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8.5mi ,
1:36:22
Run - Long Run
A steady-paced run from home along main road to GCG, then down to Lower Brynaman, and along cycleway to Garnant, along the road just past the school, then return home along same route; felt OK, but had some lower back pain during the last few miles. (Tomorrow is a rest day!)
21st Apr 2021, 2:55pm
MarkyMarkMark (3M) wrote: A good decent length run! Enjoy your rest day. :-)
21st Apr 2021, 7:37pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks MMM.
22nd Apr 2021, 6:38pm
Columba wrote: A good long run. Rest well.
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4.5mi ,
50:47
Run - General
Along the cycleway at Cefnbrynbrain at an easy-steady pace; beautiful conditions, except for strong Easterly wind; felt stiff at first, but generally felt fine.
23rd Apr 2021, 3:10pm
geordiegirl wrote: The wind is a killer but good run it seems. Well done.
23rd Apr 2021, 3:12pm
Evangel wrote: Wow! You were quick off the mark GG. Thank you.
23rd Apr 2021, 3:15pm
geordiegirl wrote: In the car travelling to St Ives (Cambs) we’re back boating this weekend - no hills YEAH!
23rd Apr 2021, 3:21pm
Evangel wrote: But the landscape is somewhat monotonous in my opinion. I remember South Lincs. with huge fields, few trees and deep dykes, so is it similar there?
23rd Apr 2021, 4:33pm
geordiegirl wrote: It’s really pretty where we are so I have a few loops that are decent runs but can get a bit much for the longer ones.
23rd Apr 2021, 9:15pm
Columba wrote: That cold wind, it just won't drop.
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5.5mi ,
59:19
Run - General
A run from home at a brisk pace towards Rhyd-y-Fro for about 1.25mls. then return to Derwydd Ave., and along the footpath and then Upper Colbren and most of New Road to Tairgwaith, then return home; felt quite good, with no niggles.
25th Apr 2021, 2:08pm
Columba wrote: No niggles: good. Good pace, too.
25th Apr 2021, 2:18pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks, Columba.
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5mi ,
57:23
Run - General
Easy paced run from home to Derwydd Avenue, along footpath to the end, then to the Fire Station, and to Tairgwaith almost to the grid, then return home; felt fine.
27th Apr 2021, 10:11pm
Columba wrote: Another good reliable run. And "feeling fine" always good.
28th Apr 2021, 12:29am
Evangel wrote: Thanks, Columba.
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4mi ,
47:11
Run - General
A gentle, easy paced run along the cycleway from Lower Brynaman; felt fine.
27th Apr 2021, 10:14pm
Columba wrote: You're doing really well, - as much as anything, I'm going by the "feeling fine" comments.
27th Apr 2021, 10:41pm
Ebb wrote: Another great mileage week, and good to see you have no major niggles.
28th Apr 2021, 12:30am
Evangel wrote: Thank you both, for your encouragement.
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11.5mi ,
2:07:20
Run - Long Run
Steady paced run from home along main road to outskirts of Pontamman, then return about 1.25 mls., and on to the cycleway near the footbridge, and as far as Lwr. Brynaman, then return home along the main road; I felt quite good, and was able to sustain a fairly brisk pace; very encouraged.
29th Apr 2021, 7:11am
geordiegirl wrote: Wow fantastic run Ev & def a good pace well done!
29th Apr 2021, 1:58pm
Ebb wrote: That's a great long run at a really good pace.
29th Apr 2021, 5:51pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks very much both of you, for your very kind words. This will be a sort of preparation for an attempt at running the HM distance in 2 weeks time, which I haven't done since about 11 or 12 years ago. After that I shall cut down on long distances.
29th Apr 2021, 8:47pm
Columba wrote: Very impressive run! Will your HM attempt be a race?
29th Apr 2021, 10:11pm
Evangel wrote: No it won't be a race. I shall just run the distance locally for my own satisfaction.
29th Apr 2021, 11:00pm
Ebb wrote: You've done well building up the distance Evangel and have done some quality speed work too, so I'm sure you'll be well prepared for the HM distance.
1st May 2021, 8:52pm
Columba wrote: If you could find a HM race that wasn't on a Sunday, would you enter it?
1st May 2021, 9:27pm
Evangel wrote: I wouldn't do that just yet, because of closeness to others, unless there was phased starting, and the event wasn't too far away.
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4.5mi ,
51:31
Run - General
Easy paced run (slightly more brisk on return), along cycleway at Garnant towards Ammanford, then return; felt OK, apart from a slight residue of stiffness at first.
1st May 2021, 8:47pm
Columba wrote: Another good run.
1st May 2021, 9:27pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks Columba.
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5mi ,
57:27
Run - General
Easy paced run from home towards Rhyd-y-Fro to the end speed limit sign, then return down to Derwydd Ave., along footpath to Upper Colbren, then rt. for a short distance, then return home; legs stiff in first mile, but otherwise felt fine.
1st May 2021, 3:34pm
Ebb wrote: There is no wonder your legs were a bit stiff after this week's running. You've had another good training week.
1st May 2021, 8:50pm
Columba wrote: And another good consistent run.
Is Mrs. still going out with you sometimes?
1st May 2021, 9:33pm
Evangel wrote: Mrs Evangel hasn't been running recently because of a nasty reaction to her first Covid vaccination on February 11th, from which she hasn't yet properly recovered. She tried running for a couple of weeks, but then had to stop again.
1st May 2021, 10:04pm
Ebb wrote: I'm sorry to read about your wife's reaction to the Covid vaccine. I had a fever on and off for 48 hours and a migraine several days the week following. I hope she recovers quickly.
1st May 2021, 10:28pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks for your kind wishes, Ebb. Someone from the Vaccination Centre in Llanelli Hospital told her that it is not possible to say whether reactions to the 2nd max would be better or worse, and they could not advise her. Reluctantly she has decided not to have the 2nd one.
2nd May 2021, 5:45pm
Columba wrote: For what it's worth, I had a bad reaction to the first one but a much milder reaction to the second.
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4mi ,
41:33
Run - General
As a severe gale was blowing, I decided to run in the comparative protection of the trees along the cycleway at Garnant; the first half-mile was rather slow, despite my efforts, so I pushed harder and ended up doing one of my best times for some months; I felt quite good though buffeted at times!
4th May 2021, 7:16pm
Columba wrote: The good time shows in the WAVA, - nearer 60 than 50.
4th May 2021, 9:22pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks Columba; I was encouraged, as well as surprised!
5th May 2021, 11:10am
Ebb wrote: That's a great speed in the strong winds
5th May 2021, 4:30pm
Evangel wrote: Just put it down to determination, Ebb!
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5mi ,
57:26
Run - General
Easy paced run from home towards Rhyd-y-fro for 1.50 ml., then return down to Derwydd Ave. and along footpath to Upper Colbren and as far as the railway, then return home; felt OK but a little stiff at first.
4th May 2021, 2:37pm
geordiegirl wrote: Nice steady run - hope it was less wet where you are
4th May 2021, 5:21pm
Evangel wrote: Yes it was dry for the run anyway, and even 5 minutes sunshine at the end! That makes a nice change from running in the gale yesterday.
4th May 2021, 7:17pm
Columba wrote: Though the gale speeded you up, - maybe you were running faster to get out of it sooner.
4th May 2021, 9:24pm
Evangel wrote: I must admit - it wasn't the most enjoyable run I've had, so I did want to get home asap!
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9mi ,
1:40:29
Run - Long Run
Steady paced run from home along main road to Glanamman, and along lane to cycleway near footbridge as far as Lower Brynaman, then home via main road; felt OK except for back pain now and again.
5th May 2021, 10:09pm
Ebb wrote: That's a great paced long run.
5th May 2021, 10:21pm
Evangel wrote: Oh thanks Ebb.
6th May 2021, 9:32pm
Columba wrote: That is indeed a good long run (and look at all those calories!)
6th May 2021, 10:42pm
Evangel wrote: We've got to be able to afford the appetite it gives me!
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4.5mi ,
52:01
Run - Easy
A fairly slow, easy-paced run from home via Derwydd Ave., footpath & Upper Colbren to Fire Station, and round Tairgwaith, and return home; felt quite good with no significant niggles etc.
8th May 2021, 9:40pm
Columba wrote: All sounds good. Recovery run. perhaps.
8th May 2021, 10:37pm
Evangel wrote: Yes that's right Columba.
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4.5mi ,
48:56
Run - General
Steady paced run along the cycleway at Garnant towards Lower Brynaman; felt OK, despite the inhospitable weather!
8th May 2021, 9:44pm
Ebb wrote: Well done Evangel. I had heavy rain on my run today too but once you're wet, you're wet!
8th May 2021, 9:45pm
Columba wrote: Good speed. Especially in that weather.
8th May 2021, 10:40pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks. Yes, but I found it easier than a similar run on Monday.
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4mi ,
46:34
Run - General
Easy paced run from home towards Rhyd-y-Fro for 1ml.+, then return down to Derwydd Ave., along footpath to Upper Colbren, then as far as TT carpark, then return home; felt fine.
10th May 2021, 9:39pm
Columba wrote: Maintaining a good speed, I see.
10th May 2021, 10:11pm
Evangel wrote: Today's run and tomorrow's run are at a fairly easy pace, because on Wednesday I shall be running HM distance, just to prove to myself that I can still do it. It's 10 years since I did that sort of distance!
11th May 2021, 1:21pm
Columba wrote: Good luck with that! Where are you running it? Take water.
11th May 2021, 2:25pm
Evangel wrote: I've worked out a route from home, with the aid of the Fetch 'Routes' function. It will take me nearly to Ammanford on the main road, and then another 5+ miles along the cycleway, and then about 2.4 miles home. I shall be taking my usual drink of 50% Lucozade Sport & 50% water.
11th May 2021, 5:39pm
Ebb wrote: Good luck for your HM tomorrow Evangel. I hope the weather is kind to you.
12th May 2021, 9:04am
Evangel wrote: Thanks Ebb; it would be a nice bonus, but I shall just have to take what comes!
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4mi ,
45:30
Run - General
Fairly easy paced run from home via Derwydd Ave, footpath, Upper Colbren to New Road & to Tairgwaith, then return home; felt fine with no 'niggles'.
11th May 2021, 1:19pm
Columba wrote: All good, then.
11th May 2021, 2:28pm
Evangel wrote: Things are OK - more or less!
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13.1mi ,
2:27:23
Run - Long Run
Steady paced run from along main road to Pontamman, then along cycleway to Lwr. Brynaman, then home along main road; felt fine nand fluent in first half, but in last 5 miles I had severe back pain (an old trouble) and had to pause a few times for exercises, but I finished!
12th May 2021, 9:41pm
Columba wrote: Ha! That's your half-marathon! Good speed, especially over that distance. Hope the back pain has resolved itself.
12th May 2021, 11:03pm
Ebb wrote: Well done on getting under 2:30. That's a great time for that distance, especially with a few pauses. I hope your back feels better now you've completed the run.
13th May 2021, 12:21pm
steve45 wrote: well completed Evangel. Now...are you going further?!!
13th May 2021, 3:03pm
Evangel wrote: Ebb, I cheated, because I stopped the Garmin whenever I stopped, so the above is the running time only!
Thanks Steve. No I am not intending going further. I wanted to prove to myself that I could still do it. My orthopaedic history dictates that I concentrate on shorter distances.
14th May 2021, 4:58pm
geordiegirl wrote: What a fabulous run Ev great pace well done 👏
14th May 2021, 10:14pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks GG, but as I've said above, it was not continuous, and in a race situation, it may have been 5 or 10 minutes longer, due to the stops.
15th May 2021, 7:56am
Ebb wrote: I bet you overestimate the length of the stops Evangel so you probably still around the 2:30 mark.
I can never be bothered stopping my watch and even on runs where I've stood waiting for friends, stopped to eat snacks and had a toilet stop it's not that much difference between running and elapsed time.
17th May 2021, 10:31am
geordiegirl wrote: Still a cracking effort Ev
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4mi ,
46:34
Run - General
A slow, easy-paced run from home towards Rhyd-y-Fro for about 1 ml., then return to Derwydd Ave, and along footpath & Upper Colbren , then almost to rly., then return home; felt OK.
14th May 2021, 4:57pm
geordiegirl wrote: Nice steady run Ev 😃
14th May 2021, 9:33pm
Columba wrote: Good maintenance run.
14th May 2021, 10:19pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks for the encouraging comments.
17th May 2021, 10:31am
geordiegirl wrote: Lovely run following your HM well done Ev
17th May 2021, 9:47pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks so much GG.
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4.4mi ,
50:52
Run - General
Easy paced run from home via Derwydd Avenue, Upper Colbren & New Road to Tairgwaith, and return; felt OK, but first half was quite heavy-going.
15th May 2021, 10:02pm
Ebb wrote: You will no doubt still be heavy legged from your HM. I hope your back is ok.
16th May 2021, 9:31am
Evangel wrote: It's a historic problem. I'll survive. Thanks.
17th May 2021, 10:30am
geordiegirl wrote: Good run after you HM, well done Ev.
17th May 2021, 9:48pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks again.
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5mi ,
58:26
Run - General
A week away at Llansteffan in Carmarthenshire; a fairly slow run on mixed terrain, including, coastal path, beach & roads around the village; I felt it quite hard going, but it gradually got easier in last mile or so - running on grass and beach a challenge.
17th May 2021, 8:17pm
geordiegirl wrote: A other lovely run. Enjoy your holiday.
17th May 2021, 10:15pm
Evangel wrote: Thanks GG. We'll be able to relax a little, especially my wife who hasn't really been well since her 1st jab on 11th Feb.
17th May 2021, 10:53pm
geordiegirl wrote: So lovely to see have the best time ❤️
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