This weekend's big runs were 15 miles on Saturday followed by ten miles today. I'm still trying to keep one run hilly and the other run fairly flat to get the miles in but give my legs a bit of a break. Saturday - Caerphilly castle and back Saturday's adventure was my first trip up… Continue reading Weekend long runs – Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff
Tag: Ultra training
Easy 7 miles and my radio revelation
This morning, for the first time since I can remember, I listened to the radio whilst out on my run. I've never really run with headphones so by default I've not listened to music whilst I've been running. Before covid, when I drove to work rather than just sat down at my dining room table,… Continue reading Easy 7 miles and my radio revelation
Speedy Wednesday Runday
This morning Gemma and I did another speed session. I genuinely think speed sessions are one of my favourite parts of my training plan. I really enjoy the long runs but the speed sessions are the exact opposite. Short and sharp. Here's our session from this morning. My hamstrings were tight after yesterday's strength training,… Continue reading Speedy Wednesday Runday
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
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