• March 16th - 22nd

Firstly, well done on a really excellent 10 weeks of training. I think we’ve introduced some really good habits which have hopefully left you feeling strong coming into Sunday’s run. If you feel extra rest is needed, then by all means sit out a session. We have plenty of time in the Spring and Summer to build again and get you running even quicker. Also this really is a free hit Sunday, you have nothing to prove to anyone, not me, not yourself. Just go out there and enjoy it. We all have a certain number of these HHM’s left in us, so cherish every one and every moment, it’s such a brilliant event to run. Any questions about pacing etc, feel free to reach out, I will put a post out about pace strategy during the week. I have left out the S&C this week to give you extra rest. I often do that on race week so the body feels lighter and fresher come the start line.

112 Points Achieved

MONDAY

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Mostly strength training tonight using resistance bands for all exercises so a good workout.
Sounds ideal. Your Pilates classes really do so good. Excellent work Jan

TUESDAY

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18pts | 60 Mins Run

18 POINTS

Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.

18 Points
So I turned up at Horntye with 2 other people. Myself and one other decided to get down to the seafront and catch up with the group. We parked at the Azure and caught up with them from there. It meant I had to run faster than I wanted to in order to catch up before I could drop to an easier pace. It also meant I couldn’t do the full hour otherwise I wouldn’t have got a lift home. In total with jog to Horntye I did just over 56 minutes. Will that do? Everything hurting a bit but I think that’s just because the HHM is so close now. Can I run tomorrow night with HRs for the hour instead of trying to fit a run in on Thursday?
Oops. At least you weren’t the only one to turn up at Horntye. 56 mins is fine, especially if you had to push the pace a little. And yes Wednesday evening would be fine so you can run with the gang. Will give you extra rest ahead of Sunday too. Things always hurt more on race week. I woke up this morning convinced I was coming down with something, but then a glass of water did the trick. Maranoia is most definitely a thing.

WEDNESDAY

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18pts | 60 Mins Run

18 POINTS

Keep that RPE down. You want to be able to run and chat, speaking of which, joining a group can add to the enjoyment here.

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Woohoo – I’ve done it!! After last night’s uncomfortable run and how my legs and feet felt after our walk this morning, I assumed I’d have an awful run this evening. I dropped down to Susan Mann’s group and enjoyed a very easy paced run, chatting with people I don’t often run with. My main worry about Sunday is that I’m going to struggle as I’m not used to races and running at even a half decent pace. I’m just not sure I can do it and so not feeling very confident. Hopefully I’ll get into a more positive mindset before Sunday and simply go out and enjoy the experience of it 🤞
I’m glad you enjoyed tonight’s run and good to get them both ticked off early in the week. I’d like to address your feedback ahead of Sunday though. You’ve already done 8 runs this year of 10 miles or more. On the 11th Jan you ran over a half marathon distance and 28th Feb you were just a few laps of the track shy. So you can definitely do it Sunday. So I think you should be confident you will get round. Will it be hard? Definitely. It’s the Hastings Half 😂 But you’re a strong runner, one of the strongest in our club from an age grading perspective and don’t forget that. I think what we’ve done in just 10 weeks to get you ready for this has been really strong. You’ve been super consistent, done lots of strength work as well. I don’t think the prep could have gone better. You don’t have a point to prove to anyone, not yourself, not me, not any Hastings Runner. Just go out there and enjoy it and run at your comfortable long run pace. Then if you feel strong when you hit the seafront, pick it up slightly. But from a time point of view, I wouldn’t set any targets. If we keep working together and progressing we can save those targets for another day. Sunday is about running tall and proud, feeling strong (except on the hills perhaps) and enjoying yourself.

thursday

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Rest Day

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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

FRIDAY

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Rest Day

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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

SATURDAY

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Rest Day

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“Rest days are key. Our body adapts and gets stronger when we rest & recovery. Have a good one!”

SUNDAY

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66pts | Half Marathon (Race)

66 POINTS

Stick to your goal pace early on and it should feel easy. Dig deep in those final 5km to achieve your goal. The biggest mistake you can make is getting swept along in the early stages and going off too fast.

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Chip time 2.04.13 3rd in age category out of 29 VERY HAPPY 😄 All went to plan – I was very strict with myself in my determination not to overdo it and therefore spoil my enjoyment of it. All in all a comfortable, relaxed run which was all I was hoping for but not confident that I would be able to achieve it. The competitive side of me was still there though and I enjoyed passing some HRs who I was sure would be faster than me 😊 A huge thank you to you for getting me to the start line injury free, feeling strong and in good shape 🧡x
Fantastic performance Jan. 3rd out of 29 in your age category is a brilliant result. So pleased you enjoyed it and feel strong, all down to your consistency and hard work over the past 10 weeks. I think the one thing I would like to try and improve going forward is your self belief and appreciating just how good you are. Not in an arrogant way but a quiet confident way. And hopefully this result is the first step to achieving that.