Rainy days but fun !!!

Last week was tough training even though the volume was low my body is still adgusting to the running again.
Thursday I ran 30minutes very easy
Friday I took a rest day
Saturday I ran on the roads with Eoin,Colin and Tom Fitzpatrick who earlier int he day had won the racepix 5k race.We ran 8miles @ a slightly faster pace of around 7mins  per mile.My calfs where tight after and hamstrings.Check out http://www.racepix.com/  for all race pictures of races you might have ran.

Sunday was a session on the kyber pass in The phoenix park with Colin.We ran 6 x 2mins with 3mins run back as recovery.The session was very controlled and next week we will repeat at the same intensity and add 2-3 more reps.
After a few too many beers Sunday night down in Tullamore i ran an easy 50mins in the rain soaked Phoenix park on my own.Really enjoyed the run.

I have been using a new shoe by Mizuno called the Enigma.Its mizuno's newest neutral shoe and a shoe I feel they have been missing.It has full length wave technology giving it much more cushioning in the forefoot.If you are someone who has had problems with the Wave rider 14, and need a shoe to get you to the next update, give these a try.I will give a full review after another 50miles !!!

Tymon Park

Went for a run with Colin Bolger(who works in Amphibian King with me)and Eoin Dunne who does more talking on a run than anyone I know.
The plan was to do a similar run to Monday but we ended up swinging down past the Walkinstown roundabout and up the Greenhills road.
I ran for 12minutes and stopped to stretch as my left hamstring was tight.
After I ran for another 56 minutes so total running was 68 minutes.

Was going to have a cold bath to try and relieve some muscle soreness but decided on a warm bath.
Tommorow will be an early morning run of 25-35minutes or a rest day.

While it might be cold it's good to be back running !!!

Finally I have turned a corner regarding my achilles injury.It has been a frustrating time not being able to run and I appreciate it all the more now.

Last Sunday i decided to jump into the Hell and Back 10k race.this race consisted of running up the Sugar loaf,under cargo nets,up cargo nets,over bails of hey,under tunnels,through tyres and muddy conditions.
While i ran like a headless chicken and paid the price in the last 2k being run down by 3 other runners finishing in 4th,i was delighted to have no problems with my achilles.

The days since the race have been tough as my legs are sore from the race but I have managed to run 40mins on monday @ 8min miles and Tuesday for 45mins @ 7min miles.
The next two weeks will consist of slow areobic running to get the body back used to running again.You can view a video made by Donal @   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9siMe-or7ds

Training on the bike !!!

As the title suggest all im doing is a small bit of biking of late.
Been lazy on the Physio front and need to get the finger out.

Last week was fun,headed out to the Athlong three-quarter marathon with Nelly and Gary.
the drive down was great fun as both lads had never ran further than 13miles in training this was going to be a test for both.
I was on the bike and after only 400m gary was well clear so i cycled with him for the duration chatting to him and looking after his drinks and gels.
Nelly was run a very controlled race back in the field,starting of at 6.30 minute miles and picking it up near the end to come home in 4th place and under his 2.36 marathon pace.
Gary ran the race of his life coming home in first place wearing the Amphibian king colours.
His time was 145.59 which is 2.20 marathon pace,outstanding running.
The event in Athlone was pure class with gels,drinks,jellies and even Mellon on hand for the runners.Some big bunches running with the pacers made this event a must for those running dublin for the first time.