18-06-2015, 02:55 PM
Hi Ed, just quick report in. I am 4th day on the rest period. Running 6:04 pace at HR 144. Want to try and get that down to 140-42 to try and make the most of the off period and build up. I am already missing running fast so I see that as a positive for sure.
I have re-run the 10k in my head many times looking at how I built up to the race, nutrition, heat etc..Honestly it was a mental issue, I was running above 4:30 (say 4:37) and looking at my watch knew that I would not make sub 45:00 then it became suddenly way more difficult. Last night i was talking with my son on the phone and we were both laughing when I told him what was going on in my mind just before I stopped in the race. I didn't realize how much mental strength is needed when the little guy on your shoulder keeps saying "just stop running now, it's easy, think how much better you will feel, there's no shame in stopping!". In saying that I'm closer to 4:40 for 10k than 4:30.
My weight has dropped from 172 on race day to 166, less running means I have naturally dropped back to my more typical eating schedule of no breakfast other than a coffee, light lunch, supper. I'm expecting to end the off period at 162. I'm eating plenty of oily fish every day, this month I am only eating non meat protein sources to see how that fits with me.
Waking HR 42, VO2Max 49, no injuries, typical outside temp is 24c.
nik
I have re-run the 10k in my head many times looking at how I built up to the race, nutrition, heat etc..Honestly it was a mental issue, I was running above 4:30 (say 4:37) and looking at my watch knew that I would not make sub 45:00 then it became suddenly way more difficult. Last night i was talking with my son on the phone and we were both laughing when I told him what was going on in my mind just before I stopped in the race. I didn't realize how much mental strength is needed when the little guy on your shoulder keeps saying "just stop running now, it's easy, think how much better you will feel, there's no shame in stopping!". In saying that I'm closer to 4:40 for 10k than 4:30.
My weight has dropped from 172 on race day to 166, less running means I have naturally dropped back to my more typical eating schedule of no breakfast other than a coffee, light lunch, supper. I'm expecting to end the off period at 162. I'm eating plenty of oily fish every day, this month I am only eating non meat protein sources to see how that fits with me.
Waking HR 42, VO2Max 49, no injuries, typical outside temp is 24c.
nik