Short Sprints !
Tuesday 10/10/06:
Crawled out of bed at 5.40am and could tell straight away that it was going to be cooler out again. The weather has been so changeable lately - typical of Auckland! When I went to bed last night it was windy and raining. I was hoping that at least the rain and especially the wind had disappeared over night. Got one wish, it was not raining but still pretty windy and 8 deg C.
Plan called for a 35min jog, including 3 x 15 sec sprints. I am definately not a fast sprinter, but thought I could handle a few 15 sec bursts! I always like a bit of a sprint finish at the end of a race - although when I do this I often feel that if I can do so, I should have given more during the race...? Oh well...
Brisk walk warm up: 5mins
Easy paced run with 3 x 15 sec sprints: 41mins (8km)
Jog/walk cooldown: 3mins
I waited till after turn around (at 4kms) to throw in the sprints, to ensure I was properly warmed up. I don't really know what doing these at this stage of things aims to achieve, but it probably wouldn't be bad to make them a regular part of a training run, just to experience and improve on that quick leg turn-over.
By the time I'd had my shower and was getting ready for work, it was pouring down with rain and the weather has just gone from bad to worse today. Its been one of those days where you really don't want to go outside unless you absolutely have to! Right now (8.20pm) its pouring down with rain, blustery winds and very chilly! I sure hope it improves by the morning, as I have a 10km loop planned.
In one weeks time and I will be on a plane heading across the Tasman! YAY! Really looking forward to the conference in Hobart and even more so to some time off in Melbourne, catching up with my sister, shopping, relaxing, eating out, oh and of course running! Will only be doing some short, slow runs by the time I get to Melbourne though, as it will be Half Mara week!
I'm hoping the weather is a lot warmer than here - I see both cities have had some high temps of late, but also know that Melb can be just as changeable as Auck! Fingers crossed...!
Crawled out of bed at 5.40am and could tell straight away that it was going to be cooler out again. The weather has been so changeable lately - typical of Auckland! When I went to bed last night it was windy and raining. I was hoping that at least the rain and especially the wind had disappeared over night. Got one wish, it was not raining but still pretty windy and 8 deg C.
Plan called for a 35min jog, including 3 x 15 sec sprints. I am definately not a fast sprinter, but thought I could handle a few 15 sec bursts! I always like a bit of a sprint finish at the end of a race - although when I do this I often feel that if I can do so, I should have given more during the race...? Oh well...
Brisk walk warm up: 5mins
Easy paced run with 3 x 15 sec sprints: 41mins (8km)
Jog/walk cooldown: 3mins
I waited till after turn around (at 4kms) to throw in the sprints, to ensure I was properly warmed up. I don't really know what doing these at this stage of things aims to achieve, but it probably wouldn't be bad to make them a regular part of a training run, just to experience and improve on that quick leg turn-over.
By the time I'd had my shower and was getting ready for work, it was pouring down with rain and the weather has just gone from bad to worse today. Its been one of those days where you really don't want to go outside unless you absolutely have to! Right now (8.20pm) its pouring down with rain, blustery winds and very chilly! I sure hope it improves by the morning, as I have a 10km loop planned.
In one weeks time and I will be on a plane heading across the Tasman! YAY! Really looking forward to the conference in Hobart and even more so to some time off in Melbourne, catching up with my sister, shopping, relaxing, eating out, oh and of course running! Will only be doing some short, slow runs by the time I get to Melbourne though, as it will be Half Mara week!
I'm hoping the weather is a lot warmer than here - I see both cities have had some high temps of late, but also know that Melb can be just as changeable as Auck! Fingers crossed...!
posted by Vicky @ 10/10/2006 08:12:00 pm
3 Comments:
At Tue Oct 10, 10:23:00 pm,
Em said…
Very much looking forward to seeing how you go in that 10Km this Sunday!
Melbourne in a word - 4 Seasons in one day!!
You'll have a great time regardless.
At Wed Oct 11, 03:00:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
I have the same thoughts when I put a sprint in at the end of long runs, oh well.
I reckon you're right on the money. Chuck in some variation to your training, it makes it more interesting.
Just reading about your wind and rain makes me feel cold but as I look out the window here, it's sunny, about mid 20's. Have a good time in Oz when you arrive.
At Thu Oct 12, 02:19:00 am,
Stu Mac said…
15 sec bursts seems to be a contrast to the HM training, but a change is good, but I would think that 3-5 min reps would be more beneficial.
All the best & maybe you might be able to catch up with a few Aussie runners, we all need to run slow kms sometimes, i am sure we can fit into your program.
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