SPEED ....

[willowwolf]

This was my first post grad run and, in many ways, my least succesful to date. First I got stopped during my warm up run about an 'important matter' which meant my first sprint was up a v.steep hill. No I didn't! But it threw me a bit really.

I found it really hard to complete the 60secs fast and then to return to a jog after - I stopped and walked till I got my breathe back. I started to get the hang of it for the last couple, but next time I will go at my pace, rather than flatout/walk. Am quite pleased that my gps gave my overall speed as matching my pb in wk8.

My legs are sore today, i've done my usual exercises, but light yoga tonight after a bath has worked wonders. Will take an extra rest day or 2. As i'm cheffing for a couple of days and will be an my feet for hours - a light run will be ok if my legs feel good enough. Will try stepping stones as my next training event.

So lots of lessons learnt and despite the aches it is nice to be aware of muscles toning up too!

[ju-ju- Graduate]

well done, its not easy is it, and does tire the legs...good luck with Stepping Stones!!

[gillylily Graduate]

I have tried the stepping stones too but not very successfully so far, yesterday I was happy to run without the podcasts and it was quite refreshing not to have a voice in my ear! I will try again though because having someone counting out the pace is helpful. Good luck with it though!

[willowwolf Graduate]

Thanks folks - last shift today, legs much better so running 30 mins tomorrow just for pleasure - yeah thinking of the no music option too.