29 Jun 2006

Swimming:
1000m (16, 12, 12)

27 Jun 2006

Running:
12.5km - 1:10

Relatively easy run. Bit of a strain in right upper leg.

25 Jun 2006

Randalstown 10k - 47:41 [Results] [Google Earth KML File]

KM 5: 24:24
KM 6: 4:45
KM 7: 4:52
KM 8: 4:54
KM 9: 4:38
KM 10: 4:18

Had to take it easy after the Half-Marathon on Wednesday, too much red wine on Friday and inhaling half a ton of dust yesterday.

23 Jun 2006

Running:
8km - 45:00 (appox.)

Easy recovery run. Oh, and I got a new New Balance cap. Isn't life exciting...

21 June 2006

Lisburn Half Marathon - 1:49:48 [Results] [Google Earth KML File]

Start: 0:34 (Championchip)
Mile 1: 8:11
Mile 2: 8:28
Mile 3: 8:25
Mile 4: 8:15
Mile 5: 8:14 - 41:33
Mile 6: 8:23
Mile 7: 8:48
Mile 8: 7:47
Mile 9: 8:46
Mile 10: 7:57 - 41:41
Mile 11: 8:04
Mile 12: 8:03
Mile 13: 8:19

Not bad, given that the course was very challenging and it was gale force winds of over 50km/h. New PB! Chipped time was 1:49:14, but no chipped times have been published...

19 Jun 2006

Running:
10km - 54:00

Last spin before the big one.

17 Jun 2006

Running:
35 mins Warmup
1000m (4:20) ++ 1000m (4:14) ++ 1000m (4:10)
30 mins Cool Down

Slow start, better towards the end. Should be enough for Lisburn.

15 Jun 2006

Running:
10.5km - 60:00

Another easy run; eyes back to normal.

14 Jun 2006

Running:
10km - 56km

Easy run. Had the 'out-of-focus' thingy for 30 minutes...

The Bizarre World of Cricket

Have been to my first Cricket match - One Day International between Ireland and England. Good entertainment. England won. I think.

12 Jun 2006

Rowing:
30:00 - 6820m

Thought I give the legs some rest and use the gym, now that is has most of a window.

11 Jun 2006

Running:
24.0km - 2:14

Very warm, good HR. Left hamstring tight.

09 Jun 2006

Running:
10km - 58:00

Recovery run with heavy legs. 27 degrees!

08 Jun 2006

Cycling:
27km - 1:01

Quick evening spin. Nice and warm.

07 Jun 2006

Craigavon 10km - 47:04 [Results] [Google Earth KML File]

Very hot and no km markers. Started too fast and suffered badly in the end. New PB - 47 minutes is crackable...

Badminton

Created a little badminton court in the garden to get rid of the excess energy in the evening...

05 Jun 2006

Running:
13.6km - 1:17

Very warm, nice run.

04 Jun 2006

Cycling:
48.0km - 1:57

Very windy, very hilly, very good...

02 Jun 2006

Running:
10.0km - 56:00

Very warm. Easy run. HR a bit high.

Swimming: 500m (12, 8)

Cologne Marathon

Decision made. Just signed up for the Cologne Marathon on October 8th to finally crack those 4 hours...

31 May 2006

Ballymena 5 Mile - 37:17 [Results] [Google Earth KML File]

Mile 1: 7:23
Mile 2: 7:30
Mile 3: 7:29
Mile 4: 7:27
Mile 5: 7:26

Fast 2 1/2 lap course. New PB; very good.

30 May 2006

Running:
10.0km - 58:00

Easy recovery run.

28 May 2006

Running:

20.0km - 1:46:40

First 10k (55:15), second 10k (51:25)! Very strong 2nd half with good heart rate.

26 May 2006

Running:

30 Minutes Warm Up
1000m (4:20) ++ 1000m (4:17) ++ 1000m (4:18) ++ 1000m (4:21) + 1000m (4:15)
10 Minutes Cool down


Very tough - must have been the Guinness on Wednesday...

23 May 2006

Running:
12.5km - 1:07

Moderate speed, still wet and windy and cold.
Used new insoles for the first time; not quite sure about them yet...

22 May 2006

Running:
10.5km - 57:15

Moderate speed, quite cold. Still a few problems with left hamstring.

20 May 2006

Mannheim Marathon Duo - Cancelled!

The entire event was cancelled due to severe wind of over 100 km/h and torrential rain. A lot of trees on the road, roof tiles all over the place and 8,000 very frustrated runners!

Went for a 11.5km run (1:05) through the rubble to get rid of some excess energy before hitting the beers...

18 May 2006

Running:
9.0km - 52:30

Quick jog before the big day.

16 May 2006

Running:
10.0km - 57:30

Easy recovery run. Very wet and muddy.

14 May 2006

Running:
17.3km - 1:38

Very easy and relaxed.