20 consecutive days of running so far, not counting today. With today’s run (still to do, but I’ve got 8 hours to do it) I’m up to 3 whole weeks... I still enjoy running every day, even if it feels a bit silly to get changed and then just run for 6 minutes. I guess the next step will be to do a longer distance every day, but then I can't count the minimum distance days as "rest" days, as I can now.
The green column = type of run (LP=long run, DI & ÖV=general, BI=hills, FL=fartlek, F&S is my running group) – with today still to do. The 13 Sep long run was as much a test as a long run in itself, I haven’t decided if I’m sticking with the 15k on Saturday or if I should upgrade to the full 30k. I didn’t feel too great (the pace tells all), and considering this run was on tarmac with no hills as such – more like never-ending inclines – I’m not too hopeful. But we'll see, still another week to decide. And there’s always next year… Saying that, if
To liven up my short streak runs I’ve decided to devote them to drills. I did this 3 times a week during the spring but have managed to almost forget how to even skip, and this post was a good kick in the backside for me. I need more drills, I mean, come on, who doesn’t?
(Image borrowed from Momentum Sports)
I specifically need to program myself to lift my knees – no shuffling along as if I was doing a 24-hour race, when I’m really only out for a half-hour run… Any specific drills to recommend?
nice job on the streak! i need to implement drills. a year ago i did them once/week, for maybe 4-6 weeks haha. i definitely 'believe' in the effect they have but am too lazy! grr. good luck!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what to say about lifting knees. Myself, I've actually had some interesting results from making short strides ... which implies not much raising of knees and more of a shuffling of legs. The key is quick turnover: you want to keep your legs moving rapidly.
ReplyDeleteI've found I can cover a lot of ground really fast doing this. I experience probably my best results when trying this downhill. However, it modifies my hip movement I think, which seems to then effect my knee(s) ... not totally sure, but pushing myself probably too hard today ending up causing a mid-run injury I overcame.
Keep up the streak, mialena!
keep on running and you'll catch forest gump up
ReplyDeletelike beeeeeeeeeeeeee! i'm a bit more of a short strider unless running fast or uphill
im a big fan of the 'elasticated' warm up moves but only seem to do them before track work
Lindsay: That's the thing, they're so good but to actually DO them... Naah. I forget.
ReplyDeleteBen: You remember Chris & Angela right? Always telling me to lift my knees. I still haven't learned. Basically I need to stop taking baby steps :) Looking at your 2 latest race pics you're still lifting your knees a lot higher than I do! Well done in that race btw :)
Ultra collie: That's the idea :) I'll always be a short strider (short legs) but at least if I shuffle a bit less I might not fall over whenever I come across a pine cone or something. Too painful. I shall try the elastic stuff, cheers!