Adrian's Training - Week 1

Adrian's been busy this week with DIY and training, and so I thought I'd post a quick update on how his training has been going so far:

RUN #1 on 4TH JULY 2010

ROUTE TAKEN:  From the local church car park to the pier, and back

TIME TAKEN:  About 30 minutes

Adrian hadn't managed to set up his pedometer properly, so it didn't tell him how far he ran, but it did tell him that he ran 3389 steps.  He found his first run for a while quite difficult, his airways were burning, his legs were weary, and he started too fast and quickly ran out of steam and then struggled.  But on the plus side, he found that his new running shoes were very comfy!  He learned that next time, he needs to stretch to warm up and to cool down before and after his runs, to start off more steadily so that he doesn't burn out too soon, and that he needs to make sure he doesn't run on too soft sand.  He was also concerned about being able to fit the runs into his busy schedule, and seemed a little daunted by the task before him, after finding his first run so difficult.

RUN #2 on 7TH JULY 2010

ROUTE TAKEN:  From the same church car park, along the beach to the next village beach, then back and on further to the pier, then up the sea front to the car park, around nearby roads, back onto the sea front, up some steep steps, and along the cliff top to the car park

LENGTH OF RUN:  Approximately 4 miles

Adrian very much enjoyed his second run, and was really boosted by the difference in his energy levels and in how much easier he found his second run.  Every time he thought he would have had enough, he found more energy and kept running!  He struggled with the pedometer, and so the above run length is his best guess.  He tried taking an energy drink with him, which really boosted his energy for his run, plus he was starting to eat more healthily and it made a big difference.  He also discovered that he needs something to carry his phone and keys in!

RUN #3 on 12TH JULY 2010

ROUTE TAKEN:  Another local beach, running along the sea wall and the beach and back again

LENGTH OF RUN: 5 km/3.1 miles

The pedometer is finally sorted, so he knows exactly how far he ran this time!  He has been really busy with DIY this week, and has had a few pulled muscles, so he delayed his run for a while to allow himself to recover, but was feeling ready by last night.  He did experience some muscle pain in his inner thigh, but he ran it off.  He really enjoyed his run again, and has definitely got the hang of pacing himself better now.  He could have run for longer, but it was getting late, and so he came back.  He was very encouraged by not getting too out of breath when he was running.  He still hasn't got into the habit of stretching to warm up and cool down, but he did after his muscle complained when he hopped over a groyne on the beach.

And he's looking forward to his next run, which he's planning for Wednesday!

In other news, Adrian and Rhiannon have their first donation on their JustGiving page!  Wooo hooo!  It all helps when spurring them on while training!