Getting ready !

My entry for the Glasshouse 50k is in. Time to get ready.
I purchased a pare of Salomon shoes and tried them on last night just before heading out for a run.They just didn't feel right so I put my kayano's back on and headed out.
I might have to run them in on a trail run or something.
No real goals for this glasshouse as my preparation hasn't been the best. I guess a finish under the last time and DON'T GET LOST are about all that are important. I will try just to enjoy being out there.
Last night a quick 16.7k at 4:58 pace and it's starting to warm up a bit out there.
Mental note: Don't dress all in black and wonder why the oncoming cars are swerving out the way at the last second!
Take care

Very Easy Monday ?

Well that was the plan. Just go out easy and feel really comfortable no push just run.
I started easy and felt good the night was not as cold as previous days and the stars just seemed a little brighter. I only notice the stars when heading out fishing or running. Last week I had Thursday off to get a few things done and when all my to do list was done I hooked up the boat and headed out into the bay. I get a similar feeling being out on the water as when out running. I think the mind just lets go and clears a bit. I headed out off Point Lookout and being a week day there was no hussle and bussle of boats or divers. I did spend an hour just cruising around the islands off Point Lookout looking at reefs below.
Anyway back to the run. I felt like i was at Abbut 5:15 pace and tried to not look at Garmin till I hit about 8k and only looked at the k's covered.
Going home was nice and easy except for a little hill that created a blind spot as cars came over with their lights blinding me and a bus driver who seemed to be out to get me.
All up 16.5k at 4:59 pace and I swear I was over the 5:10 pace ?
Take care

What the ? Add $2

After 4 days resting and doing NO running I thought I would just stretch the legs.
Well that's what I call it anyway.
The first 3k were nice and easy then my legs felt warm and I headed towards a hill. My brain said "Not a good idea mate" But my stubborn male ego thing said "She'ill be right "
The hill was not a hard hill but I was very tentative and didn't push. That's when the left started a little niggle and I was cursing even being out there. What was I thinking ? I should have turned back. Another hill at 7k and a steep one at that. I just looked ahead slowing the pace to a jog and at the top turned for home. Waiting for the pain to come in and nothing?
15k gone and I could have turned into home but I just kept on going. For some strange reason I felt good and no signs of any pain. A quick loop and pushed a bit harder the last few k's. Wow that was nice.
All up 21.5k at 5:02 pace.
This includes stopping for $2 on the road and brings my total for money found on the road to $5:30. No I wont give up my day job !
Rest Sunday and very easy Monday !

THAT HORRIBLE FOUR LETTER WORD !

REST !
Thats right I am following orders not listening to my brain.
Although I will do a light jog/run Saturday morning just to stretch the legs. Then hop on a bike and go for a ride to burn a few calories.
It has been hard not running but I did get new shoes and that sort of helped in the way that it's not the end and I will have to run them in.
No pain no niggles but no running so we will see how Saturday morning goes and slowly over the next few weeks ad a few k's.
Take care

A $1.30 for a man in pain !

Silly stubborn me ! I Did a nice 12k last night @ 4:50 pace and it only hurt from about 3k !
Ha I have planned a trip to the physio this week and my stubborn brain will continue to force me to run ! My plan is to find a nice flat ground and just go round and round till I have covered enough k's.
why is it always the left leg ?
Take care !

Ouch !

Dam I hate getting injured !
There is no use trying to push through an injury. The body just wont let you.
I rested another day and waited till Sunday morning to go for a run. Just an easy 18k no push no hassle just easy. Well that was the plan. I felt good and no signs of the left knee till I hit about 5k then the pain set in and I tried to push through it but the pain just got worse. By about 13k the pain seemed to be less or I was just getting used to it. Then a group of cyclists rode bye with about 20 "good morning ,gidday and how ya goin?" and took my mind off the pain. The last k hurt like hell and although any body in their right mind would have walked a long time ago I just kept going. What was I thinking ? I'm not 19 and bullet proof. Anyway 18k at 5:10 pace and ouch.
To top it off I spent most of the day pushing a dam mower around the yard and a couple of trips to the dump to clean up the yard.
I did manage to catch the women's marathon WoW !
Take care

new left leg !

I think I might look on ebay for a new left leg !
I chose to stay away from hills last night as my left knee or muscles around it only started to bother me when I hit a few hills. A bit of zig zagging and loops around my area trying to stay away from anything that looked like an hill and I think it worked. The first 3k nothing no niggles or any sign of things to come. By 10k a little discomfort appeared and as I turned a corner a hill appeared. Bugger it, I sprinted up the hill waiting for the pain to magnify but it didn't. I cruised on home wondering what the problem actually is. Hmmmmmmmmm...........
Maybe I should see someone about this leg.
Anyway a nice 16k at 4:50 pace and Go Aussie Go. Wow I love watching the Olympics !.
Take care

nice ouch nice

Wednesday morning was my EKKA day off so instead of running Tuesday night I chose to run the following morning instead. I had a bit of a sleep in and headed out about 6:15am.
The idea was to get warmed up by the early morning sun but no I don't think the sun actually came out all day. Instead it hid behind some sort of cloud cover and just teased every now and then. It was no warmer but I was out there and just grit my teeth the first few k's before I started to warm up. My left leg still has a pain just around the knee and so It was easy running only and just grind out the k's.
All up 15.5k at 5:05 pace and few nice "good morning" from people out and about.
I have to skip Noosa this year (work stuff) and go for Glasshouse 50k instead.
I am going to memorise the route and take down notes on survival techniques, either way it will help.
Take care

About time !

It get so hard to walk out the house when it's so cold. My mind is so eager to go for a run but as I step into the cold and walk down to the street my body starts asking me questions. Like "What the ?" I try and warm up but it's no use it's going to be a cold cold run. I did plan on 18k but at about 7k I was wet from the sweat and the minus 5 degree wind was going through me. My only niggles came from my left knee and I was happy with that. It's about time my strains went away and I can start to push my legs a bit harder. I wish I had two of my right leg as it never gives me any problems.
All up 15.3k at 4:54 pace and cold

Cold cold cold

Another busy weekend with social gatherings galore.
My research into running the morning after a night drinking ( not heaps but enough) continues.
My friends came over from South Africa for a couple of weeks and rang me when they arrived.
Wow what a surprise and oh sh#t I have Sunday booked out with other friends. As luck would have it they wanted to get together Saturday and there goes the weekend of trying to catch the Games. They only happen every four years and I really enjoy watching people represent their country and giving it all they have.
Oh well I did get the odd glimpse and the replays.
Saturday morning I did get out for a quick13k at 4:58 pace at 4:30am ( never again).
Then Sunday a 15k at 4:53 pace 6:00am still cold but at least the sun did something.
Dam it was cold and I did not see any silly runners out both times.
Sunday morning hurt the most with my left leg still not quite happy, but the hurt came more from the alcohol in my body and me trying to punish myself for the drinks I had.
Tonight another 15k or more then try longer runs mid week and weekends.
Take care

No Farts !

Another busy day !
My Friend brought a pair of Salomon Pro XD Ultra's from a US site and they arrived yesterday.
When he was looking at buying them he asked my advise. Like I know anything about trail shoes. He has a smaller foot than me and brought the wrong size, it's funny because they fit me perfectly and are too big for him. I can't remember what size I told him to buy but it must have been an honest mistake !!.
I have offered to buy them off him.
Last night didn't go as planned. I did get in a 15.2k but went out too hard and struggled home with a sore left knee. All up 15.2k at 4:58 pace.
Tonight rest, well a bit of shopping for goodies and relax.
I think one more week to decide on races ahead and see how the legs feel.
Take care

Ouch Ouch !

As planned I did manage to get out for a 15.3k run. With my legs still a little sore in places I tried to hold back on pushing too hard.
The first 2k felt really good and sitting on about 5min/k pace felt nice and easy.
3-6k hurt a little and the hill at 7k had me slowing so as to not add to the sore legs.
At 9k my legs felt good again and I hit a flat section that goes for about 2.5k. I stretched out my stride and lifted the knees. Wow I wish I could do this sort of pace for 42k !.
HA.
Anyway I slowed for the last hill and came in home a little too quick. The legs are feeling it today.
All up 15.3k at 4:56 pace. NICE to be back.
Now just to try rest the legs today and do it all again tonight.
Help I can't decide on Noosa or Glasshouse ?!?

Back into the swing !

I have had the dreaded flu/cold/bug/ yuck thingy and with my legs a little sore last week the rest was needed.
A couple of easy runs on the weekend 12k and 8k. The legs are feeling better and The stride is coming back.
After Flinders tour my legs felt really sore and I think it had a lot to do with the mud running. I wish someone had a camcorder there to see how people got through some of these sections. My legs went in two different directions and were not in any sort of control.
I am in two minds at the moment as to do the Noosa half or go back to the Glasshouse for another 50 ?
Anyway back into the swing tonight and 15k easy out push home.
Then long fartlek on Tuesday night.
Take care