30 Jul 2006

Running:
10.5km - 60:00 (tread mill)

A bit faster, still no problems.

Swim:
500m (approx)

27 Jul 2006

Running:
10.2km - 60:00 (tread mill)

First test run in the gym, a week after a bit of an atrial flutter and some chest pain. No problems.

20 Jul 2006

Running:
9.2km - 54:00

Recovery run. Heavy legs, very hot.

19 Jul 2006

Cycling:
58km - 2:12

Nice and hot. Could have done with 20km less after yesterday's race...

18 Jul 2006

Portaferry 10 Miles - 1:19:16 [Results] [Google Earth KML File]

Mile 1: 7:52
Mile 2: 7:52
Mile 3: 7:52
Mile 4: 7:56
Mile 5: 7:50 - 39:22
Mile 6: 7:57
Mile 7: 7:57
Mile 8: 8:07
Mile 9: 8:15
Mile 10: 7:34 - 39:50

Very good. New PB! Undulating course, perfect conditions. Stinker of a hill at Mile 9.

16 Jul 2006

Running:
25 mins warmup
1000m (4:06) ++ 1000m (4:10) ++ 1000m (4:09) ++ 1000m (4:18)
10 mins cool down

Very hot, got stun in the nose / lip by some insect. Skipped last planned 1000m since first one was too fast and 10 miler coming up on Tuesday.

14 Jul 2006

Running:
10km - 58km

Mostly easy. Very undulating.

12 Jul 2006

Rowing:
30:00 - 7231m

Best row so far

11 Jul 2006

Running:
16km - 1:25

Test run for next week. Second half 41 minutes.

09 Jul 2006

Running:
55 mins Warmup
1000m (4:13) ++ 1000m (4:13) ++ 1000m (4:11)
10 mins Cooldown

06 Jul 2006

Running:
11km - 1:01

Moderate speed; a bit of a struggle.

05 Jul 2006

Cycling:
48km - 1:48

Perfect cycling conditions. Warm and no wind.

NIke Air Structure Triax 8

Was time to get a new pair of running shoes.

04 Jul 2006

Running:
11.5km - 1:06

Very easy recovery run. Quite warm.

02 Jul 2006

Cycling:
25km

Nice ride with the girls.

01 Jul 2006

Running:
16.0km - 1:29

Was supposed to be an easy 10 miler. Very warm, HR too high, got quite sick at the end

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.