Just had to share this with everyone

Went to the club last night not feeling 100% but as I have said before, joining a club makes you go out when you don't always feel like it.
So I had a look at the trianing plan and it was a route I hadnt done before so instantly I was looking forward to it.
We left in a tight group and ran for about a mile as the warm up, and then we arrived at the start of the training section. Basically it was run as hard as you can for 700m. The route was a circle around some warehouses / buildings and everytime you get back to the start you had a 90second recovery.
So, we all started off in one group and I was feeling quite good. After the first lap the group split up in to 3 groups depending on your pace. I was pleased to find I was sitting in the 2nd group and at the front of the group as well

The first group had to do 7 laps, the group I was in did 6 laps and I think the group behind us also did 6 laps.
On the 5th lap I was starting to hurt but I kept on pushing up the hill towards the start/finish and the fast runners were almost lapping us!! Right! I thought, Im going to give it my all on this last lap and boy did I!
I got half way round and thought I was going to be sick but I kept on pushing, got to the bottom of the hill and dug deep and pushed up the hill. I did get passed by one of the other runners in my group but I didnt care, I couldnt have given any more if I had tried.

Was a bit annoyed I forgot to setup my garmin correctly so I can't see what my pace was for each lap but looking at the graph I was going from about 4:51/mi to 7:31/mi, I reckon the average was probably just below the 7:00/mi so I am really really pleased with that and now that my training starts for Edinburgh Marathon and Alloa 1/2 I hope my pace will increase over this year.

O.

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Good work O.

Good stuff - it's good to take people out of their comfort zone and shake the training up every now and then.

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Great stuff Owain!! That's very impressive running. I reckon you are going to kick ass at tomorrow's race. running at 4:51 pace even for a short distance is really fast. Onwards and upwards as they say

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Running Goals for 2010
1. Sub 5 minute mile(Done in 04:53)
2. Sub 17 5k (Done in 16:57)
4. Sub 1:20 half marathon
4. Sub 36 10k

Lucky b******d, haven't have a decent run in 3 weeks, physio tonight to get the diagnosis *crosses fingers*

Thanks all. To be honest the fast bit was probably on the slight downhill section before the climb to the start/finish but I didnt think I was running that fast! Can't wait to get rid of the gut a bit more so I am lighter and I guess this should allow me to maintain higher speeds for longer.

O.

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i hope i can up my game this year.. i am trying to get the right balance of foods to eat to help me along.

Well done O.. i bet you feel proud as punch.

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"To a runner, a side stich is like a car alarm. It signifies something is wrong, but you ignore it until it goes away"

Sub 2 Hour Half Marathon...I will do it

ye, feeling pretty good with myself today and all set for the race tomorrow, the uphill start is not going to beat me!!!

O.

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Great running O! Keep it up and you'll be on for demolishing your PB at Edinburgh!

Good work

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I wanted a ticker here

Feck, you are competitive

You beat me during the socials despite being heavier and I suspect your target time is faster than mine

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Start weight: 18 st 4.. Best weight: 14 st 3.. Current Goal: 14st 0lb

Which target time is that Giles?

I only get competitive when racing, during training I don't think about it, just run to how I feel on the day On Thursday I was feeling good.

O.

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Was Punch proud?
All I ever saw him do was whack people!!

For the marathon, are you not training for 3:30?

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Start weight: 18 st 4.. Best weight: 14 st 3.. Current Goal: 14st 0lb

That I am What is your target time for your marathon? Remember this is my second marathon. To be honest sub 4 hours I will be happy with but if I get sub 3:30 I will be over the moon
Training starts on Monday!

O.

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