Beginners Training Diary for a marathon
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Beginners Training Diary for a marathon
As a complete novice to jogging I thought it might be a good idea to keep a diary of my training experiences, routes, and anything else that occurs to me.
I had hoped to secure a place in the 2014 London Marathon, so I downloaded their 24 week programme for a beginner. But that didn't happen this year (see below). Sticking loosely to the programme though.
My first session was on Sunday 30th June.
VLM: Well that didn't happen as I got my sorry letter along with lots of others but I did get a rather nice jacket (which unfortunately is a bit tight on the tummy) but that's another incentive to get out pounding the streets.
I have instead signed up for the Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon in March (day after my 53rd birthday) (charity: Children's Air Ambulance) and also the 2014 British 10k London Run in July (Help for Heroes).
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I only went and did it! Think I came in last but can only get better?
Couple of things learnt: 1. Enjoy a breakfast a bit earlier next time or grab a banana instead. 2. Don't start at the back. 3. Make sure stopwatch is set and ready to go. 4. Do...
Jog 50mins
First run on the road. First time in the rain.
At 6.20am I stepped outside the door and very nearly turned around and went back in. It was really, actually raining! (Well we'd have called it 'spitting' in my youth, but the sky was defina...
Jog 15mins, Run 10mins, Walk 2.5mins, Jog 20mins
Okay so I admit the 2 and a half minute walk wasn't on the plan but Berlin_Bolt said it's alright to walk a little and this time I remembered to add the extra on so instead of 45 mins my total was 48mins...
Jog 25mins (and 24 seconds)
Was out early today at 6.20am, pleasant sunshine (not too warm).
Enjoyed a nice steady pace, got round the park 5 times (averaged out just over 5 mins each lap) total of 2.8km @ 6.6km/ph so my natural pace has increased a li...
Jog 10mins, Run 10mins, Walk 5mins, Run 5mins, Jog 10mins (That's what the Virgin training plan said. What I achieved: Jog 10mins, Run 10mins, Walk 5mins, Run 5mins, Walk 2mins, Jog 8mins)
What a lovely morning! Nice warm sunshine, but damp underfoot...
Jog 30mins
Nice early start (not too early otherwise I have to put up with the smoking commuters waiting for the 6am train). So left home at 06.10 and arrived at the park to spy a jogger already burning rubber on the track and a dog-walker both in the ...
Jog 20 mins
Not such a long session today so left about 6.10am (to avoid the early morning commuters).
Bit of a 'nip' in the air but fresh and clear.
Pace was considerably slower than yesterday, but knee is giving me 'jip', so kept it slow and careful. ...
Jog 40mins
A late start but it was Sunday so started my jog at about 7.20am. Crystal Blue sky and warm sunshine. Had the park all to myself for 10 whole minutes.
Was surprised to see my first 'lap' was a healthy 5 mins +, then subsequent ones all abou...
Jog 15mins, Run 8mins, Jog 15mins
Didn't succeed entirely, but mostly.
Hardly anyone about at 6.30am, weather dry and quite pleasant. Walked around to my starting bench in the park and set off at quite a slow pace (certainly compared to yesterday). Had...
Jog 25mins
Left a hint after 6am today and the roads were mostly empty (no one smoking outside the railway station).
Bit chilly actually but still wore my green shorts. No one in the park (only a wood pigeon and a couple of crows for company) to start ...
Jog 10mins, Run 5mins, Jog 15mins
Not looking forward to this session, nearly talked myself out of it this morning, then remembered that Supernatural is on tonight and I have to stay up late to watch it, so no way was I going to be able to go out tomorr...
Jog 25mins
Really had trouble getting out of bed this morning, but eventually persuaded myself to get out before the sun was up.
Even at 6am it was pretty warm and humid. After my warm-up, I left the house about 5.55am. Was surprised to see 7 differen...
Jog 20mins
Still sticking with the Virgin Training Schedule, it says jog for 20 mins today.
Headed for the park at 7am and managed 3 full circuits and just over a half in the 20 mins. Got a bit puffed towards the end but I had been trying to increase t...
Kent Ramblers walk 36 - Four Elms and Bough Beech Reservoir
Left about 10am and arrived just before 11am so not really much earler than last week (but it was a longer drive).
Enjoyed the walk but it was rather adventerous for us. Quite a few of the pat...
Jog 30 mins
Thought I'd get out early before the sun started to heat things up so left the house before 6am.
Felt a bit guilty as I should have gone out on Friday but just couldn't summon up the energy to do a 30 min jog and go to work as well.
It was r...
Jog 15mins, Walk 5mins, Jog 15mins
Munched on a banana before leaving earlier than normal (about 06:10). Set off clockwise again and went round v.slowly (bobbing walk pace). Accidentally stopped my stopwatch after the first circuit so lost track of th...
Jog 20mins
Just read a really good blog from a lady in my age range doing the same, but she is way ahead of me, still does give one encourgement.
Today I was feeling a little tired from yesterday but only a little, but it was very hot and sticky getting...
Jog 15 mins, Walk 10 mins, Jog 10 mins
Munched a banana before my trip today. Didn't get out as early as planned, but still early for a Saturday. Even so, the sun was up and it was beginning to get warm.
Took it gently today (as usual) as I'll be goin...
Jog 20 mins
Back from a few days rest (had an excuse - had to have a 'procedure' under general at a local hospital) - got the all clear so back with a vengeance today.
May I add a huge Thank You to everyone who has commented with such lovely encouraging...
Jog 15 mins
Back to work today, so out nice and early (about 6.30am). Weather quite pleasant.
Had planned to jog around the opposite way today, but forgot, so did one circuit anti-clockwise (as usual) then did an about turn and tried it the other way...
Week 2 Sunday 7th July
Decided to save my energy for the walk today. Hubby and myself went over to Downe in Kent and completed a lovely walk - Kent Ramblers Walk 67 High Elms and Downe.
Bit of everything really, wooded areas, open, ploughed fields, mea...
Jog 20 mins
Saturday 6th July. nice warm sunny day. About the same time as yesterday but as it's a Saturday it was quieter. More dog walkers about today but most in a more relaxed frame of mind.
Feeling a little stiff but did a fair amount of walking...
Jog 15 mins, walk 5 mins, jog 10 mins
Friday morning, 5th July. On the advice from someone who has been there, done that, got the t'shirt and the medal, I had a rest day yesterday and felt the benefits today - thanks Hossen,
Left a little later today a...
Jog 15 mins
Wednesday morning, 3rd July. It’s dull, overcast and wet underfoot today. Grabbed a banana at 6am before setting out at 6.35am today. (After a brief warm-up). Also dug a jacket out of the wardrobe.
No dog walkers when I arrived but a co...
