- My resting heart rate was down to 44 on Saturday.
- On Sunday I ran at a faster pace with a lower HR than the previous week
- This morning the HR for an easy run was as low as 138, a whopping 5 beats lower than on Wednesday for a run on the same route at virtually the same pace.
As far as selecting a training plan for next spring is concerned there has been a development that has stopped all the recent pondering in its tracks. I will give more details in due time, but suffice to say I am very excited.
On the downside, I don’t feel 100% today; a slightly sore throat and a vaguely light-headed feeling could be a sign of another oncoming cold; unusually, nobody else in the family is complaining at present; usually any bugs I pick up are contracted straight from my children.
Having said that, when Shea went to the doctor a few weeks ago, it was the first time in … I guess, at least half a year that any of us had to visit a doctor. We’re doing pretty well on the health front. Which is a very good thing, considering the appalling state of the health service in this country. I could go into a political rant here, but I better leave it at that.
A couple of guys I know, including some fellow pacers at the Dublin marathon in 4 weeks, ran some smashing times in Berlin yesterday. Congratulations to all.
- 25 Sep
- 5 miles, 41:06, 8:13 pace, HR 143
- 26 Sep
- 12 miles, 1:31:49, 7:39 pace, HR 154
- 27 Sep
- 5 miles, 43:00, 8:36 pace, HR 138
"I will give more details in due time, but suffice to say I am very excited", spill it! Don't keep us waiting...
ReplyDeleteLet me guess, another child is on the way? You got yourself into a BIG race?
The suspense is killing me! Hope your symptoms go away and you get back to normal soon.
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ReplyDeletesadly no, that's not it. For some strange reason that I cannot comprehend, Niamh seems to think that 4 children are enough. And since she's the one pushing them out, she's got the final say.
You decided to come to Japan Thomas?
ReplyDeleteYou found a way to reduce your resting heart rate further?
You are going to have a cuppa tea with Grellan?
Which is it?
How did I miss this post? It's a beauty. You've switched to training on Aussie beer?
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