♥ ~ Tanya's Maintainence Diary ~ Year 2 ~♥

[SandraB]

Tanya 6 miles in an hour is perfectly doable....I used to be able to do it with a hangover and, may I remind you, 2 mildly dislocated hips! You have loads of time to crack it......get a route that you feel comfortable with before you start on the hills but make sure you know where the hills are in the actual race. I need to have music to train to but I used to run with a running group cos in those days personal stereos hadn't even been invented

Another thought, are you trying to lose much weight or are you still were you were when you stopped LT? The reason I ask is even losing half a stone is going to make a huge difference to your speed. Of course that then has a knock on effect cos as you can run faster you get fitter and faster still!

Any time under 2 hourswill be brilliant for a first half marathon.

 

[summergurl]

Sandra yes, i'd like to lose 1st7lbs. So im guess that will make a bit of a difference. Just about to look at the half marathon route as im pretty sure that some of the route isnt too far from my house so maybe when the evenings are not so dark i can run parts of the route.

Just been out for a little drive to check out some running routes. Thing is i will never get away from hills as plymouth is built on them. Its terrible lol but ive managed to map out 4, 6, 7 & 8 miles which will take me up to week 6. Then i'll work on the 9, 10 & 11.

I think i'm just panicking!!! There are 19weeks, 19 weeks, almost half a year. I can do it in that amount of time im sure :giggle:

 

[irish molly]

I'm not in the least bit worried that you can do it. With your total focus it will be easily achieved as you will plan every detail and double your efforts. Odds on favourite in my opinion!!

 

[SandraB]

In that case stick with ww and I'm sure that as the weight goes you will improve your times.

Jersey is hilly too and I used to hate them so only ever really ran on the flat, upside though is you get a great rest when your running downhill, just don't be tempted to run too fast as that's how to get a stitch.

You have tons of time, I started running at Easter, having never run before and only being able to run for 2 minutes and ran a half marathon that same November.

Have faith x

 

[summergurl]

1/2 Marathon Training Programme​

Week 1: Tue 3miles Wed 6miles Fri 3miles Sun 4miles​

Week 2: Mon 3miles Wed 6miles Fri 3miles Sun 4miles​

Week 3: Mon 3miles Wed 7miles Fri 3miles Sun 4miles​

Week 4: Mon 3miles Wed 7miles Fri 3miles (no sunday run as im away training)​

Week 5: Tue 8miles Thur 3miles (this is the week where it might be a bit ballsed up as i'm hoping to do a duty friday night & also do a shift for national specials weekend either sat or sun)​

Week 6: Tue 8miles Thur 3miles Fri 4miles Sun 4miles​

Week 7: Tue 9miles Thur 3miles Fri 4miles Sun 4miles​

Week 8: Tue 9miles Thur 3miles Fri 5miles (no sunday run as im away training)​

Week 9: Tue 10miles Thur 4miles Fri 5miles Sun 4miles​

Week 10: Tue 10miles Thur 4miles Fri 5miles Sun 4miles​

Week 11: Tue 10miles Thur 5miles Fri 5miles Sun 4miles​

Week 12: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 6miles Sun 4miles​

Week 13: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 5miles Sun 4miles​

Week 14: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 6miles Sun 4miles​

Week 15: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 5miles Sun 4miles​

Week 16: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 6miles Sun 4miles​

Week 17: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 5miles Sun 4miles​

Week 18: Tue 11miles Thur 5miles Fri 6miles Sun 4miles​

Week 19: Tue 9miles Thur 4miles Fri 4miles Sun 4miles​

Week 20: Tue 2miles Thur 3miles Sun RACE DAY​

So here be my training programme. Pretty intense but I am determined and I know I can do it when I put my mind to it. I will do it, I have no other option!​

It might change a little as obviously i'm going to have to fit some duties in there, would be good if i could always get them on one of my rest days but im not sure if this would be the case. There also has to be another weekend of training scheduled. But I will always no matter what have a rest day after a long run.​

167 days to go ​

 

[summergurl]

Ah thanks ladies. Must've been typing away as you posted!
Once i get to the 8milers im hoping evenings will start staying lighter for a little longer & theres no escaping it, i will inevitably run some hills. I might even design a couple of my shorter runs in the week to include a few of the blighters! :giggle:

Edit: Just to add, without realising I actually ran a section of the 1/2 marathon today. Spooky!

Just planned another route, 9miler that incorporates the run through saltrum that the 1/2 takes. Can only do it in daylight though as its woodland and not lit up. Hopefully come week 7 it might be a bit lighter.

 

[irish molly]

See!!! What did I say about your fab focus! All planned out already, you're really great! Fab start to the new year for you.

 

[summergurl]

Just munched a choc chip tracker bar 5pp.... Wish it was a cadbury brunch bar though :drool: think I'm guna have to get me some of those (points dependent) on Monday!

 

[JanD]

Well, googling the NI and using the on line calculator the raisin ones and the hazelnut ones are 4pp each! Well worth it if that's right!! I'll be more confident when I can do it on my calculator off a wrapper but it's looking good xx

 

[summergurl]

Oh yes defo worth it if they are 4pp!!!
Would you let me know once you've checked on your calculator please Jan?x

 

[kered]

Wowser Tanya, I am impressed with your motivation and dedication. The plan looks intense, but you are the one who CAN do it.....I think you are fab.

Jeez, running AND talking - its hard enough to talk while walking!

 

[summergurl]

Jeez, running AND talking - its hard enough to talk while walking!

So last night when i was walking back to my desk with my tracker bar this guy we'll call him FOOL started tutting at me. I ignored it thinking cheeky sod. Sat down, about to open it and he comes up to me and says "you shouldnt be eating that think of your training" ...... what the hell gives people the right to tell us things like this?!!!!!!!!!!!! how i kept my cool and just said "i need more if im training, i did run 6miles today" and nothing else is a mystery to me. I hate it when people tell me stuff like this!

Woken up today with sore legs. Must be working I did contemplate going out for another run but nope, i need that rest day.

I think menus might be a bit of a trial for the next few weeks. With runs getting a bit longer i've got to make sure i've got enough carbs in me the day before a run iykwim. Its just working out how much etc and trying to get over the fact that the body needs it and trying not to be scared that im going to pile on loads of weight

Someone who has done the 1/2 told me today the run around saltrum is a steady climb so if i can get used to that then i should be ok. Luckily thats close to my house and a route i can run so bonus.

Thursday 13th January

B- 2 slices wm toast 6pp
butter 2pp
jam 1pp

*20g cheddar cheese 2pp
*pickled onion 0pp
*chocolate biccie 2pp

L- salmon fishcake 4pp
carrot & swede mash 0pp
150g wm pasta 6pp
sweet chilli sauce 1pp

*ww yog 1pp

D- tin of tuna, drained 4pp
elf mayo 1pp

*apple 0pp

Total = 29pp
Slush fund = 1pp used today 14pp used so far 35pp left

 

[JanD]

GRRRRR!! Don't they make you mad these people? ... You did exactly the right thing. IF he's such an expert on nutrition why is he working there? a'hole!

You're right you DO need the rest days - very important!

Food looks great. Glad you've found a route that suits as well, that's gotta help. xx

 

[SandraB]

What a wan7er! X

 

[summergurl]

Lol!! Next time I wont let it go - I already feel sorry for the next person who tuts at me & tells me I shouldn't be eating something!!

Friday 14th January

*3 mile run

B- muesli & s.s milk 7pp

*banana after run
*3seafood sticks 2pp

L- salmon fish cake 4pp
carrot & swede mash 0pp
brocolli 0pp
boiled baby pots 150g 3pp
gravy 2pp

*ww yog 1pp

D- wm pitta bread 4pp
red onion 0pp
leaves 0pp
3 slices b.matthews turkey slices 2pp
15g light phili with onion & chives 1pp
cheese string 2pp

*apple 0pp

Total = 28pp
Slush fund = 14pp used 35pp left

 

[kered]

You did well to restrain yourself girl -I think I would have given him a gob full - cheeky bar steward!

 

[summergurl]

I am feeling really peckish tonight :sigh:

 

[JanD]

Uh-Oh!! Stay away from those machines girl!!!

I wouldn't rise to it - next time anyone tuts and/or says anything I mean. Retain your dignity & just say something like 'shows how much YOU know' in a very condescending way. If you rise to it & seem defensive they may think you're feeling guilty about it and do it even more!

Now then .. why do you think you are peckish? xx

 

[summergurl]

Truuuuue Jan. It just really really frustrates me - i get enough looks at home with what i eat, dont need it in a place of work too!

Don't worry im not touching the machines i'm staying well away I am going to have a can of diet coke though!

Not sure why i'm hungry, i've eaten a fair bit. Just had my pitta too. Although actually only had 1litre of water ...... got to be it?!!!!!!

 

[kered]

Probably the lack of water, especially with all the exercising you are doing.