speed check: run 1:35
Albeit a last-minute decision, I decided it was time for a speed check this weekend. The brethren of the #BVSC planned a little half-marathon some time back. For a while, I was on the...
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the experiments: experiment nine
It feels like it has been forever since I ran with any purpose over distance let alone experiment. Yes, there have been a couple of interesting, fun time trials during ‘Lockdown’ but only short-distance...
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virtual race day: #BVSC mile time trial
Race day arrived again – yippee! Following the great success of the first #BVSC ‘Lockdown’ 5k Challenge, it was time for the classic distance. The mile had an opportunity to shine. If I’m totally honest,...
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virtual race day: #BVSC Lockdown 5k Challenge
So, the long awaited race day arrived. During these chaotic times of uncertainty, the concept of a race day lineup is certainly a very different thing. However, in the likely absence of any real...
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the only road I know
The last time I ran on a road surface was over 5 weeks ago. Hospitalised twice in the last 6 years; even then I never went that long without miles on the road. As...
weekly summary: 29 June – 05 July
Just 33 miles covered over 3 runs this week. Focus on consistent pacing this week. The first two runs were ideal, the weekend ‘long’ run finished awfully. I ran the required splits pretty much...
a return to blocks of four
Still in the midst of no man’s land ‘training’, I found myself back in the familiar context of blocks of four this weekend. It wasn’t my idea – “an older boy told me to do...
weekly summary: 22 June – 28 June
Continuing my recent regime of steady miles, the week got off to a good start. Temperatures were so high on Wednesday that I scaled back my effort in favour of a relaxed 10km. The...
speed check: run 1:35
Albeit a last-minute decision, I decided it was time for a speed check this weekend. The brethren of the #BVSC planned a little half-marathon some time back. For a while, I was on the...
weekly summary: 14 June – 21 June
An easy week in terms of days on the feet – only 3 runs in total. However, the distance travelled per run has edged upwards. Working on my desire to get back into higher mileage...
the experiments: experiment nine
It feels like it has been forever since I ran with any purpose over distance let alone experiment. Yes, there have been a couple of interesting, fun time trials during ‘Lockdown’ but only short-distance...
weekly summary: 08 June – 14 June
Mileage-wise the Busman’s Holiday week #2 panned out pretty much as expected – maybe just a few miles short. I had a few worries not related to running this week. These weighed heavy on...
weekly summary: 01 June – 07 June
Under the advice of a sensible suggestion, I took a busman’s holiday of sorts this week. I threw away my planned runs for the week. Instead, ran when I felt like it and how...
weekly summary: 25 May – 31 May
This week started out well, with a couple of back to back steady runs. Then abdominal concerns started to hit back again and my mind turned. I have a recurring pain (mild) in my...
