Hobbs Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Harsh! Hope you recover soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Thanks Hobbs. Has been a funny week, eye seems to be healing well one day and then the next it's all blurry and watery. Still looking forward to the race, haven't been able to train this week due to my vision, so at least I will be well rested! Heading out for around an easy 20-25km run tomorrow morning followed by a fasted (and faster) 10-12km run first thing on Friday. Then I leave for Wanaka about 9am Friday morning, it's a long drive from Christchurch so we'll get there sometime Friday afternoon. Race is Saturday morning. My only goal is to finish sub 5 hours. Tough, hilly course with numerous freezing cold river crossings. Will be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbs Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Best of luck! Let us know how it went Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 Report and pics on the way, another one done and dusted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 RACE STATS DIST: 42.2kmTIME: 5.33:55 AVE HR: 160 bpmMIN HR: 120 bpmMAX HR: 190 bpm CALORIES: 4,753 AVE SPD: 7.58kphAVE PCE: 7.54min/kmMAX SPD: 15.5kphMAX PCE: 3.52min/km MAX ALT: 2,896ftMIN ALT: 1,237ftTOTAL ASCENT: 3,710ft Just waiting for the official race photos to be uploaded, but I have a few that my friends took Just enough time to stop for a quick fruit cider on the way down Pre-race dinner, the others were kind enough to order all vege Thai food just because of me. So lots of tofu, veges and other yummo stuff I think I chased this guy for a while during one of the more lonely sections of the course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbs Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Congrats and nice pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Thanks Hobbs. Finished right in the middle of the field as usual haha, 320 out of 655. Amazing that only one person on the marathon DNF'd, would have thought there would have been more people that called it quits. Kiwi's are stubborn buggers !! http://www.coolrunning.co.nz/results/2014/2014r097.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Have taken an easy couple of weeks to allow my body to recover, I'm feeling great right now and this weeks runs have been really good. Just got back from a 6.5km run where I averaged 4.51/km pace ~ felt like an extremely easy pace (almost a little slow to me) so that's promising going into the next block of training. I'll start logging my training again from next week, this downtime is important but I do like having structure and rigidity to my training weeks. Diet has been on-point, very clean and nutritious and I'm sure that's why I am feeling so good in myself Here's a couple of meals I ate yesterday... 1) Vege sushi with shiitake mushrooms, seaweed salad2) Black pepper 'steak' and steamed veges, bowl of coconut rice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Last nights dinner was to die for, mushroom steak with tofu, steamed veges and coconut rice.... http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3457 Just enjoying my morning coffee before heading out for an 'easy tempo' 6.5km, would like to clock a sub 30min time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Just enjoying my morning coffee before heading out for an 'easy tempo' 6.5km, would like to clock a sub 30min time. Good fasted run, pace still felt comfortable and definately still room to go a lot quicker. DIST: 6.5kmTIME: 29.40PACE: 4.34/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Looking forward to head out for an hour or two this afternoon to Hagley Park, a beautiful place to run and I believe it's also the second largest park in the world (behind NY's Central Park). http://www.emmabrittenden.co.nz/sites/default/files/styles/590x400/public/DSC_2431.jpg?itok=1EZPJY3Q Just about to take the girls to swimming and then we usually pick up some beautiful, freshly made shiitake sushi on the way back home. Man I love the weekends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 Here's a little clip from the promoters of the Motatapu off road marathon http://www.odt.co.nz/files/featured_gallery/2009/03/10_38am_liz_nuttall_during_the_motatapu_marathon_n_1769136194.JPG http://www.iconicadventures.co.nz/assets/Uploads/44.jpg Never underestimate the river crossings !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Time to get locked in and serious. Emphasis now is on continuing to get faster as the distance gets longer, with the goal of being able to hold 5min/km pace for the marathon distance. Plan to get out for a decent length run tonight, hopefully around 20km then I'm meeting a mate in the morning at Hagley Park... let's go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Pre-run dinner: 'Beef' medallions with steamed veges, black pepper sauce & coconut rice. Mmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 WEDNESDAY 26th MARCH RUN TYPE: TEMPOINTENSITY: 7/10 DIST: 16.7kmTIME: 1.20:41 HEART RATE NOT RECORDED CALORIES: 1,252 (931cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.4kphAVE PCE: 4.50min/kmMAX SPD: 16.37kphMAX PCE: 3.39min/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 THURSDAY 27th MARCH RUN TYPE: EASY RUN WITH A FRIENDINTENSITY: 4/10 DIST: 8kmTIME: 41:14 HEART RATE NOT RECORDED CALORIES: 508 (739cal/hr) AVE SPD: 11.55kphAVE PCE: 5.11min/kmMAX SPD: 13.91kphMAX PCE: 4.18min/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Well I haven't had much time to run these last few days as I have busy organising and promoting a seminar on health, nutrition and longevity (with a large focus on veganism, fasting and preventable disease)... I am hosting it on behalf of my health store, it's going to be a busy night with around 60 people booked to attend. Just about to get ready to head down to the venue now, planning on a good couple of hours running in the morning to unwind and relax the mindg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 TUESDAY 1st APRIL RUN TYPE: RELAXED FASTED MORNING RUNINTENSITY: 5/10 PRE-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 129.8POST-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 128.8 DIST: 5.3kmTIME: 25:40 CALORIES: 383 (897cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.37kphAVE PCE: 4.51min/kmMAX SPD: 15.15kphMAX PCE: 3.57min/km + 50 pressups when I got back from the run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Just preparing my lunch before I head into work, just picked up a few fruits, veges etc so I can make up a nice big colourful salad. http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/download/file.php?id=3471 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Awesome salad, made heaps so it's also my lunch today. Treated myself to a new pair of running shoes as I think my current ones have close to 800km in them. I really like the ethics of Brooks as a company and I get the impression they are consciously trying to reduce their carbon footprint; plus if they're good enough for Chrissie Wellington they're sure going to be good enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 THURSDAY 3rd APRIL RUN TYPE: TEMPOSHOES: BROOKS 'GHOST'INTENSITY: 7/10 PRE-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 131.6POST-RUN BODYWEIGHT: 130.2 *PB* DIST: 11.7kmTIME: 55:02 CALORIES: 890 (970cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.71kphAVE PCE: 4.43min/kmMAX SPD: 16.04kphMAX PCE: 3.44min/km POST-RUN RECOVERY:Pea protein, almond milk, spirulina & 10g D-Ribose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Legs are feeling surprisingly fine after yesterdays effort. Just fueling up before I head out on my long run for this week, depending on how I feel will probably be somewhere between 20-30km. Just knocked up a nice little salad with some mixed salad greens, carrot, capsicum, kale and drizzled some mango & chili dressing over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 SATURDAY 5th APRIL RUN TYPE: SHORT & FASTSHOES: BROOKS 'GHOST'INTENSITY: 6/10 PRE-RUN CARDIAC STRESS TEST: 1%POST-RUN (15mins) CARDIAC STRESS TEST: 8% DIST: 6.42kmTIME: 29:46 CALORIES: 472 (951cal/hr) AVE SPD: 12.93kphAVE PCE: 4.38min/kmMAX SPD: 16.43kphMAX PCE: 3.39min/km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 SUNDAY 6th APRIL RUN TYPE: RECOVERYSHOES: BROOKS 'GHOST'INTENSITY: 3/10 POST-RUN BW: 129.8lb MP3: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv0aTuZShpc/UVL_b4FZ_QI/AAAAAAAAAJE/hVERhqE7_wk/s1600/538022_464773833590492_2029389892_n+(1).jpg DIST: 13.25kmTIME: 1.07:50 CALORIES: 974 (861cal/hr) AVE SPD: 11.72kphAVE PCE: 5.07min/kmMAX SPD: 15.33kphMAX PCE: 3.54min/km WEEKS TOTAL: 41.7km Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have decided that I will be changing my diet slightly from tomorrow, I am going to be fasting for at least one day out of each week and see how that affects my training. I love the concept of it and the health benefits it brings, not to mention the energy I derive from intelligently fasting throughout the course of the day Some things I am implementing from tomorrow: ** First thing every morning ~ cup of warm water, 1/2 squeezed lemon, aloe juice & apple cider vinegar. This will replace my morning coffee** No breakfast** Lunch will be based around a salad depending on hunger, energy requirements etc** Juicing every day ~ carrot, apple, pomegranate, kale, goji and ginger will be the main ones for these next few weeks** More snacks through the day, increased vegetable & fruit intake** Final meal(s) before 7pm** Bed by 10pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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