Race report/result analysis. Thoughts on how to run faster.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Frustration personified!
Just had to put this in as it shows some of the frustration we must all feel with this sport at times. I certainly wanted to go on a bit of a rant after my last marathon! Thanks for the link Dave at the Running Masters blog, great stuff!
Sunday, November 25, 2012
NOT TODAY!
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Well finished the 2012 Osaka marathon. I was running 18 min 5K splits until the 15th K and the next 10K I recorded 19 K splits so was on for a 2:40 finish but actually started to get this strange tightness in both gluteus maximuses, bum cheeks, at 15 K and basically just started to slow down from the 25th K. I just couldn't pick up the pace try as I might. Took all my will to hold it together and finish in 2:50.
I'm Proud that I didn't stop but there is a major problem with my marathon racing, not willing to admit I'm just slowing with age, I'll just have to find out what the problem/s are and as Ewen said "regroup for another crack at it!" I get that chance on Feb 17th in the Senshuu Marathon.
Some photos above of me grinding out the finish and my boys and I afterwards. And below a video of the same. That was a hard last 10K I'll give you the drum.
Not my day today but you know what they say about dogs having theirs? I will have mine!!
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Well finished the 2012 Osaka marathon. I was running 18 min 5K splits until the 15th K and the next 10K I recorded 19 K splits so was on for a 2:40 finish but actually started to get this strange tightness in both gluteus maximuses, bum cheeks, at 15 K and basically just started to slow down from the 25th K. I just couldn't pick up the pace try as I might. Took all my will to hold it together and finish in 2:50.
I'm Proud that I didn't stop but there is a major problem with my marathon racing, not willing to admit I'm just slowing with age, I'll just have to find out what the problem/s are and as Ewen said "regroup for another crack at it!" I get that chance on Feb 17th in the Senshuu Marathon.
Not my day today but you know what they say about dogs having theirs? I will have mine!!
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Last comment Osaka Marathon
Think I'm ready to run a good one, a few muscle pains here and there but pretty much set! I haven't run hardly at all this week so can't say I'm not rested. It will be fun and interesting to see what the body/mind can do! I will make a race of it! Thanks, I'll report back as soon as I can after the race.
My number is A80010 for anyone at the race. Thanks again!
My number is A80010 for anyone at the race. Thanks again!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Osaka Marathon 4 days out.
This will pretty much be the final analysis before Osaka Marathon 2012. I may put up a brief video blog post from the marathon expo on Saturday when I go to pick up my gear.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
One week out Osaka marathon. Slight Hiccups.
The following a very funny clip and how I've been feeling all weekend!
One week now until my goal marathon. The last week I've had a few problems, not what I wanted or expected, with the taper. Firstly mileage has been cut right down. Had a couple of Marathon Pace runs but nothing more than 15K on any one day last week. I've been trying to nurse my groin strain and hopefully I've seemed to have fix that.
The other problem that caught me off guard and knocked me out all weekend was a severe bout of dehydration! Saturday I thought I was coming down with a virus, had diarrhea and an achey body. By lunchtime I had a splitting headache and stomach cramps and couldn't get out of bed! Wife called it as dehydration and had actually been telling me to drink more for the last two weeks or so (note listen to you wives).
Anyway just damn lucky it was this week and not next, otherwise I wouldn't of been able to run the marathon. Really so stupid to let this happen. Hopefully my lack of running recently, I haven't run for two days, won't hinder my performance next week. I'm still confident of a fast one just have to get to the line healthy. Easier said than done.
Thankfully the weather looks like it will be perfect, sunny 7 to 13 degrees! Don't think I've ran a flat course major marathon when it wasn't raining, so really looking forward to it. I'll do one more video blog post before the day. Talk to you then.
One week now until my goal marathon. The last week I've had a few problems, not what I wanted or expected, with the taper. Firstly mileage has been cut right down. Had a couple of Marathon Pace runs but nothing more than 15K on any one day last week. I've been trying to nurse my groin strain and hopefully I've seemed to have fix that.
The other problem that caught me off guard and knocked me out all weekend was a severe bout of dehydration! Saturday I thought I was coming down with a virus, had diarrhea and an achey body. By lunchtime I had a splitting headache and stomach cramps and couldn't get out of bed! Wife called it as dehydration and had actually been telling me to drink more for the last two weeks or so (note listen to you wives).
Anyway just damn lucky it was this week and not next, otherwise I wouldn't of been able to run the marathon. Really so stupid to let this happen. Hopefully my lack of running recently, I haven't run for two days, won't hinder my performance next week. I'm still confident of a fast one just have to get to the line healthy. Easier said than done.
Thankfully the weather looks like it will be perfect, sunny 7 to 13 degrees! Don't think I've ran a flat course major marathon when it wasn't raining, so really looking forward to it. I'll do one more video blog post before the day. Talk to you then.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
OSAKA MARATHON WEEK 2
Osaka Riverside 10K report. 36:16 A strong preparation race for the Osaka full marathon. 4th place overall and 1st place in my age group 40 ~ 50. I'm 48.
Below a photo of part of the temple I was talking about in the video
Below a photo of part of the temple I was talking about in the video
A drink to celebrate
Cheers!
Sunday, November 04, 2012
Osaka Marathon final approach
Down to the short strokes now. Had a bit of a scare mid week my achilles problem flared up again but seems to be OK as I write this. Another worry is a strange strained feelings around the knees, this is mainly a concern as I've never had this before.
Still 90% these both will be remedied by race day and all other systems are go! I'll upload our episode 7 now. It outlines my race from last week. Was anyone you know effected by the cancellation of the New York City Marathon? I know the feeling of having a race you've trained for pulled at the last minute. Still as we are all so fond of saying "There's always another race"! Sometimes we have to face this reality.
Have a great week.
Still 90% these both will be remedied by race day and all other systems are go! I'll upload our episode 7 now. It outlines my race from last week. Was anyone you know effected by the cancellation of the New York City Marathon? I know the feeling of having a race you've trained for pulled at the last minute. Still as we are all so fond of saying "There's always another race"! Sometimes we have to face this reality.
Have a great week.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Half marathon report Wakaura Bay Marathon with Jazz
OK some details from todays race. Time 1:20:03 Not bad considering, see video IMG 0610, feel ready to PB in Osaka in 3 weeks. Thanks as always for your support, mails, tweets etc.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Osaka Marathon training update 4wks
Just a brief video blog update. Tomorrow test my fitness with a half marathon race 2012 Wakaura Bay Marathon, Wakayama Prefecture Japan.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Running In Japan Episode 6
New episode of "Running in Japan" I'll put up a more personal post shortly but just to let you know everything is on track for the Osaka Marathon and I remain injury free!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Running In Japan Episode 5
Lastest episode of Running in Japan with J R a beginner runner and fellow ex-pat.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Osaka marathon training WK 6
Don't Run Sick!
I think the combination of the half mara on Saturday and the 3000m track race on Monday with the 100 mile week enabled the sinus infection to take hold. I've pretty much had sinus problems since my early 20s but the last 5 years they seem to be recurring with a greater frequency. Two a year on average now.
If there are any runners who also suffer with sinus please let me know as I'm still not sure what brings it on and how, if possible, to stop them from happening. This latest one was no fun at all, I had a phlegm blockage that had my nose looking like Arnies' in that scene from "Total Recall" when he was trying to pull that tracking device out of his nostril (see below)!
Anyway, back to the training this afternoon.
I think the combination of the half mara on Saturday and the 3000m track race on Monday with the 100 mile week enabled the sinus infection to take hold. I've pretty much had sinus problems since my early 20s but the last 5 years they seem to be recurring with a greater frequency. Two a year on average now.
If there are any runners who also suffer with sinus please let me know as I'm still not sure what brings it on and how, if possible, to stop them from happening. This latest one was no fun at all, I had a phlegm blockage that had my nose looking like Arnies' in that scene from "Total Recall" when he was trying to pull that tracking device out of his nostril (see below)!
Anyway, back to the training this afternoon.
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