Run Log (Double commute)

Date: Tues 24/04/2012
Weather: Overcast. 5c.
Pace/Type: Easy
Course: Commute to work

Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes
SS top. Thin wind jacket. Shorts. 
Distance: 10.27 miles
Time: 1:46
:43
Comments: The music went on immediately. The mind and body we not that interested for this morning. Took shoes off for two stretches of the run. 1 on smooth tarmac and the other on trail. Although weird to start with (more in the mind than anything), putting your barefoot into a muddy puddle becomes quite a nice sensation to the underside on my feet. I didn't suffer blisters following putting the shoes back on without socks (and in the case of the trail, muddy) which was good. After barefoot on the stony trail, I seemed to care less about the little stones rolling around in my shoes for the last 2.5 miles.





Date: Tues 24/04/2012
Weather: Sunny. 12c.
Pace/Type: Easy
Course: Commute from work

Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes
SS top. Thin wind jacket. Shorts. 
Distance: 10.49 miles
Time: 1:52
:29
Comments: I have never done 2 runs in 1 day before. So when the opportunity arose to run to work and home again, I was nervous as to whether I would blow-up during the run home. The first 2 miles were tough, although my legs worked fine, they weren't up for it. Eventually, midway through the run I discovered that the only way I was going to be able to make the distance uninjured was to take smaller steps directly under my body. Especially on the trails. From mile 9 onwards I was starting to suffer and my form was starting to resemble a shuffle, but I was able to keep going without a problem.





Run Log


Date: Fri 18/04/2012
Weather: Rain. 10c.
Pace/Type: Tempo
Course
Work 5 miler
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: LS Top. Shorts.
Distance: 5 miles
Time
41:07
Comments: The quickest start to a run, probably ever for me. Some very tough parts and no kick left for the finish. But a PB over this course. There are 3 gates to open and shut, Steve took these in to account with his timing, so we were in the mid 40 minute region for a consistent run.



Run Log


Date: Wed 18/04/2012
Weather: Overcast. 3c.
Pace/Type: Easy
Course
Commute to work
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: SS top. Thin wind jacket. Shorts.
Distance: 10.42 miles
Time
1:48:07
Comments: Definitely harder than Mondays run, as seen in the time. The perceived effort was a lot higher.




Run Log


Date: 16/04/2012
Weather: Clear. 1c.
Pace/Type: Easy
Course
Commute to work
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: SS top. Thin wind jacket. Shorts.
Distance: 10.26 miles
Time
1:42:08
Comments: Felt easier than Thursdays effort and 2 mins faster. Had energy in the tank at the end, but planning on another commute run Wednesday, so didn't spend it all.






2012 Goal #4 Completed

So #4 on my 2012 goals list was:
Run to work (10 miles) (2011 carry over)

This morning I did just that:

Date: 12/04/2012
Weather: Cloudy. 7c.
Pace/Type: Easy
Course
Commute to work
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: SS top. Thin wind jacket. Shorts.
Distance: 10.36 miles
Time
1:44:49
Comments: Went well, started to tire at the 8 mile mark. Put some music on which I was carrying which helped me through the last 2.5 miles.




Recent favorite runs

Some recent runs to note for various reasons

Date: 30/03/2012
Pace/Type: Tempo
Course:
Lunchtime 5 mile 
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: SS top. Shorts.
Distance: 4.91 miles
Time: 42:32

Comments: Went for a run with the lads at lunchtime. It was the first time I've been able to beat everyone back to the finish with a last mile of 6:29:6. Felt good, I was able to hold a conversation at points in the run that I've never been able to before, and had energy in the tank coming to the finish.







Date: 31/03/2012
Pace/Type: Tempo
Course:  Home. Road.
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: SS top. Shorts.
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 32:22

Comments: Following the success of the run above, wanted to see how fast I could do the home 4 mile route. Went well, was pleased with the time.







Date: 31/03/2012
Pace/Type: Tempo
Course:  Home. Road.
Shoes: Invo-8 Road-X 255
Clothes: SS top. Shorts.
Distance: 4 miles
Time: 32:22

Comments: To give some perspective, I'd run 7 days in a row (first time ever), 2 days before the first run above. So I had 2 days off then did the above 2 runs. Then I thought the following day I'd go for an easy around the home route. So.. ignore the spiking at the end, I forgot to press stop! What was interesting happened at about 33 mins. I completely hit my first ever wall. Everything started hurting. It wasn't about food or water, but about my legs had had enough. I'd found my limit. Weirdly I was pleased. I'd met a new friend, that for sure I would see again, but not someone to be afraid of.