Long Run Day. 19 miles in Nidderdale introducing my next ultra running challenge, The Dragon 50!
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
- I've been suffering from the post-marathon blues since completing my first 100 mile race. In this video I chat training, getting over the post-marathon blues, what's coming up next and show you some of the gorgeous views Nidderdale has to offer.
This route goes from Pateley Bridge, up to the Lead Mines, joins the Nidderdale Way, down to Gouthwaite Reservoir and then up a huge hill to Wath. I absolutely loved every, hilly second of it!
Happy running,
Nicola :)
The long/short/fast/slow thing is definitely me, I seem to run everything at approximately the same speed and I know it means I’ll never get faster but I can’t help myself!
Training with some PT guys really opened my eyes to this because they were doing 50m sprints and I was like WHAT?!?!?!? Nobody does 50m sprints! But I did some sessions with them and it was ACE! Really put the whole thing in perspective. I also think people are worried to run their long runs super slow but it's ace for time on feet and being easier to recover from! 😃
For years and years I had the same issue! Running everything about the same speed. If I was fitter, that’d be faster, less fit and I’d run slower (and be able to maintain it for less time). Recently I’ve started training based on a schedule drawn up by a coach, and using a power meter to manage my pacing. I still struggle inn making the longer runs a slower pace, but I am getting more ‘structure’ in the sessions. It seems to be helping!
@@mattgarner2414 it always helps when you look at your training with someone else 😃
For running podcast recommendations, ‘Running Commentary’ was one of the first I subscribed to. The hosts are comedians who go out for a run and record the chat. It’s normally quite a fun and rambly time :-)
Ooh thanks, I'll check it out 😃
Completely agree on the back to back longs runs, they really help with that feeling of running on tired legs and getting used to it. Best of luck with the rest of the training for the Dragon 50!
Thanks 😃 back-to-back runs are so the future for me! They give me so much more confidence than that one long run a week that is runners think we're meant to do?! 🙃
Another great video Nicola and showing off a little of Nidderdale’s Beauty. So many amazing trails around this area. A great route to try is heading out of Pateley towards Masham but then jump on the trail over to High Skelding and over to Eavestone. From there head through Warsil and on to Brimham rocks. It’s around 16 miles but can be extended by going to Summerbridge and over the trails to Heyshaw and Guisecliffe.
Thank you 😊 Ooh tag me on it on Strava? 😃😃😃 Then I can check it out. Thanks for the suggestion! 🤗
You are a living legend well done impressive 👍👍👍
This made me giggle loads 🤣 thanks I guess 😃🙃🤗
@@NicolaRuns much appreciated 😘😘
I’ve got the 111 mile nidd ultra in October. Have a static in pateley so lots of runs round there in the summer. Can’t wait. Good look and see you during the summer on the trails ! Or in the nidderdale ultra in October. 😊 take care and enjoy
Ooh that's such a great race! Tough but beautiful 😍 good luck and see you at some point 😃
Some sound advice with the beautiful views! I always find myself running one speed - need to find the button that goes slower when needed and faster other than the finish sprint. Great video, thank you for sharing.
Thanks 🤗 I absolutely love the too fast, too slow, too long, too short quote 😍 I think we're all guilty of it! 🙃
Lots of great information Nicola...I'm quickly going through your videos and I'll be a little sad when I catch up!! Haha! I have a trail marathon next month...I'm 58 now and trying to avoid the running on tired legs to see how that works. Somewhere I heard someone talk about as you get older keeping the legs fresh is the key so who knows, right! I reckon you're about 20 years younger so I think you're doing it right with back to back runs. I like the saying about long runs too short, short runs too long etc....that is going to stick in my brain forever! (Off to check you on the Run to the Hills Podcast!)
It's definitely all about arriving on race day feeling like the legs are fresh so whatever works for you to achieve that. Age plays a part but we're all so different that I really think it's about finding what suits you and your body 😊 I think all the time about the too long/short/fast/slow. I really love it. I'm pleased it resonates with you too 🤗
Totally get the post run slump, we always try to have stuff in the bag of dreams to look forward to... Weirdly did not get that slump after jurassic challenge - just stayed on the high (and provisionally booked in run to the sea and a 'frolic' so the bag is not empty 😂) x wow that looked hilly but gorgeous, I know we have the beautiful Chesil beach but I have reservoir envy, never run around one (yet) xx keep smiling and please know that your videos inspire me so much and have taught me to find the fun ❤️
Awww thank you so much Emma 🤗 that's so lovely to hear! We have the opposite to you... No beach but lots of reservoirs! Guess you can't have everything! I am loving your phrase Bag of Dreams! I need to get me one of those! 😃😃😃
@@NicolaRuns consider yourself the owner of one xx
@@emmarunyeard6832 best I start filling it up! 😃
Wonderful scenery Nicola, perfect to tick off the miles. I believe the straight white lines on water are called Langmuir Circulation - slow, counter-rotating vortices on the surface caused by wind
Ooh thank you I've never heard of that! I find it utterly amazing that they're so straight! 😱
I've got an Airbnb booked in Pateley Bridge at the end of August to have a few days of hilly trail runs (my first ever trip away completely on my own), so was dead pleased to see this video. I won't be going as far as you, but plan to run from the Crown in Pooley Bridge to the Crown Inn at Lofthouse, which looked good on an OS map. Will get my map out tomorrow and look up the lead mines as somewhere to aim for too.
Running the ridge at the top of Guisecliffe along to two stoops is gorgeous too. Scar House Reservoir is spectacular! Soooooooo many choices! There's a gorgeous little waterfall from Lofthouse on the way to Scar House... So many options! The lead mines are a cool place but I'd head up to Scar House Reservoir if you can 😃😍
Nice 4-5 miles around Grimwith Reservoir too 🥰
Ooh thanks. I'll work out a couple of routes. I only have two full days as its a stop off on the way from Norfolk to Lancaster, but sounds like I might have to book a longer trip next time, or add an extra day on the start of this one. .
@@petealder4877 ooh you'll have to do a freedom run at Morecambe Prom parkrun when you get there! That's an awesome place to run too! 😍
@@NicolaRuns I'm in Lancaster for the Saturday and Sunday and was planning to do Lancaster on the Saturday morning as I'll be right next to Williamson Park. Morecambe sounds good too. It's a college reunion so may be other activities to do than run though. Sure I'll squeeze some in.
Oh, that run looks beautiful! I swear by back to back long runs too. You’ve inspired me to try and find a new race to train for, I’m sorta in the valley. Can’t wait to see how you go in Wales!
Nidderdale is stunning! I love it when I can long run there 😃 Yeah the valley is a bit boring and uninspiring. Definitely find a race to give you something to work towards 😃 Hope you find something to get you out of the valley ⛰️
Hi Nicola
It’s a lovely place to run and train in
I know the area well
I live in Silsden twixt Keighley and Ilkley
I was round that way on my bike only last week
Keep putting in the miles
All the best
Alan
Thanks ☺️ It's such a gorgeous area of the world isn't it?! It's even hillier out your way isn't it?! 😱⛰️
Never fancy doing a more techy video like your nutrition strategy, pacing, other tips? I’d love that. Nice run! Also, did you find a massive decrease in training volume to impact your mood? I worry that my mileage is directly proportional to my mood. Thanks!
Ooh that's interesting... Maybe... I might start tracking mood vs miles! But I do have fairly low mileage weeks pretty often and haven't noticed a correlation that's obvious. Think mine was more like I didn't know what I was working towards. Nutrition strategy I'll do once I figure it out 🤣 I ran the hundred miler on a few hot cross buns and water with hydration tabs 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ definitely lots to improve on! Pacing is an interesting one, I never believe in negative splits so I'm not sure I'm that conventional... I'm more of a "give it everything you've got because then when you're crawling to the line at least you'll know you gave it everything" 😂
Running out of Pateley Bridge Nicola, the only way is up hill. Good training though for the dragon 50, should get you in a god place for the event. But hey as a cyclist, what do I know 😂.
On a bike there are some killer hills out of Pateley! All good fun though 🤪
Hey Nicola,
Can I get your thoughts on your compression socks? Take it they are compression and not just long socks 😆 Good luck for the Dragon 50. Niki
Thanks, really looking forward to the race! Compression socks are a funny one. I don't think I'm at the sharp end enough to get any real performance benefit but I do love them for recovery! When I'm running I tend to wear them either when I'm on really tired legs or when it's a hot day so I want to wear shorts but I'm running trails with nettles etc so they give me a bit of protection plus sort of a placebo performance benefit! I do feel faster in them but I think that is probably a placebo... If I'm running back to back long runs then I'll tend to always wear them on the second day. Hope that helps 😃
@@NicolaRuns Thanks for the reply. I too will not be winning anything major anytime soon, but like you I like doing back to back sessions.
So, I’ve ordered some to see if they help my recovery. Thanks for your advice 👌🏼
@@cakeykimber5414 no worries... Just be careful about sleeping in them as if they get bunched up they can restrict blood supply which I'm sure you'd be aware of in the day but has caused people serious problems at night 🙃
@@NicolaRuns What, people sleep in them!? Oh no… couldn’t do that 🙈 But thanks for the heads up!! 😊
@@cakeykimber5414 yes they do but they shouldn't! 🙃