Couple of runs in after the post eye operation ‘convalescence’. Very enjoyable though a bit tired from stress-induced insomnia! Work has been pretty tough over the past few weeks, so an enforced break from running and yoga was not really what I wanted. A relaxing restorative practice this evening makes
Hip no better at all this morning. If anything, slightly worse. I considered going right around the first roundabout and back home, but persevered. It’s frustratingly stubborn. I really thought it would have eased. I was trying to think what might have caused it and remembers the wire fence
That was unpleasant - apart from the lovely view. Dr ChatGPT says the pain in my lower back is likely a strained QL. Whatever it is, it’s hanging around too long and making running, yoga and even a gentle twist pretty uncomfortable. Today hurt all the way around and
Warm, humid and a little overcast this morning for my Thursday interval session. 10 min warm up and cool down with 8 x 60 second efforts and 90 second recoveries. Never been a fan of intervals and nothing has changed there, but there’s no doubt they are a great
Back to the Andalucian hills this morning.
So nice to get off the roads and onto the trails this morning. Thoroughly enjoyed myself!
Constantly tired. And I’m fed up of feeling like this. I’m also always cold. Hands and feet in particular. But even when the weather isn’t particularly cold, I’m just freezing. I think I might get some blood tests, just to check everything is OK. Strava Athlete
One thing that’s consistent right now is how tired I am. Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid Valderrama route run with a faster pace than usual, hitting tempo zones and showing strong speed in the final miles. Your Valderrama run was a standout performance, clocking in faster than your typical pace
Very tired this morning. Still feeling Sunday’s run in the legs. Nice though. Strava Athlete Intelligence Challenging Valderrama route with significant elevation gain, pushing through a slower pace while maintaining solid effort in the endurance zones. Your Valderrama run was slightly slower than your recent 30-day average, with a
That really felt like the end of a tough week. Ashtanga last night was up to Urdva Mukha Paschimottanasana - so quite a long one. And I’ve definitely felt the hills this week. Right hip flexor was complaining before I set off and really moaning by mile 10. I
First night in a week of not fasting and I felt a bit rubbish this morning. Sluggish and like I’m still digesting. As well as eating after 4pm, dinner was very late - around 9:30pm. Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid Valderrama route run with a strong finish, pushing pace
Not done this route for a while. It’s a proper challenge with strong elevation gain over a relatively short distance. Today was supposed to be a 30 minute tempo at 7’57” pace with warm up and cool down, but I just fancied this route - not least for
Really enjoyed this one. The hills make an easy run a little more of a challenge, which is a good thing. Strava Athlete Intelligence Strong run with a progressive pace, pushing into higher heart rate zones and finishing fast with an impressive final mile sprint. Your Valderrama run shows a
Felt stronger today - at least for the first 80%. My rate was very low and despite a disturbed night‘s sleep, I felt rested and energised. Slight twinge in the right hip flexor, but something of nothing so not really concerned. Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid 7.6-mile run with
A little warmer than last week, but after a week of no running and yoga, I spent most of the run feeling guilty - rather than enjoying being out! Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid Valderrama route run with a challenging elevation profile, pushing into higher heart rate zones and finishing strong
Minus 4 degrees this morning. A little shock to the system after Spain! It’s taking me a while to find any kind of rhythm, but the ice patches me down today. Last thing I wanted to do was slip. Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid run with personal records on Albert
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It’s an old photo as I completely forgot to take a picture today. A spot of drizzle, but warmer than Madrid. Though it was supposed to be a formal tempo run, I just “went with the flow”. I still registered tempo pace more or less throughout, but legs remain
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It’s a six plus hour drive from Sotogrande, and I’m not a fan of sitting behind the wheel for so long. Stiff legs and a few aches to run out this morning. A crisp start to the day and it felt colder than it really was. I‘m
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Legs are stubbornly tired, but pushed through and still really enjoyed this. Heart rate is too high for this pace / effort, but as I read yesterday in Strava: it’s a slow process, but it won’t get any faster if you quit.” Gibraltar looking pretty with the morning mist.
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The yoga is definitely testing my leg strength! As are the hills on this route. It was a beautiful morning for running though, and despite the complaints from my quads, I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Strava Athlete Intelligence Challenging Valderrama run with significant elevation gain, pushing your heart rate higher
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Wasn’t a text book tempo and I didn’t really warm up properly, but enjoyable and productive nonetheless! Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid long run with a faster pace than usual, pushing into tempo zones and maintaining high effort across varied elevation. Your Paseo del Parque run was a standout
My legs are so tired today. I suspect more from yoga than running. Also, can’t wait to stop eating!! Strava Athlete Intelligence
Tired legs this morning and missing yoga in London has made the right hip flexor a little tight. I didn’t want to exacerbate that so decided on seven rather than eleven this mor. Beautiful weather - perfect for running. 11 degrees. Strava Athlete Intelligence Longest run in two weeks
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Still feeling tired and heavy. Little spring in my step, so a few consistent weeks are required. The Ashtanga is making its presence known. My shoulders feel like I’ve been lifting weights and my quads like I’ve been working hard on the leg press. Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid
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Enjoyable run this morning and blessed with a dramatic sunrise thanks to the dark clouds. Feeling yesterday’s Ashtanga in the legs today as I’m up to Supta Kurmasana. Strava Athlete Intelligence Challenging Valderrama route with significant elevation gain, slightly slower pace but consistent heart rate effort across moderate
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Really tired this morning. Woke at 3:40 and didn’t get back to sleep properly. shouldn‘t say this on Christmas Eve, but looking forward to eating normally again already. I feel like I’m carrying a few packets of mince pies around every run. Strava Athlete Intelligence Solid
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Sun is out, temperature around 13 degrees, clear blue sky and a lovely run (though feeling a little tired after the flight). This should be an easy run, so an indication of lost fitness, too much pre-Christmas eating and the absence of intermittent fasting. Strava Athlete Intelligence Challenging Valderrama route
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Super relaxed easy run with an average heart rate of 121BPM. A little chilly today. Debated two layers and gloves, decided no to both, regretted decision. Here’s what Strava Athlete Intelligence thought: Solid run at a faster pace than your recent average, with consistent effort across the splits. Your
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Back in London and running around Battersea Park. Great tempo run with a faster pace than my recent average, though I went a bit too hard on the tempo segments. Heart rate and relative effort were both high, showing a strong workout (or more accurately, that I’m not as
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Was supposed to be an easy run, but the combination of wanting to keep warm and feeling a little more energy meant I enjoyed pushing just a little today (though still keeping heart rate at a comfortable 152bpm average). Feeling just a little bit fitter. More of the same focus
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Another lovely run. Nice and controlled. I kept my average heart rate below 150 and I really enjoyed pushing up the steep hill at the end of Paseo del Parque. The view of Rio Guadiaro from the bridge was beautiful today. Loved it!
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Beautiful start to the day. Easy run around the Valderrama 5k route, with an extra hill at the beginning to make sure I hit the target distance. A little of Thursday’s tempo run and the increase in time on the yoga mat in the legs this morning, but all