Week 7: Day 5: REST

I had a comfortable rest today. I have no pain either in my shoulders of legs. I am supposed to run 19.2 Km tomorrow but I have planned to take rest again tomorrow and instead do my run on Sunday replacing my Cross training session.

Week 7: Day 4

Time: 6 am             

Distance: 4.8 Km           

Duration: 30 min and 55 sec           

Place: T.Nagar, Chennai

Today though I ran non-stop for most of the time I finished the 4.8 Km course one minute slower than my last personal best. I can realize that if I reduce my non-stop run and take a short walk whenever I needed I am finishing in a good time. But I am consciously trying to do a non-stop so that it will increase my stamina and also will give a good motivation.

I got exhausted too soon due to the humid climate of Chennai. I really hope I will increase my stamina in order to avoid this condition during race day.

Week 7: Day 3

Time: 6 am             

Distance: 9.6 Km           

Duration: 65 min and 55 sec           

Place: T.Nagar, Chennai

It was an extremely tiring and exhausting run today. I could not run in my usual speed. I ran bit slow than usual but still according to me I finished in a decent time. I did not have a water-break during the course which means I have the ability to run continuously at least for 10 Km during worst situations. My stamina has increased for sure but I need to work hard to increase my speed and thereby set a good personal record. The race day is nearing and I need to prepare well and be determined to finish the race in a competitive time.

Week 7: Day 2

Time: 6 am             

Distance: 4.8 Km           

Duration: 29 min and 42 sec           

Place: T.Nagar, Chennai

Today’s run has been good in spite of the fact that I had pain in my shoulders. The pain has reduced a lot over the night. I did not feel much pain in the latter half of my run today. I finished 2 seconds ahead of previous run. But I felt very much exhausted today maybe due to the humid climate of Chennai.

I went through the previous course records for Kaveri Trail Marathon and there are lot of people who finish the HM in 90 minutes. For me with my current speed it will take little more than 120 minutes. I want to increase my speed bit more so that my run will be really competitive rather than just finishing in decent time. I will work hard a bit more to increase my speed.

Week 7: Day 1: REST

I felt extreme pain in my hands and shoulders due to the intense push-up exercises which I did yesterday after a long time. I expected this and I also know that this pain will go off in couple of days. Tomorrow’s run of 4.8 Km might be a bit difficult due to this pain. I hope this pain goes off soon.

Week 6: Day 7: Cross (Exercise)

Time: 6 am             

Duration: 120 min           

Place: Marina Beach, Chennai

Well the family run turned out to be different. The master taught us various exercises which will help us to run better. At the maximum I would have run for 3 Km with Aswin but it was really a very good experience. I felt more comfortably when running with Aswin. I think group running certainly has its advantages. If this is the case then I guess during the race day it will be really good for me.

The master taught us various exercises which was bit tough too. I did not feel much pain during the exercises but I felt it later in the evening. I did lot of push-ups today which caused pain in my hand muscles. I think if I start continuing these exercises every day I might feel even more fit than usual. I really hope this pain in hands does not cause any performance issues during my running sessions.

I have now completed 6 weeks of training. This last one week has not been a good one as lot of running sessions were missed due to several reasons. I would like to do a good job from next week without skipping or postponing my running sessions.

One good thing about today’s conversation with the master is that he said my endurance level is very good and that he pointed out few flaws in my running. He said I have to keep my shoulders loose and breathe out using mouth in that way I can get more out of my running.

I would like to carry forward all the learning and do a better job from next week.

Week 6: Day 6: REST

Since I need to do a long run tomorrow it’s a rest day for me today. Aswin’s running group has planned for a family run in which the group’s family members can run too along with them. So looking out for a good run for the first time with a group. I am hoping for a very good experience.