Distance: 4.30km
Pace: 6:59/km
Duration: 30:00
Location: Treadmill
Buddy: runners at our company's running club
Core Workout: [3 sets]
30 secs high plank with march
5 reps unicorn (each leg)
30 secs side plank with thrusts
30 secs leg raise crunch
60 secs half plank
Most of my running friends do not like the treadmill. It is actually boring. But this is the most convenient way for me to train. This also help me a lot to do my speed training. I actually do not have any speed training other than running on a treadmill.
While the conditioning training is being sponsored by our running club in the company. If not for these, I do not have specified training plan.
It is actually difficult to do everything on my own. I am just a recreational athlete, so hiring a coach is not practical.
Given this, I'd still work on with my endurance required to last a race. It wouldn't kill my spirit to run a marathon! :)
Thursday, April 30, 2015
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Training 10 Km: Nike Women's Run Manila (04252014)
Distance: 9km
Pace: Not tracked
Duration: more than an hour
Location: Mall of Asia open grounds to Roxas Boulevard
Buddy: favorite running buddy and friend
This was the laziest run since I got back to training. I also dragged my running buddy to cut-off the run (we're supposed to run 16km). Well, I got a pretty terrible soar throat too. It's killing me this weekend. Too good that I'm staying home this time, yet too bad, for I was not able to do most of the things I am supposed to do. Now, as I am typing this, I am cramming as there are few hours left and Monday is already here. I will try to hit the gym this coming week. Wish me luck!
Pace: Not tracked
Duration: more than an hour
Location: Mall of Asia open grounds to Roxas Boulevard
Buddy: favorite running buddy and friend
This was the laziest run since I got back to training. I also dragged my running buddy to cut-off the run (we're supposed to run 16km). Well, I got a pretty terrible soar throat too. It's killing me this weekend. Too good that I'm staying home this time, yet too bad, for I was not able to do most of the things I am supposed to do. Now, as I am typing this, I am cramming as there are few hours left and Monday is already here. I will try to hit the gym this coming week. Wish me luck!
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Training 10 Km: Nike Women's Run Manila (04232014)
Distance: 5.02km
Pace: 9:21/km
Duration: 46:55:++
Core Workout: [3 sets]
15 knee crunches
30 secs bicycle crunches
20 leg raises
15 superman
60 secs half plank
Location: Mecauayan Commercial Complex, office gym
Buddy: work seat-mate on my left
Exercising is one good way to distress. Try to avoid talking about office politics during a run. It's unhealthy. Though, talking while running is a good way to relieve boredom during the exercise. It makes sweating less difficult. It also helps in achieving your fitness goal for the day.
Pace: 9:21/km
Duration: 46:55:++
Core Workout: [3 sets]
15 knee crunches
30 secs bicycle crunches
20 leg raises
15 superman
60 secs half plank
Location: Mecauayan Commercial Complex, office gym
Buddy: work seat-mate on my left
Exercising is one good way to distress. Try to avoid talking about office politics during a run. It's unhealthy. Though, talking while running is a good way to relieve boredom during the exercise. It makes sweating less difficult. It also helps in achieving your fitness goal for the day.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Training 10 Km: Nike Women's Run Manila (04142015)
Distance: 7km
Pace: 8:34/km
Duration: 1:00:++
Location: Mecauayan Commercial Complex
Buddy: work seat-mate on my right
This was my last run, before I went on a short vacation somewhere north. I'm a bit relaxed and taking risks of not going through my training. I'm a bit guilty about that. This is the common challenge with runners (much more with elite athletes) - managing time between work and simple pleasures. But the beauty about being a regular runner is that you gain more guts and confidence. As years go by, I get to learn that in little time, I know I could catch up with my training. Though, I am not saying that it should be taken for granted. It is just that, my body can easily gain condition in short period of training, because it is already used to extreme activities, like running a marathon.
This week I'll get back to gym and do some serious work! Yay!
Pace: 8:34/km
Duration: 1:00:++
Location: Mecauayan Commercial Complex
Buddy: work seat-mate on my right
This was my last run, before I went on a short vacation somewhere north. I'm a bit relaxed and taking risks of not going through my training. I'm a bit guilty about that. This is the common challenge with runners (much more with elite athletes) - managing time between work and simple pleasures. But the beauty about being a regular runner is that you gain more guts and confidence. As years go by, I get to learn that in little time, I know I could catch up with my training. Though, I am not saying that it should be taken for granted. It is just that, my body can easily gain condition in short period of training, because it is already used to extreme activities, like running a marathon.
This week I'll get back to gym and do some serious work! Yay!
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Training 10 Km: Nike Women's Run Manila (04122015)
Distance: 15.40km
Pace: 8:++/km
Duration: 02:07:++
Route: Mall of Asia open grounds to Roxas Boulevard and vice versa
Buddy: favorite running buddy/ friend
This officially inaugurated our first LSD (long slow distance) training. We are actually preparing for a marathon in August, but there are races joined in between. Starting early on at this stage, helps us build our endurance.
Waking up at 3:30AM is again a challenge plus the scorching hot temperature. It's summer here in the Philippines and the heat is terrible. Yet the run is still enjoyable as we chat and make stops at buko vendors at CCP Complex to sip some ice cold coconut juice.
It had also noticeable that in our 2-month off season in training, there had been changes in our route. There were new establishments opened while some got closed. The building constructions were finished, while the sidewalk construction in Roxas Boulevard is still in progress. And finally, the zero km mark is now standing tall (literally stands taller than us!).
Now, I get more excited in the coming weeks as we get back into shape! :)
Pace: 8:++/km
Duration: 02:07:++
Route: Mall of Asia open grounds to Roxas Boulevard and vice versa
Buddy: favorite running buddy/ friend
This officially inaugurated our first LSD (long slow distance) training. We are actually preparing for a marathon in August, but there are races joined in between. Starting early on at this stage, helps us build our endurance.
Waking up at 3:30AM is again a challenge plus the scorching hot temperature. It's summer here in the Philippines and the heat is terrible. Yet the run is still enjoyable as we chat and make stops at buko vendors at CCP Complex to sip some ice cold coconut juice.
It had also noticeable that in our 2-month off season in training, there had been changes in our route. There were new establishments opened while some got closed. The building constructions were finished, while the sidewalk construction in Roxas Boulevard is still in progress. And finally, the zero km mark is now standing tall (literally stands taller than us!).
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| Don't let yourself get dehydrated |
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Training 10 Km: Nike Women's Run Manila (04092015)
Distance: 5.00km
Pace: 7:01/km
Duration: 00:35:03
Location: Treadmill
Buddy: Myself
It has already been 2 months of off-season break from marathon training. I am slowly getting back in shape as I prepare for the Nike Women's Run Manila next month.
Going back to running training is like starting over again. Last two weeks ago, I started to hit on the road again. I experienced panting during the 3km run and then aching legs after.
This is one of the few things I like about the sport, it never bores me. It always challenges me in a lot of different ways. There is always something to look forward to and I cannot be complacent.
Pace: 7:01/km
Duration: 00:35:03
Location: Treadmill
Buddy: Myself
It has already been 2 months of off-season break from marathon training. I am slowly getting back in shape as I prepare for the Nike Women's Run Manila next month.
Going back to running training is like starting over again. Last two weeks ago, I started to hit on the road again. I experienced panting during the 3km run and then aching legs after.
This is one of the few things I like about the sport, it never bores me. It always challenges me in a lot of different ways. There is always something to look forward to and I cannot be complacent.
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