warm but didnt expect it to affect me.

Did my extended prom loop and reached the end of the prom no problem. Started to go back after a brief time walking and felt awful. Saw Johns missus running with her kids in tow on bikes which was nice. Slow going up to past the tennis courts where there is a little shelter and had to stop and walk again.

Started up again and did the rest. Not feeling good at all.

Start time: 15:30
Distance: 6.60 km

Nice Evening

I had to go out tonight as it was fantastic.

Did the extended prom loop again and there was just a gentle breeze, Nice!!!!

Found it hard on the way back and stopped for about 30 seconds not long past the tennis courts. Caught my breath and carried on.

I am going slow at the moment. I hope I speed up.

Start Time: 18:50
Distance: 6.60 km

The Night (T)Rain

Went out again tonight and did my extended prom loop.

Was a little foggy tonight, and a drizzle all the way round in the dark.

Start Time: 20:00
Distance: 6.60 km

Night Run

Started late tonight and was expecting wind and rain.

Luckily I got neither which was a bonus as I was struggling tonight.

Did my usual prom route and found it tough near the end.

Start Time: 21:10
Distance: 4.84km

Prom Loop Timed

Went out and did the Prom loop but timed myself out of interest.

Details:

Start Time: 20:10
Distance: 4.84km
Duration: 24:35
Avg Speed: 11.813 kph / 7.340 mph

A little disappointing but I havent been back at it long.

Extended Prom Loop

Tonight I went out quite late and was going to do my normal prom loop.

Set out and felt alright all the way to the turning point opposite Hoyle Road. Feeling good I kept on going all the way to the end of the Prom and touched the wall and straight back.

Started feeling a little tired on the way back just past the new http://www.hoylakelifeboat.org.uk/ but then after the tennis courts I was ok again.

Anyway I was feeling good enough to actually pick up the pace towards the end which is a first.

Feeling good tonight but I definitely need new trainers as my feet hurt tonight and my shins are a little sore.

Start Time: 20:30
Distance: 6.61 km

3 in 3

I thought I would take from this site http://eightin8.blogspot.com/ for my title today.

There is a difference of course, this guy is doing 12 marathons, whereas I have done 3 5km runs in 3 nights.

Anyway tonight was the Water Works Loop for a change. Started out earlier and it went ok. I felt tired towards the end, maybe because I am used to the wind behind on the way back on the Prom Loop.

Start Time: 17:35
Distance: 4.74Km

Prom

Again the prom beckoned last night.

Seems to be a handy run as it was getting a little dark by the time I got out.

A little colder today as it was a bit later but the wind was less. Felt slightly stonger on the final kilometre (despite the sore leg and cold) so feel good about it.

Start time: 20:00
Distance: 4.84km

Another Prom Loop

Prom loop again, a little earlier than normal.

Fairly strong breeze going out but it was warm so not too bad. Tough going as I have a cold and a sore leg at the moment but the running seems to help the leg.

Start Time: 17:40
Distance: 4.84 km

Prom

Did my usual Prom loop tonight. Nice evening and was just starting to spit as I got back so timed it nicely. New Lifeboat station is looking good.

Start Time: 08:20
Distance: 4.84 km

Cycle

I have not added any entries for the last couple of months as I have not had the chance or inclination. I have been on a few runs over that period but cant remember the dates/times etc.

I was motivated to add this entry as its a little different.

It was my sister-in-laws wedding on Friday 4th July and the reception was held at Inglewood Manor on the way to Chester. All our family went and we took the car and left it overnight and got a taxi back. It was a great wedding and thoroughly enjoyed it.

For some reason i didnt have too much of a thick head the next day and I knew I had to go and get the car from Inglewood. I dont know why but I wanted to cycle there, pick up the car and drive back.

I was just about to set off when my eldest son piped up that he wanted to come. I was over the moon to get some company and thought it would be a great advanture.

Anyway we took the main road through Hoylake, then along the cinder path to West Kirby and then onto the Wirral way at West Kirby opposite the Concourse.

We then went along the Wirral way all the way, through Heswall, Neston until we came off near to Inglewood and went on the roads for 10 minutes before arriving.

We took a pack lunch and some drinks and a couple of Mars bars for some bursts of energy but it was absolutely amazing. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and I never knew it went so far along the Wirral.

We got to the car, put the bikes in the back and drove home. I went on google pedometer and measured it (I will post link shortly).

I recommend the Wrrial way if you are after a long bike ride as it was just straight forward, safe and pretty much flat all the way.

Distance was: 15.45 miles.

Great Stuff!!!

Chilly

Went out again for the prom loop but a little later tonight. I didnt anticipate it to be too chilly but when you get onto that prom it can all change.

It was windy into my face and felt cold on my arms and ears as I went towards the tennis courts but I was ok with it. Then turned back and headed for home and unfortunately got a little bit of a stitch which I ran through to get home.

Felt good today but dont know how fast it was.

Start Time: 20:10
Distance: 4.84 km

Another Prom Loop

Went out for another Prom Loop in what I thought was going to be a calm night.

When I got onto the prom the wind was right into my face but it wasnt cold. Anyway tough getting up to the turn and was tired coming back.

Put the stopwatch on this one to see where I am at.

Came in at a shade under 25 minutes. I still have a way to go.

Start Time: 19:30
Distance: 4.84 km
Time: 24:54

Another Nice Evening

Could not believe how nice it was again tonight. My son had just got a new pair of trainers especially for athletics / running and so wanted to try them out.

We went on a little variation of the prom loop and I must say he does pretty well considering he is only nine.

Anyway we went down Park road, onto School Lane, across onto the main Birkenhead road and then through the park and back along the prom to home. A nice little run

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1832838

Thoroughly enjoyed it again with the nice weather.

Fantastic Evening

When you have this type of evening you cant ask for anything more.

I actually enjoyed the run tonight. The sun was out, a breeze but not too strong, and running down the prom the views were great.

Usual Prom loop tonight, nothing of interest in terms of the running but felt a little more comfortable than before.

Just a great enjoyable jog.

Prom Loop (Again)

Did my prom loop again today but had the nice company of my son.

He went on his bike and I trotted round on my shanks.

Not much to say apart from the wind was going the other way from usual and was a killer on the way back.

Two walking periods of about 20 seconds.

Just gotta keep going.

Football - I never knew I could ache that much

As I was in the office down south all week I normally dont get to do any running. One of the guys asked if I would be interested in a game of football with him and some guys that he plays with on Astro Turf.

I said I would be up for it so played at 12:30 and it was 7-a-side. I could not believe how unfit I felt. I did about 10 minutes and was absolutely knackered. Huffing and puffing I opted for a stint in goal and then skinned my knee on the Astro turf (lethal stuff).

I then took it easier for the rest of the game and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I was aching afterwards and for the next two days after.

Totally different to running which is constant pace.

Hope to do that every time I am down at the office.

Here comes the rain again

I decided to go for a lunchtime run today and looking outside saw the sun and so put my shorts and T-Shirt on instead of the Tracksuit bottoms and Hooded top which I have needed on most other runs this year.

Any way set off to do the Prom Loop and was fine until about 1/3 of the way along the prom towards the lifeboat station and then it just turned.

Rain started coming and the wind was horrendous. Plodded on but only went to the beginning of the prom where it splits and you can go left or right past the tennis courts.

Turned back from there and made it back home with the wind behind me (but still had the rain).

Probably about 4km. Very tough going again and painful chest when finished.

Short run with my son

Had a chance to go out for a very short run with my son. He wanted to go at first but when we got going he wanted to cut it short.

Just ended up doing a round the block really but it got the heart going for about 10 mins.

It was a lovely evening all the same and worked out to just over a mile.

WooHoo

Ok I finally started again.

Set off today to do my Water Works Loop and I knew it was going to be hard work after not running for about 6 weeks, maybe more.

It was a sheer struggle the whole way with that burning feeling in my thoat/chest the whole way round. I am seriously out of shape.

Made it round at least with the only stop being the crossing of the railway line.

At least its a start again, I have to keep going with it this time (hopefully the weather will be getting better now)

Another Windy Prom Loop

Out again tonight to make it two for the week (record so far this year).

Windy prom route as normal but not as bad as the other week.

Set off about 20:00 and no timing again. Its still feeling very much like hard work but I am not surprised.

Just need to try and keep going.

Evening Meols Prom Loop - Not as Bad

Went out this evening as I noticed that the wind was not so strong and I had some energy for a change!!

It was very cold out but no rain and no wind makes for good running.

Very very tough going for me at the moment as every time I run its like running for the first time as the gap in between is a week or more.

Anyway trudged the usual Meols prom route in the dark again. I cant wait for the lighter nights.

No timing, not until I start doing things more regularly.

Very Very Tough Prom Loop

Went out tonight to do my prom loop as its been a week since my first and last run of the year ( :-> ).

The wind was unbelieveable and typically into my face as I went along the prom towards the new lifeboat station. I dont remember it being this strong ever on previous runs.

Going was very slow and at one point I felt like stopping but didn't!!

I was totally shattered by the turnaround point and plodded back home.

Very tired afterwards and could feel it in my legs a little.

I timed it this time and it didnt surprise me at what it was:

Start Time: 19:30
Duration: Just under 27 mins
Avg Speed: 10.75 kph / 6.68 mph

At least I am sure I can improve on this !!!!!!

2008 Here we come!!

Hello again!!

I have started my running again for 2008.

Went out last night in the horrible wind and slight drizzle. I had the wind behind me going down the prom but did not want to face it on the way back so cut through Queens park and then back through the houses and down School Lane then onto Park road and back home.

I took it easy and didnt bother to time as I wanted to just get going again without any pressure.

Lets see how things go (need to get rid of some of this Christmas weight).