When my spirit is low, i have this weblog to turn to :), to remind me of the pledges i have made. Haha… no, seriously. I have been running almost every day since returning from Holland, but with very little structure, that i have no gauge as to whether any of these mileages ran will […]
The evening before my flight to KL, we raced in a small village closer to the German border, in a peculiar race distance of 10.7km. A week before this race on 18 August 2018, i did my 10km PB @ 4.41/km; 46.55 min. Shaving off a sec per km is proving to be more of […]
4.43 m/km pace, 47.27 min Source: https://spelle-laufgruppe.de/
The intent was good. The aftermath was (in what feels like) a week long quad muscle inflammation. (bahh) Day 1 was a 28km run and hike up and down the Ardennes with elevation gain of ~1000m and river crossing of the Semois in Belgium. This is the 11th edition of the Festival Trail Semois dubbed […]
5 years ago, i started running leisurely. 3 months ago, i started training structurally. These were my 10 km records: 2013 (first); 1.01 hour 2017 (PB before structured training); 49.31 min 2018 (PB after 3 months of structured training); 46.55 * min 2019 (45@40) ? *46.49 on watch. Bruto and Net time difference not adjusted […]
The back to back 4-day 45km run intrigued me. I need to experience it. But it wasn’t all that easy to start each morning. There is always this moment of doubt after a session of 45km the day before. As strong as the mind may be, but i do think the small conversations Gertjan and […]
I managed to run a 5.06 min pace in a certified course, and this would technically mean a PB on a HM. This course is 70% asphalt and 30% trail route and a 2-loop run. A week after a HM in Bovensmilde where temperature was at around 27 degree, the cooler temperature of 23 degree […]
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(Reflection) The run mileage…
18.7.2018, Wednesday. My running mileage over the last 7 weeks: (W1) 51.8 km; (W2) 48.7 km; (W3) 44.9 km; (W4) 59.9 km; (W5) 42.0km; (W6) 40.8km; (W7) 65.5 km. Highest in June and over the last 11 months. Once, i read an article on what the pros weekly running mileages were like. Shalane Flanagan says […]
Having achieved my PB of 47.52 at Utrecht 3 weeks ago, i was itching to try again for another PB. I had a sub 46.59 as a target. I managed a PB of 47.45, but not meeting target of sub 46.59. There could be multiple reasons which i cannot be sure of. Was it too […]
4 days after hiking the Semois and Oster in Belgium (a combined 48.1km trail running, with elevation gain of ~1584m, we thought, hey, an anaerobic punch this week would be nice.) Hmm Yeah… and here we are. The Parelloop Vasse of 5.3km (yes, an interesting distance). It was a 1-looper, circa 70% tight sands, 30% […]
Every race is different. The route, the atmosphere, the terrain, the weather. This run felt like home. The heat, the friendly chats. It was the second half marathon completed in Nederland, but the first road running half marathon here. It is a different experience. Half of the route was below sea level. Corners were welcomed […]
Pretty motivated scoring my first PB on a 5km road race, 22.52 min. The race course was a 2-looper with numerous corners to manoeuvre. It was organised in the village of Bergentheim in the municipality of Hardenberg, with a small population of 3,500. Great atmosphere! The streets were crowded with spectators, music with home built […]
A month in Nederland now, and i am blessed to discover this country and her proud people through running. I learned sporting values the athletes prescribed to; hard, structured and disciplined work. Blessed with good weather, and a balanced lifestyle, run events are also carried out on weekday evenings. This allows for greater participation across […]
Duck (Branches)! Jump (Roots)! Run (Flat surface)! These three words pretty much sum up the physical trail experience. A hospitable race event North of Holland, small scale, personable. Source: https://www.oypo.nl/E20A33BA66D01756
This is my 3rd 5km race distance to test for consistency of performance. I finished 23.28, a bit short of expectation. PB remained at Banthumloop 22.52. Nonetheless, this race was a memorable one as it was conducted in conjunction with Triathlon Holten, 34e, which was grandly organised. It was the Premium European Cup and Junior […]
What a journey… in and out of Liechtenstein. (Wait for it…) First, crossed the Netherlands/ Deutschland border, then Deutschland/Austria border. Spent the night in Bregenz (and caught a glimpse of the Bodensee), woke up to Swiss highways before we end up in Bendern in time for the 42.195km hike up 1787m! On the way back […]
I have plateaued. Every race seems to consume more effort, but without the PB i expect. Sounds like a “runner-block” syndrome huh. Gertjan suggested that i try “running a consistent pace” (after years of running a positive split). 4.48/km split was the targeted running pace for a sub 48 min road race. Baby steps. And yes, […]
The Race I ran my first 5km race in Deventer, Netherlands yesterday. I never had a PB record, so i guess any number would be “A” PB, so… – mission accomplished even before i start, technically speaking? NOo. There was a range of time expectations that i have set for myself, and this is how […]
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Rest is important.
Here is a snapshot of heart rate zone for Kleefrun 26 May, and the recent Quintusloop 3 June. Before and After 1 week of adaptation and interval training.
Most learnt! I did not expect sprinters at the final 50m! On reflection, never take chances! Slowing down in the first 3 km was more difficult than i thought, with the race start adrenaline. The slowdown in km 20 was probably due to physical exhaustion. The last 320m would […]
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