After a nice run on Sunday not including lack of fluids, last night was supposed to be fartlek.
I started easy then at about 1k my legs just felt good and pushed a bit harder.
My first sprint came at 2k then 3k then I hit a hill and felt as though I was running on the spot.
Next sprint at 5k and again at 7.5k, I was only watching the k's and thought my pace should be about 5:15-5:20 but the legs just kept striding out.
Next couple of sprints came at 10k and 13k. Then it was hold on home and a dash to finish.
All up 15.5k @ 4:55pace.
This is a pace I would like to do for 42.2k so I guess that's a plan/goal to achieve.
I must admit since starting this blog for my BrizVegas marathon training my goals seem to change a fair bit and my approach to training changed as well.
For the BrizVegas I had a plan but at the moment I have not set down a definite plan to stick to.
Hmmmmm......
I will put it on my to do list !
Take care
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Another easyhalf
After another busy day yesterday and it seems as though the last month has been really busy. The calendar filled with scribbles, notes and countdowns to the next race. When I returned from Sydney my confidence was down and I was still trying to get rid of the dreaded flu, bug, thing.
The social outings and late night outs were great but the next day left me feeling tired and unmotivated.
Hence the reason to get a Running Group together so I have a motivating factor. Or at least a running buddy to say "come on lets go on a long run"
Ha !
Anyway rested Saturday and this morning did my ritual half.
A nice pace of 5:05/k and home in 1:45 for 21.5k.
Funny enough I did not take any water but only a gel and did not feel thirsty at any time.
But those gels don't go down real well without a drink to follow.
Monday night the farts then an ex Aussie rules footballer promised to take me on a sprint session from hell.
Bring it on (Famous last words)
Take care
The social outings and late night outs were great but the next day left me feeling tired and unmotivated.
Hence the reason to get a Running Group together so I have a motivating factor. Or at least a running buddy to say "come on lets go on a long run"
Ha !
Anyway rested Saturday and this morning did my ritual half.
A nice pace of 5:05/k and home in 1:45 for 21.5k.
Funny enough I did not take any water but only a gel and did not feel thirsty at any time.
But those gels don't go down real well without a drink to follow.
Monday night the farts then an ex Aussie rules footballer promised to take me on a sprint session from hell.
Bring it on (Famous last words)
Take care
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Nice!
After yet another nights rest I decided to tackle a 15 k. The coldy flu thing is gone and I can breathe deeply without needing to cough.
I did not feel good till about 6k then things loosened up and the run home felt good.
I did manage to push the pace a few times and when I looked at my time a smile hit my face.
It was something I needed to see. After all that time off, time away from running and getting lost in a trail race, I was reassured I was still on track.
All up 15k at 4:55pace.
A long run this weekend should do the trick!
Take care
I did not feel good till about 6k then things loosened up and the run home felt good.
I did manage to push the pace a few times and when I looked at my time a smile hit my face.
It was something I needed to see. After all that time off, time away from running and getting lost in a trail race, I was reassured I was still on track.
All up 15k at 4:55pace.
A long run this weekend should do the trick!
Take care
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Head down bum up !
Back from Sydney and a well deserved break.
I am still at the tail end of this flu bug thing and it seems to just hang on.
Over the last two days I did put in a couple of 10k runs and to my surprise I ran under 5min per k both times!
My legs felt cr#p, I could not get into a rhythm or even feel good. But after a break you get that.
Anyway its time to get the body back in the groove and get hungry.
I am in the process of getting a running group together at Victoria Point and hopefully start a running club in the future. There are heaps of runners/joggers out this way but no clubs or groups to inspire or promote.
So the plan begins !
Take care
I am still at the tail end of this flu bug thing and it seems to just hang on.
Over the last two days I did put in a couple of 10k runs and to my surprise I ran under 5min per k both times!
My legs felt cr#p, I could not get into a rhythm or even feel good. But after a break you get that.
Anyway its time to get the body back in the groove and get hungry.
I am in the process of getting a running group together at Victoria Point and hopefully start a running club in the future. There are heaps of runners/joggers out this way but no clubs or groups to inspire or promote.
So the plan begins !
Take care
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Lake Manchester run !
I knew I should not have gone from the time I woke up.
I thought I was at the end of my cough/flu/bug thing but when I woke up I had a headache and felt worse for ware. Being a stubborn male I decided to go anyway. It had to be below freezing temps and when I got there and opened the car door the cold hit me. Ouch it was cold. Tank girl said she checked local weather observations and it was 2deg. Better than zero !
The start of the race was nice, no hassles or pushing. At about 15k I was siting in about 8th place doing 5:15pace. This is when I could feel in my chest a slight discomfort, and to top it off I see a guy running back at me!. He tells me we have gone the wrong way !?!?. So we turn back and run to the intersection. Nope no markings on either track, no arrows, no tape nothing. Oh crap!
We head up the other track for a while till we hit a crossing. No foot prints on either side. Oh crap! We head back oh look someone is running towards us. That's when my heart sank and I gave up! F#ck I wanted to have a good run !
Any way to cut a long story short I did get lost one more time and as Garmin said 39.25k in a 33k race!
Bugger!
I thought I was at the end of my cough/flu/bug thing but when I woke up I had a headache and felt worse for ware. Being a stubborn male I decided to go anyway. It had to be below freezing temps and when I got there and opened the car door the cold hit me. Ouch it was cold. Tank girl said she checked local weather observations and it was 2deg. Better than zero !
The start of the race was nice, no hassles or pushing. At about 15k I was siting in about 8th place doing 5:15pace. This is when I could feel in my chest a slight discomfort, and to top it off I see a guy running back at me!. He tells me we have gone the wrong way !?!?. So we turn back and run to the intersection. Nope no markings on either track, no arrows, no tape nothing. Oh crap!
We head up the other track for a while till we hit a crossing. No foot prints on either side. Oh crap! We head back oh look someone is running towards us. That's when my heart sank and I gave up! F#ck I wanted to have a good run !
Any way to cut a long story short I did get lost one more time and as Garmin said 39.25k in a 33k race!
Bugger!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Never do that again !
What a week !
This cough just wont go away. 15k @5:00 pace on Monday night then the Team of the century origin ball on Tuesday night then a BIG night at the origin on Wednesday night. Getting home at 4:30am. A shower and go to work then get home last night and just CRASH !.
I will have a 12k on Saturday morning then Lake Manchester on Sunday.
That should do it.
Then start a fresh week and punish myself for enjoying life !
Take care
This cough just wont go away. 15k @5:00 pace on Monday night then the Team of the century origin ball on Tuesday night then a BIG night at the origin on Wednesday night. Getting home at 4:30am. A shower and go to work then get home last night and just CRASH !.
I will have a 12k on Saturday morning then Lake Manchester on Sunday.
That should do it.
Then start a fresh week and punish myself for enjoying life !
Take care
Monday, June 9, 2008
Busy Being busy !
It started Friday and ended Monday night. Yep the long weekend. But for me it was busy as hell looking at cars and a pop up camper van. I am getting tied of putting the tent up and packing up in the rain.
Anyway I did get a few runs in 12k @5:00 pace on Saturday morning and 18.5k @ 5:15 pace on Sunday morning.
I still have a bit of a cough but feel OK. Busy nights ahead with work and the State of origin so I don't think much running will get done. Which works out well as a forced taper !
Take care
Anyway I did get a few runs in 12k @5:00 pace on Saturday morning and 18.5k @ 5:15 pace on Sunday morning.
I still have a bit of a cough but feel OK. Busy nights ahead with work and the State of origin so I don't think much running will get done. Which works out well as a forced taper !
Take care
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Nice !
My right calf hurt a little the night before and as I got to about 2k last night it started again.
For some reason I decided to try some thing different. Normally most people would try and slow the pace or rest. But no the mere male in me said try going harder for a few k's and see what happens.
Well for about the 3rd time in my life trying something silly/stupid actually worked!
For the next 2k I almost sprinted then back to a run. And the calf felt good!
All up 15.5k at 4:56 pace and boy did that long hot shower feel good !
A long weekend and a couple of long runs in order. Then Lake Manchester next weekend for a nice 33k run.
My plan is to just run comfortably, no pushing or attacking hills.
Well we will see it could be another time to try something silly !
For some reason I decided to try some thing different. Normally most people would try and slow the pace or rest. But no the mere male in me said try going harder for a few k's and see what happens.
Well for about the 3rd time in my life trying something silly/stupid actually worked!
For the next 2k I almost sprinted then back to a run. And the calf felt good!
All up 15.5k at 4:56 pace and boy did that long hot shower feel good !
A long weekend and a couple of long runs in order. Then Lake Manchester next weekend for a nice 33k run.
My plan is to just run comfortably, no pushing or attacking hills.
Well we will see it could be another time to try something silly !
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Trail run next !
Only a couple of weeks to the 33k Lake Manchester trail run and I don't feel I have trained enough for this run. But being a stubborn male and very competitive I will give it a go anyway.
This cough/throat thing is giving me the sh#ts. When I run I feel great but the morning cough , splutter and cough don't feel good.
Anyway a nice easy 14k last night at 5:05 pace and only had to dodge 2 cars, wow!
I did a tally on k's this year according to Garmin and now have a total of 1338.36km. This is bad news and good news. Bad news is the kayanos are overdue for change and good news is time to shop for new ones.
Take care
This cough/throat thing is giving me the sh#ts. When I run I feel great but the morning cough , splutter and cough don't feel good.
Anyway a nice easy 14k last night at 5:05 pace and only had to dodge 2 cars, wow!
I did a tally on k's this year according to Garmin and now have a total of 1338.36km. This is bad news and good news. Bad news is the kayanos are overdue for change and good news is time to shop for new ones.
Take care
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Not again !
I awoke with a niggle in my throat and boy did let out a few obcenaties.
I've had the flu now what ?
After a days work and slowly but surely my throat got worse. My voice got croaky and my mood changed to a rage against my throat.
Every time someone heard me on the phone or in person they would say "oh have you got a cold?" My response would get more aggression "NO it's just my throat!"
Anyway a quick run last night. I just went for an easy start and did a few sprints when I warmed up. All up 12k at 5:15 pace.
Tonight a rest or a run ?
I wanted to do the Russel Island half on 29th June but it is now postponed till August. ( because of an increase in people wanting to attend)
I did email them and let them know about the Noosa half at the same time and they would loose out on people going to that race.
So the plan changes again !
Take care
I've had the flu now what ?
After a days work and slowly but surely my throat got worse. My voice got croaky and my mood changed to a rage against my throat.
Every time someone heard me on the phone or in person they would say "oh have you got a cold?" My response would get more aggression "NO it's just my throat!"
Anyway a quick run last night. I just went for an easy start and did a few sprints when I warmed up. All up 12k at 5:15 pace.
Tonight a rest or a run ?
I wanted to do the Russel Island half on 29th June but it is now postponed till August. ( because of an increase in people wanting to attend)
I did email them and let them know about the Noosa half at the same time and they would loose out on people going to that race.
So the plan changes again !
Take care
Monday, June 2, 2008
Wind rain wind rain and more rain !
Standing at the door looking out as the rain came down at an angle. With tree's leaning over and the sound of their leaves blocking out any other sounds I stepped out into it all and set off for another run.
At first it did not seem as bad as it looked but as I rounded a corner the wind hit me dead on and the rain really came down I just took a deep breath and kept on going.
I planned a 12k but decided to cut it short and just do 8k.
I stopped for a wee break at 4k and ran through a deep puddle at 5k (nice)
but was surprised to get home in 4:50 pace for 8.25k !
Tonight ?
Take care
At first it did not seem as bad as it looked but as I rounded a corner the wind hit me dead on and the rain really came down I just took a deep breath and kept on going.
I planned a 12k but decided to cut it short and just do 8k.
I stopped for a wee break at 4k and ran through a deep puddle at 5k (nice)
but was surprised to get home in 4:50 pace for 8.25k !
Tonight ?
Take care
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Rain rain go away !
The rain is not the problem its the gale force winds. I did get up Saturday morning at 3:30 am to do a nice long run but even opening the door was a struggle. The winds were terrible and the rain was sideways. So back to bed I went.
I heard about a run at Mt Gravatt and was keen to give it a go but as with most things this weekend it was cancelled.
But Sunday Morning I had enough and went for a run anyway.
A nice 23k at 5:30m pace. I did get absolutely hammered on the way home and it was nice.
It was great to hear the Doomden run got a clear start and by the sounds of things a lot of PB's were set.
Take care
I heard about a run at Mt Gravatt and was keen to give it a go but as with most things this weekend it was cancelled.
But Sunday Morning I had enough and went for a run anyway.
A nice 23k at 5:30m pace. I did get absolutely hammered on the way home and it was nice.
It was great to hear the Doomden run got a clear start and by the sounds of things a lot of PB's were set.
Take care
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