Training For Dayz

I've been getting back into the swing with running and training but I *think* that we may be there, FINALLY.

Since the last update there have been 6 training sessions which is around 3 a week and should be my average up until the late Bank Holiday in May for the London 10,000.

From the top:

My first run was a 1.7 mile tester, back from the car garage where Venkman was in having a service and MOT.
Average of 10:07/mile and didn't feel awful and was glad to do it all in one go. No issues, win.

A bit lax, but 10 days later I forced myself out for what would be the first of 3 runs on consecutive days. An easy 5k at 10:11/mile, couple of places where I decided to walk but nice to get a 5k into my legs and to remember that it's not as scary as I'd built up in my head after injury.
Total distance: 3.1 miles.

Next up, and the day after, I went for some more hill repeats - not a scary thing anymore! However, the hills weren't as challenging as they could have been so I'll have to rethink my route next time. Including the warmup and cool down jogs.
Total distance: 3.5 miles.

For the third day, threshold intervals were the order of the day; 15 minute warmup followed by running at threshold pace for 3 minutes, with 1:30 rest after each interval.
Total distance: 3.2 miles.

Then I missed my workouts later in the week due to going away for the bank holiday weekend, ran out of time - who knew there'd be so much to pack with a 5 month old?!
So I decided to make up for it on Monday with my long Sunday run, which according to my plan, was to be a 45 minute easy run.
My Garmin decided to pause itself for the first 3 minutes, but as it was a route that I've done before & know it's around 4.5 miles, I shrugged off the technical issue and got my head in the game.
Surprisingly it almost felt easy, an average pace of 9:55/mile isn't what I'd usually call an 'easy' pace. Maybe this is muscle memory kicking in?
Total distance: 4.5 miles.

Finally we're onto yesterday, more threshold intervals - 15 minute warmup followed by a 2x 6 minute intervals with 3 minutes rest after each. Legs felt a little tired after the long run but at the same time, it wasn't as hard as I'd expected. Pretty much hit the target of around 9:30/mile for the intervals and 10:30/mile for the recovery.
Total distance: 3.4 miles.

Couple of cross training/rest days until we kick back off on Friday with more intervals! Sub 1 hour 10k, I'm coming for you!

Sealife, Livelife

4 weeks goes far too quickly - I'd apologise for the massive gap between posts buuut, it'll probably happen again. Soz mate.

So I'd fill you in on everything that has happened, but to be honest, it's just been life. Busy with plodding along so what I can do is fill you in on the Easter bank holiday weekend.

We decided to go to Great Yarmouth to stay in a caravan, our first time away from home overnight so we were unsure how F would cope sleeping in a different environment.
Well, she didn't to be honest and you can't blame her. Poor soul is only just 5 months old and so everything is still new to her so it must have been scary to be in a different bed, with a different mattress with lots of different noises.

However, that was only one (tiring) part of the weekend; we arrived on Friday, unpacked and headed straight to Yarmouth seafront to go to the Sealife Centre!
Not only did we have a BOGOF voucher from Kellogg's, but figured that what better sensory experience that with all the fish and lights in water!

Upon stepping through the main doors, she was already alert as the sounds and was even more mesmerised as we ventured through the small, yet adequately sized Great Yarmouth branch of Sealife.

Chilling with Sting(ray) - photo by JB

We snaked our way through jellyfish, stingrays. Nemo & Dory, PENGUINS and each attraction brought with it various movements and sounds of excitement.

Tunnel Vision - photo by JB

Eventually we made it to the main attraction; the TUNNEL! And oh how she loved it, fish and sharks swimming above and around us and the biggest turtle I've ever seen!

After a quick nappy change, we headed back round on our 2nd loop (they stamp your hand so you can visit again same day, which is nice!), F slowly became less interested and gradually fell asleep. I guess you really can have too much excitement for one day!

Saturday we took her to the swimming pool for the first time and for a walk along the beach in Gorleston. A place I went as a kid and who used to do the best whippy ice cream, covered in chocolate!

A walk down the prom and F obviously enjoyed it as she was chattering away to herself the whole way, while I was catching Pokemon 😏

After deciding to cut our losses and head home Sunday afternoon, we had another swim, packed the car and hit the road.

I supposed this was a good insight into what to expect in May, when we're away for a whole week!