Monday, 24 January 2011

More running

I have done 2 outside runs I think since last post. One I had to stop before I got home as I felt very dizzy.
Have done a couple of tradmill runs as well. One steady and 2 intervals. The last interval I did ten mins warm up, then 8 times one min faster at 9kph and then 2 min recovery at 7kph. Then 7 mins cool down and 5 mins walk at the end. No dizzyness but hip hurt.
am going for outside run tomorrow weather permitting

Friday, 7 January 2011

first outside run of 2011

Well as the title says, today was the first outside run of 2011 and the first for a while.
Went well, inspite of the rain.
New trainers seem to be working well.
Breathing a bit wheezy, but have got a bit of a cold.
Seem to be a bit quicker, 11 min miles, must be the work on the treadmill paying off.

Tuesday, 4 January 2011

good run

Wanted to get my first run of 2011 outside but the weather turned in the night and we had a covering of snow. Didnt want to risk it so gave in and ran on treadmill.
Surprisingly it went ok...well as ususal the first 10 mins I felt like stopping but after that it went well. I even upped usual pace from 7.5kph to 8kph for 15 mins....doesnt sound like a big increase but it felt it.
Felt very light headed when I finished which made me feel jittery.
Ah well.

Tuesday, 28 December 2010

Ok

well Ive done another run today at the gym and all went fine.
New trainers that felt good. No aches and pains although chest is a bit wheezy.

Ran on Christmas Eve for half an hour on treadmill at steady pace which Im pleased about as I dont seem to be doing many of them. Before that I did an outside run which was fine although slightly shorter than normal.

Need to get my enthusiasm back.

Friday, 10 December 2010

another run

sneaked to the gym and did another interval run. It went well and Im hoping it helps me increase my base running speed. Would like to get up to 8-8.5kph.
At the minute the slow plod hurts so im keeping up with the faster intervals but know it shouldnt be used every run.....if this ice clears I may get outside run to see if that hurts.

Next run at gym i may try heart rate running

Monday, 6 December 2010

Ouch

Attempted a run on the treadmill a couple of days ago.
Id come up with a plan, I was going to plod really slowly witha short stride so as not to pull groin.
Didnt work. Wasnt groin but top of hip where waist band sits. Got off machine in a strop and was sat waiting for harry to finish weights.
Watched a girl do speed intervals on machine, 30 secs running then jump off for 30 secs.
I was so mad I thought Id give it a go.
Didnt hurt. Granted I'd pulled my waistband up a la Simon Cowell so it wasnt pressing on hip bone.
Ran for 30 secs on 9,10 and 11 kph and jumped off for 30 secs.
Got a bit of a sweat on and felt Id done something at least. The other problem is over my ribs where bra strap sits. Its ok to start but when I start to have to take deeper breaths it pulls the muscles so I can only do it a few times.
See how today goes.

Thursday, 2 December 2010

ow

Back and hip been shocking since last run. Have only gotten one in in a fortnight. Really pissed off.
Groin is very sore think from the back pain.
Cant run outside as weather snowy to say the least.
Going to gym tomorrow for a little spin, fingers crossed

Saturday, 20 November 2010

7 full days

Well its been 7 days since my last run...ten hail marys .

Last time I posted id hurt myself running on treadmill.
Well today is the first day it hasnt hurt like a bugger and its the first run since then,
Was ok, few twinges, but nothing unbearable. Went slow and did the 2 mile circuit, was tempted to get another mile in when I got near home but played it safe.
Breathing is a bit wheezy, nothing major, but a reminder to take my inhalers more.

Have had to resort to Co Codamol but while they do reduce the pain they make me feel so dodgy I can only take them while Im at home.

Fingers crossed all is ok, back and hipwise, tomorrow.

Friday, 12 November 2010

Little run, ouch

Thought Id grab a quick run yesterday at the gym as the day before's was cut short due to calf stiffness.

It was ok, once I got past ten mins and into the interval bit. Now my side and back is really playing up.
I did feel a twinge when running but it went away so I ignored it.

Now Im even considering taking a co-codamol but they scare me as they make me feel weird and control freak that I am I know it will make me anxious, something I need no help with at the mo.

Gonna have to leave running for a few days and see how it mends.

Monday, 1 November 2010

Must post more

Havent posted my last 3 runs.
First was hard, hip hurt again but managed to do 3 miles after a week of poorly.
Second run was 2 miles  a bit harder, went ok but want to get faster
Third run on Saturday was on treadmill, 35 mins, fartlek training.
Usual speed is 7kph, Im trying to get up to 8 kph as a regular speed.
Varied it up to 11 kph, gosh that was a challenge but felt good.
Managed to run last 4 mins at 9kph and Im really pleased with that as I was tired but kept it going and breathing wsnt too bad. Then cooled down and stretched.

Hoping to go out in the morning depending on weather and time as Im at physio as well.

Thursday, 21 October 2010

Hard

Ran yesterday but it was a hard run.
Bit of headwind and exremely cold...really plays my breathing up.

Doesnt help that I had the lurgy and shouldnt really have run...made it so hard for myself.

Sunday, 17 October 2010

little run

did a little run of 3 k yesterday on the treadmill. Wanted to do 5k but find it so boring, and also a lot slower than outside. why is that?

Ah well it was  a run with no pain, always a bonus

Friday, 15 October 2010

Ok

Well todays run wasnt as easy as Tuesdays but it was a challenge. Ran from back of HH along westgate to st james up grimsby rd to hospital then along high hole and to keddington, along Brackenborough along swallow and fumar and back along keddington to pennys.

It was warm, several hills and headwind and we were tired so 2.8 miles in 35 mins not so bad.
No pain which is a bonus

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Good

Yesterdays run was good.

3 miles, early in the morning, 7am, lovely temperature, no pain and no wheeziness.

Think I could have gone further.

Had to leave Ipod at home as battery died but the run was the better for it.

Going again tomorrow.

Saturday, 9 October 2010

Yes

Ah a good little run.

Just a 2 miler but slightly quicker

No leg pain, a little bit wheezy, loads better run
Am really happy with that one

Thursday, 7 October 2010

Bit better

Went out today as ive got Spinning tomorrow and my legs are getting sore.
They were better today, still a little calf stiffness in the right but not too bad.
I did use the roller to ease them off before I went so Im hoping it does the trick.

Breathing not so good, bit wheezy, but it was very warm and I think that caused it, its not been like it for a while.

Another 3 miles under my belt and in 40 mins so not too bad for me.
Im going to stick at this distance for a while, and maybe start to get faster. I dont think Im ever going to be able to run much further comfortably but if I can get faster thats a bonus.

Wednesday, 6 October 2010

Stiff

Ran yesterday, 3 miles, legs quite stiff even after 2 days rest. I think my back playing up really isnt helping.

Breathing fine, hills ok apart from stiff legs. Hip a bit sore but again back is playing up.

AM at the gym tonight so after my weights I may jump on treadmeill for 20 mins see how it feels.

Saturday, 2 October 2010

Sore

Did a 2 mile run today when really I shouldn't as my legs are tired and sore from so much exercise. Spinning and circuits last night and a run the day before, my legs seem to need at least a couple of days rest between runs but I just wanted to take advantage of the great weather today as Im not sure what next weeks is going to be.

Will leave next run until Tuesday(2 full days) but I have a new running top and I NEED to try it out, can I hold off

Thursday, 30 September 2010

Again

Shouldn't really have run today but weather is so nice and tomorrow when I was going is supposed to be rubbish.
It was goodish, warm then hot, legs still bit stiff but finished ok. Not the 3 miles I wanted but 2.7 is 2.7

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Not bad

Well inspite of the weather being wet and dark and miserable the run was a success.

Very easy run both on legs and breathing, slow on time but more enjoyable.

Went with Penny and Jane and talked all the way round and it did perk me up for a while.