Week 3 Free run Session
Having got home later than usual and as it was getting dark I abandoned my regular route around the river/airfield and decided on a quick run around my local area.
When I first started this jogging lark I thought a straight run around the block was all I needed. Back in the day (actually only 5 weeks ago but seems like much longer) I would run the 0.4 miles as fast as I could, best time 3.00 dead. However, after I finished it took 10 minutes to feel anything like normal again.
Armed with this I thought I would see what 3 weeks (and 1/2 stone less fat) of structured training would do to my time. Started with a five minute walk to warm up then out of the starting blocks. The quick trip felt good and as I coasted towards my house felt sure I was faster. I checked my watch, the time 3:23. I looked again, still 3:23. How can this be, was I wasting my time continuing. It then dawned on me I had settled into my new session pace and had not actually tried to run it any faster. Then I also realized I hadn't collapsed in a heap and was still feeling quite good. mmm interesting, what else could I do. So off I went again intending to do the same route. About half way round the road splits and creates a bigger loop, so I decided to follow this instead. The last part is 200m up hill and previously I had always had to walk the last 100m, this time I ran all the way. Total for the night including the warmup walk, 1.9 miles. Not bad considering I only intended to do the original 0.4. The time, haven't a clue and to be honest, I wasn't bothered. All I know is, its getting better and yes the pain is worth it. Wonder what I can do in 4 weeks time. (and hopefully another 1/2 stone lighter)
When I first started this jogging lark I thought a straight run around the block was all I needed. Back in the day (actually only 5 weeks ago but seems like much longer) I would run the 0.4 miles as fast as I could, best time 3.00 dead. However, after I finished it took 10 minutes to feel anything like normal again.
Armed with this I thought I would see what 3 weeks (and 1/2 stone less fat) of structured training would do to my time. Started with a five minute walk to warm up then out of the starting blocks. The quick trip felt good and as I coasted towards my house felt sure I was faster. I checked my watch, the time 3:23. I looked again, still 3:23. How can this be, was I wasting my time continuing. It then dawned on me I had settled into my new session pace and had not actually tried to run it any faster. Then I also realized I hadn't collapsed in a heap and was still feeling quite good. mmm interesting, what else could I do. So off I went again intending to do the same route. About half way round the road splits and creates a bigger loop, so I decided to follow this instead. The last part is 200m up hill and previously I had always had to walk the last 100m, this time I ran all the way. Total for the night including the warmup walk, 1.9 miles. Not bad considering I only intended to do the original 0.4. The time, haven't a clue and to be honest, I wasn't bothered. All I know is, its getting better and yes the pain is worth it. Wonder what I can do in 4 weeks time. (and hopefully another 1/2 stone lighter)
posted by Gary at 10:00 pm
1 Comments:
It's just going to get easier and easier, and you can push yourself a little bit harder every week. Rock On!
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