http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/33610386
Avg Pace: 5:11min/km
Got the Garmin yesterday and took it for a spin this morning. Very nice indeed. I may migrate from runkeeper to garmin connect from May onwards.
Had some weird foot issues today. Will rest up and begin Build 1 phase again next week. I might need to upgrade my fitness level and re-assess paces.
Monthly Totals:
Distance: 202.94 km
Time: 19:33:59 h:m:s
Elevation Gain: 2,469 m
Oh yea, today I turned 32.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
12km Base Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/33493403
12.48km
Avg Pace: 5:38min/km
Nice easy run all through the Inner West. Good to be on a different route, but lots of traffic and traffic lights.
12.48km
Avg Pace: 5:38min/km
Nice easy run all through the Inner West. Good to be on a different route, but lots of traffic and traffic lights.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
4km Steady State
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/33409097
3.97km
Avg Pace: 4:38min/km
Was really just setting out for an easy jog to see how the legs felt. Didn't want to do anymore than 20mins. Just seemed to cruise at that pace, slowed a little last km. Everything is still quite sore (DOMS) from Monday and know the calves need significant loosening as my shins were getting very tight. Otherwise, good to be outside.
Even did a couple of glute strengthening exercises with the band. Really, really need to do regular strength work.
3.97km
Avg Pace: 4:38min/km
Was really just setting out for an easy jog to see how the legs felt. Didn't want to do anymore than 20mins. Just seemed to cruise at that pace, slowed a little last km. Everything is still quite sore (DOMS) from Monday and know the calves need significant loosening as my shins were getting very tight. Otherwise, good to be outside.
Even did a couple of glute strengthening exercises with the band. Really, really need to do regular strength work.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Mt Solitary 25km
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/33022060
3:05:25
4th male finisher (from 44 starters)
6th overall (from 63 starters)
Easter Sunday, the 24th, was a beautiful sunny autumn day. When I went out for a run I thought to myself - if the weather stays like this tomorrow will be a great day. Later that night I saw that the forecast for the Blue Mountains was to be 10-15 degrees with showers. This threw me a little. It meant that I would have to have some wet weather gear and something to carry it in. I have had a North Face backpack for a few years but don't think I have ever used it running. Originally I was hoping just to use my imitation camelbak and stuff my phone, bandage and gels into the two minute pockets. That weighs about 2kg. Once I sorted my back pack with bladder, gels, phone and jacket it weighed in closer to 5kg. Well, maybe it wouldn't rain and I could stick to the plan.
I woke at 4am Anzac Day to the sound of torrential rain. Guess I'll be running with jacket and pack. Left around five and listened to the dawn services on the radio whilst driving through the rain up the highway. Arrived at Wentworth Falls around 6:15. I've been reading 'Fixing your feet' and its primary message is to not let your feet get wet. So as soon as I stepped out on to the wet grass I could feel the water through my shoes immediately. I had packed a spare pair of Injinji toe socks to change into if needed during the run and hoped I wouldn't blister too quickly.
Got registered and got my nifty Mt Solitary Ultra shirt and then stood in the rain and fog for 40mins waiting for the start. The organisation at the Running Wild events has been great, really quick to get registered and sorted out. They've put on a great series of races and deserve to be congratulated. At 7am the last post was played by a bugler and after a minutes silence we set off down the road.
At first I was running in my gore-tex North Face jacket and within 20mins I was starting to feel really warm. I stupidly had attached my race number to the front of my jacket which meant that when I wanted to take it off I had to undo the safety pins and then re-attach it. Rookie error. The first 8km or so of the 25km course was all pretty much downhill until we hit a creek. Along the way I had passed a few people going downhill which I found unusual because the last race everyone was passing me on the downhills. I was trying to be much more controlled in my descents. Then a quick pee stop and those same people caught up. Got away from them and stopped at the creek as I needed to get a gel out (so it must have been about 40min in) and I was thinking this was the worst scenario because there was no way of getting through the water without getting soaked feet. Oh well, see how we go. If I start hurting I'll change my socks. Surprisingly, I had no issues with my feet the entire race.
I think we must have started the uphill part of the course. I was power walking but also trying to run sections where I could. I felt quite good and had a gel at about 50min mark and was still passing people occasionally. Came down to another creek crossing and someone had caught up to me we started having a bit of a chat which not only slowed me, but my body temperature started to drop as well. Had a talk with a couple of guys about the Six Foot Track and then we hit the 13km aid station. (Around 1:25 I think) Had a glass of coke and some lollies, but didn't think it was that necessary as I felt pretty good. At this point I ditched the guys I was talking with and caught up to a few more people. Saw a girl duck behind a big rock, when I looked down there I saw her peeing.... standing up!!
Was pretty much on my own after that for a while. As I had the phone I took a few photos. It was a shame it was so foggy because every now and then I could get a glimpse of some enormous mountains and valleys.
For a while I thought we must have just been going to follow fire trails but then we came to this clearing where the wide track ended and a single, technical and muddy trail began. This was where it started getting fun. Caught and passed another runner along here. It was nice to see someone because it had been a while. Quite often had to slow to a walk along here.
My memory is a bit hazy but it felt like I was on this bit of trail for a while. Eventually I caught up to another runner whom I tailed for a while as he was travelling at pretty much the same pace. Around the Scenic Railway I passed him and hit more single trail madness before hitting a section of track which was complete mountain goat territory. Had to use hands to manoeuvre. I stopped here to take a quick photo, which meant taking my bag off to get my phone out. the runner behind caught me here and, despite taking a picture of me (which didn't turn out), scurried off quickly and it was a while before I saw him again.
Eventually got past the rocks and onto more single, easier, trail. A hiker coming the opposite way told me it was about 4km to go. Watch said 2:25 I think and I ran easily along some trails until catching up with the runner who passed me back on the rocks. I ran behind him until we hit the bottom of the golden stairs where he allowed me to pass. This was nightmarish. After running probably 24km we hit these crazy steep stairs that absolutely burned my muscles. Once or twice I felt like I was going to go down backwards as I had jelly legs. I had to let the runner behind pass me. Kept climbing for what seemed a long time before hitting a semi flat and jogging on to the finish.
Awesome little post which was serving as an aid station for the ultra runners where I was given some baked potato, orange drink and quiche. Turns out I was the 4th male finisher as well, which might reflect that the quality was mostly concentrated in the 45km race. But I'll still take it! I felt much, much better than any of the previous trail races I've done. Hopefully the fitness levels are starting to get better.
This is a really great course and I'm looking forward to doing it when its dry and clear.
Check out these fantastic shots taken by coolrunner sammo72. They tell you why I love running up there far more than my words can express.
3:05:25
4th male finisher (from 44 starters)
6th overall (from 63 starters)
Easter Sunday, the 24th, was a beautiful sunny autumn day. When I went out for a run I thought to myself - if the weather stays like this tomorrow will be a great day. Later that night I saw that the forecast for the Blue Mountains was to be 10-15 degrees with showers. This threw me a little. It meant that I would have to have some wet weather gear and something to carry it in. I have had a North Face backpack for a few years but don't think I have ever used it running. Originally I was hoping just to use my imitation camelbak and stuff my phone, bandage and gels into the two minute pockets. That weighs about 2kg. Once I sorted my back pack with bladder, gels, phone and jacket it weighed in closer to 5kg. Well, maybe it wouldn't rain and I could stick to the plan.
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| Start at Old Queen Victoria Hospital, Wentworth Falls |
Got registered and got my nifty Mt Solitary Ultra shirt and then stood in the rain and fog for 40mins waiting for the start. The organisation at the Running Wild events has been great, really quick to get registered and sorted out. They've put on a great series of races and deserve to be congratulated. At 7am the last post was played by a bugler and after a minutes silence we set off down the road.
At first I was running in my gore-tex North Face jacket and within 20mins I was starting to feel really warm. I stupidly had attached my race number to the front of my jacket which meant that when I wanted to take it off I had to undo the safety pins and then re-attach it. Rookie error. The first 8km or so of the 25km course was all pretty much downhill until we hit a creek. Along the way I had passed a few people going downhill which I found unusual because the last race everyone was passing me on the downhills. I was trying to be much more controlled in my descents. Then a quick pee stop and those same people caught up. Got away from them and stopped at the creek as I needed to get a gel out (so it must have been about 40min in) and I was thinking this was the worst scenario because there was no way of getting through the water without getting soaked feet. Oh well, see how we go. If I start hurting I'll change my socks. Surprisingly, I had no issues with my feet the entire race.
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| Fire Trail I had just come up |
Was pretty much on my own after that for a while. As I had the phone I took a few photos. It was a shame it was so foggy because every now and then I could get a glimpse of some enormous mountains and valleys.
For a while I thought we must have just been going to follow fire trails but then we came to this clearing where the wide track ended and a single, technical and muddy trail began. This was where it started getting fun. Caught and passed another runner along here. It was nice to see someone because it had been a while. Quite often had to slow to a walk along here.
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| Single Trail |
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| From the landslide |
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| Running Wild hospitality |
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| 800m is an estimated 30min walk |
Awesome little post which was serving as an aid station for the ultra runners where I was given some baked potato, orange drink and quiche. Turns out I was the 4th male finisher as well, which might reflect that the quality was mostly concentrated in the 45km race. But I'll still take it! I felt much, much better than any of the previous trail races I've done. Hopefully the fitness levels are starting to get better.
This is a really great course and I'm looking forward to doing it when its dry and clear.
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| Elevation profile |
Check out these fantastic shots taken by coolrunner sammo72. They tell you why I love running up there far more than my words can express.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
7km @ Half marathon pace
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/32864537
7.43km
36:21
Avg Pace: 4:53min/km
A bit faster than marathon pace, but a touch slower than half marathon pace.
Running the Mt Solitary 25km tomorrow. This week has not been a well programmed week, rather more like a taper with some medium quick runs. It's nice to feel like my fitness has actually improved over time. Todays run felt just slightly on the strenuous side, but not too bad. And at 4:53 pace that's saying something.
Logged about 35km this week, but my average pace dipped just below 5min/km pace - a first.
7.43km
36:21
Avg Pace: 4:53min/km
A bit faster than marathon pace, but a touch slower than half marathon pace.
Running the Mt Solitary 25km tomorrow. This week has not been a well programmed week, rather more like a taper with some medium quick runs. It's nice to feel like my fitness has actually improved over time. Todays run felt just slightly on the strenuous side, but not too bad. And at 4:53 pace that's saying something.
Logged about 35km this week, but my average pace dipped just below 5min/km pace - a first.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
12km Base Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/32269660
12.25km
1:02:23
Avg Pace: 5:05min/km
I think the speed work is starting to have an effect. A little faster (again) than programmed. Felt relatively comfortable at this pace - a few sub-5min k's. Not sure if this means the fitness levels have increased. Bit of 'warmth' in the plantar fascia which is a concern. Countdown is on to Mt Solitary, which I hope doesn't destroy my legs like Bedford did.
12.25km
1:02:23
Avg Pace: 5:05min/km
I think the speed work is starting to have an effect. A little faster (again) than programmed. Felt relatively comfortable at this pace - a few sub-5min k's. Not sure if this means the fitness levels have increased. Bit of 'warmth' in the plantar fascia which is a concern. Countdown is on to Mt Solitary, which I hope doesn't destroy my legs like Bedford did.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
2 x 1600m with 2min recovery
2 x 1600m with 2min recovery
6:42 (4:10min/km)
7:07 (4:25min/km)
I really need to learn how to pace. Was supposed to be at 10k pace - 4:31-36min/km. I felt reasonably comfortable through the first 1600 but with only 2 minutes of recovery the second was a bit worse. I felt like I was getting a stitch through most of it.
Warm up: 2k
Cool down: 1.6km
Weekly Total: 49.4km
6:42 (4:10min/km)
7:07 (4:25min/km)
I really need to learn how to pace. Was supposed to be at 10k pace - 4:31-36min/km. I felt reasonably comfortable through the first 1600 but with only 2 minutes of recovery the second was a bit worse. I felt like I was getting a stitch through most of it.
Warm up: 2k
Cool down: 1.6km
Weekly Total: 49.4km
Saturday, April 16, 2011
3km Recovery Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/31921048
2.90km
15:25 (approx)
Avg Pace: 5:19min/km
A quick run around the block to get a bit of movement and see how the legs felt after 21km yesterday. Seemed pretty good by my standards.
2.90km
15:25 (approx)
Avg Pace: 5:19min/km
A quick run around the block to get a bit of movement and see how the legs felt after 21km yesterday. Seemed pretty good by my standards.
Friday, April 15, 2011
21km Base Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/31811066
21.09km
2:11:37
Avg Pace: 6:15min/km
Quite easy pace. Included stoppage times, which were a lot. Two pee stops within the first 4km plus numerous traffic lights and a bit of a stretch stop at 10km point. So the actual running pace was probably slightly quicker. Tightened up on the right TFL/hip area at about 4km point and just ran with it and tried to stretch where I could. Not sure if its something to do with running with the backpack that alters form or what.
Polished off a 600ml chocolate milk for recovery for something different.
21.09km
2:11:37
Avg Pace: 6:15min/km
Quite easy pace. Included stoppage times, which were a lot. Two pee stops within the first 4km plus numerous traffic lights and a bit of a stretch stop at 10km point. So the actual running pace was probably slightly quicker. Tightened up on the right TFL/hip area at about 4km point and just ran with it and tried to stretch where I could. Not sure if its something to do with running with the backpack that alters form or what.
Polished off a 600ml chocolate milk for recovery for something different.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
6 x 400m Intervals with 3min active recovery
6 x 400m Intervals with 3min active recovery
1:28 (3:40min/km)
1:34 (3:55min/km)
1:34 (3:55min/km)
1:35.6 (3:59min/km)
1:35.6 (3:59min/km)
1:35.6 (3:59min/km)
Was supposed to be at 3k pace - 4:12min/km. As usual I went too hard. Programmed to do 8 intervals but dropped back to 6 as I'm having some niggles. Felt good after though, instead of beaten up like I normally do from going too hard.
1:28 (3:40min/km)
1:34 (3:55min/km)
1:34 (3:55min/km)
1:35.6 (3:59min/km)
1:35.6 (3:59min/km)
1:35.6 (3:59min/km)
Was supposed to be at 3k pace - 4:12min/km. As usual I went too hard. Programmed to do 8 intervals but dropped back to 6 as I'm having some niggles. Felt good after though, instead of beaten up like I normally do from going too hard.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
11km Base Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/31445556
11.81km
1:07:14
Avg Pace: 5:42min/km
Easy run, but had GI problems at 7km which required a toilet stop. Been happening a bit lately. Will be fixing up diet.
11.81km
1:07:14
Avg Pace: 5:42min/km
Easy run, but had GI problems at 7km which required a toilet stop. Been happening a bit lately. Will be fixing up diet.
Monday, April 11, 2011
17km Bike Ride
Went for a ride into Pyrmont from Ashfield to get some fish from the fish markets. Beautiful morning for a ride.
Roughly an hour ride there and back with no real intensity. Sore arse.
Roughly an hour ride there and back with no real intensity. Sore arse.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
8km Treadmill Base Run
42:21
Avg Pace: 5:18min/km
Run indoors on treadmill. Was kind of trying to replace my fartlek session, but was a little unsuccessful.
Avg Pace: 5:18min/km
Run indoors on treadmill. Was kind of trying to replace my fartlek session, but was a little unsuccessful.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
6km Base Pace Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/30641564
6.76km
38:43
Avg Pace: 5:44min/km
Programmed for 8km, but didn't even feel like making that. Really forced myself out today. My legs are sore despite a good massage yesterday. I dont like it. Tights, emu oil, cold water, hot water... whatever I can do basically. I think its just the increase in volume from last week. Luckily this is a scheduled recovery week - every fourth week backs off on the volume and intensity slightly.
6.76km
38:43
Avg Pace: 5:44min/km
Programmed for 8km, but didn't even feel like making that. Really forced myself out today. My legs are sore despite a good massage yesterday. I dont like it. Tights, emu oil, cold water, hot water... whatever I can do basically. I think its just the increase in volume from last week. Luckily this is a scheduled recovery week - every fourth week backs off on the volume and intensity slightly.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
11km Fartlek
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/30405841
11.51km
1:01:05
Avg Pace: 5:18km/min
Avg HR: 158 (84%)
Max HR: 180 (95%)
Solid run on tired legs. 58km's for the week which is actually the 3rd highest volume week for the year. Hit all my key workouts and feel like I'm getting back on track.
11.51km
1:01:05
Avg Pace: 5:18km/min
Avg HR: 158 (84%)
Max HR: 180 (95%)
Solid run on tired legs. 58km's for the week which is actually the 3rd highest volume week for the year. Hit all my key workouts and feel like I'm getting back on track.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
8km Base Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/30298702
48:58
Avg Pace: 6:08min/km
A slow recovery/base run. Felt very ordinary. Wore the Lunarfly's which I'll give up on for the moment - they're more like sneakers than runners. 6:08 is the slowest end of the range for a base run.
48:58
Avg Pace: 6:08min/km
A slow recovery/base run. Felt very ordinary. Wore the Lunarfly's which I'll give up on for the moment - they're more like sneakers than runners. 6:08 is the slowest end of the range for a base run.
Friday, April 1, 2011
20km Base Pace Run
http://runkeeper.com/user/adrianmiles/activity/30196925
1:53:35
Avg Pace: 5:40min/km
Longest run for about six weeks. Was supposed to be 18km but ended up misjudging where I was. Pleased with the pace because pretty much all my long runs, over 16km have been around the 6:00min/km mark, although looking at the splits it looks a bit inconsistent - too hard/too slow. Could be to do with some of the hills. Very tight right glute slowed me down a bit. Long run will be done Fridays now as I have most of it off, Sundays I will try and do the fartlek/intervals.
Ran in adios. A couple of 'pings' in the plantar fascia - something to be wary of.
1:53:35
Avg Pace: 5:40min/km
Longest run for about six weeks. Was supposed to be 18km but ended up misjudging where I was. Pleased with the pace because pretty much all my long runs, over 16km have been around the 6:00min/km mark, although looking at the splits it looks a bit inconsistent - too hard/too slow. Could be to do with some of the hills. Very tight right glute slowed me down a bit. Long run will be done Fridays now as I have most of it off, Sundays I will try and do the fartlek/intervals.
Ran in adios. A couple of 'pings' in the plantar fascia - something to be wary of.
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