HHM Training - Week 9 Day 5

[Dodgylungs]

Managed to run 11K this morning in 1hr 38mins. My aim was to run between 12-16K so I’ve got to be happy with that considering the back RSI pain kicked in at 5K but I ignored it as long as I could. I managed it by stretching and slowing the pace a little at 8K. I saw signs today that my fitness is much better than I thought. Between 5 and 8K I was positively flying and feeling really good. I Jeffed a little between 10 and 11K and as soon as the cramp started I stopped. I think it’s the Jeffing that is triggering the cramp. I’m going to have another go at running 16K on Wednesday and will go swimming on Tuesday and do some yoga stretches. I’ve still got 5 weeks to go until the big day so if I can manage the 16K and then the 20K the following week without causing myself too much pain, I’ll be happy. Reasons to be cheerful and optimistic without getting carried away. The back strain and cramp are my biggest obstacles to running distance at the moment. I’m running slowly so the hernia isn’t too bad. I feel more determined than ever now.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What happened to the “ticking over” thing? 🤔

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Well it kind of is ticking over. I should’ve been running 16K but I bailed when the pain started😂

[misswobble Marathon]

Try a bit of sea salt in your water bottle. Or a High five zero product in your water bottle etc. We lose minerals on runs so we can top them up to prevent cramp and loss of energy. Eat a banana before you set off 🍌 It could be mineral depletion rather than walking that causes the cramps. Or a gel ! I hate them but I’ve taken one when I got tingling feet at the close of a marathon. Desperate measures an all that 😃

I’ve missed an intervals run this week as I’ve got an old dog here. The owners aren’t back til tomorrow evening. I might do it then but it’s another week gone and I’m behind again ☹️

Keep the pace way down Dodge! Slamming the body as in fast running is not sensible with what you’ve got going on. Stay loose. Loose as a goose 😃👍🏃‍♂️

You could ditch the fast intervals sessions

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to misswobble]

Do you mean the food gels? I have some at home but never eaten any as just opening the packet is a challenge! I already put a hydration tablet in my water. Is that what you’re talking about by high five zero product? Sea salt sounds icky but I’ll try it. It may be a salt deficiency as I avoid it due to high blood pressure (which of course has returned to normal with all this running). A banana is a good shout and I’ll try that next time out even though i don’t like eating before running. I am keeping the pace down. When I said I’m flying, I just meant for short bursts I feel strong instead of my usual constant struggle. I’ve been avoiding the interval runs and my hernia seems a bit easier for it. Hope you manage to get back to running as soon as..

[misswobble Marathon in reply to Dodgylungs]

I use sea salt in my water bottle Just a few grains, with a little lime cordial or sommat to make it taste nice That’s if I’ve not got any High Five Zero or similar. They’re flippin dear so I’ve not bought any for yonks. My husband got some SIS ones so I’ve been nicking those 😁😎

I am hoping to do the remaining intervals run tomorrow 🤞.

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Your progress is nothing short of amazing, very well done

[Dodgylungs Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Very kind of you to say