I came across this article via the US Runners World group on Facebook and am sharing it as it seems to chime with what Jon says to us and how he trains us.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-255-13791-0,00.html
Obviously, it’s written by a 2’40” runner, but the point is well made that it can apply to us mere mortals too.
Could be the way forward for VLM 2011….
Happy New Year to all!
Anthony
Hi all,
My first post one here so I thought I would tell you about the Puma Hellrunner I completed back at the end of November. It took place at the Longmoore Military Camp down in Hampshire and it was freeeezing! The route was ‘between 10 and 12 miles’ (they dont give a specific distance) over cross country and a few bogs (the worst being the ‘Bog of Doom!’). Up to your chest in black water trying to get to the other side and then running for another few miles soaking wet!
Some very steep hills and some very scary descents were thrown in for good measure particularly when the legs are tired and fingers and toes cold. I came in a 34th in 01:15 which I thought was quite respectable as it was my first trail run but hoping to do some more. Had to sit in the car for an hour afterwards tho with the heaters on full blast to warm up!
The link can be found here… www.hellrunner.co.uk/helldownsouth.htm and they have a few more lined up in the new year which I hope to get my name down for.
Happy xmas!
Lewis
Last Tuesday a few of us went along to hear about how we might optimise our Marathon training, hosted by Balance Physiotherapy. It was a pretty interesting evening, and I think each of us took away at least one new thing to think about when we train, even if we’re not all looking at marathons in 2011. Below I’ve used my (annoyingly incomplete) notes to summarise some of the main points of both lectures. Some will be more interesting/useful/relevant than others, but I hope they have been recorded faithfully and may be one or two of some interest to you. Read more
After the sucess of the educational talk about marathon preperation at Balance physio last week, i thought it was long overdue to get the Running Repairs injury advice blog up and running!! Over the next few weeks i will be answering any questions that you guys have on injuries, marathon training and making sure you all stay injury free. Read more
Hi,
Just got back from a chilly run out at Bedford! It was well organised and we ran through some lovely countryside, but jeez there were a few sneaky hills!! I took it slow and steady but hope to up the anti next year when marathon training gets into full swing! Read more
With all the snow at the beginning of the week, I was secretly hoping that the race would be cancelled as I didn’t really fancy skidding around the park. However as the roads/paths were clear I didn’t have a good enough excuse not to run! Read more
Clapham Runners 