tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8832232837826064542024-03-13T03:14:46.797+00:00Pancake Muddy PawsA blog to track my running... From nothing to something !Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-88556324046474814002014-11-06T17:41:00.000+00:002014-11-06T17:43:05.483+00:00Life is not a rehearsal, live every day...<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8DKuIDcVpSk/VFuzKTvXRgI/AAAAAAAACgY/jHgCbxPdzAc/s1600/IMG_1892-785484.JPG"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8DKuIDcVpSk/VFuzKTvXRgI/AAAAAAAACgY/jHgCbxPdzAc/s320/IMG_1892-785484.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6078649111745611266" /></a></p>I managed to get out on Sunday for my long run. Later than planned due to work over running but I was determined ! It was getting dark as I crossed the first field with the dogs but the sky was on fire....
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<br>It had been raining quite heavily for much of the day and I knew it would be wet when one corner of this field was already under water.... I was running a route I know well but I hadn't run parts of it for a few months. I made it to the top of Chanctonbury ring before I finally lost the last little bit of daylight and had to resort to my head torch.
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<br>Running in the dark on trails does slow you down a bit; the light from the head torch can distort what you are looking at (in daylight the direction of light is almost never directly from your head !) and you can miss some hazards.... The other thing I found is that when the light is reflected on water you have no idea what you are running in to... The result of this was me running through water that was quite a bit deeper than I thought because the path was completely flooded !
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<br>Running along the ridge at the top of the Downs is always magical, and there is something lovely about being the only person up there listening to the owls hooting....
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<br>The last section of the run brings me back down through trees and then it opens out with amazing views looking North, sometimes reality seems a long way away...
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<br>I've had people ask if I'm scared running over the Downs at night on my own... I don't know why but it has never scared me, I just feel very much at home :)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-87380705381280423552014-10-29T07:51:00.000+00:002014-10-29T07:52:29.733+00:00Great South Run<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6nmgIusDnc/VFCcvjwImVI/AAAAAAAACgI/fCiTCpEpgms/s1600/IMG_1869-749733.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p6nmgIusDnc/VFCcvjwImVI/AAAAAAAACgI/fCiTCpEpgms/s320/IMG_1869-749733.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6075528238187714898" /></a></p>I think it is fair to say my head was not in the right place for Sunday's race. I wasn't particularly looking forward to it and had real doubts that I could achieve the same time as last year.
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<br>The Great South Run is the largest race I've ever taken part in with 25,000 runners lining up at the start. This causes one or two problems getting to the area meaning you do need to plan to be there far earlier than most races !
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<br>I was planning on meeting up with friends and running a paced race with them. But I ended up missing them. The queue for the loo was so long I missed the meeting time/place so I was running on my own...
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<br>My first mistake was starting too far forward in my start group. This meant when we did finally start I was running with people at a pace faster than I had planned. I had worked out to finish at 1:25 I needed to run at 8:30 min miles. My first mile was sub 8 minutes and I was trying to work out if I thought I could sustain this pace. Daft really when it is faster than my 10k pace ! I kept this up for the first few miles and realised that I couldn't sustain it; I still don't know why I thought I could ! I slowed down to my 8:30 pace but by then the damage had been done and I started feeling really rough. Looking back at the data my HR average over the first mile was 233..... and this does partly explain why I felt so crap. Between mile 6 and 7 I had to stop to be sick. I then needed to walk for a minute to make sure I re-hydrated and ate a few jelly babies to try and feel a bit better. The last few miles I managed to get back towards my goal pace but it really wasn't pretty.
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<br>I finished in 1:27, about a minute faster than last year but if I had got my pacing right I could have been faster and that bugs me a bit...
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<br>My next race is the Brooks Brighton 10k and that will be my last road race for a while. I think at the end of the day I've just done too any races in too few weeks 😄Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-84108209749262757862014-10-20T21:14:00.000+01:002014-10-20T21:15:10.528+01:00I've fallen out of love......<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j19WIgsEwls/VEVtTy6qmZI/AAAAAAAACf4/-j11Bgrmdww/s1600/IMG_1803-710528.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j19WIgsEwls/VEVtTy6qmZI/AAAAAAAACf4/-j11Bgrmdww/s320/IMG_1803-710528.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6072379859431758226" /></a></p>Well, I have fallen out of love with road running. I'm not sure exactly when it happened but it has. The thought of road racing doesn't fill me with excitement but more of a "oh well here we go" type feeling. I have two more road races booked for this year and I will run them but after that I think that will be that for a while. Knowing me sooner or later I will change my mind but at the moment I just can't see the appeal of running on roads when you can run on hills, through mud and generally have great fun rather than just Tarmac....
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<br>I think the last two races have shown me what I love doing and that is real off road running. The Wimbledon half was good fun, and where else can you run a half marathon and get a hug from a womble at the end of it !
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<br>Last Saturday I was in my element for the Brutal 10. A true off road race with bogs, lakes and sand thrown in 😄 The hills weren't as bad as the ones I run round here but there was a LOT of water, it actually felt quite nice to cool down a bit. I think if the weather hadn't been quite as good it would have been a bit more brutal but I wouldn't have changed it. The organisation was brilliant and it made me realise that this is what I really love doing.
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<br>So, next year I have the Steyning Stinger to train for. I would still like to run an ultra but I still need to work on my strength. I also need to work on my upper body strength to complete some of the other races I would like to enter, so watch this space !Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-76574554948622900982014-09-29T22:03:00.000+01:002014-09-29T22:04:21.337+01:00Never say never (a new dawn ?)<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ApAtb56EsY/VCnJVmgbTOI/AAAAAAAACfo/d8iMVnTQEWM/s1600/IMG_1731-761338.JPG"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2ApAtb56EsY/VCnJVmgbTOI/AAAAAAAACfo/d8iMVnTQEWM/s320/IMG_1731-761338.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6064599746182073570" /></a></p>Hello :)
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<br>I know I said goodbye to this blog but you know I've missed writing it. Sometimes it is nice to have something that can be a bit more personal....
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<br>I also know that back in April I said that I wouldn't be running a marathon next year.... That seems quite a long time ago and my plans have changed somewhat. If I'm honest I think I've been missing the long runs so when Phill suggested that I run the Steyning Stinger full marathon next year I think I had my training plan finished before he had finished speaking !
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<br>I've also been doing quite a bit of thinking while I've been running... Sometimes I know I don't admit (sometimes even to myself) what my "dreams" and goals are. With me I think it is fear of failure. What if I don't achieve it, what if I try and fail, what will everyone think ? Something happened this weekend that changed that for me. It showed me that not trying is selling your self short. Failing to achieve your goal doesn't mean that you have failed or that people will think less of you. It just means that you haven't got there yet. Not trying is failing....
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<br>So, a new dawn..... And a new goal. I want to run an Ultra. If I'm honest with myself I think this is something I have wanted to do for quite a long time, I just didn't think that is something that people like me did, but if I don't try then I don't stand any chance of success...
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<br>I have a rough plan in place, the Steyning Stinger is part of that, and then I need to look at my work schedule and race schedules next year to find an ultra to work towards. I know it won't be any spectacular time, but for me just to finish will be enough....
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<br>So, this blog is back and I'll keep you up to date with my training for my "dream" goal :)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-85253650323201120272014-05-09T13:10:00.002+01:002014-05-09T13:10:53.201+01:00Moving on....Well, this is a slightly different post for me.... It is actually a farewell to this blog....<br />
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I have been writing this for nearly four years now tracking my journey from couch potato to running coach and it has been somewhere for me to post random photos as well as my thoughts on running, racing and what I have been doing but it is now time for me to move on....<br />
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Don't worry, it isn't goodbye though ;) I have been busy behind the scenes setting up a new coaching business and it makes more sense for me to keep all my running things together on one site so that I'm not trying to write the same thing in different places so please pop along to my <a href="http://www.aspire2run.co.uk/" target="_blank">brand new coaching website</a> to see what I am up to ! I also have a new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aspire2run" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> ( a bit empty at the minute but I will be adding to it), so it would be great if you could "like" it and spread the word !<br />
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Anyway, this site will be staying here for the foreseeable future.... it just won't be getting any more updates.....Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-43358881146665474542014-04-28T16:44:00.002+01:002014-04-28T16:44:31.980+01:00I've done it !!Well, I've passed my final written exam and practical assessments to become a fully qualified UK Athletics running coach :)<br />
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I have to say that I spent more time revising for this than I have for any other exam in my life..... The exam has 10 sections and a complete fail in any one of them means that you would fail the written exam....<br />
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I don't think I appreciated when I started quite how big a step it was to go from being a running leader to a coach. Over the last 6 months I have been studying nutrition, running technique, coaching technique, creating training plans and planning sessions to cover energy systems, technique and not forgetting the health and safety ! I certainly underestimated the amount of paperwork involved....<br />
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After the first weekend away training (two very full days) we had a break of about a month to put what we had learnt in to practice. This was followed by another full day training to see how we had developed and how we had progressed our personal action plans as well as completing set tasks such as a very thorough athlete profile and training plan. It was then over to us to complete our individual coaching diaries.... this did take longer than I thought; with detailed feedback needed from each documented session. Only when my training diary was passed could I book my place on the final assessment day....<br />
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I have certainly learnt an awful lot along the way; it has helped me improve my own running as well as my coaching and I'm really looking forward to using the skills I have learnt. I am lucky enough to now be coaching at two local running clubs but if any local runners are looking for personal training plans and coaching then please <a href="mailto:lisabeaney@me.com" target="_blank">contact me</a> :)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-72138008565776635962014-04-07T19:26:00.000+01:002014-04-07T19:26:11.626+01:00Brighton Marathon 2014Well, I'm still aching as I type this. but that's hardly surprising since it is only 24hrs since the marathon.<br />
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This year it was quite a different experience for me because I set out with a goal time in mind. When I entered last year I had initially been planning on running it with my daughter again but after she had a few injuries, illness and holidays we decide to run it individually. This did mean that I was entered in the 4:30 to 5:00 time group, to be honest this didn't really prove much of an issue but it did mean the 4:15 and 4:30 pacers started in the group in front of me so I couldn't realistically plan on using them to get round the marathon !<br />
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My training didn't go according to plan either. I had an achilles injury late Oct/Nov last year so I needed to train enough but still give it a chance to heal and I will say that over the last few months it has been getting better so at least I got that bit right ! The thing I didn't do enough of was the mid-week mid-distance tempo runs but I did do quite a few longish runs...<br />
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The first 20 miles went according to plan; at the half way point I was on target for my "Gold Medal" goal on 4:15 (I normally have two goals, one I think I can stand a chance of achieving and one that if everything goes amazingly well I might just scrape in... for me my "might just" time was 4:15 and my more realistic goal was sub 4:30)<br />
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After 20 miles I started to feel incredibly sick. I found I could only just sip water without being ill and I couldn't face energy gels/shot bloks etc. The downside was I could feel I was low on energy and a bit dehydrated so I knew I really should be eating and drinking. In my training runs I had been fine on shot bloks and water so I don't know quite why this happened..... Part of me wanted "real" food rather than the mush that energy gels, drinks etc seem to be. Perhaps on my long training runs I'll start trying malt loaf or flapjacks rather than squidgy things in packets.<br />
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This did slow me down and my pace fell right off. I knew I wasn't going to make the 4:15 so rather than kill myself trying I took regular walk breaks (when the nausea became too bad to run) and tried to remember to smile and enjoy it but nothing can take away quite how hard the last 2 miles were and the main thought going through my head was that when I crossed the finish line I could stop running.<br />
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Oh, and by the way.... who hid the finish line ??? It seemed to be ages from the pier before I could see it and by that time I really did want it all to be over !<br />
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Don't get me wrong; I enjoyed it. It was just bloody hard work and knackering.<br />
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I have said that I'm not running a marathon next year. One of my goals is to run a sub 4 hr marathon and to do this I need to run faster than I do at the moment so next year will be all about getting my half marathon time down. My PB at the moment is 1:55 and for a sub 4 hr marathon it really needs to be closer to 1:45 (or, ideally, below). This will give me a realistic chance of achieving my goal.<br />
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So what did I learn this year ?<br />
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1. Water and energy gels won't necessarily work....<br />
2. Met office weather forecasts are only accurate that morning (it was forecast heavy rain the day before, on the day it said dry and luckily it was !)<br />
3. Possibly the most important....... Wearing your Lucky Knickers is no substitute for proper training :)<br />
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Anyway, for those of you who are interested, this is my Garmin data :)<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="548" src="http://connect.garmin.com:80/activity/embed/474682355" width="465"></iframe>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-63855859143485943362014-03-07T09:00:00.003+00:002014-03-07T09:01:08.671+00:00A fine line....Well, for me this year it has been a very fine line marathon training between doing enough training and doing too much and getting injured.<br />
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I suppose the problem is that I don't take my own advice. My problems started last October when I developed an Achilles problem after the Great South Run. I had bought a pair of trail shoes off the internet (without trying them or making sure they were right for me etc) about a month before. I had opted for a more minimalist style shoe and again, thinking I would be ok, didn't increase the mileage slowly but just switched to the for all my off road runs...<br />
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So, after the Great South Run I should have rested, seen a physio and perhaps stopped running in the new trainers. What I did instead was switch to minimalist road shoes, carry on training and then go for a PB less than a month later in a half marathon. When I write this down it does seem a bit stupid really but I think as runners we do tend to believe we have the "immortality" gene or the "it doesn't apply to me" gene where common sense and advice is concerned.<br />
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I did take a break of a few days after the half and my achilles did start to get a bit better. Then I started marathon training and on the lead up to Christmas my Achilles just gradually got worse..... and I carried on running. I did consult the internet and read lots on Achilles problems, I tried heel drops (about 100 per day) as well as lots of stretches and foam rollering. One website worth a mention that actually seems to have sensible advice is <a href="http://www.achillestendon.com/" target="_blank">Achilles Tendon.com</a>, I think it was at this point I realised that all this started when I changed my trainers...... So, I switched back to my old pairs (they had been relegated to dog walking duties)... and carried on training.<br />
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Early January I went for a run. I couldn't even manage a mile before it became quite painful and I realised if I carried on running then I could do some more serious damage. At this point I knew I had to take some time off (rather than just a day !)<br />
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I had a 10 day break from running and went to the Marathon Store in London (I was working up there for a week) and had the most thorough gait analysis that I have ever had. The outcome of this was quite interesting. Up until now I have been running in support shoes and had knee problems... I was advised to run in neutral shoes. Yes, I do roll in slightly on one foot but no more than is "normal" and the support shoes were most probably the cause of my knee problems.<br />
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So, I ended up with a rather bright pink pair of trainers !<br />
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After my London trip I carried on with the foam rollering, stretching etc and started running again; taking it very easy on speed and hills and by mid-late January I was able to run without too much pain. Yes, it ached and hurt a bit the next day but I was seeing an improvement; I did follow the advice on the Achilles Tendon website as to the level of injury and what you can do....<br />
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I have continued training for the marathon but I have also been listening to my body and taking more rest days to prevent my achilles getting any worse and it has gradually been getting better. If I'm honest if I had stopped running for 6 weeks then it would most probably have been completely clear but I wouldn't have down anywhere near enough training for the marathon.<br />
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On yesterdays 18 mile run I got to about mile 12 and suddenly realised I hadn't felt anything at all from my achilles :) Yes, it aches slightly this morning but I'll continue with the foam roller, stretching and listening to my body but I do think it is all going to be ok :)<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-58490421774475874852014-02-07T07:48:00.001+00:002014-02-07T07:48:50.654+00:00It's been a bit busy lately<br />I know, that is no excuse for not updating my blog but finding the time to fit everything in can be hard sometimes !<br /><br />Marathon training is now back on track :) I had a bit of a wobble in Jan; I had an Achilles injury and was really worried that it was going to derail my training completely, especially as it had been going so well ! <br /><br />One good thing about logging my runs is that I could look back and see when it started. The first time I had problems was after the Great South Run in October.... Just before that I had changed my trail shoes to a low heel drop variety thinking I would progress to a more barefoot style. My Achilles didn't start getting any worse, it was more of a niggle at this point, until I changed my road shoes as well. Apart from them trying to rub holes in the back of one ankle they did feel comfortable but my Achilles got worse until a point just after Christmas when it was too painful to run on.<br /><br />I took a week off running that coincided with a week working away and went for one of the best gait analysis that I have ever had done at the London Marathon Store. I talked through my running history and injuries and then was photographed and filmed, had my feet moulds taken and tried on lots of trainers. After everything I had read about Achilles injuries and looking back at what I had changed it seemed too much of a coincidence that I had changed trainers and then had problems.<br /><br />The really interesting thing is that I have been told I'm a neutral runner. Yes, my left foot rolls in a bit when I land but not enough to need the stability shoes that I've Bennett running in for years after being advised that I need them from various running shops.....<br /><br />So, I now have bright pink trainers and I'm back out running !<br /><br />It has been raining a lot and it has been hard sometimes to motivate myself to get out but my long runs are now long..... I'm up to running about 30 miles a week and my Achilles is feeling better every day :)<br /><br />These are a few of my recent running photos. I won't leave it so long next time !<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5977560715453753010'><img src='https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-GRfpJgfTUf0/UvSPzNvzZrI/AAAAAAAACcw/Je_sC0q-7Sg/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5977560735838231586'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wcFj5U_8VpA/UvSP0Zr13CI/AAAAAAAACc4/_uBN4lzC0tE/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5977560752747386914'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UZtD4YyC-w4/UvSP1YrTGCI/AAAAAAAACdA/5RR9Z16O3LM/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5977560775156986418'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hz_2UCF7MeY/UvSP2sKKcjI/AAAAAAAACdI/8yuf5R2h_dg/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5977560793769267490'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hgb3CBvhGa4/UvSP3xfrUSI/AAAAAAAACdQ/SGjIC0G6Lyk/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-43963937350912351772013-12-31T20:51:00.001+00:002013-12-31T20:51:37.371+00:00The end of another year......Well, I'm sitting writing this with a glass of wine in front of the log burner with the two dogs asleep by my feet. To be honest I can't think of a better way to see the New Year in !<br /><br />This year has been quite a year, in total I have run 1,092 miles lots of them off road in all sorts of conditions. At the start of the year we had snow and ice.. And the end of the year mud and rain ! There have been lots of beautiful sunrises, sunsets and gorgeous runs over the South Downs.<br /><br />I think that I'm really lucky to live where I do and get out and take advantage of it. I don't ever want to turn round one day when I can't run any more and wish that I had tried; I want to turn round and remember what it felt like even in the mud and rain, it just makes to u feel so alive !<br /><br />This year I have qualified as a Run Leader and I'm well on the way to become a fully qualified endurance running coach, something I would have never thought possible a few years ago.<br /><br />So, as one year end and another begins I think it is fair to say that none of us knows what tomorrow holds, all we can do is live life to the full today :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5963661197578437058'><img src='https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-83_wdYhtXsw/UsMuQypxgcI/AAAAAAAACcA/OohljyX0ZsY/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5963661215483593714'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QD830fca_fM/UsMuR1Wsg_I/AAAAAAAACcI/suspQeAE0es/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5963661236222589602'><img src='https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WZbNFahuXNM/UsMuTCnQeqI/AAAAAAAACcQ/-sOQkBdOW7U/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5963661260042031458'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-EFCmVJkHucQ/UsMuUbWQUWI/AAAAAAAACcY/1FgoquIYJDo/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/102500848514813343377/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5963661279002850338'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-L5hsNUhD2bQ/UsMuVh-3dCI/AAAAAAAACcg/PsFs5NnOjVs/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-31937585120960060882013-12-21T07:50:00.001+00:002013-12-21T07:50:52.071+00:00It has started....Marathon training that is..... Ok, so this week hasn't been brilliant; trying to fit runs in the week before Christmas never looked easy but I will have done most of them and at the moment the mileage is no different to the amount I've been doing for the last few months, it is after Christmas it increases.......<br /><br />This is always a reflective time of year as one draws to a close and another is about to start.<br /><br />One thing I have learnt is that you will never really know what life will throw at you but for me running helps keep me sane. It is my therapy.<br /><br />As I sit here listening to the wind and rain outside I know this afternoons run will be very muddy and a bit tough in places (the running in to the wind places) but I also know how exhilarating that feels.... You may not be able to see far on the top of the Downs some days but I do know the routes I run very well now so the chances of getting lost in bad weather are quite low.<br /><br />In theory today is my last day of work before Christmas, I then have a week off. I still have Christmas shopping to do and loads to sort out at home before people come and stay so I'm sure I will be busy. I'm also arranging a club run for Christmas Day so I need to get that sorted.<br /><br />Then, if I have a spare half day I have all the work it need to do for my Cirf course. I had the last weekends training last weekend so now I need to knuckle down and get the coaching diary written up and the sessions planned for the next few months so that I can get my assessment booked for the first half of the year. Oh, and did I mention that I'm away again in January ? The best part of a week in London speaking at Europes largest annual photographic convention.... and I still have my presentations to finish...<br /><br />Best get on with it all and hope you all have a wonderful Christmas x<br /><br /><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-78190672067700514392013-12-07T19:08:00.003+00:002013-12-07T19:08:55.053+00:00A real milestone....Today a group of the runners from the group that I started just after Easter took part in the Worthing Running Sisters Christmas Cracker run. This is great because they have a 5k and 10k run at the same time so the slightly more adventurous in the group could run the 10k :)<br />
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Our first ever group member Judy ran the 10k, she was the only one in the group to do this so I ran with her the whole way talking gibberish half the way round with Judy trying so hard she couldn't always reply ! This is a massive achievement for someone who couldn't run at Easter this year to complete her first 10k in just over an hour, especially as the first half was running in to wind. I must admit I'm so proud of all our runners, turning up, giving it a go and they all made it to the finish :) There was the incentive of mince pies.....<br />
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I have just finished putting my marathon training plan in to my calendar on Garmin Connect; it looks like a lot of running... I haven't totalled it up yet so I'm not sure how many miles I will do, I may leave that as a nice surprise :)<br />
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I do have a target this year. Based on my half marathon time in theory I *should* be able to achieve a 4:03 marathon time but to be honest I do feel that is a bit optimistic so I'm aiming for 4:15 to 4:30 which based on past performance should be achievable. All I need to do is the training, especially the mid week pace runs which historically is something I'm quite bad at doing. Looks like I will have to program my Garmin to nag me !<br />
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I must admit it is a bit scary actually admitting what I want to achieve. It isn't something I do that often but I do have this hidden ambition to run a sub 4hr marathon, maybe not next year but hopefully sometime soon after that :)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-73257974519765943972013-11-20T18:20:00.001+00:002013-11-20T18:20:42.538+00:00Wow !I found out at last nights training session that I had been awarded Club Member of the Year and Most Improved Runner at last Fridays annual awards dinner. Unfortunately I couldn't make it to the dinner because I was working..... The first one I have missed for a couple of years !<br /><br />The Club Member of the Year was for the work I have done setting up the beginners group and getting it going and growing ! I must admit this is something I have really enjoyed doing and I am really enjoying the training that I'm doing towards my next coaching qualification.<br /><br />So, all in all it has been quite a good running year for me. I have beaten my half marathon PB ( something I really wanted to do this year) and in each race I have beaten my previous course time...... I'm now starting to plan next year, my marathon training and setting some targets for races later in the year :)<br /><br />PS as soon as I receive the trophies I will no doubt post a photo !<br /><br /><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-31646846977206187542013-11-19T08:59:00.001+00:002013-11-19T09:00:12.388+00:00Found it !<br />Well, not long after giving up all hope of finding my head torch (and about to order a new one) it magically re-appeared..... Right at the back under my desk....<br /><br />I'm not sure quite who the culprit was but it was one of my two four legged friends....<br /><br />Anyway, it's back and I'm running !<br /><br /><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-86320515989046554672013-11-18T07:20:00.001+00:002013-11-18T07:20:40.767+00:00A new half marathon PBWell, yesterday I got a new half marathon PB of 1:55:50 at Gosport. I think we were really lucky with the weather, it was cool but not cold with a slight breeze rather than the gale we had for the Great South Run.<br /><br />I hadn't had the ideal race preparation; I had spent the previous two days photographing weddings. This isn't as glamorous as it may sound. It is normally 12 hours at a time, most of it on your feet with quite heavy kit, not eating properly and not drinking anywhere near enough.<br /><br />What with that and I had still been running with the dogs over the Downs each morning so they got their exercise I wouldn't have been surprised if I hadn't beaten my PB.<br /><br />On the drive down there I gave myself a good talking to. At each race this year I have beaten my previous course best and at the Great South Run I had proved that I could run the pace I needed to for 10 miles..... I just hadn't done as many long distances as I had wanted and really wasn't sure if I could maintain it for another three, I was worried about running out of energy as much as anything.<br /><br />I took my own water, I just can't get on with running and drinking from cups, I gave it another go but for me it just doesn't work. I also had some Clif shot bloks with me and had these at miles 5 and 7.<br /><br />The course is just about as flat as you can get although if it is windy and raining I don't think the sections through the airport would be much fun !<br /><br />I had planned to stay just below 9min miles and apart from a mental wobble at mile 7 I managed it. I just have to stay focused, not let my concentration drift and tell myself I can do it !<br /><br />Anyway, here is the Garmin data<br /><br /><iframe width='465' height='548' frameborder='0' src='http://connect.garmin.com:80/activity/embed/405361885'></iframe><br /><br />And here is the medal :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5947495639693048978'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-pdv4vSpy01s/Uom_xesWvJI/AAAAAAAACaI/MDewmnMruAY/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-81153387458038321092013-11-09T18:14:00.001+00:002013-11-09T18:14:58.322+00:00Lots to learn !Last weekend was my first two days training for my Coach in a Running Fitness qualification... this is quite a step up from the Leader in Running Fitness course that I did in March and goes in to an awful lot more detail about the technical model of running as well as learning how to coach.<br /><br />I now have my homework to go and complete as well as making a start on my coaching diary before my next training day in December. After that I then have a sixteen week supported practice period and then both written and practical exams (after my training diary has been assessed).<br /><br />I think I'm only just realising quite how much work goes in to this. As well as the planning aspect I'm busy learning more about nutrition and energy systems as well as the biomechanics of running.<br /><br />I now have the "curse"; I can't pass another runner without assessing their technique in my head !<br /><br />This has been fascinating so far and made me assess my own running technique (I need to be able to demonstrate the "proper" way!). It has also made me look at the coaching techniques that I use with the existing group that I run as well as looking at each individual's ability and where they fit on the "Athlete Pathway".<br /><br />As far as actual running is concerned I have been out and doing some ! I still have a slightly sore Achilles after the Great South Run so I have been doing some specific exercises for it... I have also been back out over the Downs in the mud and rain with the dogs :) I really love running off road, the speed doesn't really matter, it is just the feeling of running through the woods and fields and when you get to the top you really feel as though you are on top of the world.<br /><br />On the downside I've managed to lose my head torch somewhere so last nights run through the woods in the dark was a bit dodgy...... I keep hoping it will turn up somewhere but I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and buy another one...<br /><br />Anyway, this is what it looked like once the rain had cleared earlier today...<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5944324464551070498'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-s92Yc7UKDY8/Un57mys7CyI/AAAAAAAACZw/Xy_wZ-OcptQ/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='209' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5944324489176569634'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-570PldYP_g4/Un57oOcGVyI/AAAAAAAACZ4/2tZFRdSdTe4/s288/iphone_photo.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-39185019713492777352013-10-28T10:35:00.004+00:002013-10-28T10:35:41.484+00:00Great South Run 2013Well, yesterday was the Great South Run.<br />
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For those of you not living in the UK we were also forecast to have one of the worst storms in this area since 1987 so I think it is fair to say that I was watching the forecast with interest !<br />
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The Great South Run is 10 miles and is meant to be the flattest 10 mile race of its kind and yes, it certainly was flat !<br />
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I have to say the organisation was brilliant from start to finish. With winds gusting up to 40mph along the seafront I knew that the last two miles would be hard work and I'm not sure if it was comforting or not to hear it announced over the tannoy system that this was a race of 3 parts.... the first part would be in to wind, the middle part would be quite sheltered but from mile 8 it would be hard work !<br />
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This only confirmed what I already knew having looked at the weather and race route before I started so rather than running a steady pace for the whole 10 miles I thought I needed to have some "spare" time that I could use if I slowed down in the last two miles..... I know from training runs that I have down that running straight in to wind like this can slow me down my up to 1 minute a mile. This may not sound like much but when I was planning on running 9 min/miles this is actually over a 10% difference.... So, somewhere along the line I needed to make up 2 minutes or about 15 seconds a mile for the first 8 miles. If you don't run this doesn't sound much.... but it can feel harder than you think !<br />
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I also met a lovely chap from Pompey Joggers at the start who was acting as the 1:30 pace maker... I didn't realise there would be pacers until this point ! I had a chat with him and his plan was to start a bit slow to let the crowd spread out, increase the pace over the middle section to allow for the wind at the end so I decided to start with that I would stick with him. I still wasn't sure that I would be able to maintain the pace though....<br />
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As we got going you have the dreaded walk to the start line... the bit when you know the race has started but the sheer volume of people means that you aren't going anywhere !<br />
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As always before the start of a race I can never decide what to wear. I always get cold at the start and I always get really hot when I'm running ! On the walk from the car park I had been wearing a t-shirt-hoodie and jacket and that felt about right but I knew running I wouldn't need this amount so I opted for my club running vest and capri bottoms.... with a very stylish black bin liner to wear over the top to try and keep me a bit warmer before the start !<br />
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I'm glad I didn't wear any more and to be honest I was wishing I had worn shorts. Despite the wind the temperature was actually quite warm for the time of year !<br />
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About mile 3 or 4 I over took the 1:30 pacer and kept in front of him until the last mile. when he caught up with me he did chat to see how I was getting on and reassure me that I would be in my target time. It is surprising how much a few words from a stranger can spur you on in a difficult stretch of a race.<br />
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So, I crossed the line in 1:28:36 well within the 1:30 target that I had been aiming for. My garmin data is shown below. I was surprised I didn't slow down more in the last two miles in to wind and I could see where the water stops were on the way round because drinking does cost me a few more seconds.<br />
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All in all a good day :)<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-73422351573524319582013-10-21T22:48:00.000+01:002013-10-21T22:55:41.352+01:00Last League Race.....Well, Sunday was the last Fun Run League race of the year.... I decided to run the 5 miles over the Downs to the race, run the race.... and then run home again to make sure that I get a good long run in.<div><br></div><div>I did have the option of a lift home lined up just in case the weather turned particularly bad or I just felt too tired but I didn't race flat out and felt good for the run home. One of the other members of our Tuesday night running group also ran home with us and it is surprising how quickly the time and miles go when you chat !</div><div><br></div><div>I'm not sure how much running I will do this week, I have the Great South Run on Sunday so I should be taking it a bit easy...... But I also know I haven't done the training I had planned (man-flu) so I may very well not achieve my target time so I may train a bit harder this week so I am in a better place for my next half marathon.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, this is a photo of me at the finish of Sundays race, I did have enough left for a sprint finish !</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-g1Fz6yR5PyI/UmWi27b6Q8I/AAAAAAAACZg/VT2boE_7M0o/I/photo_346114.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br>Â <br></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-62761042163502246952013-10-17T14:57:00.001+01:002013-10-17T14:57:13.236+01:00West Sussex Fun Run League....Last weekend saw me running around Hickstead Racecourse in the pouring rain..... This was all in aid of helping the club gain some points in the West Sussex Fun Run League.<br />
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As well as gaining points for the club Steyning AC also runs it's own handicap system for these races and in the ones I have managed to get to this year I have come first in all but one of them and in the last race I beat my predicted handicap time by four and a half minutes ! The slightly worrying thing is that to keep this going I just have to get faster and faster.....<br />
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I know every runner says this but I just haven't done as much training as I wanted to over the last few weeks. I've had a bout of "man-flu" ( or a bad cold to most women ;) ) so my mileage has slipped a bit but it does seem as though the training I have done has paid off.<br />
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At last weekends race we had some of our Tuesday night runners; at each race we are persuading 4 or 5 of the new runners to take part and the feedback so far has been great. There is something about the feeling you get when you cross a finish line that just can't be beaten !<br />
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This weekend is the last race of the leagues season. A very hilly 5 miles across the South Downs from Lancing. The plan at the moment is that I'm going to run there and back adding another 5 miles each way to make up the distance I need to be doing for my long run. It does depend a bit on the weather and quite how knackered I feel after the race (I can always hitch a lift home with someone) but I really want to try and improve on my 1:59 half marathon PB in November...... time will tell all I can do is my best on the day :)<br />
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Anyway, I can't add a post without a photo; this is one of the sunsets we have been having recently..... this is why I run.<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-24247036493095678582013-10-02T13:09:00.000+01:002013-10-02T13:18:36.662+01:00All change !Well, the nights are getting darker so I'm back road running. I have
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<br>Sent from my iPhoneLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-36260631984592811422013-09-16T17:29:00.001+01:002013-09-16T17:29:30.217+01:00It's starting to feel a bit like Autumn....I managed to get out for a lovely 11 mile run with Millie yesterday in spite of having a sore throat and streaming nose.... I took it gently, stopped to chat to dog walkers and take a few photographs.<br />
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It is definitely starting to look a bit like Autumn, the blackberries are ripening and most of the harvesting has been done around here although the fields haven't yet been ploughed. It was quite nice to find that the bull had been moved from the field he was in last week. I always feel a bit nervous running through there when I know he is about !<br />
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This is the longest run so far that Millie has done with me and judging by her behaviour for the rest of the day it didn't tire her out.... I have gradually been increasing the distance that she runs with me. She always tears on ahead and waits for me with a look on her face that seems to say "come on, what's keeping you !" Sometimes she picks up the scent of something and goes to investigate but doesn't stray far... she then races along to overtake me again.<br />
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I'm not sure how far she would run; I know the working cocker spaniels can be outside running around all day so I guess her breeding gives her quite a bit of stamina.<br />
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I never get tired of the views around here and often stop at the same spots to take photographs. Every day it looks a bit different influenced by the time of year, weather and time of day.... This is a photograph of my favourite bit of the run yesterday, it really does feel as though you are running on top of the world...<br />
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<br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-77283408833195653902013-09-04T19:47:00.001+01:002013-09-04T19:47:19.587+01:00Where is the year going ?I guess the title says it all really ! This year is flying past and finding time for everything seems a bit tricky at times :)<br /><br />We now have puppy number two; another Cockapoo called Honey. It will be another couple of months before she comes out running with me :)<br /><br />I have been out enjoying this beautiful weather. After training during one of the worst winters we have seen it is wonderful to be out running in shorts and vest top and planning runs for when it won't be too hot...<br /><br />I have also shed a few more pounds over the summer and I'm now at a weight that I'm comfortable with. In the last three and a bit years of running I have gone from size 14 clothes being too tight to size 8 fitting very well... I have also lost about 25% of my body weight.<br /><br />What is different this time compared to all the other times that I have lost weight is that it has taken me a long time to achieve this. There have been no fad diets, just a change in my eating habits and regular running. I'm drinking far less than I ever have and eating far more fruit and veg than ever. So yes, this time I am quietly confident that the weight loss will be permanent. <br /><br />With the training I am doing with UK Athletics for my full coaching qualifications I am learning far more about diet, metabolism and the human body than ever and I am finding this fascinating. As part of my training I will be coaching individuals to help them achieve their goals, something that I find very rewarding :)<br /><br />On a personal note I still have a few races left to run this year. I have been managing to beat my personal best course times on almost every race I have run this year; the exceptions being when I have run with someone else to support them....<br /><br />I know Christmas will be here before I know it, then it will be back to marathon training for the spring.<br /><br />In the meantime I'm getting out running and enjoying views like this :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5919841161383666290'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-QdFZ-Wevvf0/UieAK-8CYnI/AAAAAAAACYg/HilOf8Y4DRQ/s288/1378320410.872761.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='208' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5919841201727664706'><img src='https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tbYVYPcsbtA/UieANVOy8kI/AAAAAAAACYo/X2aTGG5x6v4/s288/1378320414.347652.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-12232072804125105802013-08-09T15:50:00.001+01:002013-08-09T15:50:48.875+01:00Time goes so fast....Well, time is certainly whizzing past..... This is one of our busiest times of years work wise so other things (like this blog) start to slip a bit...<br /><br />Some good news though ! I will be doing my Coach in Running Fitness course in November :) I think it is fair to say I'm looking forward to it as well as being a bit apprehensive all at the same time. I find the mechanics and science behind running fascinating and I'm looking forward to learning more about it all.<br /><br />The Steyning beginners group is going from strength to strength. Considering we started in April with one person we now have over 20 ! On the 18th August some of the beginners will be taking part in their first fun run league race, I hope the weather is good but not too hot, it will be great to get them out running these races regularly :)<br /><br />I've left the best to last..... On Monday I collected our new puppy, Honey. She is another Cockapoo from the same breeder as Millie. I had forgotten how tiny puppies are, and how load they can be at night for the first few nights...<br /><br />It will be a few months before she comes out running with us, I'm taking Millie out running on her own at the moment (she is up to about 10 miles on a long run) and has learnt a few commands like "left" and "right" so I can tell her which way to go.... She still runs on ahead up the hills and waits for me to catch up !<br /><br />Anyway, this is Honey :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5910131983395189682'><img src='https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ByXvYSi5Tcw/UgUBucXx87I/AAAAAAAACYI/Lcqi9321gns/s288/1376059794.244535.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='https://picasaweb.google.com/lisabeaney/PancakeMuddyPaws?authkey=Gv1sRgCLesuarly6eh5gE#5910132024366335682'><img src='https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hIK_lXmZQLc/UgUBw1AEBsI/AAAAAAAACYQ/1uXVSjRYm-E/s288/1376059797.860722.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-26932357797282302702013-07-31T16:25:00.000+01:002013-07-31T16:25:08.070+01:00Short Film - Race for Life WorthingPhill has very kindly put together this short film from the Worthing Race for Life :)<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/71424005">Worthing Race For Life - 2013</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3807379">Phill Beaney</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17354904318239882897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-883223283782606454.post-58308175061235745412013-07-08T18:51:00.003+01:002013-07-08T18:51:40.504+01:00Summer is here !Well, it looks like summer has finally arrived....<br />
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The memories of the dark, cold, wet runs in the sleet and snow are fading and instead I'm trying to get out early morning or late evening when it is a bit cooler...<br />
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Last week seemed to be dominated by running:<br />
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Monday evening I had arranged a trainer fitting evening over at Nick Rivett sport in Hove for the beginners group.<br />
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Tuesday evening was the beginners running group (I did fit in a sneaky 4 miles before breakfast as well)<br />
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Wednesday evening I was a marshal for the Round Hill Romp - I was right on the top of the South Downs Way with wonderful views. The weather couldn't have been better for running !<br />
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Thursday evening was our club training session... I managed to run my fastest ever mile at 7:18 so maybe the training and diet are starting to have an effect !<br />
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Friday - well Friday night I went to the pub :)<br />
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I have been keeping my long runs a bit shorter recently (8-10 miles) but I'm planning on increasing the mileage again at the end of July before my next 10 mile and half marathons in October and November.<br />
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On Sunday I'm running the Race for Life in Worthing with some of the ladies from the beginners group. It does feel strange to think it is only 3 years since I first ran that event and at the time it was the furthest I have ever run. I had no idea when I ran that race that three years later I would have run 2 marathons and be leading a running group. If you had even suggested the idea I would have said you were crazy !<br />
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I sometimes think it is strange how life works out and that perhaps none of us really know what is in store for us or what we will do along the way :)<br />
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Anyway, I thought I would post a couple of photos from the Round Hill Romp. One is a panorama from my marshalling point and the other was the first runner coming through.... and he was fast !!<br />
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