Today's strength training session felt a bit all over the place. Normally I have a plan and I work my way through the list of exercises that I've chosen and voila done! Today I was really mindful that my leg ankle felt stiff after going over on it on Sunday and I didn't want to… Continue reading When lack of organisation leaves a session without structure
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Easy runs, a long run and strength training
I've been really rubbish in blogging about my last few sessions. I've now moved into week eight of my ultra training plan which just seems bonkers. Last Sunday I ran with my friend Cat for my ten miler. It was lovely to see each other as it's been a long time due to lock down.… Continue reading Easy runs, a long run and strength training
Strength training and the need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
My first thought when I got up this morning and heard the rain was thank goodness it's strength training today! It sounded awful outside. I'm hoping it's not quite so bad tomorrow or Thursday for my runs. My nice white trainers may be staying inside! My second thought was ooh my legs are still feeling… Continue reading Strength training and the need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Strength training – mixing it up
I tried to mix up my session this morning. Partly because my back went on Friday and partly because I felt like trying something new. I also dropped the weight on the dumbbells today to make sure I didn't put too much pressure on my back. I switched out the lunges for single leg deadlifts.… Continue reading Strength training – mixing it up