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
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Saturday, 27 September 2008
Thursday, 18 September 2008
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
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
Monday, 1 September 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
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
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
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
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
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
Tuesday, 8 April 2008
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)
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)
Monday, 8 October 2007
Whats Wrong With Me?
I haven't been feeling well for a couple of weeks and i can't quite put my finger on it. Its tiredness and a bit of a queasy feeling.
Its not really bad but just doesn't make you want to go for a run.
Anyway with that in mind this is what I dont understand. I went for a run today not feeling good. Set off on my Water Works route at a slowish pace. Felt sluggish and tired all the way round.
I get back expecting a poorish time and I get something half decent (for me). I just dont get it. I obviously still dont know what pace I am running at yet.
Details:
Start Time: 15:30
Duration: 22:41 minutes
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.54 kph / 7.79 mph
This isnt half bad!!!
Its not really bad but just doesn't make you want to go for a run.
Anyway with that in mind this is what I dont understand. I went for a run today not feeling good. Set off on my Water Works route at a slowish pace. Felt sluggish and tired all the way round.
I get back expecting a poorish time and I get something half decent (for me). I just dont get it. I obviously still dont know what pace I am running at yet.
Details:
Start Time: 15:30
Duration: 22:41 minutes
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.54 kph / 7.79 mph
This isnt half bad!!!
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
Water Works
Went for the Water Works loop today as it was blowing a gale and didnt fancy taking on the Prom in those conditions.
Set out fast (probably too fast) and after not too long was feeling knackered. Noticed my nose was streaming on the way round, I think I am coming down with something.
Got to the half way point at the BP Garage tired and continued round. Hard going on the way back and not really able to pick up the pace much on the last section over the railway.
When I got back and had finished my chest was killing me. Reminded me of when I used to run 400m back at school, you know when your chest is burning. I put it down to the cold wind and not being 100% and not being too fit!!!
Details:
Start Time: 12:15
Duration: 22:27 minutes
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.67 kph / 7.87 mph
Hoped for a little bit faster and its not my PB on this route either. Never mind!!
Set out fast (probably too fast) and after not too long was feeling knackered. Noticed my nose was streaming on the way round, I think I am coming down with something.
Got to the half way point at the BP Garage tired and continued round. Hard going on the way back and not really able to pick up the pace much on the last section over the railway.
When I got back and had finished my chest was killing me. Reminded me of when I used to run 400m back at school, you know when your chest is burning. I put it down to the cold wind and not being 100% and not being too fit!!!
Details:
Start Time: 12:15
Duration: 22:27 minutes
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.67 kph / 7.87 mph
Hoped for a little bit faster and its not my PB on this route either. Never mind!!
Monday, 3 September 2007
Leasowe Lighthouse Loop
Today I stretched myself once more.
I decided to increase my distance after not running for a while to get back into it. I had planned a run for a while that I had not managed to pluck up the courage to do until now.
It goes as follows:
Start off the run as per the Water Works Loop but when I got to the BP garage where I normally turn left I went straight on. I continued all the way along over the crossroads with the little Tesco then on into Moreton and to Moreton cross roundabout.
Then I turned left at the roundabout and went all the way along Pasture Road passing Moreton Station and the Cadburys factory on my right.
Then I passed the Tarran Industrial Estate with the Moreton Hills Golf Club on my left before turning left down Lingham Lane towards Leasowe Lighthouse.
Carried on passed the Lighthouse onto the prom where the wind was against me (but not too badly) and then all the way along back onto Bennett's Lane, right into Park road and home.
Gmap route
Details:
Start Time: 19:15
Duration: 45:20 minutes
Distance: 8.78 km
Avg speed: 11.62 kph / 7.22 mph
I took it easy to start with as my main goal was to make it round. I did this which was great and the time is ok. I would have liked better but I will settle for that.
I need to do this route a few times to see where I can improve.
I decided to increase my distance after not running for a while to get back into it. I had planned a run for a while that I had not managed to pluck up the courage to do until now.
It goes as follows:
Start off the run as per the Water Works Loop but when I got to the BP garage where I normally turn left I went straight on. I continued all the way along over the crossroads with the little Tesco then on into Moreton and to Moreton cross roundabout.
Then I turned left at the roundabout and went all the way along Pasture Road passing Moreton Station and the Cadburys factory on my right.
Then I passed the Tarran Industrial Estate with the Moreton Hills Golf Club on my left before turning left down Lingham Lane towards Leasowe Lighthouse.
Carried on passed the Lighthouse onto the prom where the wind was against me (but not too badly) and then all the way along back onto Bennett's Lane, right into Park road and home.
Gmap route
Details:
Start Time: 19:15
Duration: 45:20 minutes
Distance: 8.78 km
Avg speed: 11.62 kph / 7.22 mph
I took it easy to start with as my main goal was to make it round. I did this which was great and the time is ok. I would have liked better but I will settle for that.
I need to do this route a few times to see where I can improve.
Sunday, 19 August 2007
Weird one again!! Water works
Went to do my Water works run again today. Set off at what I thought was an ok pace but nothing special.
Got to the bottom of the hill past the train station and felt awful again. Struggling to keep my pace and breathing very heavily. I obviously dropped my pace after this and struggled on.
After the railway crossing I didn't have any energy to pick up the pace as I had done previously and just made it back.
Anyway after again what I thought was an awful run it turned out to be ok. I really dont quite know yet what pace I am running at!!!
Details:
Start Time: 16:15
Duration: 22:36 minutes
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.58 kph / 7.82 mph
Got to the bottom of the hill past the train station and felt awful again. Struggling to keep my pace and breathing very heavily. I obviously dropped my pace after this and struggled on.
After the railway crossing I didn't have any energy to pick up the pace as I had done previously and just made it back.
Anyway after again what I thought was an awful run it turned out to be ok. I really dont quite know yet what pace I am running at!!!
Details:
Start Time: 16:15
Duration: 22:36 minutes
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.58 kph / 7.82 mph
Monday, 13 August 2007
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
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
Wednesday, 1 August 2007
Water Works - Felt good and went for it
I had been playing football in the garden and driveway with my eldest son and had broken a sweat as he has unending amounts of energy. It got to about 20:00 and I wanted to go for a run as I hadnt been since Monday.
I read some stories to my youngest son and then set out with my eldest on the Water Works loop (he was on his bike). Now I felt like I was up for it today!!
Set off at a good pace up the railway hill and down without slowing, along the Meols stretch where I guess I slowed up a little and got into my rhythm. I was looking at my stopwatch a little more on this run and found that i got to the Petrol Station turning to go down Carr Lane at 10:30 minutes or thereabouts.
Carried on battling all the way back until I got to the other side of the railway line and onto the last part of Carr Lane before joining up with Park Road where I then looked at the stopwatch again. It was on 20:20 or something similar and I knew I had a chance of getting my best time here if I pushed it.
I picked up the pace (and was able to) and went for home!!!
Details:
Start Time: 20:20
Duration: 22:16
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.77 kph
7.94 mph
Very pleased with this but tired afterwards.
I read some stories to my youngest son and then set out with my eldest on the Water Works loop (he was on his bike). Now I felt like I was up for it today!!
Set off at a good pace up the railway hill and down without slowing, along the Meols stretch where I guess I slowed up a little and got into my rhythm. I was looking at my stopwatch a little more on this run and found that i got to the Petrol Station turning to go down Carr Lane at 10:30 minutes or thereabouts.
Carried on battling all the way back until I got to the other side of the railway line and onto the last part of Carr Lane before joining up with Park Road where I then looked at the stopwatch again. It was on 20:20 or something similar and I knew I had a chance of getting my best time here if I pushed it.
I picked up the pace (and was able to) and went for home!!!
Details:
Start Time: 20:20
Duration: 22:16
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.77 kph
7.94 mph
Very pleased with this but tired afterwards.
Monday, 30 July 2007
Water Works Loop. Needed it!
Went for my usual Water Works loop. I definitely needed this as I hadnt run since last Wednesday and felt like I needed to go for a run.
I didnt feel like i was up for it but battled my way through. Found it tough trying to pick up the pace near the end and didnt really make a difference.
Details:
Start Time: 19:10
Duration: 23:11
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.27 kph
7.62 mph
Not bad.
I didnt feel like i was up for it but battled my way through. Found it tough trying to pick up the pace near the end and didnt really make a difference.
Details:
Start Time: 19:10
Duration: 23:11
Distance: 4.74 km
Avg Speed: 12.27 kph
7.62 mph
Not bad.
Monday, 23 July 2007
Back to it!! Water Works
Havent run since Thursday night and thought I was in for a tough one (not that it isnt always tough anyway :->).
Did the waterworks loop as it looked a bit windy. Missed the rain so pleased about that. Not too much to say about this one apart from at points in the run i had a bit of energy!! What i mean by that is that the whole way round I wasnt just hanging on by a thread to make it.
It felt slightly better today (but was still tough).
Details:
Start Time: 19:30
Duration: 23:18 mins
Distance: 4.74km
Avg Speed: 12.21 kph.
Its getting better!
Did the waterworks loop as it looked a bit windy. Missed the rain so pleased about that. Not too much to say about this one apart from at points in the run i had a bit of energy!! What i mean by that is that the whole way round I wasnt just hanging on by a thread to make it.
It felt slightly better today (but was still tough).
Details:
Start Time: 19:30
Duration: 23:18 mins
Distance: 4.74km
Avg Speed: 12.21 kph.
Its getting better!
Thursday, 19 July 2007
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!
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!
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Water Works Loop With John
I have had a nightmare recently trying to get my Broadband renewed and I finally have got it back so I can now post my results for latest runs.
This run was my first run with mate John. I was a little worried about not being able to make the pace as he is pretty quick but he was a gent and stayed with me all the way and kept to my pace. Thanks John.
Anyway this was the water works loop. John ran to my house and then we set off together at my normal pace. I'm still not full over my cold/man flu and John mentioned that I sounded chesty. I told him I always sound that bad hehe.
Anyway nothing too eventfull in this run. john tried to talk to me while on the run and to start with this was ok but after a couple of km I was toast and couldn't utter more than 'yes' or 'no' in response. Quite amusing!
Made it around without stopping (I tend to on this run anyway) and John said he tried to speed up slightly on the last bit but I dont think I responded to it.
Had a chat on my back lawn afterwards and one of the topics was running watches/equipment. I am thinking of buying a watch/heart rate monitor/GPS device in the future and john had some suggestions.
Here are a couple. Anyone think these are good/worth it or are there any better ones:
Garmin Forerunner 305
Polar RS200 SD Black
Results:
Start Time: 13:15
Duration: 23:24
Distance: 4.74km
Avg Speed: 12.15kph (wow for me)
Ok this is my first run at over 12kph which I am impressed with!! Next run with John probably 2 weeks on Friday as he is off on his hols next week. Enjoy John.
This run was my first run with mate John. I was a little worried about not being able to make the pace as he is pretty quick but he was a gent and stayed with me all the way and kept to my pace. Thanks John.
Anyway this was the water works loop. John ran to my house and then we set off together at my normal pace. I'm still not full over my cold/man flu and John mentioned that I sounded chesty. I told him I always sound that bad hehe.
Anyway nothing too eventfull in this run. john tried to talk to me while on the run and to start with this was ok but after a couple of km I was toast and couldn't utter more than 'yes' or 'no' in response. Quite amusing!
Made it around without stopping (I tend to on this run anyway) and John said he tried to speed up slightly on the last bit but I dont think I responded to it.
Had a chat on my back lawn afterwards and one of the topics was running watches/equipment. I am thinking of buying a watch/heart rate monitor/GPS device in the future and john had some suggestions.
Here are a couple. Anyone think these are good/worth it or are there any better ones:
Garmin Forerunner 305
Polar RS200 SD Black
Results:
Start Time: 13:15
Duration: 23:24
Distance: 4.74km
Avg Speed: 12.15kph (wow for me)
Ok this is my first run at over 12kph which I am impressed with!! Next run with John probably 2 weeks on Friday as he is off on his hols next week. Enjoy John.
Monday, 2 July 2007
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.
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.
Wednesday, 27 June 2007
Definitely the most painful!!
Looked like a lovely sunny day today so decided to go for my usual route at 17:30 before dinner. I didnt realise it was going to be so windy.
Set of with it a bit blowy down Bennet's lane then onto the prom where the wind was right in my face all the way going away from Meols. Struggled all the way to the loopback part but had nothing left in me for the way back. I had to just steadily crawl back at a slowish pace.
The last part back up Bennet's lane and back to home I really started to feel out of breath and when I finished i felt pretty awful.
Anyone else had this? I had aquired a cough and my throat was burning. Also my calfs were aching. Maybe I'm not cut out for this running lark.
Anyway I made it round without stopping but the time shows that the wind really did me in.
Details
Start time: 17:30
Duration: 25:39 minutes
Distance: 4.84km (updated with John calculation)
Avg Speed: 11.32 kph
If the distance is correct then I suppose its alright and it looks like I am improving but I hope the pain is not that bad every time!!
Set of with it a bit blowy down Bennet's lane then onto the prom where the wind was right in my face all the way going away from Meols. Struggled all the way to the loopback part but had nothing left in me for the way back. I had to just steadily crawl back at a slowish pace.
The last part back up Bennet's lane and back to home I really started to feel out of breath and when I finished i felt pretty awful.
Anyone else had this? I had aquired a cough and my throat was burning. Also my calfs were aching. Maybe I'm not cut out for this running lark.
Anyway I made it round without stopping but the time shows that the wind really did me in.
Details
Start time: 17:30
Duration: 25:39 minutes
Distance: 4.84km (updated with John calculation)
Avg Speed: 11.32 kph
If the distance is correct then I suppose its alright and it looks like I am improving but I hope the pain is not that bad every time!!
Monday, 11 June 2007
Second Attempt
I went for a later start today as it was just as hot as yesterday in the afternoon. I was impressed with myself for actually wanting to go for a run (I reckon its the thought of having to run with John in a couple of weeks ;->)).
OK so i took the same course except my eldest son tagged along on his bike. Set off down Park Road then Bennett's Lane again onto the prom heading towards Hoylake.
I felt much better at this early stage as it was nowhere near as hot as yesterday. My son was going on ahead egging me on but I stayed at a slow but steady pace (Plus i couldn't hope to keep up).
I dunno about anyone else but I find it difficult to talk, or even look or nod at anyone while running because its such a struggle anyway. So my son was nattering away and all i could do was grunt back at him!!!
Carried on along the prom and didn't really find it that hard until i hit the tennis courts where I was feeling it and persevered nevertheless as I wanted to manage the run without stopping or walking.
Went round the loop and back away from Hoylake now and still feeling it. Felt hot but nowhere near as bad as yesterday.
The rest was a slow struggle all the way back along the prom up Bennett's lane and along Park road to home where I was beaten by my son on his bike.
Details:
Start Time: 19:02
Time Taken: 26:36
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 10.92 kph
Its better than last time but i stopped to chat on that one. The main thing was that I managed the whole run without stopping. My legs are stiff as I write this so I will give it a miss tomorrow to recover.
OK so i took the same course except my eldest son tagged along on his bike. Set off down Park Road then Bennett's Lane again onto the prom heading towards Hoylake.
I felt much better at this early stage as it was nowhere near as hot as yesterday. My son was going on ahead egging me on but I stayed at a slow but steady pace (Plus i couldn't hope to keep up).
I dunno about anyone else but I find it difficult to talk, or even look or nod at anyone while running because its such a struggle anyway. So my son was nattering away and all i could do was grunt back at him!!!
Carried on along the prom and didn't really find it that hard until i hit the tennis courts where I was feeling it and persevered nevertheless as I wanted to manage the run without stopping or walking.
Went round the loop and back away from Hoylake now and still feeling it. Felt hot but nowhere near as bad as yesterday.
The rest was a slow struggle all the way back along the prom up Bennett's lane and along Park road to home where I was beaten by my son on his bike.
Details:
Start Time: 19:02
Time Taken: 26:36
Distance: 4.84 km
Avg Speed: 10.92 kph
Its better than last time but i stopped to chat on that one. The main thing was that I managed the whole run without stopping. My legs are stiff as I write this so I will give it a miss tomorrow to recover.
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