Another week over with, and nearly in February, though I think it will be a while yet before I can get the shorts back out!!
My week didn’t get off to a great start as I had to cancel my Monday night Spin class due to working late, and then I had plans for the Wednesday night, but I managed to do a Tae Bo fitness dvd on both Tuesday and Thursday night. Friday night made it along to Glasgow Club Easterhouse for a weights session!
Saturday I managed to get out for a run once the early morning frost had cleared! Did 4 hill sprints to waken the body up, there is a hill near me which is 500m long so it’s a good wee challenge and gets the heart rate up! After that I watched the experts at the athletics from Kelvinhall, good to see a Glasgow Club facility on the tv!
Sunday I went out for a long run again, getting quite used to this now! Ran 10 miles which I am amazed at as it’s by far the furthest I’ve ever ran! Did it in a time of 1hr 43m 20s, which I’m very happy with at this stage of my training. Now that I know I can cover that sort of distance, my aim for the next few weeks is going to be to start running the longer distances at a faster pace!
Monday 30 January 2012
Monday 23 January 2012
Week 2
Well that’s my second proper week of training done, and I’m pleased to say I managed to do a lot more than I did the previous week!
Started the week with spin class at Glasgow Club Easterhouse on Monday night. I’ve been going to this class for a while and find it really enjoyable, as well as being a good workout, it’s a good atmosphere and the instructor is great at keeping us motivated throughout the class!
Gave myself the night off on Tuesday, then did some free weights in the house on Wednesday night and then a Tae-Bo dvd on Thursday night.
On Friday night I got along to my local Glasgow Club, this time to do weights in the gym.
Having my Glasgow Club membership means I can attend any of the 24 Glasgow Club facilities around the city, or take part in any of 700 odd fitness classes each week.
Despite the terrible weather on Saturday morning, my hubby managed to persuade me to join him for some interval training. Did a couple of miles warm up jog and then some hill sprints until the hail stones came back on which led to a sprint back to the car park! But its training sessions like that which definitely make you feel most alive.
On Sunday I was able to do a long run again. I like to try and vary the exercise I do, but I am starting to really look forward to getting up on a Sunday morning and putting in a few miles! I managed to run for 8 miles, however thanks partly to the wind I was struggling for speed, and so completed it in a rather slow time of 1 hour 26 mins. However at this stage I am more than happy just to be able to run 8 miles without stopping so not too bothered about the time it takes me to do it in!
Started the week with spin class at Glasgow Club Easterhouse on Monday night. I’ve been going to this class for a while and find it really enjoyable, as well as being a good workout, it’s a good atmosphere and the instructor is great at keeping us motivated throughout the class!
Gave myself the night off on Tuesday, then did some free weights in the house on Wednesday night and then a Tae-Bo dvd on Thursday night.
On Friday night I got along to my local Glasgow Club, this time to do weights in the gym.
Having my Glasgow Club membership means I can attend any of the 24 Glasgow Club facilities around the city, or take part in any of 700 odd fitness classes each week.
Despite the terrible weather on Saturday morning, my hubby managed to persuade me to join him for some interval training. Did a couple of miles warm up jog and then some hill sprints until the hail stones came back on which led to a sprint back to the car park! But its training sessions like that which definitely make you feel most alive.
On Sunday I was able to do a long run again. I like to try and vary the exercise I do, but I am starting to really look forward to getting up on a Sunday morning and putting in a few miles! I managed to run for 8 miles, however thanks partly to the wind I was struggling for speed, and so completed it in a rather slow time of 1 hour 26 mins. However at this stage I am more than happy just to be able to run 8 miles without stopping so not too bothered about the time it takes me to do it in!
Monday 16 January 2012
Week 1
Well its that time of year again when full of New Year enthusiasm I sign up for the Ignis Asset Management Woman’s 10k and the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run. However this year, for the first time, I have clicked the option for the half marathon in September rather than the 10k. Throughout the next few weeks and months I plan on updating you on my quest to run 13 miles for the first time, and in the process hope to improve on my 10k time!
As a bit of background, I have been running for a few years now and mainly do 10k’s, but have always struggled to get great times. My PB is 56mins 30sec but I did this back in 2009. I’ve always aimed to get under 55mins, so its time to overhaul my training and also add in the new challenge of a longer distance!
This weekend was my first proper running of the year, and I did a slow and challenging 5k (29min 28sec) on Saturday and then a slower and even more challenging 7 miles on Sunday (1hr 10mins), but at least I can take some benefit from being able to run 7 miles already! I have achy legs today, but my usual Monday night spin class at Glasgow Club Easterhouse should help with that!
Well they say the first couple of runs of the year are the hardest, so at least that’s them done and dusted and I can now look forward to getting some good mileage under my belt in the weeks and months to come!
As a bit of background, I have been running for a few years now and mainly do 10k’s, but have always struggled to get great times. My PB is 56mins 30sec but I did this back in 2009. I’ve always aimed to get under 55mins, so its time to overhaul my training and also add in the new challenge of a longer distance!
This weekend was my first proper running of the year, and I did a slow and challenging 5k (29min 28sec) on Saturday and then a slower and even more challenging 7 miles on Sunday (1hr 10mins), but at least I can take some benefit from being able to run 7 miles already! I have achy legs today, but my usual Monday night spin class at Glasgow Club Easterhouse should help with that!
Well they say the first couple of runs of the year are the hardest, so at least that’s them done and dusted and I can now look forward to getting some good mileage under my belt in the weeks and months to come!
Wednesday 11 January 2012
2012 Women's 10k launch
We are gearing up for the 2012 Ignis Asset Management Women's 10k with our official media launch today in Glasgow. We will be revealing some famous faces taking on the 10k challenge and telling you all about the exciting new developments for this year's race.
You can find out more about what we have in store for 2012 at the race website but enhancements include:
- price freeze
- technical t-shirt upgrade option
- more route entertainment
- pace makers and much more
We are also launching our new advertising campaign - My 10k - which highlights how much we know our runners love the Women's 10k. You told us loud and clear that this is not just any 10k, this is 'My 10k' and you are proud to take part in Scotland's only all-female 10k event.
See you on the start line!
You can find out more about what we have in store for 2012 at the race website but enhancements include:
- price freeze
- technical t-shirt upgrade option
- more route entertainment
- pace makers and much more
We are also launching our new advertising campaign - My 10k - which highlights how much we know our runners love the Women's 10k. You told us loud and clear that this is not just any 10k, this is 'My 10k' and you are proud to take part in Scotland's only all-female 10k event.
See you on the start line!
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