January 2022 Running Update
If you’re new to Journey to Chamonix, then welcome to my monthly running update!
Each month I track my progress to my goal of running in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), which I’m hoping to achieve in the next few years. Qualification races, lotteries and a Strava load of training to do first though. For the latest progress read on!
Since last update
January was going to be all things Pier to Pub. Frustratingly COVID strikes again. The move to a virtual event was very disappointing however not entirely unexpected.
Instead of a day out at the beach, with a 1.2 km swim thrown in, it was a trip to the local pool for a few not so quick laps. Even with the ocean roughness and the difficult visibility that entails, I think I would have swam quicker if it was a live event. I ended up with a time of 20 min 12 sec.
Not bad but not great.
I’m keen to do Pier to Pub live at some point, hopefully 2023 is the year to do it!
Now onto my running. Parkruns we’re back in 2022 and we made the most of them through the month of January. Lillydale Lake, Westerfolds and Phillip Island all were destinations as I ran a couple of PBs. A great start to the year indeed!
The next race of the cards is the Kilcunda Half Marathon. Yes I am returning again after a challenging event in 2021 – read about it Here. I don’t have big goals for the event as I’m working through my training block in preparation for my next adventure.
Overall it’s been a good month. PBs, virtual Pier to Pub and a great start to an exciting year of running. Who know what the year ahead will bring… and that’s the exciting part!
Thanks for checking in on my progress and all the best with your own workouts and events you’re planning for January! Check out my Race Schedule for more detail on other events I’m looking to tackle in 2022 and beyond.
| Date | Activity Type | Distance | Pace | RPE |
| Sat 1 Jan 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:50 min/km | 7 |
| Sun 2 Jan 22 | Swim | 0.5 km | 1:49 min/100m | 3 |
| Mon 3 Jan 22 | Run | 15.0 km | 4:24 min/km | 10 |
| Tue 4 Jan 22 | Run | 13.0 km | 4:47 min/km | 7 |
| Fri 7 Jan 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:23 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 8 Jan 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 4:19 min/km | 6 |
| Sun 9 Jan 22 | Run | 16.0 km | 4:25 min/km | 9 |
| Tue 11 Jan 22 | Run | 13.0 km | 5:12 min/km | 6 |
| Wed 12 Jan 22 | Run | 12.0 km | 4:22 min/km | 8 |
| Sat 15 Jan 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:36 min/km | 7 |
| Sun 16 Jan 22 | Run | 24.0 km | 4:52 min/km | 8 |
| Tue 18 Jan 22 | Run | 13.0 km | 4:38 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 19 Jan 22 | Run | 12.0 km | 4:44 min/km | 7 |
| Fri 21 Jan 22 | Run | 12.0 km | 4:39 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 22 Jan 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:46 min/km | 7 |
| Sun 23 Jan 22 | Run | 24.0 km | 4:41 min/km | 8 |
| Tue 25 Jan 22 | Run | 12.0 km | 4:42 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 26 Jan 22 | Run | 16.0 km | 4:48 min/km | 7 |
| Fri 28 Jan 22 | Run | 13.0 km | 4:43 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 29 Jan 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:42 min/km | 6 |
| Sat 29 Jan 22 | Run | 2.0 km | 4:50 min/km | 4 |
| Sun 30 Jan 22 | Run | 30.0 km | 4:43 min/km | 9 |
| Mon 31 Jan 22 | Swim | 2 km | 1:46 min/100m | 5 |
*RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) measures workout intensity (0 easy, 10 max effort)
How have I progressed
- Booking in race schedule for 2022
- Reviewing my goals for 2021 and setting eyes on 2022!
Stats since last update
- 260.12 km along local paths and tracks
- 2.5 km Swimming open water swimming and at pool
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