Still hampered by the hamstring and asthma. Hopefully I can breathe one day again.
Total was 10.23ks in 52:17.
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Randwick 6ks
From home down and along one part of Centennial Park and back. Still trying to get the hamstring and asthma complaints to go away.
6.17ks in 33:35.
6.17ks in 33:35.
Sunday, August 09, 2015
City 2 Surf 2015
Arrived about 6:30AM to the baggage area and wandered past the toilets with no lines. Then down to the start line about 6:40AM to find only about a dozen lined up. Mostly usual suspects. Maybe Fairfax and the don't arrive 30 mins before the gun email had an effect?
Start was made up of standing around having a chat and praying the sun came out from behind the trees which it did. Seemed to help but in fact the tempo was 6 degrees but with the 20k westerly we had during the race it was really 2.5 degrees.
Asthma and hamstring were noted as being a problem before the race so I expected not to be able to run fast at all. So it was proven as I had to run with my inhaler.
Found the crowds really rude this year as heaps of runners trying to get through gaps that they can't get through just belt your elbows without a hint of sorry. Next year I'm running with Michael Clarkes unused cricket bat. Will see more hits at least.
Splits I noted. Could be adjusted later as I press the button when the gun went and couldn't work out if there even was a start mat?
5k 23:15
7.2k(clock) 34:57
10k 48:55
14k 68:04. Avge pace 4:51 per klm.
Neg split 34:57/33:07. At least I'll keep the red start for next year.
Start was made up of standing around having a chat and praying the sun came out from behind the trees which it did. Seemed to help but in fact the tempo was 6 degrees but with the 20k westerly we had during the race it was really 2.5 degrees.
Asthma and hamstring were noted as being a problem before the race so I expected not to be able to run fast at all. So it was proven as I had to run with my inhaler.
Found the crowds really rude this year as heaps of runners trying to get through gaps that they can't get through just belt your elbows without a hint of sorry. Next year I'm running with Michael Clarkes unused cricket bat. Will see more hits at least.
Splits I noted. Could be adjusted later as I press the button when the gun went and couldn't work out if there even was a start mat?
5k 23:15
7.2k(clock) 34:57
10k 48:55
14k 68:04. Avge pace 4:51 per klm.
Neg split 34:57/33:07. At least I'll keep the red start for next year.
Sunday, August 02, 2015
Centennial Park 12ks
Ran down to Centennial Park and watched a bit of the 50/100k CP Ultra going around the park. Ran with Eagle and Horrie for a part of a lap.
Total was 12.14ks in 1:02:55.
Total was 12.14ks in 1:02:55.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Long Block 7ks
Been too busy and hamstring being worked on so not much running. Ran around the block at work. This is the block if I go one way as there is a train line and industrial estates in the middle so I don't think you can cut any off. Damn long block.
Total was 7:02ks in 35:31.
Total was 7:02ks in 35:31.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Randwick 3ks
Physio wanted me to tray a run after a few sessions. Didn't work well. Hamstring still sore.
3.16ks in 18:36. Had to walk for part of it as the hamstring was grabbing behind the knee.
3.16ks in 18:36. Had to walk for part of it as the hamstring was grabbing behind the knee.
Sunday, July 05, 2015
Gold Coast Half Marathon 1:45:08
Best forgotten about with almost no training and a sore hamstring.
10 degree start at 6AM and minimal wind. Obviously the Half is always in the dark so no hat or sunnies needed which is always good.
Garmin measured me running 21.18ks which is good considering the crowds. I must have been ok at taking the racing line then which is always a good thing. Shortest course possible. Was not a happy birthday either.
10 degree start at 6AM and minimal wind. Obviously the Half is always in the dark so no hat or sunnies needed which is always good.
Garmin measured me running 21.18ks which is good considering the crowds. I must have been ok at taking the racing line then which is always a good thing. Shortest course possible. Was not a happy birthday either.
Sunday, May 17, 2015
SMH Half marathon 91:36
Another course change by Fairfax taking out the Barangaroo loop and the finish loop in college st. Added a hill at circular quay to replace it.
Start time is now 6:45am to get us off the streets earlier.
Run was ok since I've only had 2 weeks training since Paris marathon. Passed about 70 people in the 2nd half to finish 538th. No rain during the race but streets were wet.
Nearly 10,000 runners in the race with Tom highnam getting 4th. Excellent. Getting a new laptop this week so hopefully can update blog.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Paris Marathon 3:08:43
Running on merrily until about the 25k mark doing 4:20k pace or 22 min 5 k pace when the tunnels came and I lost touch with the garmin and it and I didn't recover till the 30k mark.
By that stage I was doing 4:35-4:40k's and couldn't get it back.
Conditions were great. Nice and cool and crowded as you expect with 40,000 runners.
Forgot to look at Youtube for the cobblestones in the last 10ks. They hurt like hell on more sore Achilles. Remember Youtube next time. Heaps of support on the course with plenty out watching in the streets and cheering the runners.
Expo was huge. Largest since I was at Boston.
I finished the race 1884th and 3:08:43 which was my best since the PB in 2010. Which makes it a 45-49 Age Group PB as well. And I'm faster than Blue Dog for the age.
Splits 10k 43:55, Half 1:32:26, 30k 2:12:27.
Not too bad splits 1:32:26/1:36:17.
1884th out of 40,259 Finishers. Top 5% in a Marathon I'll take that.
By that stage I was doing 4:35-4:40k's and couldn't get it back.
Conditions were great. Nice and cool and crowded as you expect with 40,000 runners.
Forgot to look at Youtube for the cobblestones in the last 10ks. They hurt like hell on more sore Achilles. Remember Youtube next time. Heaps of support on the course with plenty out watching in the streets and cheering the runners.
Expo was huge. Largest since I was at Boston.
I finished the race 1884th and 3:08:43 which was my best since the PB in 2010. Which makes it a 45-49 Age Group PB as well. And I'm faster than Blue Dog for the age.
Splits 10k 43:55, Half 1:32:26, 30k 2:12:27.
Not too bad splits 1:32:26/1:36:17.
1884th out of 40,259 Finishers. Top 5% in a Marathon I'll take that.
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Lost in Rome 19ks
Lost in Rome was rather dramatic but the map probably shows how bad it was. Cold day and I had so much trouble when I got back to the hotel as it used keys I couldn't turn the key and had to get hotel staff to help me. Fingers were frozen.
https://www.strava.com/activities/280481658
It ended up being 19.2ks in 1:40:30. Intention was and hour and a half but getting lost didn't help. Last run before the Marathon next week in Paris.
Hopefully the course is marked.
https://www.strava.com/activities/280481658
It ended up being 19.2ks in 1:40:30. Intention was and hour and a half but getting lost didn't help. Last run before the Marathon next week in Paris.
Hopefully the course is marked.
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Botany Bay Trails 20ks
Ran from work down to La Perouse and back. Ran into the bush and rocks through La Perouse and the Bay headland near NSW golf club and back.
Got a bit sunburnt but I did start at midday so a bit of the suntan cream wore off by the time I got back.
Not exactly long enough for 2 weeks before a Marathon as I like a 2 hour run.
This was 20.2ks in 1:44. So, slow and not long enough.
Got a bit sunburnt but I did start at midday so a bit of the suntan cream wore off by the time I got back.
Not exactly long enough for 2 weeks before a Marathon as I like a 2 hour run.
This was 20.2ks in 1:44. So, slow and not long enough.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
MLR 15ks
Centennial Park inside and outside feeling great. 15.3ks in 1:06:55. Average pace of 4:22 per klm.
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Centennial & Moore Park 20ks
Two laps in and out of Moore Park and Centennial Park in the afternoon. Not ideal and not long enough for Paris either.
20.1ks in 1:39:32.
20.1ks in 1:39:32.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Centennial Park 6ks
Centennial Park on the grass. Only 6.5ks in 32:30.
Got the legs working again after Six Foot Track.
Got the legs working again after Six Foot Track.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Six Foot Track Marathon 4:56:17 = PB
Ran and walked a PB. Old one was from my first race in 2007 of 5:02:08. Had a much better time than last years no training 6:11.
Need to update later.
Need to update later.
Sunday, March 08, 2015
Striders Balmain Bungle STaR 23ks
Have not run a Striders STaR since the Christmas on last year. Too much on half the time to get to one.
Drummoyne start and through Balmain and Lilyfield, missed the Canterbury section to run back through Ashfield to the start.
Total was 23.1ks in 1:55:10. Average pace of 4:59 per klm. Six Foot next week may not be flash.
Drummoyne start and through Balmain and Lilyfield, missed the Canterbury section to run back through Ashfield to the start.
Total was 23.1ks in 1:55:10. Average pace of 4:59 per klm. Six Foot next week may not be flash.
Saturday, March 07, 2015
Striders North Head 10k Race
Starting from the speed hump just below the parade grounds at North Head these days. Don't like it I prefer the stone arch start that we did years ago.
Rained for most of the race so extra weight was being carried by all. Could have been me unfit too.
10ks in 40:44. I know, shit!
Rained for most of the race so extra weight was being carried by all. Could have been me unfit too.
10ks in 40:44. I know, shit!
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
Marathon Pace Run 9ks
Inside and outside of Centennial Park. Mainly on the flat bits.
Total was 9.2ks in 37:03. Average pace of 3:59 per klm.
Total was 9.2ks in 37:03. Average pace of 3:59 per klm.
Sunday, March 01, 2015
Striders Equaliser 14ks
Usual hard bush and road in Belrose. Doesn't get any easier. Always mud and water in the creeks and on the trails.
Total was 14ks despite the garmin measuring 13.8ks. Total was 1:09:51. One of my better runs.
Total was 14ks despite the garmin measuring 13.8ks. Total was 1:09:51. One of my better runs.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Manly Marathon 42ks
Fairy Bower to Narrabeen Lagoon and back. Including a circle around to the far side of the lagoon track. But the bridge wasn't open so had to run back the same way.
Total was 42.2ks in 3:48:23. Average pace of 5:24 per klm.
Last 10k was basically a 6 min per klm shuffle as my Achilles had given up on the way back from Dee Why. It was all about time on feet for Six Foot which helped later.
Total was 42.2ks in 3:48:23. Average pace of 5:24 per klm.
Last 10k was basically a 6 min per klm shuffle as my Achilles had given up on the way back from Dee Why. It was all about time on feet for Six Foot which helped later.
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