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I focused on my recovery last week, but managed 4 runs, one of which was indoors. I was nervous about parkrun on Saturday, as it was really icy in my neighborhood, but the paths through the park were fairly clear, so I got through at a decent pace.
I spent a bit of Sunday morning clearing the junk that had accumulated behind my treadmill in the garage, so now at least I can get to it.
Then painted a white line across the running belt and left it overnight dry completely. Next step will be to measure the circumference of the belt and figure out how to make my camera record a video. Finally at some point I shall be recording some short clips of me running at different speeds, count the number of revolutions per 5-10 mintes and work out how accurate (or not) the speed quoted by the treadmill is.
Yes. I'm a nutter.
Brilliant nutter! 
I was just last week reading online about self-gait-analyses - filming ones' self on a treadmill at different angles, to see what's going on with running form. You could try that 
I keep feeling a bit frustrated because I'm "not running as fast as last year". But actually I shouldn't be, because I'm rehabilitating my hamstring and achilles, and anyway I'd not even started marathon training at this time last year! Silly Anyway, I've got 'comfortable' pace this week, so that'll be nice.
Circuit training is going well, I've even started thinking about buying extra weights, ha! Some of the neighbours have spotted me out with the skipping rope, some of them claim to be impressed, most just look extremely puzzled
Speaking of weights, I feel I should clarify that I am only lifting dumbbells, I don't own a barbell!
I've been thinking more about food for training/racing, may write a post about it soon. I made some parkin yesterday, and have it wrapped up and stashed away to get gooey and yummy In my youth I used to take parkin (vegan in those days, this week's effort is not) to the Lake District with me for hikes - a lovely thing to eat on a hilltop!
Happy running, all
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parki... ugh, can't get this link to work properly!
Rehabilitation and marathon training have a tendency to slow one down, so I hope you can see past the average running pace (if not, then maybe compare it against the average heart rate which may show that even if you're slightly slower you're also more relaxed)?
Great that you're doing the weights, that's bound to help on all your running and swimming and cycling. You are still tri-training, right?
I have never even heard of parkin. Guess I'm still just a visitor to Yorkshire after 5 years!
I do have a heart rate monitor, although it's a little elderly and I suspect it may not be compatible with Strava because of this. But I do mean to have a look at my heart rates, just need to get around to it
I'm focusing on strength at the moment, and doing two runs a week on an intermediate MyAsics marathon plan. So I'm just fitting in swims and bikes where I can (which is nowhere this week, unfortunately!) for the time being.
I'll let you know how the parkin turns out, but I used to absolutely love it. I remember it from childhood bonfire parties, and later on in life it made great hiking fuel! I once made it with some fruit left over from mulled wine - that was AMAZING!!
You definitely should not be doing as fast as last year. It sounds like you're taking good care of yourself though. I'm very interested in gooey and yummy running treats - although I'm not sure where I'd keep them. Maybe for after the run?
Parkin! Yummy! Good and sticky! ginger is good for us.
Tomas! What are you like!! Still, it keeps you out of trouble. I like the Power flapjacks recipe from off Here (Irish Princess') It is brill and you can feel it perking you up on a long run. I think I ate three on my last 33 k run. Peanut butter power! I didn't even like peanut butter but they're lush
After fell running a short race on Saturday I am just winding down now for the marathon on Sunday. I ran 7 k tonight. so a couple more runs around the block will be it before the big day. Dreading it a bit because of my hip causing me to pull up in training
My prep has started. I bought a box of fig rolls
Wow, is it already this Sunday you're doing the big M? I shall be thinking about you miss W and looking forward to read all about it afterwards!
As for Parkin... one of these days, one of these days!
I'm simple minded and prefer pre fabriacted articifical sugary gels in little non organic foil packages. I know many folks prefer more natural produce
Ha! Fig rolls are what I have planned for gel replacements 😍
Fig rolls have the added bonus that after eating one, anything will stick to your fingers for the next couple of hours
Nope, fig rolls are completely non-sticky
The same cannot be said for my parkin though! Although it's come out a bit dry and crumbly underneath, perhaps I over-baked it? 
How can anything with figs be non-sticky? They're the bane of every Christmas day for me!
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fig_roll
Ah *ashamed look on face*
Aw
They're very nice, and also two of them together are roughly the same size as a Gu gel, and have the same amount of carbohydrate. Admittedly they also contain some fat, but I haven't noticed problems with eating fatty stuff...
Not sure I'm convinced about taking them for a run, but I might buy a couple just for the guilty pleasure Where do yuo get them?
Tesco - only 45p for Tesco's own brand
I haven't tried them out on a run yet, but I've got some longer runs coming up soon, so I will do then!
Parkin is traditional on bonfire night 🙂
I make a runners malt loaf which uses bottle conditioned real ale. I have a bottle hiding in my cupboard 😎 it’s absolutely delish, nothing like Soreen though, and it matures and gets more boozy.
I got my water bottles today. They sent the wrong ones, which I could have got in the shop last week 🙄 Got my new marathon socks though 👍
Bricking it slightly as I’m worrying about my hip. I tucked my merino top down in my winter tights yesterday so it kept my back warm cept it didn’t 🙄. Worrying about my hip, and making myself anxious will make it worse, so I’m filing it away at the back of my mind
I need someone to wave the medal ahead of me like a carrot 🙂
Re. bottles: oh poo! As for the hip, I guess you'll just have to take things a mile at a time...
Here you go *waving medals* 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🏆🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎆
Yup, spose so. To help matters, hip wise, I've just ordered some merino lady boxers, that look to afford good coverage. At the moment I notice that on long, cold runs i get a cold, clammy lower back Fingers crossed for big girl pants! I should get them by Thursday. Water bottles, pants, socks. Tick!
Thank you for your medal waving! You're a star!
I checked the weather. Apparently there will be rain. Oh eck. By the sea, in the rain.
There's nothing you can do about your hip now. So focus on good things, think about the medals, think about the lovely sea air, think about the nice warm socks and lovely new pants
Rain sucks, but you're made of stern stuff. If anyone can do it, it's you!
Morning ... well, this week is mainly about continuing the breaking in of my new shoes ... new shoes!!!! I know, and they're the same make and model as my last 2 pairs but this time they are purple, not blue, and Mk 4 not Mk 2 ... I sound so sad even to myself but its the little things!!! Started week 3 of the 16 week HM training plan this week so after convincing myself that Monday will count as a tempo run (it was cold, I blame that for making me get out and back faster, not consciously making the effort), today I might treat myself to an easy run before Saturdays long one ... stay warm and safe in the dark everyone
Oooohhh... new shoes! Always lovely to run when they're all nice and springy and comfy Like you I also stick to the same make/model, why change something that works?
Sounds good with an easy one. I think I shall do the same today!
Yay, noo shoos! Is Mk 4 better than Mk 2?
Yay for easy runs too
Thanks for the vote of confidence Tomas 👍🙂
I have a new yoga dvd to go at post marathon. JM’s yoga meltdown is ridiculous 🙄
Good luck with the new shoes Wez! I hope enjoy many happy miles together 👍🏃♀️🙂
