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

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

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

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.

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.

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).

Prom Loop (Drizzle)

Did my prom loop again (as its the only one that is lit during the evening).

Making progress to get back to previous levels but its going to be tough I can tell.

Details:

Start Time: 19:55
Duration: 25:06 minutes
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 11.57 kph / 7.19 mph

Prom Loop (Struggle)

Started back running today after a couple of months without doing any and boy did I know about it.

Did my prom loop with the wind behind on the way out and right in my face on the way back. Very tough and I was very tired.

Met a friend Steve on the way back who I found out runs five times a week (impressive).

Just managed to get home cold and tired and it felt like when I first started back earlier this year:

Details:
Start Time: 19:55
Duration: 26:33 minutes
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 10.94 kph / 6.80 mph

Dismall but just goes to show how quickly you lose fitness.

Red Rocks

Made it to Red Rocks this time.

Ok getting there. Real struggle getting back.

Funny feeling afterwards. Had a shower and a bit of a rest but then starting to feel clammy and sweating all on my back.

Maybe over did it.

Stats:
Start Time: 12:10
Duration: 48:26
Distance: About 9.5km i think.
Avg Speed: 11.77 kph / 7.31 mph

Not bad

Half Way to Red Rocks

Set out to do the prom route and go beyond and managed to do this as the wind and weather made it possible.

Anyway, i went the full length of the prom, up The Kings Gap and down Stanley road about half way until turning right down Beach Road then onto Barton Road back to the Kings Gap and back on the prom all the way along again and then up Bennett's Lane and home.

I certainly felt the distance on this one. All the way back seemed a struggle and i thought I was not going too well.

Gmap

Main thing is I made it.

Details:
Start Time: 17:45
Duration: 40:24 minutes
Distance: 8.17 km
Avg Speed: 12.13 kph / 7.54 mph

After just working the Avg Speed out I am pleased with that one.

One thing I did notice was that my feet and calves were hurting a little and I haven't changed my trainers in as long as I can remember. I think I need to start looking.

Extended Prom Route

Went for an extended version of my prom loop to get a bit of distance again tonight. Not too far as it was late and getting dark (I am not going to enjoy the winter nights I think).

Just did the prom from Bennett's lane up to the King's Gap and back again. Wind strong against on the way there but nice behind on the way back.

Felt pretty good tonight.

Gmap Route

Details:
Start Time: 19:30
Duration: 33:43 Minutes
Distance: 6.61 km
Avg Speed: 11.76 kph / 7.31 mph

Looking forward to getting a heart beat monitor so I can see how hard I am pushing myself. Speed not too hot though.

Prom Loop Again!

Nice evening again with a little more breeze than Tuesday. I didnt have a great deal of time as it was getting late so went for a normal distance run for me.

Started out a little slower today as I really wasnt in the mood for pushing it. Obviously felt much better on the way down to the tennis courts on the prom due to this.

Turned and headed back with the wind in my face but had more energy. Towards the end I started to ramp the pace up as I was able to and nicked back home in a reasonable time.

Good run! Just need to do the same on longer ones!!!

Details:
Start time: 20:15
Duration: 23:03 minutes
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 12.6 kph / 7.83 mph

Nice Evening - Prom Loop

I had to go out tonight for a run as it was a great evening so I stole away before dinner with my son on his bike.

Took the usual prom route that i did and felt good so thought I would go for it. Surprisingly the backs of my legs were aching when i got going. I thought I was ok from yesterday as my legs hadnt ached up until that point at all.

Still went for it anyway but was very out of breath when I got back home. My son made me feel better by going miles ahead of me making me look even slower ;->.

Anyway in the end i suppose its a goodish time for me as its a new PB for that route but I thought it might have been quicker with the effort I put in.

I will settle for what I got and keep at it. Currently my legs are aching at the backs and a little on the thighs. I think I will rest tomorrow.

Incidently my son arrived home 5 minutes before me at around 18 mins (he was on his bike!!!)

Details:

Start time: 17:45
Duration: 23:00 mins
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 12.63 kph / 7.85 mph

Back to it again: Prom - Quickest yet!!

Ran the prom route as it was quiet on the wind front!!

Took my son again as he almost always wants to come with.

Details of how it went to follow. Times below:


Start Time: 20:30
Duration: 23:35 minutes
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 12:31 kph / 7.65 mph

Pleased as i hadnt run for 12 days

Prom Loop. Nice Evening

Went a bit later tonight as my son and my missus went out for a bike ride and didnt get back to a little later. I put my youngest to sleep after reading stories (he was tired tonight).

Set off and went for the Prom loop again as I do like it when there is not much wind. Going was ok for the first third I would say then I felt a little tired. Got to the turning point around the bottom of the tennis courts and started to come back heading home.

Got to the point where I have walked quite a few times on this run and believe me I wanted to again but I resisted and carried on all the way back. I definitely felt my speed slow on the way back.

Fairly tough coming back up Bennet's lane and to home but I made it no stops which I am pleased with.

Details:
Start Time: 20:30
Duration: 23:51
Distance: 4.84 (from Johns new calculation)
Avg Speed: 12.18kph

Again my pace is above 12kph. Pleased again but tonight I actively tried to go that bit faster. It was tough but worth it.

I have a question for all fellow runners out there:
When I run I find that I cannot breathe in through my nose and out through my mouth. Its always in and out through my mouth. What does everyone else do?
Just wondered!

Have I got this Right?

After doing the Prom loop with a twist I had a hard time with the fact that the two runs were only 50 metres different in length. I therefore went back on the pedometer and performed the marking again for my original Prom loop and cam eout with the following:

Google Pedometer Link

Before I go and update my distances and times etc John or Mike can you confirm I have got this right please.