Week 28 - 2008
Running July 18th, 2008I’m back into it this week. Not sure what happened over the last couple of weeks, but have managed to turn it around.
Did my first spin class on Monday which was very tough. Aerobically not too bad, but my quads and glutes were killing me. Not used to that kind of punishment which can only help strengthen my legs. Will try and do that at least once a week.
I hate treadmills, but because of rain on Tuesday I gave it a go for my intervals session and it was really good. Maybe because it wasn’t an even pace throughout. It was pretty hard work. I read somewhere that to simulate road running you should have the treadmill on a 1% incline. Did that and I think it helped to make it feel a bit more even, rather than leaning forward if that makes any sense.
Did 6.4km today out near Tylers horse riding school. I set it up so I run plenty of hills. It is hard work but good preparation for the City to Surf coming up with its massive speed bump in the middle and long slow hill at the end. I am hoping to still run the half but it is the morning after my 40th dinner party with friends. Ouch… I may have to forget CTS and focus on the Fremantle Half instead.
Tomorrow is a 10km long run so will top off a good week. I’m going to re-build my plan with longer runs fortnightly as a consistent component of my schedule. Im also going to add spin and a good mix up interval session during the week. Around that if I can pick up a couple of shorter runs I can build some good mileage.
