Got my first proper long run in since the race and I have to say it was not the best part of my day, as we were out late watching a band late last night (the Northern Pikes - a Canadian band from the 80s) and was a bit slow off the mark even with the extra hour of daylight savings sleep we got. Also the weather was proper cold by the end and I still am working out my layer game 🥶. 2 layers just was not enough and felt a bit sluggish as a result. Live and learn.
On another note it was a great day for some of my running friends. One set an all time course record on a 10mile race and another qualified for Boston in their marathon today!
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Is that what it comes too? Have to run HM distance before you consider you've done a long run? Another reason to add to the 'why I won't be running a marathon' list 🤣🤣🤣. Flippin' great run, shame the late night and cold made it less enjoyable than it might've been, but they definitely earn you more brownie points 😍
Its just scale I guess Linda. I’ve been doing the 20 distance for my long runs since Jan and so this is my measure now. I’m not sure its the right way to do it either, but I have the irrational fear that if I don’t continue it then I will lose the ability! The cold would have been fine if I just learned my layer lessons from last year but i always forget. 🙄I suspect, given your epic bike rides that you’ll be doing this and much more in the near future!
Definitely can't see me ever doing a marathon 🤪. I know what ypu mean about not wanting to lose where you've got to tho. You best start a new training plan straight away with another date to aim for 😀
I think l know what you mean re the irrational fear. I now keep my 5K as just the intervals slot and 10/15K as regular runs. It's amazing how brain and body adapt and seamlessly push the boundaries. I'm training for the second marathon but find my previous plan a bit easy and I'm going off into uncharted territory with my own stuff. I suppose, for as long as we are going, that's all that matters. 😉
As if your body holds two departments. Two brains even. One telling you to stop and another one urging you to go, and then the engine (heart/legs/the rest) just going on as best as it/they could. I'm genuinely enjoying this uncharted phase!
I know. I once thought I’d never run for 30 minutes 😳
I made some at the weekend too for a long run yesterday. I had protein powder lying about so I added some of that for an extra boost. I’ve also reduced the amount of sugar and honey as I found them a bit too sweet. But it’s good fun just experimenting and throwing in whatever’s in the cupboard. Not chilli of course 😂🥵
The energy comes from the butter, sugar and honey; not forgetting the nuts, seeds and fruit If you cut it down too much you could find yourself flagging I usually eat two on a HM 😋
Yeah my marathon is only three weeks away So, my first and only 20 Mile training run this week. Then a few weeks tapering. Still running regularly but slowly and not very far
I don’t reduce much but I find the original amounts too sickly sweet. When you say you eat two how big are they? I ate four mouthfuls on a 10 mile run and felt tickety boo 🏃♀️🙂
I make 15 pieces as per the recipe I eat one one around the hour mark and then another about 18 k if i’m Doing a half marathon distance. Each bar is about two big bites or four little ones 😋
I ate more during my marathon. Can’t recall how many, plus Tailwind and vegan choc brownies
I didn’t see the reference to 15 pieces in the recipe 🙄 I cut mine into 2” squares (old money 😂) and it takes two bites to eat. I once stuffed a full one in my mouth but then nearly choked so won’t be doing that again 🤪
I never eat them at any other time - just the longest marathon training run. They’re salty and that gives you a boost when you need it. The tip was from super woman Nicky Spinks
For me it’s just been a slow build to that IP. It felt slower yesterday than it actually was I guess. The numbers are all relative. I have goals and am trying to improve against just myself like all of us here. As long as we are making progress against our own efforts that is what matters.
Well done Decker. Great to get back out and get the body working. The weather does present a challenge for sure, but you'll get back into what's what clothes wise. A rummage through your running wardrobe will yield some suitable layers
I've worn my merino long-sleeved top already! Ended up boiling. LOL
Yeah, this time of year is always tricks as the weather turns so quickly some days. I've been meaning to get a merino top one of these days. Just waiting for a sale
Mine was a cheap one from Aldi but I wash and dry it carefully and I do like it a lot. I only wear it when it’s dry as I’ve not got a waterproof jacket Yet. I live in hope 🤷♀️😁
Thanks Floss - We have some here - I think they are called Fire Maples which light up in bright yellow and reds for a short time. My favorite tree - not just because of the Canadian thing
Blumming heck Decker , that is an amazing long run!! Do you remember the days when, like me, anything over 5k is considered a long run?!! That is fantastic my friend x
I really do remember those days MC. My old run leader once joked "20 is the new 10". What was once hard is now easier. It just scales up depending on where your mileage is at.
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