There is something about snow, me and running. I love to run in the snow. Not sure if it's the cold or feeling the crunch beneath my feet but it gives me a kick.
I remember a couple of years ago when there was huge snow running through Glentress Forest up to me knees in snow with a big smile on my face.
It was with this in mind I went out on Saturday morning in my Inov8's round the 13.5 mile course. The only problem with Inov8's is they have no support and when running on bits of the road without snow can jar the joints. However all in all it was a good run and manager 105 minutes for 13.5 miles which is satisfactory under the weather conditions.
Today I went out with my regular not so grippy shoes on for 6.2 miles. All was well including a couple of slippery paths along the Tweed and the Cuddy. I was surprised that the average time was only 7.40 because it felt faster. I need to download the info for analysis to get some insights.
More snow planned this week so insight work until Friday when I am going to go for 15 miles long run.
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Monday, 14 January 2013
Achievements
In the world of marathon running there is what as know as the Big 5. These are the races which are recognised as the top 5 races in the world. This doesn't take into account the highest, coldest, hottest they are just regular big races which as a consequence are difficult to get into and some more than others.
There are 3 in the USA ~ Boston, New York and Chicago and 2 in Europe ~ Berlin and London.
All of them except Boston have an opportunity to go into a ballot system albeit it is quite small in some cases. Boston is the only race which requires a qualifying time. The great news is that this qualifying time is 3.30 which puts it within reach if I can get a good time in London.
New York is a difficult one but after not get into the ballot for 4 years there is a place available. Alternatively sub 90 minutes in a half marathon also qualifies. This is infinitely more achievable than the 3.10 qualifying time for marathon.
Berlin is impossible this year because it is the 40th running so maybe next year.
Having completed Chicago and London in 2010 and 2012 respectively it could be London 2013, Boston 2014 and New York 2014 which would give me a lovely set of 5.
Is it all worth it. You bet it is.
There are 3 in the USA ~ Boston, New York and Chicago and 2 in Europe ~ Berlin and London.
All of them except Boston have an opportunity to go into a ballot system albeit it is quite small in some cases. Boston is the only race which requires a qualifying time. The great news is that this qualifying time is 3.30 which puts it within reach if I can get a good time in London.
New York is a difficult one but after not get into the ballot for 4 years there is a place available. Alternatively sub 90 minutes in a half marathon also qualifies. This is infinitely more achievable than the 3.10 qualifying time for marathon.
Berlin is impossible this year because it is the 40th running so maybe next year.
Having completed Chicago and London in 2010 and 2012 respectively it could be London 2013, Boston 2014 and New York 2014 which would give me a lovely set of 5.
Is it all worth it. You bet it is.
Saturday, 12 January 2013
Awesome training run
I decided to start extending the distance for my long runs on Friday to see how I got on speed wise.
I stepped up to 13.1 miles and did a new route which is mainly flat but had a couple of interesting climbs.
I managed it in 100.5 minutes which is only 3.5 minutes off my personal best which was in the Glasgow half marathon last Sept. The thing to remember is a race is adrenaline fuelled and inevitably results in a faster time.
I am now more than convinced that I can now do my training runs at race pace and will test this again in my training run tomorrow.
I stepped up to 13.1 miles and did a new route which is mainly flat but had a couple of interesting climbs.
I managed it in 100.5 minutes which is only 3.5 minutes off my personal best which was in the Glasgow half marathon last Sept. The thing to remember is a race is adrenaline fuelled and inevitably results in a faster time.
I am now more than convinced that I can now do my training runs at race pace and will test this again in my training run tomorrow.
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