This evening my "beginners" group merged with the "intermediates" and in the words of the Spice Girls 2 become 1!
I had a lot of nervous ladies who felt they weren't good enough to join the main group but I reassured them that no one would be left behind as our policy is we always loop back to make sure the group stays together!
I really enjoyed the run this evening. It was a perfect night for running and everyone managed well!
The faster ladies all looped back with me to join the slower ones so everyone got a run in that was appropriate to their level!
I did a total of 4.83 miles and felt like I got a good run as we "sprinted" back to the group (several times) so I got some interval training in too!
I am looking forward to my ladies going from strength to strength!
It is fantastic to see such rapid progression in total non-runners!
Monday, 7 March 2016
Sunday, 6 March 2016
4 Wainwrights!
Today was another cold but nice sunny day so we decided to go out walking!
We had a fantastic walk with the most amazing views although the walking was hard going at times due to the depth of the snow on the tops!
However, we really enjoyed it!
We walked 6.7 miles and conquered 4 Wainwrights - Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag. We have now done 54 Wainwrights, only 160 left to do!
We had a fantastic walk with the most amazing views although the walking was hard going at times due to the depth of the snow on the tops!
However, we really enjoyed it!
We walked 6.7 miles and conquered 4 Wainwrights - Steel Fell, Calf Crag, Gibson Knott and Helm Crag. We have now done 54 Wainwrights, only 160 left to do!
Saturday, 5 March 2016
Beginners Graduation!
This morning my "Women On The Run" beginners running group "Graduated" at Fell Foot Parkrun, running a Parkrun for the first time and what a fantastic job they did. I couldn't be more proud!
I left my home town of Kendal at 8.10am for the 17 mile journey to Fell Foot! I picked up 3 of my members on the way arriving at around 8.40am, in plenty of time for the 9am start!
We all met in the car park and there was a lot of nervous (and cold) ladies!
However, Once we got going we weren't cold for long! I said I would stay with whoever was the slowest, as I didn't want anyone running on their own!
I really enjoyed the run, especially as I got some sneaky sprint intervals in! I sprinted off ahead to get "in situ" to take photo's before joining the back runner again! It worked perfectly for us all!
It was a cold but sunny morning, and the Fell Foot Parkrun is still operating on the "alternative" route after the December floods flooded the original route!
Unfortunately for my ladies this involves a hill, that needs to be conquered 5 times! Funnily enough I didn't enlighten them to this before we went! I didn't want to be on my own!
However, they were rewarded adequately after the run!
I presented them with a medal, a goody bag (containing alcohol) and CAKE!
What more does a lady need?!
After the Parkrun I went home for a shower and some lunch before going for a 3 mile walk with the dog!
Once I got home I still had itchy feet so decided I needed to go for a run, for me, at my own pace! Recently I seem to either be going too slow for my natural pace or too fast for my natural pace so consequently I really enjoyed just running, on my own, without worrying about leaving anyone behind or being left behind!
I ran 3.6 miles at an average 8.42 minute mile pace and did I mention I really really enjoyed it?!
I left my home town of Kendal at 8.10am for the 17 mile journey to Fell Foot! I picked up 3 of my members on the way arriving at around 8.40am, in plenty of time for the 9am start!
We all met in the car park and there was a lot of nervous (and cold) ladies!
However, Once we got going we weren't cold for long! I said I would stay with whoever was the slowest, as I didn't want anyone running on their own!
I really enjoyed the run, especially as I got some sneaky sprint intervals in! I sprinted off ahead to get "in situ" to take photo's before joining the back runner again! It worked perfectly for us all!
It was a cold but sunny morning, and the Fell Foot Parkrun is still operating on the "alternative" route after the December floods flooded the original route!
Unfortunately for my ladies this involves a hill, that needs to be conquered 5 times! Funnily enough I didn't enlighten them to this before we went! I didn't want to be on my own!
However, they were rewarded adequately after the run!
I presented them with a medal, a goody bag (containing alcohol) and CAKE!
What more does a lady need?!
After the Parkrun I went home for a shower and some lunch before going for a 3 mile walk with the dog!
Once I got home I still had itchy feet so decided I needed to go for a run, for me, at my own pace! Recently I seem to either be going too slow for my natural pace or too fast for my natural pace so consequently I really enjoyed just running, on my own, without worrying about leaving anyone behind or being left behind!
I ran 3.6 miles at an average 8.42 minute mile pace and did I mention I really really enjoyed it?!
Friday, 4 March 2016
Stood up!
This morning when I drew back the curtains I was welcomed with a carpet of snow! Luckily as the day went on the snow melted and by this evening it had totally disappeared!
Tonight I was supposed to be going out on a bike ride but I was stood up by a friend! Although I am sure he will beg to differ! I was wanting to get some tips about what gears to use!
I rushed home from work, quickly got changed into my cycling gear before pedalling frantically to the local leisure centre for 4.15pm to meet my friend.
4.15pm came and went and so did 4.20pm. I text to see what was happening and got no reply so at 4.30pm after texting again I gave up! I could have soldiered on and gone for a ride on my own but the wind and dark clouds put me off so I went home instead!
I managed the grand distance of 1.71 miles but on a positive note I got a little more cleat practice in!
Eventually I got a text back from my friend at 5.30pm saying he was there waiting for me at 4.15pm but hadn't seen me!
Very strange and I am still clueless regarding gears!
Tomorrow morning its an early get-up for the Fell Foot Parkrun where my beginners running club will be running their first 5K non-stop run!
Fingers crossed the weather is OK for them!
Tonight I was supposed to be going out on a bike ride but I was stood up by a friend! Although I am sure he will beg to differ! I was wanting to get some tips about what gears to use!
I rushed home from work, quickly got changed into my cycling gear before pedalling frantically to the local leisure centre for 4.15pm to meet my friend.
4.15pm came and went and so did 4.20pm. I text to see what was happening and got no reply so at 4.30pm after texting again I gave up! I could have soldiered on and gone for a ride on my own but the wind and dark clouds put me off so I went home instead!
I managed the grand distance of 1.71 miles but on a positive note I got a little more cleat practice in!
Eventually I got a text back from my friend at 5.30pm saying he was there waiting for me at 4.15pm but hadn't seen me!
Very strange and I am still clueless regarding gears!
Tomorrow morning its an early get-up for the Fell Foot Parkrun where my beginners running club will be running their first 5K non-stop run!
Fingers crossed the weather is OK for them!
Thursday, 3 March 2016
A brick session of sorts!
Today I had a busy day at work dressed up as a Pirate wearing Superman underpants! Don't worry, this isn't a strange fetish of mine, today is World book day and we all had to dress up as a book character so I picked the book "Pirates Love Underpants".
The excitement of 30 four year olds dressing up for school is a little too much for me, but I survived the day!
This evening I went for a swim in Lake Windermere at 5pm whilst it was still light.
It had been a cold day and I felt slightly chilly even before I got into the water but I am not stopping now!
Despite being cold I really enjoyed the swim and it was a nice calm evening!
Once I got home I had time to quickly wash my wetsuit before getting changed into my running gear and hotfooting it to the Tri Club Running Session.
We started off with a warm-up before doing 15 minutes of drills followed by a speed interval session.
I really struggled with the intervals but I think this is because I have got into the habit of plodding! I really need to push myself more!
Altogether we ran 4.67 miles and I was shattered by the end!
Wednesday, 2 March 2016
Cancelled ride - PHEW!
My cycle ride this evening was thankfully cancelled! I really didn't fancy getting soaked wet through in torrential rain and high winds!
Anyhow, I went to the Tri Club Swimming Session instead, and boy do my arms know about it!
We did lots of drills followed by some speed sets - well PDQ for me!!!
Altogether I swam 2050 metres or 1.27 miles!
I really felt like I pushed myself tonight - which can only be a good thing! Surely one day soon I will start to see some improvement!
Anyhow, I went to the Tri Club Swimming Session instead, and boy do my arms know about it!
We did lots of drills followed by some speed sets - well PDQ for me!!!
Altogether I swam 2050 metres or 1.27 miles!
I really felt like I pushed myself tonight - which can only be a good thing! Surely one day soon I will start to see some improvement!
Tuesday, 1 March 2016
A busy few days.
On Sunday I was supposed to be meeting my friend for a swim in the lake but unfortunately he wasn't well and therefore we had to cancel. I am not confident (or stupid) enough to swim in the lake alone! I was slightly disappointed about cancelling as it was a lovely sunny day, although very cold.
However, we went for a walk instead and enjoyed a lovely 5.5 mile walk and conquered our 50th Wainwright, Lingmoor Fell. The views were spectacular which made up for my swim disappointment!
Last night was my usual "Women on the Run" club run.
Luckily for my first group, made up of "intermediate" runners it was dry although cold but by the time I was running the second "beginners" group the rain was pelting down on us and it was F R E E Z I N G!
I think this must have inspired them to run faster as we managed to run 4 miles faster than we have previously!
Altogether with both groups I ran 8.60 miles. The beginners group "graduate" into the Intermediate group next week so at least I will only have one run! I don't mind when its dry but 2 hours is a long time to run in the cold and rain!
Tonight I went to the pool to get a distance swim in.
I did my usual 1700m (1.06 mile) set in 37:47 which is just 2 seconds slower than my fastest time for this distance. After a one minute rest I pushed on to swim for the full hour and managed 2650 metres (1.65 miles) in total.
I am really chuffed with this as before I went I was feeling exceptionally tired, slightly stressed and I had to literally force myself to go straight after finishing a staff meeting at 5.30pm. I could so easily have gone home and eaten copious amounts of biscuits - I am so pleased I didn't!
I had made a deal with myself. Go and just swim the mile and then go home. However I somehow managed to survive the full hour! The first 500 metres felt incredibly hard but after this I got into my stroke and enjoyed the rest of the swim.
Strangely enough the other swimmers in my lane were all just slightly faster than me so I didn't even suffer lane rage!
Tomorrow, weather permitting, I am meeting a friend for a bike ride and to hopefully get some gear changing tips!
Feeling slightly nervous about braving the cleats again!
Only 14 Weeks until the Great North Swim and 17 until Windermere Triathlon!
I need to focus!
However, we went for a walk instead and enjoyed a lovely 5.5 mile walk and conquered our 50th Wainwright, Lingmoor Fell. The views were spectacular which made up for my swim disappointment!
Last night was my usual "Women on the Run" club run.
Luckily for my first group, made up of "intermediate" runners it was dry although cold but by the time I was running the second "beginners" group the rain was pelting down on us and it was F R E E Z I N G!
I think this must have inspired them to run faster as we managed to run 4 miles faster than we have previously!
Altogether with both groups I ran 8.60 miles. The beginners group "graduate" into the Intermediate group next week so at least I will only have one run! I don't mind when its dry but 2 hours is a long time to run in the cold and rain!
Tonight I went to the pool to get a distance swim in.
I did my usual 1700m (1.06 mile) set in 37:47 which is just 2 seconds slower than my fastest time for this distance. After a one minute rest I pushed on to swim for the full hour and managed 2650 metres (1.65 miles) in total.
I am really chuffed with this as before I went I was feeling exceptionally tired, slightly stressed and I had to literally force myself to go straight after finishing a staff meeting at 5.30pm. I could so easily have gone home and eaten copious amounts of biscuits - I am so pleased I didn't!
I had made a deal with myself. Go and just swim the mile and then go home. However I somehow managed to survive the full hour! The first 500 metres felt incredibly hard but after this I got into my stroke and enjoyed the rest of the swim.
Strangely enough the other swimmers in my lane were all just slightly faster than me so I didn't even suffer lane rage!
Tomorrow, weather permitting, I am meeting a friend for a bike ride and to hopefully get some gear changing tips!
Feeling slightly nervous about braving the cleats again!
Only 14 Weeks until the Great North Swim and 17 until Windermere Triathlon!
I need to focus!
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