2nd June 2007

Wood Lane 2 Mile

Date: 2nd June 2007

Conditions: Sunny, Humid

Run Type: Easy / Recovery

Notes: Having completed my first full Marathon just under a week ago and having my ability to walk normal back, I decided to go out for a light two mile jog on Saturday morning. The sun was out in full flow and it was an extremely warm day. For this reason and the fact that my muscles will still be in the repair stage I really took my time and never once worried about the time of the miles. After all this is a recovery run during my recovery period.
I set off down the Dobholes lane and my legs felt ok, however a little tired. The sun was very hot and it made running somewhat uncomfortable, however as I was running I imagined I was back in the Edinburgh Marathon, which felt good.
At the one mile marker I was really feeling the sun so I carried on at the very steady pace I was going for the return leg. As I arrived home I remember thinking how happy I was that I could actually run a mere six days after my first full Marathon. I will now rest for another few days before another short recovery run so that come June 24th I am in good condition to start my training for the big one, The New York Marathon 2007. Get in!!

Run time: 17.36

Pace: 8.48 / mile

Days to New York Marathon: 154

Run URL:

http://www.runningahead.com/logs/34009abf92d94d0f9104facd399b6234/workouts/cdbc4a76e5e44f5bb872812ed586a83e


“As you will see above, there have been some changes to my training log for the next leg of my journey. Having completed my first marathon a little slower than I originally planned I know that I must up my weekly mileage. More important however is I must train smarter, not simply harder. Of course if my training is going to become more scientific and advanced, then the way I log my training runs must also become more advanced. This is why I have made changes to my log. All changes are explained below…..

1. As you will see at the top of the page I have now named all my routes. The reason
behind this is that I joined an online running site where I also log my runs. The
software also allows you to create a map of your run with individual elevation
charts. If you hold ‘Ctrl’ and click on the course name it direct you
to ‘RunningAHEAD.com’ where you can view the course and elevation chart.

2. I have replaced my fast and slow miles for an average pace for the entire run.
The science behind this is, that it is not how fast or slow you run each mile
that determines you race finish time It is the average speed that will determine
whether you are making progress in your training or not. With an average pace for
each run I can clearly see what progress I am making.

3. At the foot of the page you will see a ‘Run URL’ which is a link to the online
copy of that particular training session, at ‘RunAHEAD.com’

4. At the foot of each page is an elevation chart of that days run.

5. Finally, you will see that the countdown to Edinburgh Marathon has now been
replaced to a countdown to New York. One hundred and fifty four days to go!



“I don't believe in burnout. I believe in losing your appetite.”