Red Rocks Again

Did Red Rocks again tonight after work.

Was not too bad going out. Had a little walk period at Red Rocks then back.

Was a big struggle getting back, and it seemed like I was going very slow.

Got back and my calvess were hurting. I know how John feels now when he complains about his calves.

Anyway I am really pleased to be getting the distance in!!!

Red Rocks

Went to Red Rocks today (Just).

A few brief walking periods but I got there and back.

Route Details to come.

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

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

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

Prom Loop - Very Wet and Windy

Set off tonight with the intention of at least doing my extended prom route, maybe even a bit more.

It didn't seem like it was too windy before I started but once I got onto the prom it was raining and the wind was wicked into my face.

I ploughed along through the rain and wind until I got to the tennis courts and I felt quite tired so turned at this point and came back with the wind behind. Running into the wind really takes it out of you!!!

Anyway back home feeling tired tonight and not a quick time (i hope because of the conditions)

Details:
Start Time: 19:10
Duration: 24:03 minutes
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 12.01 kph / 7.50 mph

Back To It! Prom Loop

Started back running again today. Stepped outside at 7pm tonight intending to go for the Water Works Loop but it was very calm so I decided to go for the Prom Loop instead.

Started out down Bennet's lane feeling ok. Went onto the prom and felt like I was going slightly slower than I have done before but felt that was all I could manage.

As I still have my cough it was a little harder breathing. Anyway I got to the tennis courts part and was struggling. I went round the loop part and set off back but just as I reached the end of tennis courts I had to walk.

Walked for about 1 1/2 minutes and then started back up at a slower pace. Not feeling that good about it. Managed to get all the way back after the walk.

Coughing for while after the run but ok now.

Details:
Start Time: 19:00
Duration: 25:31
Distance: 4.9 km
Avg Speed: 11.52 kph

Ok after doing the calculation here this seems to be my best time for this route. I am very impressed with this as it includes a walk and what I thought was a poor pace.

Next time its Wednesday running with John. Wish me luck!!

Water Works Loop Again

Did a nice Water works loop as per previous post.

Things a little easier this time.

Nothing much to say about this one. Nice evening!

Details

Start Time: 19:20
Duration: 23:33
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.08 kph

I reckon that time might be my best for a while.

Very Windy Prom Loop With Twist

Decided to go out Monday evening even with the blowing gale. My son was insistent on coming on his scooter also so we set off intending to do the normal Prom route.

Had the wind behind me all the way down the prom towards Hoylake and I felt like I was flying. We then turned to come back and the wind hit us big time.

It was a struggle until about Firshaw road when my son complained about earache and being too tired to continue. We walked from then on with little bits of jogging for me now and again. We made the diversion down Dovepoint road to avoid the wind hence the slight change in route.

Considering I walked a fair bit on the way back I was quite pleased with the time. That wind sure did blow me along!!

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1084237

Start Time: 20:10
Duration: 24:25
Distance: 4.44 km
Avg Speed: 10.901 kph

Hardest yet and just missed the rain!!

Today's run has been the hardest by far. I'm not sure why, it wasn't too hot or windy, just a tough one.
I did the same route as before starting off a little quicker, (which i think was a mistake) down Bennet's lane onto the prom going well.
Got to about Wynstay road and felt really heavy on my feet and breathing very hard. I carried on round the tennis court loop and back on to the prom and felt I had to have a breather so I walked for 30 seconds then started back up again.
Carried on along the prom to the end and had to walk again for about 30 seconds before turning down Bennet's lane again.
The last bit was a killer, I felt really tired!!

Details:
Start Time: 15:00
Duration: 26:18
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 11.04 kph

About the same as last time. At least it wasn't slower. I think I will take a well earned rest now and maybe have a go of FIFA 07on my PS2 tonight that i got for a bargain from Amazon.

Pushing the Blogging Limit

Ok here is my try to outsmart John and Co with Blogtastic effects. Below is the route taken on my first two runs. (This is stll work in progress. Cant get the route displayed at the moment!!)

First Run

Sunday 10th June 2007
I set off from home at 15:54 on Park road not going to fast. Went onto Bennet's Lane and then onto the Prom at the end and headed along it towards Hoylake.
Got to where Roman Road meets the prom and met friends Graham and Catherine and family on a family bike ride along the prom. I was very glad of the stop as I was feeling it very badly.
Chatted to them for about five minutes (unfortunately not stopping my watch) and then carried on to the tennis courts where I felt I had to walk for little while.
Started again and did the loop around the tennis courts and headed back along the prom away from Hoylake.
Carried on feeling extremely hot and had a very dry throat (maybe a bit hot today) and it was getting to me. Had to walk a little again between Roman road and Davenport road.
Then did the final stretch back down Bennet's along Park Road and home.
I was shattered by the end but it was more hot and thirsty. While I was running I really felt hot!!

Stopped my watch when I got home at 34 minutes (Ouch!!!)

Not as good as I hoped for my first outing but I tried. Watch this space for my next run of the same course.

Stats:
Start Time: 15:54
Duration: 34
Distance: 4.49 km
Avg Speed: 7.92 kph