Finally broke it!

Now here’s something I never thought I’d ever be posting. Today I broke the 10Km barrier. Pushed it towards the end but managed to make it home in just over 10Km. A few aches and pains (I managed to get a blood blister on my toe and my shoes rubbed a little on the side of my right foot) but overall feeling pretty chuffed with that. Will have to try and carry it on but drop it to a sub 60 minute run if I can. Not sure I’ll continue to push the distance – an hour running is long enough for me and I prefer being on the bike for that sort of time – however, sometimes it’s just easier to pull on a pair of running shoes and head out!

Zombies, Run!

So I followed this app since I saw the Kickstarter page – I didn’t donate but I was quite happy to wait until the app arrived. I’m glad I did, it adds a bit of fun to my runs!

I tried it out today and got this as my first run.

Nothing fantastic but now I know how the app works, I’ll be turning on the Zombie Chases (basically HITT intervals!) just to mix up the runs a bit!

More details on Zombies, Run! can be found on their webpage OffSite Link

5 Km is my Bitch

Finally broke the 5 Km out running. Just felt like carrying on running at the end of the first loop so ended up doing the next loop. A more mid foot strike means my calves aren’t hurting like that which stopped me getting past 20 minutes of running before.

Garmin Run

First run with my Garmin strap for my Garmin 500. Uses the Garmin mounting kit for the Forerunner 201 and 301 (but actually fits the Gamrin 500 as well). Note that with the 500, the device runs down your arm, not perpendicular like a watch. Nothing major but something to consider.

Garmin Going a Bit Mental…

Seems my Garmin is going a bit mental – those altitudes are very much out and that heart rate, whilst it looks reasonable, I’m not sure I hit 242 bpm!!

Time to sort out my bike and get back on that!

Post Airsoft Run

Slowly increasing the distance again. Slight ache of the feet after this one but that could well be the full day of airsoft yesterday as well.

To much to soon?

Been following the Inov8 guide to getting started with minimal shoes and last weekend I skipped a week out and went from 8 minute runs to 15 (due to an error in my route planning!). Anyhow, that passed fine and my run on Tuesday was fine at 15, so I thought I’d stick with the 15 minute run.

Seems like a mistake, I now have a pain across the left foot when walking. It’s fine with no weight on it but looks like I’ve become a casualty of the TMTS (To Much, To Soon) syndrome that Jason Robillard warns of OffSite Link. Looks like I’ll be dropping back until there’s no pain then ramping up again.

Early Morning Run

Second Run

Looks like the Garmin’s aren’t fantastic on short distances…

First Run

So I managed my first run today. As per the Inov-8 guide and all the barefoot running guides, I started with a short run. Inov-8’s guide for beginners is a 2 x 5 minute run in the first week. (Inov-8’s guide can be found here OffSite Link)