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A frustrating run this morning. Had it in my head to stick rigidly to my zone 2 limits and ended up walking about 16 times to keep in said zone #running #8krun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

A short long run today, just out for a little over 60 minutes with some half marathon pace tempo running included in the 8k main workout. A little harder than I would have liked but had a tight chest this morning so breathing not at its best #running #halfmarathonpace #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

A short long run today, just out for a little over 60 minutes with some half marathon pace tempo running included in the 8k main workout. A little harder than I would have liked but had a tight chest this morning so breathing not at its best #running #halfmarathonpace #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Half marathon training for Stockholm continues with a short 3k run plus a few 500m reps with 200m pickups #running #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Half marathon training for Stockholm continues with a short 3k run plus a few 500m reps with 200m pickups #running #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Tatton Park 10k this morning and another sub 60 minutes run (chip time 58:57) First 5k ok second about 2 minutes slower with a heavy incline between 4-6 km but managed to finish strong #running #10krace #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Tatton Park 10k this morning and another sub 60 minutes run (chip time 58:57) First 5k ok second about 2 minutes slower with a heavy incline between 4-6 km but managed to finish strong #running #10krace #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

last run before Tatton Park 10k on Saturday and 5k easy run plus some strides to get the legs moving #running #aerobicrunning #polarrunning #strides #runnersofmastodon

last run before Tatton Park 10k on Saturday and 5k easy run plus some strides to get the legs moving #running #aerobicrunning #polarrunning #strides #runnersofmastodon

Another day another hot one so a slow jog round trying my best to keep in zone 2 which was quite a feat at 27°C but job done and another one ticked off #running #aerobicrunning #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Another day another hot one so a slow jog round trying my best to keep in zone 2 which was quite a feat at 27°C but job done and another one ticked off #running #aerobicrunning #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

2 x 15 minute intervals at lunchtime, not the best plan especially when the temp is 26°C but that’s the only time spare to go. 15 minutes warm up then on with the action. Main aim was to keep in hr zone 3 which tbh was a struggle so trying to keep to a pace was out of the question #running #tempointervals #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

2 x 15 minute intervals at lunchtime, not the best plan especially when the temp is 26°C but that’s the only time spare to go. 15 minutes warm up then on with the action. Main aim was to keep in hr zone 3 which tbh was a struggle so trying to keep to a pace was out of the question #running #tempointervals #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Two runs for the price of one today. Had to split my long run into two as my chest strap played up again. 5km zone 2 and 6.5km zone 3. Plenty stops, walk breaks and fluids taken due to the hot weather so today was more about running with hr and rpe than pace #running #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Tuesday intervals and 3x10 minutes in tempo zone with 3 minutes jog recovery. 15 minutes warm up then a short rest then into the workout, had to adjust pace to keep hr in zone 3 as there were a few ups and downs on the route chosen but on the whole a good day’s workout #running #tempointervals #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Tuesday intervals and 3x10 minutes in tempo zone with 3 minutes jog recovery. 15 minutes warm up then a short rest then into the workout, had to adjust pace to keep hr in zone 3 as there were a few ups and downs on the route chosen but on the whole a good day’s workout #running #tempointervals #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Half marathon training block continues for Stockholm, feeling a lot better today and an hour easy run this dinner time. Made a conscious effort to keep in zone 2 as much as possible so wasn’t bothered about pace. #running #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Half marathon training block continues for Stockholm, feeling a lot better today and an hour easy run this dinner time. Made a conscious effort to keep in zone 2 as much as possible so wasn’t bothered about pace. #running #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Today’s run was not the best I’ve ran tbh, struggled to keep in zone 2 without resorting to a lot of stops and walking. Glad its over and can start again in a day or two #running #slowrun #10krun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Today’s run was not the best I’ve ran tbh, struggled to keep in zone 2 without resorting to a lot of stops and walking. Glad its over and can start again in a day or two #running #slowrun #10krun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Met up last night for our monthly social run organised by our local craft beer pub. Another well organised 5k with the bonus of a beer afterwards #running #socialrun #5krun #polarrunning #beeroclock #runnersofmastodon

Met up last night for our monthly social run organised by our local craft beer pub. Another well organised 5k with the bonus of a beer afterwards #running #socialrun #5krun #polarrunning #beeroclock #runnersofmastodon

Intervals day again and some tempo repeats, 3x8 minutes with 3 minutes rest. Pace ok but hr into threshold towards the end of the reps although where I run for these type of runs is in a dip and rises towards the end so have to compensate with allowing hr to rise or pace to drop #running #Intervaltraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Hell of a busy day today, an important video call this morning and an appointment later on so this run was a much needed one. One huge bonus though I got my confirmation email that my application to run Tokyo Legacy Half has been accepted #running #easyrunning #cathartic #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Hell of a busy day today, an important video call this morning and an appointment later on so this run was a much needed one. One huge bonus though I got my confirmation email that my application to run Tokyo Legacy Half has been accepted #running #easyrunning #cathartic #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

And first run with new watch, a supposedly zone 2 run but just about managed to average aerobic threshold for the run but mhr about 7-8 beats up #running #longrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

And first run with new watch, a supposedly zone 2 run but just about managed to average aerobic threshold for the run but mhr about 7-8 beats up #running #longrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

A slow Sunday 40 minutes to test out some new long/recovery run shoes out #running #sundayrun #slowrunning #polarrunning #nikevomero18 #runnersofmastodon #runningcommunity

Thought I’d have a go at the “Norwegian Method” today, 4x4 minutes with 3 minutes jog recovery. Happy with the effort put in and averaging 4:41 min/km will be a good benchmark to start with #running #4x4minutes #intervaltraining #polarrunning #norwegianmethod #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Got some recommendations from last weekend’s threshold tests. As LT1 is on the lower side it was suggested I concentrate on base building again so running with a hr of 139 bpm or less. Exercise today was to run until heart rate exceeded LT1 #treadmillrunning #running #aerobicbasebuilding #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Sunday long run day done ✅ had planned on being out for 2 hours split into easy, tempo and fast finish but tbh even with stops for fuel & hydration I’d had enough so called it a day and thought no point carrying on just to put unnecessary strain on the body as there’s always another day #running #longrun #sundaylongrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #runningcommunity

Wasn’t expecting to go out for a run today but luck was on my side so shoes laced up and out for an easy pace jog round #running #easyrunning #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #runningcommunity

Had to consolidate both weekend runs into one as we’ve got a family get together tomorrow. 14km with 5km at a more faster pace. Not as fast as I’d like, the aim was to keep in zone 3 as much as possible but today’s warmer temperatures meant it did creep up a little #running #longrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Happy chocolate egg day 👊 zone 2 metric half ran today. Felt strong all the way round although did stop to take in fuel a couple of times but happy with pace and heart rate stayed pretty much constant throughout #running #longrun #eastersundaylongrun #heartratetraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

6x6 minute intervals was the plan for today. Was hoping to push a little harder but it’s been a while since I’ve ran an intense rep time wise for a few months. Aim was 5 min/km actual was 5:11 min/km so hope to improve on the next one #running #intervaltraining #10ktraining #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #runningcommunity

It was one of those days were I didn’t feel like dressing for running in the rain even though it wasn’t heavy so decided on a treadmill run. 40 minutes at mostly zones 1 and 2 with a slight drift into 3 towards the end #running #treadmillrunning #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

20 minutes shakeout run to finish this training block for my 10k race. Kept pace and heart rate nice and low, 6:50 min/km, 140 bpm average #running #10ktraining #shakeoutrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Just one more week until Tatton Park 10k and a 60 minute progression run in the bag. 25 minutes easy, 25 minutes tempo and 5 minutes race pace. Wanted to keep pace as steady in the sections as possible so allowed hr to rise on the inclines #running #progressionrun #onehourrun #tattonpark10k #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Intervals day today, 20 minutes warm up, 10x2 minutes at 5:20-5:30 min/km, my present threshold pace but managed to average 5:15 min/km and heart rate still in zone 4 so fitness definitely improving finishing with 10 minutes cool down # running #intervalrunning #thresholdrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Tempo intervals was on the plan for today’s run for a 10k race in two weeks time. 30 minutes warm up, 4.43km at 6:43 min/km, 6x5 minutes at 5:36 min/km average and 10 minutes cool down, 1.34 km at 7:28 min/km. max hr 176 bpm average 156 bpm #running #temporunning #tempointervals #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

Tempo intervals was on the plan for today’s run for a 10k race in two weeks time. 30 minutes warm up, 4.43km at 6:43 min/km, 6x5 minutes at 5:36 min/km average and 10 minutes cool down, 1.34 km at 7:28 min/km. max hr 176 bpm average 156 bpm #running #temporunning #tempointervals #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon

60 minutes easy pace running today. One of those runs were you feel like you could have gone longer #running #easyrunning #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Tempo intervals today. Socks chosen today; the wolf to represent endurance and the cheetah to represent top end speed #running #temporunning #intervals #tempointervals #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Tempo intervals today. Socks chosen today; the wolf to represent endurance and the cheetah to represent top end speed #running #temporunning #intervals #tempointervals #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Kicking off this running week with a 7k slow and easy effort. The only objective was to keep pace slow and steady and hr low but with allowances for any inclines so to keep average around 144 bpm is well within my limit #running #easyrunning #slowrunning #polarrunning #runchat #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

Today’s 10k training plan run was 50 minute zone 1 pace run, keeping between 7:00 and 7:20 min/km. Chose to run on the treadmill so didn’t have to worry about any hills that might affect hr so to keep in zone 1 for almost all the run was a bonus #running #easyrunning #polarrunning #10ktraining #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity

60 minutes easy pace running was the plan for this morning and managed to keep within pace zone 2 for practically the whole run apart from a 10 minute warm up and running a few strides to finish off the workout #running #easyrunning #polarrunning #strides #runnersofmastodon #runningcommunity

Just ran a tempo run on an undulating route and had to slow to a walk a few times to keep to the designated hr zone but it did rise above a few beats. Would you run your tempos keeping pace constant on similar routes and let hr rise or try to keep on hr zone and running slower? #running #temporunning #polarrunning #RunningCommunity #runnersofmastodon

It’s good to be out running on the roads again. A much needed hour’s aerobic base training was perfect for today’s choice of workout especially with this new “hectic” lifestyle I seem to have now 😉😁#running #easyrunning #zone2running #aerobicbasebuilding #polarrunning #slowrunning #runnersofmastodon #therunningcommunity #oldguysrule

First run as an oldie 👊 60 today so started the celebrations with a 10k including a 25 minute threshold session sandwiched in the middle. Made sure I kept to the script and within the zones allocated for today’s run so pace that bit slower than it would have been if a little bit cooler #running #10krun #thresholdrun #birthdayrun #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity #oldguysrule

Tempo running this evening, 1500m warm up, 5k at tempo and 1500m cool down. The plan was to try and keep heart rate bordering hr zones 3 and 4 for the workout but allowing a little extra for any hills I had to negotiate so pleased with the results: 5km in 25:52 min, average pace 5:11 min/km, average hr 169bpm #running #temporun #5ktempo #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #therunningcommunity #oldguysrule #dreadlockrunner

A last easy effort before tomorrow’s Manchester 10k and feeling ready to go. Just one slight dilemma, which shoes to wear, my £230 carbon plate race shoes or my £120 racing flats I think either will get me close to my goal #running #easyrun #manchester10k #polarrunning

What a fine morning for running through the city of Chester and the surrounding lanes for the #chesterhalfmarathon. Not the result I would have liked but that heat was a killer especially with those hills 🥵🥹 #running #halfmarathon #halfmarathonrace #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #RunningCommunity #oldguysrule

9km ran today at an easy pace, kept heart rate in zone 2 for the majority of the way round just raised a bit on some hills but soon came back down to where I wanted it to be as I didn’t want to push today as the weekend has more intense workouts. #running #easyrunning #halfmarathontraining #polarrunning #runningcommunity #runnersofmastodon #oldguysrule

Today was one of those days when you don’t really want to go out but felt you had to to get it done 😮‍💨
75 minutes split into 40 minutes easy pace and 30 minutes threshold pace, which ended up being more sub race pace, so a little slower than expected #running #halfmarathontraining #progressionrun #adidasrunning #polarrunning #runningcommunity #mastorunners #runnersofmastodon #oldguysrule

Progressive tempo run done today. Started off nice and easy and worked through pace and hr zones to reach anaerobic threshold before finishing off with 5 minutes cool down. #running #halfmarathontraining #temporun #progressionrun #thresholdrun #polarrunning #runningcommunity #runnersofmastodon #oldguysrule

Midweek tempo running half way through week five of Chester Half Marathon 15 minutes warm up, 25 minutes tempo pace and 5 minutes cool down. Happy with the effort put in and made sure to keep in the zones so at the end still had a little more to give.
Nice to see my race prediction gone down to 1:49:30 which would be just perfect #running #temporunning #halfmarathontraining #chesterhalfmarathon #polarrunning #temporun #runnersofmastodon #mastorunners #RunningCommunity #oldguysrule

A short, tough but very good interval workout today. 2 x 4 minutes with 2 minutes rest, gave an all out effort which saw an improvement on average pace per speed session from 4:36 to 4:28 min/km since the same run two weeks ago #running #halfmarathontraining #intervaltraining #adiidasrunning #polarrunning #runnersofmastodon #mastorunners #RunningCommunity #oldguysrule #greenmachine

Went out with slight trepidation as unsure the ankle injury on Sunday was going to be ok and so glad it was. Half marathon training continues with 50 minutes progression run: 25 minutes easy pace, 20 minutes tempo and 5 minutes cool down. Foot felt fine throughout although I did make sure to avoid any pot holes etc and pace was much better than expected #running #halfmarathontraining #progressionrun #adidasrunning #polarrunning #runningcommunity #runnersofmastodon #mastorunners #oldguysrule

First couple of runs since the weekend, keeping pace and hr nice and slow. Tried some nasal breathing on last nights 5k so pace lower than usual for the hr zone. Today’s easy pace 10k was more back to normal #running #slowrunning #easyrun #heartratetraining #5krun #10krun #nasalbreathing #polarrunning #runningcommunity #runnersofmastodon #mastorunners #oldguysrule