So far the training for the Half on Nov 21st doing ok. I have done a 17k twice over. The first one was a TASK. The second 17k a lot easier and dropped about 20s/km on the pace as well. Have done back to back 14-16k runs sat and sun. And thoroughly enjoying myself. I think in an earlier post I had mentioned how running with a group has really helped me - new routes, you will always find someone at the pace you want to aim for and would strongly recommend it to all.
The only one thing I need to really now have to find time for is Weight & Strength Training. Thats something that I have benefitted from earlier - while losing my post pregnancy weight, getting fit after a long sad winter of personal problems and illness; and so have taken out the book on Strength which I used last year and hoping to get that started from Monday!!!
Have lately not been posting much. But have recently changed my running schedule a bit and so that warranted a post.
I restarted my HM training in September. I have a HM happening on Nov 21st - Airtel Delhi Half Marathon. And so finally in first week of september I got back to the training. The temps were still way too high to get back on the road so mostly did treadmill running (I even did a 15k run on the treadmill - now that I have moved back to road running I am amazed at my patience to have kept going for such a long distance on the treadmill)
Starting last weekend have starting running with a group and so back on the road. And exploring new routes around the neighbourhood.
Though I must say that in case someone is doing speed training - treadmills are a much better option. It just "forces" you to keep going at the high speed and eventually it becomes easy to pick up that pace on the road on your own. It has definitely helped me.
I am having a strange problem with my Garmin 405. Everytime I start the timer, it keeps recording the minutes elapsed correctly but does not record the distance run. So at the end of the run I see the time correctly but incorrect miles. Sometimes it starts recording late and sometimes it just stops recording in between and then starts again. and these are routes I have used it on before, so not even a satellite issue.
Anyone with a similiar problem.
And anyone going in for a Garmin, can easily avoid this touch technology 405. Have friends and family really happy with their 305s etc.
johnnyk8 says:
are you positive that the auto pause is not setup wrong? that might cause some strange readings.
After my first Half marathon on aug 8th, its taken two weeks but am back on my training plan for the next. Have signed up for another in Oct, and one in Jan. The one I did on aug 8th was no great shakes on timing but as I had mentioned it was a trail run, horrid weather and being my first with almost no training prior to that - completing it was a big thing.
Now I have certain goals in mind and so started the tarining all over today with a decent 7.5km.
Given my new job and long commute, am not sure how much of weekdays run I will be able to get but am aiming for a long run and a tempo on the weekends. Coming back into a training program after 2 months is a little difficult and am finding that what with the overall pace having dropped to levels I had originally started with. But I know if I could do it earlier, should be back on track in a month.
The best part all this niggling pains in the ankle, shins have been taken care of. A 7.5 km earlier would have meant ice pack atleast 2-...
I have been missing from this blog as I have been missing on my training runs as well... I recently changed jobs and with the new place of work at abt 2hrs of commute, I have been giving my training a serious miss. I had registered for a 21k Running and Living Half marathon event and with just 20k under the belt in the last 2 months was in two minds to go for it or not.. And more so because this was a trail run... lots of hills, trails, scenic village roads with ups and downs... but last night resolved to give it a try and got up early morning for it. Even though the run started at 5 am (it was still dark when we started) but by 7 am it was so hot, the sun was up full and all of us the tail enders had a terrible time to keep the pace and continue... But finish we all did... and am proud to say that I did it too !!! walked a little a lot depending on the slope ... struggled to not think about the sun... but given that it was a local event had an amazing voluteer group who cheered us alo...
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johnnyk8 says:
OUTSTANDING! I'm glad it was a good expereince for you and proof that if you miss a few days of training the world WILL NOT collapsse around you (or anyone else).
Happy for you and enjoy that runner's high.
chrissy1 says:
Congrats.
Urantia1 says:
Alright! Gives me courage to sign up for the half mary that would be my first ever. THANKS!!!
Piyush says:
Great ..Congratulation...it was fun as I was also part of the crowd
Mury says:
Mohanty!
I've been kinda worried about you, and I'm not just saying that. I've been wondering where you went off to, so I'm pretty thrilled to see you are doing okay. Great job on the race.
mohanty401 says:
All : Thanks
Urantia1: Just go for it!!
Piyush : Yes it was well organised and the personal touch at all stages really made the difference..
Mury : Thanks a ton mate! while I have been missing in posting (coz havent been running lately) I have been reading your blog entries.. and you seem to be doing pretty good urself....!
I did a 10k this morning at the local monthly run. Now while I had been taking it easy the last few weeks but this last week was back at long distance and more impotantly had picked up pace as well.. all in the gym though.. what with 30deg celsius temperature I just couldnt get myself to run outside..so this last week did a 13k run and a strong one and two 5ks. So with the pace I ran this last week (5:50 min/km), I was seriously aiming for a sub 1 time today.. started well and uptil the 7km mark was around a 5:55 min/km pace and was happy and then I just lost it... I started walking and from there on just cldnt pick up the pace again... had a fantastic group so many along the way kept me going but after the 8km mark I was jogging just to finish it... and finished with 1hr 3mins.. my earlier pr as well... so disappointed.. but lesson learnt .. have to run outside to get used to the runs... and so atleast 1 run of my 4/week will be out in the sun for sure....
chrissy1 says:
Is your schedule flexible enough where u can run before the sun is in full effect ? That would b the best time to get your run in if you wanna avoid the sun as much as possible.
mistressk says:
^^ except if you're trying to TRAIN the way you'll RACE. if you avoid the conditions of race day, you'll just experience the same disappointments. get out there and adapt! :)
mohanty401 says:
thats right mistrressk.. I am training for a Race and so need to get out on the road and thats what I am doing tommorow morning for my 8k training run.
So the Running bug did get me.. It got me by the feet to tell me go run, me said its hot so it drived me all the way to the gym and I did my longest ever run on the treadmill today - a 10k.. a strong 10k.. no huffing no puffing.. could have done more but there were others waiting to use the 'mill and my ankle is still not all ok..
so what I learned today -
1. An easy week might frustrate you initially but when you come back recovered - its such a high!
2. Leave the roads for the time being.. in this heat I get dehdrated and exhausted fast and so am huffing puffing all the way.. no point burning myself.
3. How to make a 10k interesting on the 'mill
The only problem I have with the 'mill is that you never know your true pace.. I ran a 5.55-6.00 all through and very strong... I know I have put a 6.00 pace on the road as well.. but never kept it all through .... so I guess what I make of the session today is that I can run for 60 mins.. whether its 10 or less - lets leave it for th...
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johnnyk8 says:
Nice! Heat is dangerous you did the right thing. Are those times based on km or miles? Either way, excellent work!
mohanty401 says:
Its kms... If I ever get those on Miles ... in my opinion I will be super human!!!! :)
