I’ve just noticed that it’s less than 200 days to go until Comrades 2007! And I can’t wait!
Monthly Archive for November, 2006
I’ve recently started using a new running log site called RunningAHEAD, as it has some excellent tools like a Google Maps mashup to measure your runs. You can also publish your profile, so anyone can read it. Check mine out here. The tool gives some great graph, and I particularly like the search function. After entering all my past data, I ran a search for 5km time trials I have run this year:
| Date | Time | Avg HR |
| 31 May | 19:31 | 182 |
| 21 June | 19:07 | 182 |
| 2 Aug | 18:45 | 182 |
| 16 Aug | 18:41 | 182 |
| 20 Sept | 18:08 | 181 |
| 1 Nov | 18:33 | 183 |
| 15 Nov | 18:02 | 178 |
So in 6 months, I’ve knocked nearly 90 seconds off my time trial PB. What is more significant for me, is that my average heart rate has been very constant, and even dropped by 3 beats on the last run!. The 1st of November was a very warm day, and this could have caused the slight increase in my average HR. My PB run two weeks ago was very encouraging, and with my Avg HR being the lowest ever for a time trial, I’m very sure I could have cracked 18 minutes had I paced myself correctly and been able to finish a little stronger.
Results like this have a huge effect on my motivation (not that I’m lacking in it), as it proves I’m on the right track.
I’m really loving my running at the moment, and settling into the training plan nicely. I’ve had to juggle things around this week, as I’m running the Niel Joubert Plaaswedloop 13km this evening, which should be lots of fun. Lots of hills, and apparently some of the water tables have wine of them… should make for an interesting evening. I’ll report back after the race.
I haven’t posted in a while. I don’t want to bore you with reasons why I’ve been slack, so I won’t.
Training has been going well. I’m settling into my new program, and my body is adjusting well to the mileage. I’ve found that I can cruise at approximately 4:35 min/km with my HR sitting at 148-152 bpm. This is a relatively comfortable pace, so hopefully by February I would be able to hold a slightly faster pace for the duration of a marathon.
I’ve got some exciting things planned for the blog, and the running community in general, so watch this space!
This evening promises to end well. In 30 minutes time, I will running next to the ocean, taking in the sites of Sea Point, Bantry bay and Clifton, stopping at La Med for a quick beer, and then running back. Should be about 12km, hopefully at a nice gentle pace. I couldn’t think of a better way to finish the evening. I don’t know if this qualifies as a training run though…
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