Monday evening training took place in the Demense, I found it tough. After our warm up and stretches, Brenda laid out her devilish plan for the session. We had to run to various points and when you got there you had to run back to where Brenda was in the group. Now, I am not a big fan of this because I am usually last and that means everyone has to head back to me, as Brenda usual hangs back at the end of the group. At each point, we had to head off to the next which was fine until we hit the hill near Knockreer Hse, (if you have read this blog you will know I have had problems with said hill before!) As, I went up the hill Brenda was beside me but I couldn't catch my breath, I tried not to stop but I did. I started to panic but I took a few deep breaths and kept moving. As we ran down the hill, Brenda stopped to take photos, she later posted them on facebook, beautiful red deer grazing, I hadn't even seen them. As, I met the group running up towards me I could see the next point ahead. That done onwards to the next point well that was the plan, Bernie had other ideas!! Brenda ran with me and we discussed by breathing, which had gone awry, it is complete panic!! When I think of my pace or not letting people down I panic. Which makes me catch my breath..
SILLY you say, I KNOW!
However, that is the benefit of having Brenda there, to notice it, to put me on the right direction for the week ahead and of course, to push me panic or not..
SILLY you say, I KNOW!
However, that is the benefit of having Brenda there, to notice it, to put me on the right direction for the week ahead and of course, to push me panic or not..
Getting back to the run, as we headed to the next point, waiting for a cow to pass.. (no jokes, please!) we realised the group had passed it and headed up to the point. So, we continued on and as, we went for a warm down jog and stretch, Brenda handed out our programs for the week, something to look forward to.
Tuesday evening, it was raining, the term 'cats and dogs' was more appropriate, so I put my run on hold. Wednesday afternoon, I headed out, amazingly the sun had come out, so I put thoughts of pace and all my other 'BS' out of my mind and followed Brenda's advice to concentrate once more on my breathing. With this thought, I headed off, wow what a difference, I really had a great run!
By Saturday, it was raining again, but I headed out because it could be raining in July. I hope not!
7 miles to do, as always the first mile or so is the hardest, then I settle into it. Even though it was raining it was very humid, I had water with me. But, I was sopping wet by the end of the run but smiling..
Heading into training last Monday, I was feeling good about the previous weeks running, but I knew from previous experience that probably wouldn't be the case by 8pm. It was by the way still raining. As we started the session we all chatted as we went for a warm up run before the session really kicked off. Stretching done, Brenda explained what we were to do, go down to cattle gate up to house around the corner and up Knockreer hse hill down hill and repeat again backwards (i.e start by going up Knockreer hse). OMG.. People it was not pretty, first part was OK but that bloody hill.! Going up first time I stopped, once again I couldn't catch my breath, all my good runs of the week gone.. it was torture going up the hill, down was not too bad. As I reached the house, I just stood to catch my full breath and bring down my racing heart. Off we went again, slowly does it I was thinking. Brenda was beside me saying no stopping, I was slowing, I wanted to stop, I also I really wanted to pee.. As I was near the top something had to give, coming down the hill with a full bladder is not pleasant and as I continued on, I just kept thinking keep going. Warm down jog and stretch done! By the end of the session, I felt spent...
Last Monday aside, bank holiday weekend yeahhh!! So the Women's Mini Marathon is on in Dublin, Brenda is running as is Karen, so sending best wishes to them for a great run.
Tuesday evening, it was raining, the term 'cats and dogs' was more appropriate, so I put my run on hold. Wednesday afternoon, I headed out, amazingly the sun had come out, so I put thoughts of pace and all my other 'BS' out of my mind and followed Brenda's advice to concentrate once more on my breathing. With this thought, I headed off, wow what a difference, I really had a great run!
By Saturday, it was raining again, but I headed out because it could be raining in July. I hope not!
7 miles to do, as always the first mile or so is the hardest, then I settle into it. Even though it was raining it was very humid, I had water with me. But, I was sopping wet by the end of the run but smiling..
Heading into training last Monday, I was feeling good about the previous weeks running, but I knew from previous experience that probably wouldn't be the case by 8pm. It was by the way still raining. As we started the session we all chatted as we went for a warm up run before the session really kicked off. Stretching done, Brenda explained what we were to do, go down to cattle gate up to house around the corner and up Knockreer hse hill down hill and repeat again backwards (i.e start by going up Knockreer hse). OMG.. People it was not pretty, first part was OK but that bloody hill.! Going up first time I stopped, once again I couldn't catch my breath, all my good runs of the week gone.. it was torture going up the hill, down was not too bad. As I reached the house, I just stood to catch my full breath and bring down my racing heart. Off we went again, slowly does it I was thinking. Brenda was beside me saying no stopping, I was slowing, I wanted to stop, I also I really wanted to pee.. As I was near the top something had to give, coming down the hill with a full bladder is not pleasant and as I continued on, I just kept thinking keep going. Warm down jog and stretch done! By the end of the session, I felt spent...
Last Monday aside, bank holiday weekend yeahhh!! So the Women's Mini Marathon is on in Dublin, Brenda is running as is Karen, so sending best wishes to them for a great run.
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| It about summed me up, last Monday! |
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