It’s been a while since I’ve updated here. Sorry about that lol. My training has been on and off due to injury. Had a particularly nasty knee (PCL) strain that came from an imbalance. Way too much rehab, not enough running! So I’ve basically given up on running the Perth Marathon this year, instead focusing […]
Break Through From Injury Read More »
15km at moderate (~6:30 mins/km) pace, with last mile at 5:40 pace. Pretty much nailed it, though I let the pace drop a little into the 30kph head/cross wind during the moderate section. Tail end of a cyclone which is going to bring 43C (110F) on Saturday. Joy. Had a surprising amount of bounce in
Day 40: First Fast Finish Long Run Read More »
Doing intervals at a fast pace in 35C heat sounds like a great idea… said no one ever. Was supposed to be 5x 1km @ 5:20 with 800m jog break. Did 2x 1km @ 5:08 & 5:28, with 1x 600m @ 5:19. I’m really struggling to hit pace. Usually go way too fast and have
Day 37: More Speed Read More »
My first speedwork in several months. Was meant to be a 5km tempo at 5:20 average, but towards the end of the 2nd km I was gasping for oxygen. Rather than chuck it in, I turned it into Cruise Intervals. So I did the 2km, then after a walk/jog did 3x 1km with walk/jog recovery.
Day 35: Cruise Intervals Read More »
I’m back. Calf is feeling 95% – only a little tender at the end as fatigue set in. Glad I took those 4 days off. First 3km were 5:40, 5:42 and 5:47, but I had to walk for a bit in the 5th km due to calf fatigue and a stiff headwind while going up