Run Guru
It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
2010 - New 5K timing
Didn't feel uncomfortable at all - i think i can get under 22 min in a months time. and, then make it close to 21 mins. Will keep doing the weekly long runs of 10Km at comfortable pace to make the 5K feel shorter.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
New 10K - fast & confident
I was mentally prepared to do it. Was constantly doing 25-35 min runs at the same pace once in a while. And, some fast paced runs (4:30 min per Km) to make the target pace (5 min per Km) feel easy and comfortable. Added with a dash of weight training.
It was a pretty solo effort (like 99% of all), but i think i am going to move forward from this timing soon and realize the much awaited timing of 45 min. Fingers crossed.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Half marathon
Timing - 2hr 01min 01sec Rank - 317/394
(was boxed behind lot of people at the starting line resulting in a bit bad finish time and rank)
I was targeting a sub-2Hr result. But, the Sun hit me very hard in the final 3 Kms and i couldn't keep up the pace. Missed the target my about a minute. Will be better prepared next time :)
Not at all a bad race, i felt good throughout the race and recovered quite quickly.
From this race, i have got a lot of confidence, and i am gonna use it for my favorite short distances - 3K, 5K & 10K.
From today, i am back to regular running.
Upcoming target is to PR on the 10Km distance and do a sub-50 min @ Sunfeast bang 10K.
Short term (2 months) target is to do a 5Km in sub-22 mins.
Cheers.
Personal Bests
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5Km - 23min45sec (Feb 2009)
10Km - 54min36sec (May 2009)
Half marathon - 2Hr 01 min 01 sec (Jan 2010)
Thursday, May 21, 2009
The ladder approach
Once in a while i let myself indulge in it and see what is possible. Yesterday was an unplanned day, could have been an easy run of 10 Kms, but i was not sure to do that. So i just thought to run on a speed of 4.5 min/Km and see how far i can go. I managed a non-stop 2.5 Km stretch. Although it is not a lot, but it was good. I ended up running the distance in 10:50, which is faster then what i expected.
That gave me some confidence about the shape i am in, and what i can be in. Now I can think of doing same for a 3Km distance, and later a 5Km. My current 5k time is just under 24 min, the goal is to bring that down to 22:30. Not bad! That sounds like more speed intervals, more hill training and more drills :) I love the idea. Its cool to climb the ladder!
Cheers,
Guru.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Heat, Humidity and Speed Intervals
I have been training in the humid conditions for a long time, so i can resist that. Rains are ok, we (intermediates) don't get too much impacted by them. Only big concern is heat. If they start the race at 9 am in the morning (which is extremely ridiculous, and happened last time), then anything can happen. So, in order to get used to the heat, i planned for a day time run (yesterday). To make it even more difficult, i made it an interval session. according to internet, the conditions were
Temperature - 95 °F
Humidity - 80%
I ran 8 intervals of half kilometers at a pace of 4.5 min/Km with less then 20 sec recovery in between. I used my racing shoes while doing so. Didn't want to push, so limited them to 8 , rather then 10 which i usually i do.
Overall, it was a good experience. If i have a cap and water then i think i will be able to resist the heat. I will try to do another 2-3 such day runs and try to get stronger.
Today morning, i ran an easy 7.5 Km in 44 mns.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Hill Training
Saturday, April 25, 2009
New Shoe - Adizero ace
Went for a short run in them today, ran 5.5 Kms in 26 mins. The shoe really really work!!!!
I recommend it for all those light weight runners who like to push speed while running.