A&L Training and Race Diary

2006-10-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

GREAT NORTH RUN 2006

Well we haven't blogged for a while, no time - out training for GNR ..........

The training worked out well as we completed the course in 2 hours and 22 mins. The cramp started to make its presence felt along the coast road, that is a long finishing straight; doesn't seem like it in the car!

We really enjoyed ourselves, even when we got saturated with the down pour. The long wait at the start was a bind, especially when you know the race has started, and that some of the elite athletes are almost finishing!

We managed to raise money for Children with Muscular Dystrophy in the process.

2006-06-05T12:34:00.000-07:00

21.09 Km in 2h15min36secs

A small incease and our new furthest distance. Find 1km extension and we have the half marathon.

Got the best of the weather on the Sunday as well.

2006-06-01T11:34:00.000-07:00

Last run of May 2006, on 31st
Extended Interval run of 4.91km in 31mins 11secs

A new point from which to monitor our speed development

2006-06-01T11:32:00.000-07:00

Raby Castle 10K in 61mins and 13sec, on Sunday 28th May

Slower than expected, but the long hills against the wind were unexpected.

Very enjoyable though

2006-06-01T11:29:00.000-07:00

5.31 Km in 35min 14 secs on Tuesday 23rd May
3.95 Km in 26min 17 secs on Thursday 25th May - Interval

A bit of light training before Raby Castle 10K

2006-05-21T03:01:00.000-07:00

19.97 Km in 2h15min

We found new routes to increase our Durham Run. A few more hills and beautiful scenery.
A few pains and aches at the end, but getting better all the time. Still not enough to do the GNR distance, we'll have to add a small extra lap to do the full 21.1Km.

It was a wonderful sunny morning we really enjoyed.

2006-05-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

17.65km in 1h58min on the 14 May

We need new routes to extend the weekend run.

2006-05-17T12:50:00.000-07:00

3.80 km in 25min 14sec on the 12 May 06

Interval run. Well we need to do interval from time to time

2006-05-11T10:34:00.000-07:00

7.94Km in 54min on the 10 May 06

tired to start but we got into it and would have gone longer if the legs had been willing

2006-05-11T10:28:00.000-07:00

9.46Km in 62min on the 8 May 06

Keep training, keep running, the GNR is around the corner!!!!!!!!!!

2006-05-02T11:41:00.000-07:00

3.89 Km Interval Run in 26min 42sec

Very windy day . Good fun!!!!!!

2006-05-02T11:36:00.000-07:00

30 April 2006 9.93Km in 1h06min

A nice run in the Wirral. Very nice views to go running.

2006-04-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

9.67km in 1hr 5mins

a good and enjoyable run

2006-04-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

17.98km in 2hours and 8mins

Well ahead of our schedule for the GNR, great

2006-04-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

5.48Km in 36min Interval Run

Very good we were very happy.

2006-04-18T10:24:00.000-07:00

7.93K in 54 mins

Tough going at the start, stiff legs from Sunday, once we got going it was easy.

2006-04-16T07:41:00.000-07:00

15.21 Km 1h47min - 16 April 06

We call this type of run as a "Unknown Fun Run". Anything could happen, we went out to do whatever our mind and body decided, run fast, slow, walk, take pictures, and above all be happy.

2006-04-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

7.48Km Walk 1h18min - 15 April 06

Walking is good exercise.

2006-04-16T07:37:00.000-07:00

1.77Km 12min - 13 April 06

2006-04-14T23:05:00.000-07:00

6.70Km 48 min - 9 April 06

2006-04-14T23:02:00.000-07:00

7Km 44 min 40 sec - 8 April 06

2006-04-14T22:59:00.000-07:00

5 Km 33 Min - 6 April 06

2006-04-14T22:57:00.000-07:00

2.44 Km 16 min - 31 March06

Run in Portugal

2006-04-14T22:56:00.000-07:00

5.83 Km 37 min 32 sec - 28 March 06

2006-04-14T22:51:00.000-07:00

4.29Km 28min 17sec - 26 March 06

2006-04-14T22:47:00.000-07:00

2.47 Km in 16 min- 25 March 06

2006-02-13T12:55:00.000-08:00

3.77km in 25 min - Interval Run
Varied the intervals and felt it .....

2006-02-12T06:57:00.000-08:00

LOVE RUN

10Km in 57min on the 11 Feb 06

All the training paid off. The course was mainly flat, multiterrain and a bit muddy (Lu fell on over, ooppsss, good laugh). We both seems to prefer this type of surface.

Now the training start for South Shield 10K

2006-02-12T06:54:00.000-08:00

8.31Km in 56 min on the 5 Feb 06

That is it, next time we will be there, doing the LOVE RUN......

2006-02-12T06:51:00.000-08:00

5.13 KM in 32 min on the 2 Feb 06

And we keep training.......

2006-02-12T06:48:00.000-08:00

3.64Km in 24 min on the 31 Jan 06 - Interval Run

Hard run, full of fun.We loved it.......

2006-02-12T06:45:00.000-08:00

10.78Km in 1hour 11min on the 29 Jan 06

Good steady run. The Love run is coming soon, hhiipiiii.

2006-02-12T06:39:00.000-08:00

5.46Km in 36min 55 sec on the 25 Jan 06

Still training for the Love Race.

2006-01-23T13:21:00.000-08:00

3.82km in 24min, interval
Interval training. We were wearing our new Climacool jackets, thank
goodness because it was cold.
Met a good few runners out there, one of whom we saw twice, as he appeared
to be doing the same loop as us but in the opposite direction.
We are starting to know each other around here, popular area for
running.

2006-01-20T12:04:00.000-08:00

7.33km in 47mins
A very windy evening which made it feel cooler as well.
Followed it up with a big plate of chips - excellent! Ok, Ok, it is not a healthy option but hey from time to time you just have to.

2006-01-17T13:12:00.000-08:00

5.29K in 34mins 23secs
Training on schedule, warmer than expected, good hill in the middle
Luisa's back was better today, but we took it steady. We don't want to get an injury than can mean we may miss the race.

2006-01-15T07:09:00.000-08:00

Andy and Luisa welcome Aaron to the Runner Beans, we are sure you are going to have a lot of fun.

2006-01-15T06:57:00.000-08:00

5.91K in 38mins,
A steady run after a week off due to sickness.
A cold and crisp morning with a chilling breeze, it was quiet, everyone else was still in bed, except for some other hardy runners.
4 Weeks to the Newcastle Valentines Love Run

2006-01-08T09:42:00.000-08:00

7.04K in 46min
The blog worked well as a motivation. We went out there and it was great.
Very cold. Saw some fellow runners out there.
Our preparation for the Newcastle Valentines 10K Love Run has started (http://www.ppuk.org)

2006-01-08T06:54:00.000-08:00

Third 2005 Race

Liverpool 10K
9th October, 10am, flat, road race along the river front
Cool, dry morning with a gentle sea breeze
T-shirt and medal as prizes
Started at the Pier head, behind the Liver Building
Stayed at the Crown Plaza (as did many others), great place to stay as it was very near the start

Andrew and Luisa's CHIP times: 57:38
CONGRATULATIONS - first time under the hour, yippee

2006-01-08T06:49:00.000-08:00

Second 2005 Race

Bishop Auckland 10K
21st August, 9:30am, road race
hot and sunny
undulating to hilly
T-shirt as prize

Andrew's time: 60:48
Luisa's time:60:49
Improvement on the first race in Blackpool.

2006-01-08T06:41:00.000-08:00

First 2005 Race

Blackpool 10K - First One ever!
8th May, 11am, on the promenade, flat tarmac
medals as prizes
a cold day with plenty of sea spray
started at the Hilton Hotel
stayed at the Best Western (close to the start)

Andrew's time: 61:45
Luisa's time: 61:30, amazing as we crossed the line together!