Training Log Archive: paul c

Event: Luton Marathon
 

Job done.
Perfect day for the race over a three lap course. Forgot to buy extra energy gels yesterday so had to survive on 2 plus the back up of a Cliff Bar if needed.
All I needed to do was run under 5 hours to qualify for the 2 Oceans Marathon in March so I set off wanting to have a nice day out and nip under 3 hours without smashing my legs up.
Set off averaging 6.20's to 6.30's without any effort and completed the first lap feeling good. Picked up a passenger after 5 miles and we clipped along to 16 before he fell away. Had started to slow a bit by this time but had plenty of time in the bag in case I needed it. Started to feel it at 20 and the hills on the course slowed me down a bit. Energy wise I was in good shape but the lack of long runs was evident as my hip flexors restricted my stride without the conditioning I could have done with. My pace dropped to 7.30's over the hills and carried on for the last few miles. I kept an eye on my time to ensure that I was safely under 3 so I didn't need to rip myself apart.
I took Gels at 12 and 21 with enegry drinks at the aid stations every 3 miles. Legs are understandably stiff but no injury niggles have surfaced yet.

C • Well Done 7

Checking control sites with Cathy.

Up to Roehampton Uni to check control sites.

C • Good luck with the marathon... 3

Feeling good along the river.

400 wu
4 x 25 skull
2 x 50 build
2 sets of
4x 50 descend on 75, 2 x 75 off 10 and 3 x 50 stroke count(43 ave) on 60.
300m butterfly drill(drowning) and 100 wd
All pulling still as ankle is still on the mend.

Core x 20.

A tempo pace around the Street O. Felt ok and didn't go over on the ankle.

300WU.
Drills and then 7 x 100 all pull as ankle is still sore.
3 @ 1.45, 1@ 2.30 and 3 @ 1.45. Tough last 3 but feeling good at the front end.