Month total 1446

1054 minutes ahead of schedule.

Week total 266

Wilhelmina Circus

34 min

Start 19.00

Circus in town for a few day.  The caravans meant that the path round the playing field I wanted to use was blocked but still managed to get my 5+k in running about the various tracks. 

First a warm up 10 minutes then a Cooper test then an 8 x 20sec fast and 10 sec slow interval training I read about in Runner's World.  The 4 minutes flew past and then it was home in the pouring rain for the last bit. 

10k + Cooper test

64 min
Start 18.30

 
Ran about half the circuit then speeded up for 12 minutes without taking a break first.  Did 2.02k in the 12 minutes, 40m more than last time so maybe this interval stuff does help...

Have just checked back - last time I'd first run a full 10k so that probably had something to do with the slower 12 minute run.

20k with rain and wind

129 min
Start 17.30

Strong wind and a fair bit of rain seemed like good practise conditions for Zeeland. On the way out I had the wind behind me most of the way, the way back was clearly slower.  Good run though.  Vague pain in the sole of my left foot - I always seem to land on stones with that one.  Wore the Vibrams as I'm planning on wearing them for the marathon. 

Training in the park

39 min
Start 10.00

 









This morning there was a free training in the Lepelenburg park round the corner so I went along to that.  Given by Aart Stigter, ex Dutch marathon champion who owns the local Runner's World shop.  Lots of interval training, stretching, technique stuff.  For someone who prefers to run alone I must admit I actually quite enjoyed it.  Also bought excellent long running pants for €20 from the 'leftover' rack so was pleased with that too.  (Had to run home to get more money as I only had my 'emergency' €10 in my running belt.)
Here's my Garmin link:http://connect.garmin.com/activity/225894197

Week total 393