Nike should have signed me up for their ugly runner because I was certainly running ugly today!
Did 2 x 2km and 1 x 1km with 60sec rest.
During the warm up I decided I was a crap runner and should have stayed in bed. Tess and Liz weren't there and I ran chatting to Ally and Tammy but could barely get my breath. Very unfit. Don't know quite what but I will put it down to too much travel weariness.
Did the strides and then headed out to do first 2km. Felt quite easy but the pace was decent.
8:20 then 60sec rest
The next 2km was absolute chaos. Crap, shite, whatever you want to call it. Ran 9:40 It must have been a hard day for everyone though as I still seemed to be in the same pecking order and was just behind Tim and Michael and in front of Scotty. Very Strange. Maybe the watch was running fast :)
First day since back from injury that I actually wished I had stayed in bed!
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Weekend Runs
19km run with the Brissy running buddies yesterday and then a flight to Perth last night.
After a few too many reds with my sister I managed to get out and go for an early morning run still. In fact I ended up doing 16km and feeling fantastic.
What a lovely area in Perth to go jogging along the Shelly foreshore. Totally magnificent.
Will definitely be having tomorrow off!
After a few too many reds with my sister I managed to get out and go for an early morning run still. In fact I ended up doing 16km and feeling fantastic.
What a lovely area in Perth to go jogging along the Shelly foreshore. Totally magnificent.
Will definitely be having tomorrow off!
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Pats Running Group
Above is photo I got a walker to take on Thursday of the running group. It is not official because Tess had to run to work and was not able to make it. Plus we had a number of other key absences - Matty and Jodi etc.
Hannah where's my banner?????????
Choc Brownie Run
I'm calling it my Choc Brownie Run because I arrived home with an arm full of Choc brownies - much to the absolute pleasure of my husband.
Dropped my car at the Regatta and met up with Tesso, ran into the Ship Inn at 5km pace...whoa so much for slow long run pace. Felt okay though.
Then Tess and I met up with all the other Running Buddies and we decided to run out to West End Ferry about 10.5km, after that we went into the botannical gardens. We all split up there as most went over the Story Bridge for a longer run.
Tess, Liz and I wanted to run in the shade and as we had been running our long run at 5min pace thereabouts for more than 15km now we were quite knackered. Did another 4km going around the gardens in the lovely shade. It was actually the most pleasant part of the run.
We all arrived back around the same time to the Ship Inn and stopped for breaky. I had a $50 voucher to use up so we all tried to eat as much as possible. Still had $15 left on the Tab when we were leaving and then I spied their brownies...so got them to fill a takeaway container for me. I have to admit to having half of one this afternoon - very rich but most delectable. Tess definitely have to try one of them on our next night out!!
Off to jump on the plane now to go to Perth. Another Business Trip. Hope Eagles win today (its half time now and 10 points down) that way tomorrow night will be a good night out *grins*
Dropped my car at the Regatta and met up with Tesso, ran into the Ship Inn at 5km pace...whoa so much for slow long run pace. Felt okay though.
Then Tess and I met up with all the other Running Buddies and we decided to run out to West End Ferry about 10.5km, after that we went into the botannical gardens. We all split up there as most went over the Story Bridge for a longer run.
Tess, Liz and I wanted to run in the shade and as we had been running our long run at 5min pace thereabouts for more than 15km now we were quite knackered. Did another 4km going around the gardens in the lovely shade. It was actually the most pleasant part of the run.
We all arrived back around the same time to the Ship Inn and stopped for breaky. I had a $50 voucher to use up so we all tried to eat as much as possible. Still had $15 left on the Tab when we were leaving and then I spied their brownies...so got them to fill a takeaway container for me. I have to admit to having half of one this afternoon - very rich but most delectable. Tess definitely have to try one of them on our next night out!!
Off to jump on the plane now to go to Perth. Another Business Trip. Hope Eagles win today (its half time now and 10 points down) that way tomorrow night will be a good night out *grins*
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Nearly pee'd my pants
This morning was a hard session, as soon as Pat said where we had to run I knew it was going to be hard. Spew Session.
2.5mins out, turn around 2.5mins back THEN REPEAT
I raced out on the first one and came home strong as well. I was really happy but at almost spew level, then got caught up in the crowd and bikes on the second one so didnt' get as far before having to turn around though I worked it coming home.
After we finished we went to the Goodwill bridge and did 8 hill repeats *groan*
Sprinted up the hill then jog down. I was really suprised by how fantastic I was going up the hills. In front of Jan and all the other girls and even managed to catch Jonesy (really fast runner) on some of them.
Today I was trying to focus on not slowing down so much in my recovery. It worked and I was really pleased with myself though on the last rep we had to go over the bridge and Pat was on my shoulder yelling to keep it going the whole way. I pulled in everyone except a small few and was the first woman back to base but damn if I didn't nearly pee myself running that hard!!!! First time I can recall bending over and wanting to vomit on a speed session.
On our warm down after that we had to run past a camera and crowds...oh it was Channel 7 Sunrise. Yah I got on TV today all hot and sweaty! Cool! You should have seen the camera zoom in as soon as they heard the Deputy Premier Anna Bligh was coming up right behind me!!!!!! Thankfully she had pulled out of the warmdown and was waiting back at base for the cold drinks and pineapple Pat always dishes out.
2.5mins out, turn around 2.5mins back THEN REPEAT
I raced out on the first one and came home strong as well. I was really happy but at almost spew level, then got caught up in the crowd and bikes on the second one so didnt' get as far before having to turn around though I worked it coming home.
After we finished we went to the Goodwill bridge and did 8 hill repeats *groan*
Sprinted up the hill then jog down. I was really suprised by how fantastic I was going up the hills. In front of Jan and all the other girls and even managed to catch Jonesy (really fast runner) on some of them.
Today I was trying to focus on not slowing down so much in my recovery. It worked and I was really pleased with myself though on the last rep we had to go over the bridge and Pat was on my shoulder yelling to keep it going the whole way. I pulled in everyone except a small few and was the first woman back to base but damn if I didn't nearly pee myself running that hard!!!! First time I can recall bending over and wanting to vomit on a speed session.
On our warm down after that we had to run past a camera and crowds...oh it was Channel 7 Sunrise. Yah I got on TV today all hot and sweaty! Cool! You should have seen the camera zoom in as soon as they heard the Deputy Premier Anna Bligh was coming up right behind me!!!!!! Thankfully she had pulled out of the warmdown and was waiting back at base for the cold drinks and pineapple Pat always dishes out.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Thanks thanks thanks thanks
Thanks to all those who have put comments on my blogs, sent me SMS or emails. It really means a lot. It's great to have you all as supporters and friends.
*big kisses and hugs*
*big kisses and hugs*
BOTANICAL GARDENS SPEEDWORK
Despite there being a team of Boot Campers in the gardens this morning Pat decided that was exactly where we were going to run today.
It was fun to see everyone again - Tesso back on board now. However there are still a few familiar faces that are not there. Chelle, MJ, Matty and Jodi were all absent.
We did the 2mins on 30sec run recovery lapping around the gardens with the heave-ho over the bark path. I like this run only as it is different to everywhere else that we run. I started slowish and then picked up the pace to run with Jan for a few laps but she left me for dead on the fourth one and on the second last one I got lapped by the fast guys! how dismal. :( Each time one went past me I picked up the pace so I think overall they actually helped me do better and remain consistent.
Was good to hear Slash say at the end that he had to work hard to reel me in and go past...that's what I like to hear.
Most exciting news today was that everyone seems to be pairing up for Kurrawa. this is truly going to be a great race with so many competitors and familiar faces.
Will have to start training seriously in October. Next couple of weeks I am out to Perth again and have other work n weekend committments. Good to have a bit of a relaxed time before building up in the heat anyhow.
It was fun to see everyone again - Tesso back on board now. However there are still a few familiar faces that are not there. Chelle, MJ, Matty and Jodi were all absent.
We did the 2mins on 30sec run recovery lapping around the gardens with the heave-ho over the bark path. I like this run only as it is different to everywhere else that we run. I started slowish and then picked up the pace to run with Jan for a few laps but she left me for dead on the fourth one and on the second last one I got lapped by the fast guys! how dismal. :( Each time one went past me I picked up the pace so I think overall they actually helped me do better and remain consistent.
Was good to hear Slash say at the end that he had to work hard to reel me in and go past...that's what I like to hear.
Most exciting news today was that everyone seems to be pairing up for Kurrawa. this is truly going to be a great race with so many competitors and familiar faces.
Will have to start training seriously in October. Next couple of weeks I am out to Perth again and have other work n weekend committments. Good to have a bit of a relaxed time before building up in the heat anyhow.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Best Day of the Year
Today I have finally achieved all my 2005 Running Goals that I set at the beginning of the year.
Yes at long bloody last I did my sub 45min 10km. Ran 44:50 this morning and was *still am* absolutely over the moon about it.
I went out way too fast and feel that overall this resulted in a slower finish time so I will have to work on diff race techniques.
Got to the 2km marker in 8:33, then I ran some consistent 4:30min/km with a 4:47 blowing me out of the water. Must have been around the 6km mark as I was fading then.
During the race we actually ran through the finish line of the Brisbane Road Runners who had their 14km Championships on today. So there was a decent crowd there cheering us on as we went up the street, then turned and came back. Was bloody fantastic to see all my mates there cheering and yelling and offering me lollipops *grins*
After passing them for the second time on the way home I looked at the watch and thought I had lost all chances of a good time so I just settled into an even pace and kept going. Then at the 8km mark I snapped out of it and said...you can do this just pretend it is time trial. So I did. I saw the 9km mark on the road and looked at the watch it said 40:34... I had exactly 4:26 to fnish it off and I thought I could do it. Then 50m down the road was the REAL 9km hat and sign. DAMMIT. So I pulled out of 4th gear and went into 5th and chugged along. Hearing the finish was good and then seeing my family spurred me on.
Tess and Ciaran were on the final bend and yelling out support so I hot footed it to the finish. Clock said 44:53 but I get to knock 3sec off as I didn't start on the line. Cool.
Tess raced up to the finish and as soon as I saw her I realised I had made it and started crying.Yes, I was a big baby and had a sook at the finish. Waited so long for this and I honestly was thinking my 10km's were cursed.
Now I am just happy and glad that it is behind me. More races to focus on and hopefully that is the last 10km one this year. Onto bigger and longer stuff now I hope. 25km Championships in a few weeks which will be good training for Kurrawa.
Yes at long bloody last I did my sub 45min 10km. Ran 44:50 this morning and was *still am* absolutely over the moon about it.
I went out way too fast and feel that overall this resulted in a slower finish time so I will have to work on diff race techniques.
Got to the 2km marker in 8:33, then I ran some consistent 4:30min/km with a 4:47 blowing me out of the water. Must have been around the 6km mark as I was fading then.
During the race we actually ran through the finish line of the Brisbane Road Runners who had their 14km Championships on today. So there was a decent crowd there cheering us on as we went up the street, then turned and came back. Was bloody fantastic to see all my mates there cheering and yelling and offering me lollipops *grins*
After passing them for the second time on the way home I looked at the watch and thought I had lost all chances of a good time so I just settled into an even pace and kept going. Then at the 8km mark I snapped out of it and said...you can do this just pretend it is time trial. So I did. I saw the 9km mark on the road and looked at the watch it said 40:34... I had exactly 4:26 to fnish it off and I thought I could do it. Then 50m down the road was the REAL 9km hat and sign. DAMMIT. So I pulled out of 4th gear and went into 5th and chugged along. Hearing the finish was good and then seeing my family spurred me on.
Tess and Ciaran were on the final bend and yelling out support so I hot footed it to the finish. Clock said 44:53 but I get to knock 3sec off as I didn't start on the line. Cool.
Tess raced up to the finish and as soon as I saw her I realised I had made it and started crying.Yes, I was a big baby and had a sook at the finish. Waited so long for this and I honestly was thinking my 10km's were cursed.
Now I am just happy and glad that it is behind me. More races to focus on and hopefully that is the last 10km one this year. Onto bigger and longer stuff now I hope. 25km Championships in a few weeks which will be good training for Kurrawa.
Friday, September 16, 2005
GYM
Been doing hard workouts at the gym both Wednesday and today.
Wednesday was great - I started doing my warm up on the eliptical machine and the ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ Tri was on TV. It was so engrossing I think I spent more time warming up than the weights. And how funny, as they showed the running and were commentating on the efforts of Craig and other Aussies, I was subsconciously going faster and faster on the damn machine!!
Today nothing exciting was on any of the 8 TVs! Horse jumping on Fox Sports can you imagine! Riveting...oh well at least I got to concentrate on my weights.
Getting quite comfortable with the pushups and bench presss now. Can easily do 30 pushups (yes Man ones Matty!) and doing 30kg is too easy on the bench press so will lift this to 35kg for a week and see how it goes.
One bad thing about this morning - I hoped on the tready for the first time in months to do a 10min run at 4:30 on a 2 incline. I want to run 45min for 10km and this is the pace I have to run at. It was damn hard. By the end I was comfortable but the first 3mins was shocking. I was gasping for breath and my legs were like lead. Looks like it might be a year or 10 before I get my goal :( I certainly cant imagine sustaining that pace for 10kms.....
Wednesday was great - I started doing my warm up on the eliptical machine and the ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ Tri was on TV. It was so engrossing I think I spent more time warming up than the weights. And how funny, as they showed the running and were commentating on the efforts of Craig and other Aussies, I was subsconciously going faster and faster on the damn machine!!
Today nothing exciting was on any of the 8 TVs! Horse jumping on Fox Sports can you imagine! Riveting...oh well at least I got to concentrate on my weights.
Getting quite comfortable with the pushups and bench presss now. Can easily do 30 pushups (yes Man ones Matty!) and doing 30kg is too easy on the bench press so will lift this to 35kg for a week and see how it goes.
One bad thing about this morning - I hoped on the tready for the first time in months to do a 10min run at 4:30 on a 2 incline. I want to run 45min for 10km and this is the pace I have to run at. It was damn hard. By the end I was comfortable but the first 3mins was shocking. I was gasping for breath and my legs were like lead. Looks like it might be a year or 10 before I get my goal :( I certainly cant imagine sustaining that pace for 10kms.....
Thursday, September 15, 2005
FARTLEK
Great session this morning - hundreds of people turned out. I think all we were missing was Tesso and Jodi.
Mikado was there - still going strong despite his 3:31 marathon at Sydney.
We ran out to New Farm and did 60sec on 60sec off, 30sec on 30sec off, 15sec on 15sec off - a good hitout before a 10km race Pat said.
I love this session but it is very hard. I think I love it because it was the one session I turned up to Pat's for when I had bad ITB and I jogged on the grass alongside everyone else. I remember wanting so badly to be able to run fast so now whenever we have that session I recall not being able to run and it spurs me on.
Despite that I still felt like I slowed in the second last one today. My 30s and 15s are always powerful but the 60sec is where I tend to get overtaken by others. Might need to work on that.
Was great to then do the warmdown with Liz - who is doing really well at the moment and has her 10km time down to 42min. So running back with her we both pushed each other and kept the pace over the 3km very steady and didn't slow on the bridge (hill) either.
Jo is off to the Berlin Marathon tomorrow so we all said goodbye and goodluck. Amazing. I would love to do one International run each year. mmm what one to do first??? Has anyone done one that they would recommend?
Mikado was there - still going strong despite his 3:31 marathon at Sydney.
We ran out to New Farm and did 60sec on 60sec off, 30sec on 30sec off, 15sec on 15sec off - a good hitout before a 10km race Pat said.
I love this session but it is very hard. I think I love it because it was the one session I turned up to Pat's for when I had bad ITB and I jogged on the grass alongside everyone else. I remember wanting so badly to be able to run fast so now whenever we have that session I recall not being able to run and it spurs me on.
Despite that I still felt like I slowed in the second last one today. My 30s and 15s are always powerful but the 60sec is where I tend to get overtaken by others. Might need to work on that.
Was great to then do the warmdown with Liz - who is doing really well at the moment and has her 10km time down to 42min. So running back with her we both pushed each other and kept the pace over the 3km very steady and didn't slow on the bridge (hill) either.
Jo is off to the Berlin Marathon tomorrow so we all said goodbye and goodluck. Amazing. I would love to do one International run each year. mmm what one to do first??? Has anyone done one that they would recommend?
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Hilly Speed Session
Had a ghost session at Pats this morning - only 16 of us turned up!
Big weekend with Sydney, Glasshouse and 10km Womens Race so no suprise today was a bit light on.
Pat had a suprise all ready for us - a hill session. Said it was best to get us into shape for Sundays 10k race. We headed out to the Gardens to find Pat had paced out a much much longer route. This one took in two hills and had us running on the path around the gardens with only two rests as we descended each hill followed by sprints and a charge up the hill. Due to the size of the group I actually had the pleasure (??) of Pat running on my shoulder pushing me hard up a few of the hills and yelling out to me when he wasn't running with me. Made a big difference when charging up the hills to have his support and dig deep for that bit more of an effort.
Today was great. The legs felt good and I seem to have lost the 'lead feeling' that they have had for the past week. This was a good session but like all others, once it is over I wish I had gone even harder...
I ran hard but rested on the downhills a bit more than the others so I have to work on not slowing so much on my recoveries (how do you guys do that???)
Big weekend with Sydney, Glasshouse and 10km Womens Race so no suprise today was a bit light on.
Pat had a suprise all ready for us - a hill session. Said it was best to get us into shape for Sundays 10k race. We headed out to the Gardens to find Pat had paced out a much much longer route. This one took in two hills and had us running on the path around the gardens with only two rests as we descended each hill followed by sprints and a charge up the hill. Due to the size of the group I actually had the pleasure (??) of Pat running on my shoulder pushing me hard up a few of the hills and yelling out to me when he wasn't running with me. Made a big difference when charging up the hills to have his support and dig deep for that bit more of an effort.
Today was great. The legs felt good and I seem to have lost the 'lead feeling' that they have had for the past week. This was a good session but like all others, once it is over I wish I had gone even harder...
I ran hard but rested on the downhills a bit more than the others so I have to work on not slowing so much on my recoveries (how do you guys do that???)
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Slowest Speed Session
As I sit typing this my whole body is aching. My back is sore, my legs are throbbing and my arms are tired.
This morning I was very motivated and keen to get out of bed but had to move very slowly as my body had seized up.
I did a very hard session in the gym yesterday trying to do lots of arm and back weights but then followed it up with some legs as well so ended up doing the whole body. I can now do 30 'men' pushups but my shoulder blades are feeling it.
So whilst I turned up to this mornings speed session I had no intentions of going fast. We did 4 x 2min with 40sec rest and then a 1km run which we had to guess what our time would be. I guessed 4:40 and did 4:30 (funny that after the session it actually felt like I was running at 5:00 pace even!!).
Liz was busting a gut and did really well on the 2min efforts, Tesso was running with me as she is on her marathon taper now. Don't know how she does it but with the 1km run she was only 4 sec off her time. Good pacer!
I think the 25km on Sunday and Tuesdays speed session is catching up with me. Will be resting tomorrow with just a few light weights at the gym and an easy long run by myself down on the coast.
Thinking of you Tesso and all the other Sydney runners this weekend. Have fun, enjoy it and remember - Pain is just weakness leaving the body.
This morning I was very motivated and keen to get out of bed but had to move very slowly as my body had seized up.
I did a very hard session in the gym yesterday trying to do lots of arm and back weights but then followed it up with some legs as well so ended up doing the whole body. I can now do 30 'men' pushups but my shoulder blades are feeling it.
So whilst I turned up to this mornings speed session I had no intentions of going fast. We did 4 x 2min with 40sec rest and then a 1km run which we had to guess what our time would be. I guessed 4:40 and did 4:30 (funny that after the session it actually felt like I was running at 5:00 pace even!!).
Liz was busting a gut and did really well on the 2min efforts, Tesso was running with me as she is on her marathon taper now. Don't know how she does it but with the 1km run she was only 4 sec off her time. Good pacer!
I think the 25km on Sunday and Tuesdays speed session is catching up with me. Will be resting tomorrow with just a few light weights at the gym and an easy long run by myself down on the coast.
Thinking of you Tesso and all the other Sydney runners this weekend. Have fun, enjoy it and remember - Pain is just weakness leaving the body.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
3 Km Time Trial
That time of month again - first Tuesday of the month.
After the 25km on Sunday I honestly didn't think I would be up for much. However thinking that took all the pressure off me and I was keen to get out there and just do what I could.
Matty was pacing Jan to a sub 12 so I followed them out but it felt way fast. We got to 500m at 1:45 and I knew I had blown my chance of sub 12. I slowed a bit and turned at the 1km mark trying to be strong on the second km.
I got halfway and felt ok. I certainly felt strong out there so I was happy with that. Disappointed that Tess wasn't running fast as it is always a good feeling to have the people just in front to target and follow.
On the second lap Nicky overtook me but I let her go, I knew I would come home strong and I did. Last km was in 3:54 and I busted a gut to get her before the finish line.
Final time: 12:05 my second best ever. Just short of my 11.59 PB by 6 secs. Gotta be happy with that. For all you ITB suffer's out there - one thing to note. When you do come back...you come back mentally tougher because YOU REALLY WANT TO RUN!!!!
After the 25km on Sunday I honestly didn't think I would be up for much. However thinking that took all the pressure off me and I was keen to get out there and just do what I could.
Matty was pacing Jan to a sub 12 so I followed them out but it felt way fast. We got to 500m at 1:45 and I knew I had blown my chance of sub 12. I slowed a bit and turned at the 1km mark trying to be strong on the second km.
I got halfway and felt ok. I certainly felt strong out there so I was happy with that. Disappointed that Tess wasn't running fast as it is always a good feeling to have the people just in front to target and follow.
On the second lap Nicky overtook me but I let her go, I knew I would come home strong and I did. Last km was in 3:54 and I busted a gut to get her before the finish line.
Final time: 12:05 my second best ever. Just short of my 11.59 PB by 6 secs. Gotta be happy with that. For all you ITB suffer's out there - one thing to note. When you do come back...you come back mentally tougher because YOU REALLY WANT TO RUN!!!!
Sunday, September 04, 2005
Little Girl now Big Girl
What a night! My beautiful Ash with her dad all dressed up - I swear it was like being in a room full of mini-brides.
I wore a jade chinese dress with a sexy slit up the side but as the slit kept going during the night and became an embarressment you won't see any photos of me!!!
Happy Fathers Day!!
Wow, I don't think I have ever lasted so long on sleep deprivation.
Wed Thur nights this week studying meant 5hour sleeps, Friday night out drinking with other CRs and up early to go back into the city and get my car meant 6hr sleep and last night at my daughters deb ball backed up by a 25km run this morning meant 4hrs sleep.
I am a definite 8hr a night MUST girl so I have been a basket case since Thursday. Thankfully my darling husband has grinned and beared it.
To return the favour I drove him up to the Sunshine Coast after my race and we had a delightful lunch on the water with the kids followed by scrummy italian gelato and a walk on the beach (heaven for my tired feet!!)
The drive home was a bit testy with him chatting to me the whole way to keep me awake and alert. We got home around 4pm and I crashed for an hour. Total zombie.
This mornings run was a total suprise. After such little planning and my lack of sleep I decided to do as many of the 5km laps as I could and would be happy to just get past 10km. Then they announced it would be 3km laps instead and I started to head off to the car but Hannah hold me back! *grins* It was great to have another runner as anxious about the run as I was.
The first lap was ok, the music on my ipod was shite so I was fiddling with it most of the way. By the second lap I had got into a good pace. I had decided to record my time of the whole loop as opposed to km markings. So thinking it was a 3km loop I was doing 15:30 and told myself - that was my planned 5:10 pace. I found out later the course was longer by 150-200m each loop so we ended up running 26.2km according to everyones garmin. Hence I feel better now as I was dismayed that 5:10 pace felt so fast but in actual fact it would have been less than that pace so I can accept that now.
Was so good to see Tesso at the water station each lap and then at the finish line on the last few laps and when I came in. She was so happy for me. I crossed in second place for females and more excitingly I did a great time I was happy with.
I discounted the clock time as I had to stop after the 3rd lap and use the toilet but I also paused my watch so personally I have down 2:07:10 the clock was just over 2:10 I think. Not bad for a 26.2km run.
The best thing is that I am feeling really good now in the legs, not too sore and no swelling so fingers crossed!! I JUST NEED SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bad news is - I do believe I blew the chance for a decent run on Tuesday at the 3km time trial. Oh well.....the things we do!!
Wed Thur nights this week studying meant 5hour sleeps, Friday night out drinking with other CRs and up early to go back into the city and get my car meant 6hr sleep and last night at my daughters deb ball backed up by a 25km run this morning meant 4hrs sleep.
I am a definite 8hr a night MUST girl so I have been a basket case since Thursday. Thankfully my darling husband has grinned and beared it.
To return the favour I drove him up to the Sunshine Coast after my race and we had a delightful lunch on the water with the kids followed by scrummy italian gelato and a walk on the beach (heaven for my tired feet!!)
The drive home was a bit testy with him chatting to me the whole way to keep me awake and alert. We got home around 4pm and I crashed for an hour. Total zombie.
This mornings run was a total suprise. After such little planning and my lack of sleep I decided to do as many of the 5km laps as I could and would be happy to just get past 10km. Then they announced it would be 3km laps instead and I started to head off to the car but Hannah hold me back! *grins* It was great to have another runner as anxious about the run as I was.
The first lap was ok, the music on my ipod was shite so I was fiddling with it most of the way. By the second lap I had got into a good pace. I had decided to record my time of the whole loop as opposed to km markings. So thinking it was a 3km loop I was doing 15:30 and told myself - that was my planned 5:10 pace. I found out later the course was longer by 150-200m each loop so we ended up running 26.2km according to everyones garmin. Hence I feel better now as I was dismayed that 5:10 pace felt so fast but in actual fact it would have been less than that pace so I can accept that now.
Was so good to see Tesso at the water station each lap and then at the finish line on the last few laps and when I came in. She was so happy for me. I crossed in second place for females and more excitingly I did a great time I was happy with.
I discounted the clock time as I had to stop after the 3rd lap and use the toilet but I also paused my watch so personally I have down 2:07:10 the clock was just over 2:10 I think. Not bad for a 26.2km run.
The best thing is that I am feeling really good now in the legs, not too sore and no swelling so fingers crossed!! I JUST NEED SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bad news is - I do believe I blew the chance for a decent run on Tuesday at the 3km time trial. Oh well.....the things we do!!
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