The bangalore race was a real test for me, physically, psychologically and spiritually. All the effort and pain that i put in it was fruitful. It was an amazing feeling of some kind of a win, we don't have to win the race to get that feeling. I earned a wealth of experience from this first ever race of mine. At the end of the race i had a kind of pain in my right ankle, but it was not bothering me much. Later, i was in a mood of a good recovery. One week and i didn't go for running any single day. I was giving myself as much rest as possible. The ankle pain started to disappear slowly. Today its a complete month after the race, I feel fit and ready for the training again.
So this time it is going to be a half marathon, target of sub 2 hr, time remaining is 4 months. Plan is to start slow and low mileage every alternate day. Gradually will increase the mileage and then some speed days. As simple as it looks :)
"To keep from decaying, to be a winner, the athlete must accept pain - not only accept it, but look for it, live with it, learn not to fear it." - Dr. George Sheehan
Update: Started with slow jogs of 15 minutes on alternate days. 2 weeks passed. Now i can do upto 30 mins on a 6min/km pace. I am not pushing very hard, i stop during a run once or twice; to take a breather if i feel to. Starting next month, i am going to start my actual half marathon training with a good strategy.
Update II : Now i can do 5 Kms within 30 mins in slow jogs, 3 Kms in 15mins during medium runs. All runs remain non-stop. 2 run days followed by a rest day.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Bangalore 10K unleashed
This Sunday, May the 18th 2008, i ran the Sunfeast world 10K in Bangalore.
Distance : 10Km
Official Time : 56 min 55 sec
My timing : 57 min 20 sec
My target timing was a frame of 55 min to 60 min.
The race started @ 9 am in the morning. It was hot by that time and as i thought it kept getting hotter for the next hour. I could have achieved 55 min or even better if the the race would have started earlier in the morning. It was so hot while the race that i was literally throwing water all over my head to cool down. Being my first ever race, i have learned a lot of things from it. And now i understand what were the correct things i did and what i need amend in my training plan for the next race.
I opted for the chip timing, and yet to receive my timing certificate. According to my watch, following were my splits:
First 4 Kms - 22:35
Next 3 Kms - 18:40
Last 3 Kms - 16.05
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Total - 57:20
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The race was good and well organized. The organizers tried there best to do everything they could. The security arrangements were good too; both inside and outside the stadium.
Distance : 10Km
Official Time : 56 min 55 sec
My timing : 57 min 20 sec
My target timing was a frame of 55 min to 60 min.
The race started @ 9 am in the morning. It was hot by that time and as i thought it kept getting hotter for the next hour. I could have achieved 55 min or even better if the the race would have started earlier in the morning. It was so hot while the race that i was literally throwing water all over my head to cool down. Being my first ever race, i have learned a lot of things from it. And now i understand what were the correct things i did and what i need amend in my training plan for the next race.
I opted for the chip timing, and yet to receive my timing certificate. According to my watch, following were my splits:
First 4 Kms - 22:35
Next 3 Kms - 18:40
Last 3 Kms - 16.05
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Total - 57:20
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The race was good and well organized. The organizers tried there best to do everything they could. The security arrangements were good too; both inside and outside the stadium.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Getting lost
Today i went on a long run. Decided not to go on the usual path.
Got up at 5am, left room @ 5:45am, direction to go : Unknown.
Almost got lost in the messy roads and fate got me back to a known road to my usual path.
It really feels amazing to see new things and especially the way people(street dogs too) look at you because rarely anybody runs in my place on the roads.
Did 1Hr and covered above 10Km.
Got up at 5am, left room @ 5:45am, direction to go : Unknown.
Almost got lost in the messy roads and fate got me back to a known road to my usual path.
It really feels amazing to see new things and especially the way people(street dogs too) look at you because rarely anybody runs in my place on the roads.
Did 1Hr and covered above 10Km.
Monday, May 5, 2008
Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore
Following is the update which i got from the organizers.
Open 10K will be going to start at 9:00 am. All Open 10K participants are required to assemble at Kanteerva Stadium from 7:30 am, on May 18th, 2008.
But you have to be in Bangalore on or before 17th May to collect your running no. the bib collection as well as chip timing will be from the indoor stadium, within the kanteerva athletic complex, from 14th to 17th of may.
UPDATE : Race map http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=3018618
Open 10K will be going to start at 9:00 am. All Open 10K participants are required to assemble at Kanteerva Stadium from 7:30 am, on May 18th, 2008.
But you have to be in Bangalore on or before 17th May to collect your running no. the bib collection as well as chip timing will be from the indoor stadium, within the kanteerva athletic complex, from 14th to 17th of may.
UPDATE : Race map http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=3018618
Thursday, May 1, 2008
My latest timings
I ran yesterday and today to see my timings again.
Yesterday was a tempo day, but i decided to give a shot at the 3Km run. And i ran it, no stops. First 2 Km i ran at a steady pace, and last one was an eye opener to me. I discovered that i can run very well after my disciplined training. I did not take any stops and finished it in 11min, 01 sec. I was all smiles at the end. After that i had a cool down run of 15 min at very slow pace.
I never follow a tempo run day after a fast day. So today, went for a long slow run, and measured the approx 10Km road in 58min. I feel great after these two days. But one thing, i am going to take two rest days now before i hit the road again :)
PS: Rules of success - 1. Never take an iPOD on a fast day, and 2. Never forget it on a long run.
Yesterday was a tempo day, but i decided to give a shot at the 3Km run. And i ran it, no stops. First 2 Km i ran at a steady pace, and last one was an eye opener to me. I discovered that i can run very well after my disciplined training. I did not take any stops and finished it in 11min, 01 sec. I was all smiles at the end. After that i had a cool down run of 15 min at very slow pace.
I never follow a tempo run day after a fast day. So today, went for a long slow run, and measured the approx 10Km road in 58min. I feel great after these two days. But one thing, i am going to take two rest days now before i hit the road again :)
PS: Rules of success - 1. Never take an iPOD on a fast day, and 2. Never forget it on a long run.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The bangalore world 10K
Participated in a 3Km race in the firm i work. Finished in a respectable 14min 30 sec.
Registered for the World 10K at Bangalore, hope for the best. My target is to finish the run within 60 min.
Registered for the World 10K at Bangalore, hope for the best. My target is to finish the run within 60 min.
Monday, April 14, 2008
New shoe
I did a lot of research on the right type of shoe that i should wear while training. Best place to get a guide is runnersworld.com, i did that and bought the Adidas Response Cushion 16. Though that cost me a good 4700 rupees, but then you need to invest to get returns :-)
Training is on schedule, but right now in the beginning phase only. I go to run 5 days a week, 1 rest day after two days of run. Do around 20 -30 minutes of slow jog. At this phase building right amount of stamina is much more important then speed.
Happy training :-)
Training is on schedule, but right now in the beginning phase only. I go to run 5 days a week, 1 rest day after two days of run. Do around 20 -30 minutes of slow jog. At this phase building right amount of stamina is much more important then speed.
Happy training :-)
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