Training Log

9 Aug 2025 · 📖 in 3 minutes Checking in

I've decided that it would be helpful to note down what i'm doing in my training. Ideally this will form part of a runlog but I don't want to commit to that.

The bulk of my training thus far has been an 8 week half-marathon plan through Runna. I've used plans in the past through Strava or cooked my own up with a little script. I'm finding Runna pretty good as it layers on additional cross-training that I never usually make time for.

Cross Training

My training this time is far different from previous years where I simply "ran" three times a week. In most cases it was the classic base / speed work / long run, format and this has served me well.

I'm doing things a little differently this time because I'm not all that happy with myself for missing a year of consistent training. I know I've got a lot of catching up to do so after my 8 week, half-marathon plan, I'm ramping up the training for the next 10 weeks before the event.

This consists of 4x runs with an additional base / speed work run added and weekly Yoga and Strength training.

Yoga, for runners

It took me a while but I don't dread the Yoga sessions as much now. I still find them a bit boring at times and I've always struggled sitting still (he says as he gently sways his legs while writing this post).

The general feeling after a good Yoga session is one of a really good stretch. I sometimes feel muscles in my core that I didn't notice before and I know that improving balance and core will improve my overall running shape.

I'm playing around with where the Yoga session lands as so far I've stuck to having it on a Monday but this week I tried it on Wednesday between runs. The Wednesday session was good as it made sure I wasn't carrying any tightness going into my speed work session on Thursday.

Strength, for runners

This is the one that took the most aclimatisation. Initially I hated it. I have done sessions at home and in the outdoor gym nearby.

This week was the first where I actually felt comfortable doing the full session (plus some weights afterwards). This would be session 3 of 11 (so I missed 8) and maybe I just needed some nicer weather! I can see the benefit of the strength training in a similar way to that of the Yoga; it's a great way pay attention to those important muscle groups that aren't worked on by all the long running.

Next

That's a brief overview, next I'm going for a gentle 7km. I'm looking out for shin splints and knee pain. My right shin isn't super happy at the moment but the pain isn't massive and goes away quickly after runs so I'm going to keep on keeping on for now.

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