This Monday (17th August) starts the 10 week training plan for the 2015 Great South Run (see below for details). If you are interested in training for the GSR with New Life Training please contact me on mark@nltraining.co.uk.
| Day | Date | Event | Detail |
| Monday | 17/08/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 1 – 6, 4.5 & 3 mile routes |
| Monday | 24/08/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 1 – 6, 4.5 & 3 mile routes |
| Monday | 31/08/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 1 – 6, 4.5 & 3 mile routes |
| Monday | 07/09/2015 | NLT Running club | Speed & energy systems |
| Sunday | 27/09/2013 | Winchester – TOUGH MUDDER! | |
| Monday | 14/09/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 2 – 6.5, 5 & 3.5miles |
| Monday | 21/09/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 2 – 6.5, 5 & 3.5miles |
| Monday | 28/09/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 2 – 6.5, 5 & 3.5miles |
| Monday | 05/10/2015 | NLT Running club | Speed & energy systems |
| Sunday | 11/10/2015 | NLT Running club | 10mile route – Lee-on-solent |
| Monday | 12/10/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 3 – 7, 5.5 & 4miles |
| Monday | 19/10/2015 | NLT Running club | Route 3 – 7, 5.5 & 4miles |
| Saturday | 24/10/2015 | Portsmouth GSR – Junior 5k Race | http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=12 |
| Sunday | 25/10/2015 | Portsmouth GSR – 10Mile Race | http://www.greatrun.org/Events/Event.aspx?id=12 |
| Monday | 26/10/2015 | NLT Running club | Small run & stretch session |
This blog is a catch up on what you have all been up to while I have been on holiday. A massive thanks to Sharon, Bruce and Mike who have helped keep the running club going while I have been away. Sharon has been a massive Star, helping to motivate people, keeping people on the right routes and writing the blogs for me for the last 2-3 weeks. Many thanks Sharon……
MONDAY 3RD AUGUST –
Pete set off like a rocket and was, at first, only seen in the distance! he decided to not do the longer route once arriving at Abshot Road and that is where I first saw him so obviously he was struggling a little or that I was having a really good run! mind you he was at the top of Abshot and I was at the bottom! Sue and Greg decided not to turn at Abshot and carried on for the longer run so motivating each other for most of the route with Sue deciding to break away… I think her listening to Cold Play had something to do with it! Lindsay and myself ran together motivating each other but I pushed hard to get back to the Studio but Lindsay said she had a lovely run although stopped to walk due to stitches but once she felt ok and dropped her pace, she was able to pick it up again on the home straight. I asked Mandy to write a few words about her run and she came back with whoop woo really enjoyed myself!! Charles was very welcomed back from all of us and enjoyed the initial slow pace which helped him to get his rhythm back after his enforced month off. Gradually he picked up the pace and at the Centre cruised back to the Studio without too much trouble.
Pete 4.79 miles 43:00
Charles 3.38 miles 35:52
Greg 6.06 miles 01:00:48
Sue 5.70 miles 54:56
Mandy 4.79 miles 52:40
Lindsay 4.79 miles 47:59
Sharon 4.79 miles 44:00
FRIDAY 31ST JULY –
At least the weather was much kinder to us compared with the atrocious weather last week!
We all set off together but Lindsay was struggling a little, she could only walk once we got to Brook Avenue so she did really well. She was very pleased with the pace around most of the route.
Lindsay 4:10 miles 43:00
Greg and Sharon had their normal battle between the Vets; Greg nearly went off route again stopped by my shouting the correct way! felt a good run for me so Barnes Lane saw me going back to the studio.
Greg 4.58 miles 46:13
Sharon 4.58 miles 44:00
MONDAY 25th JULY –
Although I knew the routes I asked Mike to show us all the routes which he did brilliantly and confidently having a laugh with everyone. Mike time for the 6 miles was 41:45 who commented mainly on the changeable weather as he ran around the route mainly hating the headwinds.
Greg decided to do the 6 miles and set off at a fab pace which he kept up for 5 miles under Jo flew past him … she came out of no-where was Gregs comment! Jo commented how she had missed her running buddy .. her mum. She looked really strong on arriving back at the Studio.
Greg 57.19
Jo 55.00
Lindsay decided to do the 4.7 route listening to Superstar DJ and completed the course 24 secs faster. So nice to hear her say at the end of her run that she is always pleased with her effort .. Im not surprised! Her time was 47.51.
What a fab surprise when Mandy Boulding turned up just as we were about to set off. She’s been extemely busy recently plus a few health niggles had set her back so she decided to do the shortest route with Mandy Bowers and me!! The route was 3.7 miles and we relatively stayed in close proximity all the time. Mandy Bowers was, again, one very determined lady and had a great run which she found hard at times (Raley Road) but came back saying that she felt much fitter. Mandy Boulding and myself chatted all the way around .. so good to catch up!
Mandy Boulding
Mandy Bowers
Sharon Hughes all completed the route together with a time of 39.08
FRIDAY 24TH JULY –
OMG I have never run in rain quite like it. Greg and Lindsay bravely turned up to battle the weather and Mandy decided to stay in bed having a cuddle with her daughter! I think she had the right idea as we were all soaked to the skin but funnily enough we all seemed elated at the end of the run; proud of ourselves for having done it!! we did get some funny looks from people who obviously decided we were mad!
Here are our times Mark:-
4.45 miles Greg 41:45
4.45 miles Lindsay 45:00
Sharon 45:00
Very fast times ….. I wonder why?
Well done Team, see you all Monday ready for GSR Preparation week 1!!
