Woke up feeling fabulous. Amazing what some sleep next to a warm hubby can do for you!
Arrived at my carpark at 5:39 and Matt Phillips yelled out I was late so I panicked and got my spare key - tied it to my shoe and took off like a leaper after a cure.
I was just outside the art gallery when I realised there was no-one in front of me....and no-one behind me. I didnt' want to go through the tunnel by myself (lots of gangs and homeless people so not really safe in the dark for a single girl).
Sure enough along comes Anna Bligh. She too had detoured (loo stop) and thought she would catch up. A few more mins of slow running together and the rest of the group was soon behind us all.
When I got to the start it was a few minutes before everyone arrived. How exciting though to see Tesso and ChilliPants in the crowd.
We did a few run throughs and it was so surreal to see everyone that I hadn't seen in ages running alongside me.
Soon enough the big start was called for and we all lined up. With around 60 runners it was pretty crowded but I was happy to settle in the middle of the crowd. We raced off and I felt great for the first 500m before I realised that I was coasting along. Running fast but not out of breath. Still people were in front of me that aren't normally and I think I suffered from lack of confidence halfway through the race. Crazy heh!
Anyhow I hurt the whole last 1.5km. I was running as fast as I could go without falling over or spewing. I had two people overtake me since the 500m mark so I worked on getting back at least that spot and managed to get in front of one of the women (by 1 second).
All up finished result was 12:14.
I am disappointed but when I think about it I should be happy with that average of 4:05 min/km. From now on each TT I will be actively seeking to reduce it a bit further with more attention to my speedwork. Tesso and I both made a vow to work at getting back to where we were both at pre-Canberra. I know she will do it - and quickly so I guess I had better pull my finger out and get cracking.
Worst thing to happen to me today - I found out I was allergic to Chillipants. He was standing next to me and I just kept sneezing and now I have runny nose, watery eyes and am sneezing every few minutes.....hope this goes away soon!!!!!
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Monday, May 29, 2006
Monday Morning
Yes it really is Monday and I am a very tired person today. Could not even make it to the gym.
Did a 2hr training run around Ballina on Sunday which was very slow in places - having to climb rocks and run on soft sand/water. It made it interesting and I loved running around in teeny clothes whilst everyone was walking on the beach in sumo wrestling outfits to keep warm. They all thought I was crazy. Don't worry so did I when I sat down after running on the beach to put my shoes back on before hitting the road....I sat on a lovely rock with a bit of water around it so I could rinse my feet before putting them in my sox. I then took off my singlet (had a crop top on as well) to dry my feet. Got one shoe on then heard a scream. I looked around and a sumo wrestler with just a nose poking through was pointed to me. I didn't understand until I turned back and got hit by a giant wave. Fuck! Stupid comfy rock was right in the middle of the ocean for a second there. I got totally soaked and my singlet was now returning to the ocean. Putting both feet (they were soaked through anyhow) into the beach I ran after it and retrieved it.
So yes I was the tool running home soaking wet. I wasn't too cold and my ipod still worked...but I made sure it was the fastest negative split long run on record.
Followed the morning with a day at Dreamworld. Allan suffers from severe vertigo and doesn't like the rides....so I was dragged onto everyone with the kids. First I was very enthusiastic. The Claw wasn't too bad when you shut your eyes and screamed loudly...onto the wipeout which Matty ensured me only went side to side and up/down. He forgot to mention AROUND AND AROUND and that it leaves you hanging upside down.
I was screaming so loudly that the attendant offered me another ride because he hadn't had a screamer on his ride all day :) very funny mate!!
Then came the eviction show and I was running out of steam. Had a great night and got very excited when Mike Goldburn and Gretel came out. It was very surreal after seeing them on TV so many times. I even won a prize for dancing like an idiot on my chair...so I obviously had a second wind during the night.
Got to bed at 1am and decided to not go to the gym or running Monday morning.....
Did a 2hr training run around Ballina on Sunday which was very slow in places - having to climb rocks and run on soft sand/water. It made it interesting and I loved running around in teeny clothes whilst everyone was walking on the beach in sumo wrestling outfits to keep warm. They all thought I was crazy. Don't worry so did I when I sat down after running on the beach to put my shoes back on before hitting the road....I sat on a lovely rock with a bit of water around it so I could rinse my feet before putting them in my sox. I then took off my singlet (had a crop top on as well) to dry my feet. Got one shoe on then heard a scream. I looked around and a sumo wrestler with just a nose poking through was pointed to me. I didn't understand until I turned back and got hit by a giant wave. Fuck! Stupid comfy rock was right in the middle of the ocean for a second there. I got totally soaked and my singlet was now returning to the ocean. Putting both feet (they were soaked through anyhow) into the beach I ran after it and retrieved it.
So yes I was the tool running home soaking wet. I wasn't too cold and my ipod still worked...but I made sure it was the fastest negative split long run on record.
Followed the morning with a day at Dreamworld. Allan suffers from severe vertigo and doesn't like the rides....so I was dragged onto everyone with the kids. First I was very enthusiastic. The Claw wasn't too bad when you shut your eyes and screamed loudly...onto the wipeout which Matty ensured me only went side to side and up/down. He forgot to mention AROUND AND AROUND and that it leaves you hanging upside down.
I was screaming so loudly that the attendant offered me another ride because he hadn't had a screamer on his ride all day :) very funny mate!!
Then came the eviction show and I was running out of steam. Had a great night and got very excited when Mike Goldburn and Gretel came out. It was very surreal after seeing them on TV so many times. I even won a prize for dancing like an idiot on my chair...so I obviously had a second wind during the night.
Got to bed at 1am and decided to not go to the gym or running Monday morning.....
Friday, May 26, 2006
Friday - Bike Substitute
Of all the days to arrive in NSW - I have to get here the morning after the State of Origin, man the ribbing I have had to endure!!!! What a pain.
As usual the travel has interferred with my running and this morning I was in no condition to go for a run. I made it to the gym in the hotel - just in time to see a 100 size circuit class start. Obviously those in Newcastle are keen on staying fit. I slumped onto a bike (groaning about how I am sure I had a bad oyster and it wasn't alcohol induced...) and did a 40min speed session. Mind you if I had been on the road I would have fallen sideways during the recoveries as I was barely turning my legs over. The speed I was only getting up to 32km/hr but at least it was something. I don't know much about biking so have to just assume that was reasonable.
My legs and butt feel it now.....so all in all a good substitute for not running.
Will be flying back to Brissy tonight then driving down to Ballina at 4am with the family so my long run will need to be Sunday morning around the coast which will be nice but lonely. Haven't had to do a long run on my own since being in Perth at Chrissy. Spoilt aren't I?
As usual the travel has interferred with my running and this morning I was in no condition to go for a run. I made it to the gym in the hotel - just in time to see a 100 size circuit class start. Obviously those in Newcastle are keen on staying fit. I slumped onto a bike (groaning about how I am sure I had a bad oyster and it wasn't alcohol induced...) and did a 40min speed session. Mind you if I had been on the road I would have fallen sideways during the recoveries as I was barely turning my legs over. The speed I was only getting up to 32km/hr but at least it was something. I don't know much about biking so have to just assume that was reasonable.
My legs and butt feel it now.....so all in all a good substitute for not running.
Will be flying back to Brissy tonight then driving down to Ballina at 4am with the family so my long run will need to be Sunday morning around the coast which will be nice but lonely. Haven't had to do a long run on my own since being in Perth at Chrissy. Spoilt aren't I?
Thursday - Mount Cootha
Thursday - freezing and dark!
Got out of bed and meet everyone at the bottom of the hill of Mt Cootha. Was prepared to suffer today but would still give it my best.
We headed out on a 10min warm up and then Chris told us we were going up to the top -racing. OMG. We ran hard for 3min then recovered for 3min then ran hard for 3min etc.
But get this - for the recovery we were made to walk DOWN the hill. That meant we were covering ground we had already made in the sprinting. So we were going up, down, up, down until we at last got to the Channel 10 Tower.
Following a 20sec rest I had to be at the airport so I raced all the way to the bottom. Man it seemed like a long long time to get there. I dont recall it taking me so long to get up but then again when it was split into 3min segments that makes it all seem different.
Finished the session with a hot shower at home before flying out to Newcastle.
Again - another session with no stretching afterwards so bit grumpy that I am not doing this. Will make an effort over the weekend.
Got out of bed and meet everyone at the bottom of the hill of Mt Cootha. Was prepared to suffer today but would still give it my best.
We headed out on a 10min warm up and then Chris told us we were going up to the top -racing. OMG. We ran hard for 3min then recovered for 3min then ran hard for 3min etc.
But get this - for the recovery we were made to walk DOWN the hill. That meant we were covering ground we had already made in the sprinting. So we were going up, down, up, down until we at last got to the Channel 10 Tower.
Following a 20sec rest I had to be at the airport so I raced all the way to the bottom. Man it seemed like a long long time to get there. I dont recall it taking me so long to get up but then again when it was split into 3min segments that makes it all seem different.
Finished the session with a hot shower at home before flying out to Newcastle.
Again - another session with no stretching afterwards so bit grumpy that I am not doing this. Will make an effort over the weekend.
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Wednesday the new Monday - 10km
I was sure it was a case of Mondayitis this morning. Nothing was going right for me.
Turned up to a run at 5:15 but no-one else showed so I waited (freezing) until the 5:30 runners came. then they were all doing a fast session so took off and left me behind to run on my own aaarrgh. I ran for 5km then my calf ached and I felt crappy and knew today was not going to be a good day. I just took it as it came and didn't worry too much but decided to turn around then after a loop of the gardens.
Headed back to the Regatta and looked at my splits because I was sure I was getting faster and faster. I was too. Here are my splits:
5:03
5:01
4:59
4:57
ha ha ha ha. Oh rest assured it felt like I was flying along. I guess that's what a big weekend of running does to your legs.
After that I had to rush off to a meeting so I didnt get time to stretch. Instead I went to the showers at the Regatta. I was freezing and after standing in the shower realisation dawned on me - no hot water. *groan* I had a quick wash and then went to get dressed.
Skirt and jacket - but no blouse, just an empty coat hanger. I called Tesso who lives nearby but she had gone to work. I HAD to be at this meeting so I just pinned my jacket and went in my bra - looked real sexy too! *embarressment* Not the best look to be meeting a client at 7:30am in their hotel for breakfast......
After the meeting I didn't have time to go home and get dressed (find my blouse) but I did check the boot and found my new Pat Carroll racing singlet. So I threw that on under my jacket - at least I felt better. Though everyone at work is ribbing me about it.
My lunchtime massage appointment came and went with me forgetting AGAIN so I think I have to get back into the routine or I might get booted of the VIP list with Jodi. :)
So working late before heading out for a late night massage. Gotta love the runners lifestyle and priorities heh!
Turned up to a run at 5:15 but no-one else showed so I waited (freezing) until the 5:30 runners came. then they were all doing a fast session so took off and left me behind to run on my own aaarrgh. I ran for 5km then my calf ached and I felt crappy and knew today was not going to be a good day. I just took it as it came and didn't worry too much but decided to turn around then after a loop of the gardens.
Headed back to the Regatta and looked at my splits because I was sure I was getting faster and faster. I was too. Here are my splits:
5:03
5:01
4:59
4:57
ha ha ha ha. Oh rest assured it felt like I was flying along. I guess that's what a big weekend of running does to your legs.
After that I had to rush off to a meeting so I didnt get time to stretch. Instead I went to the showers at the Regatta. I was freezing and after standing in the shower realisation dawned on me - no hot water. *groan* I had a quick wash and then went to get dressed.
Skirt and jacket - but no blouse, just an empty coat hanger. I called Tesso who lives nearby but she had gone to work. I HAD to be at this meeting so I just pinned my jacket and went in my bra - looked real sexy too! *embarressment* Not the best look to be meeting a client at 7:30am in their hotel for breakfast......
After the meeting I didn't have time to go home and get dressed (find my blouse) but I did check the boot and found my new Pat Carroll racing singlet. So I threw that on under my jacket - at least I felt better. Though everyone at work is ribbing me about it.
My lunchtime massage appointment came and went with me forgetting AGAIN so I think I have to get back into the routine or I might get booted of the VIP list with Jodi. :)
So working late before heading out for a late night massage. Gotta love the runners lifestyle and priorities heh!
Monday, May 22, 2006
Wipeout at Warwick
I am just getting my head around that hectic weekend now on Monday night!!
5pm saw me fly out of work into the waiting car and hit the highway for home.
Showered, bags in car and strap in for a 90min flight along the highway to Warwick. Allan, Matt (14yo) and I had decided to do the weekend trip together so we were all running around last minute forgetting/remembering things....
90mins later we were greeted by big roadwork flashing neon sign saying 'Welcome Pentath Runners' which warmed me up to realise we had made it.
Friday night is a blur...we basically had some nibbles to fill the tummy and a few glasses of wine to help us sleep then headed to our little room at Jackie Howe.
Had the creamed rice at the ready for my breakfast and a single caffeine pill (100mg) of no-doz - I can't drink coffee before a race. Ended up taking the pill halfway through the first race so have no idea if it was effective or not. Jury still out on that one.
8am HALF MARATHON 1:39:59
Just scrapped in for a sub 1:40. I really enjoyed this run, along the way got to run with a few different people but mainly because I was doing a run of some substance - which has been lacking from my training of late. I walked through every drink station and flew down the hills. Had C1 on my tail for some time and I knew he could keep with me if he watched his form. His arms (they are longer than his legs) were flying everywhere and I tried to tell him to not swing and relax his shoulders - to conserve some energy. But he had guts and got in front of me when I had no energy to go with him. I got him towards the end but only because I flew down the big hill like a girl and he was too embarressed to copy me :)
11:30am 4.6km CROSS COUNTRY 21:25
Totally dumbfounded by this one. I had it picked as my favourite and personally thought I would do really well. Not to be. I had a stitch (but seemed to have this all weekend so no excuses there) had dust in my mouth the whole way. Walked the drink station - in a 4.6km event!!! And to be honest...I was sad there wasn't another drink station earlier on. I just did not enjoy this one at all. Loved hurdling over everything and gained a few people - but they came back to haunt me towards the finish when I had nothing left to give. Thankfully beat hubby home. Matty pulled in front of me with 20m to go - he's grounded for a month!
3pm 5km ROAD RACE 22:57
A great race to finish the day with. Could be quite a good one and I hope to give it a go next year but this year I just couldn't manage to pull out much of a finish. With 2km to go I had pressure on the bladder and iliketoast was urging me to get faster. I couldn't tell him I was about to wee myself!!!! It was the most uncomfortable sensation in the world and I just could not believe I was experiencing this. When I finished Hubby was there to wipe my tears and I just moped around for a bit. I didn't actually lose control but did have some leakage. However when Julie came over the line - an obese woman who lost 30kilos just so she could do the race - I forgot all about myself and thanked God I was not in her shoes. I admired her courage, committment and determination to get out there and change her life and do it so publicly. Good on you Julie!!!!
DRINKING AND SLEEPING
Had the Race Dinner with presentations and great company. Man for sports people we are hopeless at sports trivia aren't we?? Best thing of the night - seeing Matty get two ribbons for his age group. He was just so excited.
Seeing Tesso being called the Warwick Pentath PR chick was hilarious. That is just what she is and I am glad they have recognised her for it.
What an exciting night seeing all my running buddies get crowned in Gold Silvers and Bronzes. Not to mention winning plastic raincoats (WTF??) and boxes of lollies.
8am 10km KILLARNEY ASCENT 54:57
Got lost on the way following Boonarga!! What a scream.
At the start line I felt quite good in the legs and was mentally prepared for a tough tough run. My gut still groaned and I was severly dehydrated as I had not drank anything due to fear of incontinence LOL!!
Got to the 3km and thought...what a lovely run. Waved to the sheep and sang along to my ipod. 4km I walked the aid station and took on board two cups of water. No point being silly - had to have some fluid.
Just after 5km the hills began. It was an incline all right. Not as steep as I had pictured but steady and my legs were screaming from yesterday. Mentally I got to the 7km mark and didnt think I could do this so I walked for 100m whilst my son and hubby drove alongside screaming at me. I told myself - get to 8km and don't stop. As soon as I got to the 8km mark I felt bloody fantastic. The race started here for me and I could have climbed Everest!
Caught up to Liz whom I had been 10-50m behind the whole way (even walking pace I maintained my distance with everyone). She was tiring and I knew we could do this if we both pushed each other. She had her ipod on too so i yelled at her (not sure if she could hear me) to lasso on and come with me. She did and we ran the last two km together and had a ball taking turns pushing each other. It was the highlight of the weekend for me because I knew I could go faster but had no pressure on me and I was really just enjoying the run, the view and the company. What a feeling!!
Best finish ever was Tesso and Tara holding hands crossing the finish line - backwards!!
12Midday 1500M STROLL 6:16
How embarressingly slow for me. I had hoped to go 6min but just wasn't up to form on the day. Matty flew past me (another month of heavy duty chores for him) and I never got close to him, Allan went past also just before halfway and I decided to not push for it. However at the end he was just in front so I made a dash and when he realised it was me he also made a dash for the finish. Gentleman that he is he knocked me out of the way before stopping and letting me stagger in front across the finish line. I am sure the knocking me sideways was not intentional but I will be watching the video for evidence before I give him his chrissy present this year!
Will have to post more during the week. I am still remembering things that made me emotional - smiles, laughter, tears, anger, pain and friends....lots and lots of friends. So glad to see everyone out there running. It really was the War of the Wounded with us all on our feet again - JenRuns, Miners, Cirque, Tesso, Me, Hannah, Chelle, Matt P (not racing - still a hypochondriac with had a minor ailment *grins*), the Owl, and many other stories of great personal triumph.
Not to mention being good to just see everyone after so long of me not training with them - Tara, Robbie, Liz, Geoff, RentBoy, GPS/Chilli Pants/ILIKETOAST, Ciaran, Shultzy (did he really beat me in the 1500m?????) and all the rest. Too many to name but I challenge you to it.
5pm saw me fly out of work into the waiting car and hit the highway for home.
Showered, bags in car and strap in for a 90min flight along the highway to Warwick. Allan, Matt (14yo) and I had decided to do the weekend trip together so we were all running around last minute forgetting/remembering things....
90mins later we were greeted by big roadwork flashing neon sign saying 'Welcome Pentath Runners' which warmed me up to realise we had made it.
Friday night is a blur...we basically had some nibbles to fill the tummy and a few glasses of wine to help us sleep then headed to our little room at Jackie Howe.
Had the creamed rice at the ready for my breakfast and a single caffeine pill (100mg) of no-doz - I can't drink coffee before a race. Ended up taking the pill halfway through the first race so have no idea if it was effective or not. Jury still out on that one.
8am HALF MARATHON 1:39:59
Just scrapped in for a sub 1:40. I really enjoyed this run, along the way got to run with a few different people but mainly because I was doing a run of some substance - which has been lacking from my training of late. I walked through every drink station and flew down the hills. Had C1 on my tail for some time and I knew he could keep with me if he watched his form. His arms (they are longer than his legs) were flying everywhere and I tried to tell him to not swing and relax his shoulders - to conserve some energy. But he had guts and got in front of me when I had no energy to go with him. I got him towards the end but only because I flew down the big hill like a girl and he was too embarressed to copy me :)
11:30am 4.6km CROSS COUNTRY 21:25
Totally dumbfounded by this one. I had it picked as my favourite and personally thought I would do really well. Not to be. I had a stitch (but seemed to have this all weekend so no excuses there) had dust in my mouth the whole way. Walked the drink station - in a 4.6km event!!! And to be honest...I was sad there wasn't another drink station earlier on. I just did not enjoy this one at all. Loved hurdling over everything and gained a few people - but they came back to haunt me towards the finish when I had nothing left to give. Thankfully beat hubby home. Matty pulled in front of me with 20m to go - he's grounded for a month!
3pm 5km ROAD RACE 22:57
A great race to finish the day with. Could be quite a good one and I hope to give it a go next year but this year I just couldn't manage to pull out much of a finish. With 2km to go I had pressure on the bladder and iliketoast was urging me to get faster. I couldn't tell him I was about to wee myself!!!! It was the most uncomfortable sensation in the world and I just could not believe I was experiencing this. When I finished Hubby was there to wipe my tears and I just moped around for a bit. I didn't actually lose control but did have some leakage. However when Julie came over the line - an obese woman who lost 30kilos just so she could do the race - I forgot all about myself and thanked God I was not in her shoes. I admired her courage, committment and determination to get out there and change her life and do it so publicly. Good on you Julie!!!!
DRINKING AND SLEEPING
Had the Race Dinner with presentations and great company. Man for sports people we are hopeless at sports trivia aren't we?? Best thing of the night - seeing Matty get two ribbons for his age group. He was just so excited.
Seeing Tesso being called the Warwick Pentath PR chick was hilarious. That is just what she is and I am glad they have recognised her for it.
What an exciting night seeing all my running buddies get crowned in Gold Silvers and Bronzes. Not to mention winning plastic raincoats (WTF??) and boxes of lollies.
8am 10km KILLARNEY ASCENT 54:57
Got lost on the way following Boonarga!! What a scream.
At the start line I felt quite good in the legs and was mentally prepared for a tough tough run. My gut still groaned and I was severly dehydrated as I had not drank anything due to fear of incontinence LOL!!
Got to the 3km and thought...what a lovely run. Waved to the sheep and sang along to my ipod. 4km I walked the aid station and took on board two cups of water. No point being silly - had to have some fluid.
Just after 5km the hills began. It was an incline all right. Not as steep as I had pictured but steady and my legs were screaming from yesterday. Mentally I got to the 7km mark and didnt think I could do this so I walked for 100m whilst my son and hubby drove alongside screaming at me. I told myself - get to 8km and don't stop. As soon as I got to the 8km mark I felt bloody fantastic. The race started here for me and I could have climbed Everest!
Caught up to Liz whom I had been 10-50m behind the whole way (even walking pace I maintained my distance with everyone). She was tiring and I knew we could do this if we both pushed each other. She had her ipod on too so i yelled at her (not sure if she could hear me) to lasso on and come with me. She did and we ran the last two km together and had a ball taking turns pushing each other. It was the highlight of the weekend for me because I knew I could go faster but had no pressure on me and I was really just enjoying the run, the view and the company. What a feeling!!
Best finish ever was Tesso and Tara holding hands crossing the finish line - backwards!!
12Midday 1500M STROLL 6:16
How embarressingly slow for me. I had hoped to go 6min but just wasn't up to form on the day. Matty flew past me (another month of heavy duty chores for him) and I never got close to him, Allan went past also just before halfway and I decided to not push for it. However at the end he was just in front so I made a dash and when he realised it was me he also made a dash for the finish. Gentleman that he is he knocked me out of the way before stopping and letting me stagger in front across the finish line. I am sure the knocking me sideways was not intentional but I will be watching the video for evidence before I give him his chrissy present this year!
Will have to post more during the week. I am still remembering things that made me emotional - smiles, laughter, tears, anger, pain and friends....lots and lots of friends. So glad to see everyone out there running. It really was the War of the Wounded with us all on our feet again - JenRuns, Miners, Cirque, Tesso, Me, Hannah, Chelle, Matt P (not racing - still a hypochondriac with had a minor ailment *grins*), the Owl, and many other stories of great personal triumph.
Not to mention being good to just see everyone after so long of me not training with them - Tara, Robbie, Liz, Geoff, RentBoy, GPS/Chilli Pants/ILIKETOAST, Ciaran, Shultzy (did he really beat me in the 1500m?????) and all the rest. Too many to name but I challenge you to it.
Friday, May 19, 2006
Comprehendo!
I get it now...ha ha very funny.
The Dr's passing words to me that I would be in "extreme discomfort" was obviously referring to my inability to be able to run. And yes he is right. For the first time in months (I truly did not realise how painful my hip was I had gotten so used to it being sore) I am pain free and dying to get out on the road...and can't!!!
Not to worry it is enforced tapering for Warwick and I can let loose about 7am tomorrow morning amid the snow and ice.
I am feeling great, legs are great **I luv Cortisone**, ipod all loaded (thanks for the reminder Tesso) and I am good to go. Only thing now is that as I can't classify myself as an 'injured runner' does that mean I have to actually run hard?
Deary me...nerves and butterflies already!!!!
The Dr's passing words to me that I would be in "extreme discomfort" was obviously referring to my inability to be able to run. And yes he is right. For the first time in months (I truly did not realise how painful my hip was I had gotten so used to it being sore) I am pain free and dying to get out on the road...and can't!!!
Not to worry it is enforced tapering for Warwick and I can let loose about 7am tomorrow morning amid the snow and ice.
I am feeling great, legs are great **I luv Cortisone**, ipod all loaded (thanks for the reminder Tesso) and I am good to go. Only thing now is that as I can't classify myself as an 'injured runner' does that mean I have to actually run hard?
Deary me...nerves and butterflies already!!!!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
LATEST UPDATE
Life is looking on the up......
Went to the Doc and NO surgery is required. Broken hip is only a sliver - barely visable and you wouldn't notice it in a non-runner/exercise person.
Gave me a funny shot of cortisone and was told to go away and be prepared for some immense pain (his words = extreme discomfort) in my hip and glutes over next 48hrs.
In turn I thanked him for his injection and promptly confirmed (after the shot) that is was ok to run on Saturday for the Warwick Pentath (=42.2km). He dropped his jaw and shook his head and muttered under his breath...but then said ok, providing I don't do ANYTHING for two days. (don't you just love enforced rest!!)
However if pain is still there on Tuesday to go straight back. Gee doctors know just what to say to ease your concerns don't they?
I am so ecstatic that all my pain will be gone and I can concentrate on running again without thinking 'WTF' everytime I get a twinge.
See you all out there on the road
BTW over the next two days please don't post your 'Run of the Year stories'...I don't think I could bare it to hear you enjoy a brilliant run whilst I was in bum agony. *grins*
Went to the Doc and NO surgery is required. Broken hip is only a sliver - barely visable and you wouldn't notice it in a non-runner/exercise person.
Gave me a funny shot of cortisone and was told to go away and be prepared for some immense pain (his words = extreme discomfort) in my hip and glutes over next 48hrs.
In turn I thanked him for his injection and promptly confirmed (after the shot) that is was ok to run on Saturday for the Warwick Pentath (=42.2km). He dropped his jaw and shook his head and muttered under his breath...but then said ok, providing I don't do ANYTHING for two days. (don't you just love enforced rest!!)
However if pain is still there on Tuesday to go straight back. Gee doctors know just what to say to ease your concerns don't they?
I am so ecstatic that all my pain will be gone and I can concentrate on running again without thinking 'WTF' everytime I get a twinge.
See you all out there on the road
BTW over the next two days please don't post your 'Run of the Year stories'...I don't think I could bare it to hear you enjoy a brilliant run whilst I was in bum agony. *grins*
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
and then it was three....
So it happened. Monday afternoon my grandma had a heart attack. Before you all start being sad...dont' worry. She is doing well and strong as an ox, demanding to be let out of hospital so the priest doesn't have to see her in her pj's - bless her soul. Anyhow she has to finish knitting my winter woolly sox!! I get a pair every year!
Distance: 10km
Time: 1hr
Pace: 15mins of speed after warm up, followed by cooldown.
Location: Botannical Gardens - Pat Carroll Session
BIg group again this morning. Was good to see everyone but missing tessos face still.
15mins of speed interspersed with jog recovery every 60sec. A tough session but I think I felt it was tougher than others. Not too keen on this speed stuff at the moment. Much preferring the longer slower runs. My shoulders are aching and no doubt this is stress as well so the runs are welcome if that makes sense?
Really looking forward to getting away to Warwick with the family well half of us anyhow.
My son Sam's birthday tomorrow. He will be twelve. I love him immensely. Here he is twirling his grand ole mum around the dancefloor in Canberra.
Distance: 10km
Time: 1hr
Pace: 15mins of speed after warm up, followed by cooldown.
Location: Botannical Gardens - Pat Carroll Session
BIg group again this morning. Was good to see everyone but missing tessos face still.
15mins of speed interspersed with jog recovery every 60sec. A tough session but I think I felt it was tougher than others. Not too keen on this speed stuff at the moment. Much preferring the longer slower runs. My shoulders are aching and no doubt this is stress as well so the runs are welcome if that makes sense?
Really looking forward to getting away to Warwick with the family well half of us anyhow.
My son Sam's birthday tomorrow. He will be twelve. I love him immensely. Here he is twirling his grand ole mum around the dancefloor in Canberra.
Monday, May 15, 2006
It happens in threes.....
My life is a typical Monday morning mess. It CAN only get better.
I started at 5:30am on a run from the gym to warm up. As I was crossing the road I saw a motorbike go down and I ran across the traffic and followed the bike (was skidding for 150m) but when I got there the rider was not on it.
He had been pushed into the concrete wall and shortly after died. It was terrible. The cops and coroners were taking care of everything so I left.
I just ran thinking of my husband on his motorbike on his way to work. Don't remember much except that whatever pain I was in - I was glad to be alive.
When I got to work my best employee advised me had filed for Bankruptcy and would be leaving us to go and live in WA (to live with family members). It is a big hole for us and he will be hard to replace. The timing is awful and he is extremely embarressed by the situation as well.
So now I am just waiting for the third thing to happen.....I think I might cancel my Dr. appt for this afternoon.
I started at 5:30am on a run from the gym to warm up. As I was crossing the road I saw a motorbike go down and I ran across the traffic and followed the bike (was skidding for 150m) but when I got there the rider was not on it.
He had been pushed into the concrete wall and shortly after died. It was terrible. The cops and coroners were taking care of everything so I left.
I just ran thinking of my husband on his motorbike on his way to work. Don't remember much except that whatever pain I was in - I was glad to be alive.
When I got to work my best employee advised me had filed for Bankruptcy and would be leaving us to go and live in WA (to live with family members). It is a big hole for us and he will be hard to replace. The timing is awful and he is extremely embarressed by the situation as well.
So now I am just waiting for the third thing to happen.....I think I might cancel my Dr. appt for this afternoon.
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Saturday Long Run
Distance: 16km
Time: 1hr 17mins
Pace: Steady with increasingly faster finish over last 4km.
Location: Regatta
Same run as Wednesday (confirmed it is only 16km...bummer) but different company. Run felt uncomfortable the whole way. Just never got into it. I didn't tire during it but we stopped for water twice which may have helped. The faster finish brought the time down otherwise I would have been way slower than Wednesdays....go figure.
Last 4km was : 4:45, 4:42, 4:37, 4:23. Mark was trying to get me to do 4min finish but there was no way I had anything like that in me.
In fact tonight I am feeling really unwell so maybe that is the key? or possibly just another excuse to cover the fact that I am a lazy bum with little training under the belt.
I have immense cramps and a headache and am putting them down to the round of pummelling and xrays I had on the hip late yesterday.
Time: 1hr 17mins
Pace: Steady with increasingly faster finish over last 4km.
Location: Regatta
Same run as Wednesday (confirmed it is only 16km...bummer) but different company. Run felt uncomfortable the whole way. Just never got into it. I didn't tire during it but we stopped for water twice which may have helped. The faster finish brought the time down otherwise I would have been way slower than Wednesdays....go figure.
Last 4km was : 4:45, 4:42, 4:37, 4:23. Mark was trying to get me to do 4min finish but there was no way I had anything like that in me.
In fact tonight I am feeling really unwell so maybe that is the key? or possibly just another excuse to cover the fact that I am a lazy bum with little training under the belt.
I have immense cramps and a headache and am putting them down to the round of pummelling and xrays I had on the hip late yesterday.
Where is Michael?
With only 7 weeks to go until Gold Coast I am eagerly awaiting an email from our friend Michael to confirm if he is running in this years Gold Coast Marathon.
Michael went back to Japan to live after being in Brissy running with us all for two years. Will be good to see him again. But of course only if he hasn't gotten faster than me!!!!! LOL
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Thursday Run
Distance: Ran for 40mins then did 1km.
Time: 44mins
Pace: Gentle, steady then really hard then gentle.
Location: Pat Carrolls
From Ship Inn ran over to floating bridge chatting the whole way to Tesso and turned around at the end of that. Got back to the gardens and stretched a bit. Then we had a no watch 1km run. I tried to go 4min/km but was pushed by all the guys around me. Finished in 3:48 was really happy I could do that but all the way I kept thinking "4min/km should not hurt like this, I have been away for too long" so I was also happy to see it was faster than that.
Time: 44mins
Pace: Gentle, steady then really hard then gentle.
Location: Pat Carrolls
From Ship Inn ran over to floating bridge chatting the whole way to Tesso and turned around at the end of that. Got back to the gardens and stretched a bit. Then we had a no watch 1km run. I tried to go 4min/km but was pushed by all the guys around me. Finished in 3:48 was really happy I could do that but all the way I kept thinking "4min/km should not hurt like this, I have been away for too long" so I was also happy to see it was faster than that.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Wednesday Run
Distance: 17km
Time: 1hr 20mins
Pace: Steady
Location: Regatta, over Story Bridge, along cliffs and southbank back to Regatta.
Exertion: Didn't plan on doing this today!! Was chatting to some other runners and before you knew it I was on the bridge. They laughed when I wanted them to come and pick me up in the car......so I just ran home with them.
Totally wiped out. Felt more exhausting and tiring than a marathon. One word to sum up: BUGGERED.
Time: 1hr 20mins
Pace: Steady
Location: Regatta, over Story Bridge, along cliffs and southbank back to Regatta.
Exertion: Didn't plan on doing this today!! Was chatting to some other runners and before you knew it I was on the bridge. They laughed when I wanted them to come and pick me up in the car......so I just ran home with them.
Totally wiped out. Felt more exhausting and tiring than a marathon. One word to sum up: BUGGERED.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Tuesdays Run
Distance: 9km
Time: 12:30 (3km time trial)
Pace: Steady
Location: Pat Carroll Speed Session.
Exertion: Okay this hurt!!
3km Time Trial after a warm up and then followed by cool down.
Was great to be back with a group but how painful to be so slow! I was suprised to run as fast as I did though. Certainly wouldn't have thought 4:10 min/km pace was achievable. Shoelace came undone with 800m to go but I wasn't going fast enough for it to worry me. It just demonstrates I have forgotten all my rules of running already (ie double knots).
I'm guessing tonight I'll be asleep before 8pm.......
Time: 12:30 (3km time trial)
Pace: Steady
Location: Pat Carroll Speed Session.
Exertion: Okay this hurt!!
3km Time Trial after a warm up and then followed by cool down.
Was great to be back with a group but how painful to be so slow! I was suprised to run as fast as I did though. Certainly wouldn't have thought 4:10 min/km pace was achievable. Shoelace came undone with 800m to go but I wasn't going fast enough for it to worry me. It just demonstrates I have forgotten all my rules of running already (ie double knots).
I'm guessing tonight I'll be asleep before 8pm.......
Monday, May 08, 2006
Mondays Run
Distance: 5km
Time: 24:30
Pace: slowish
Location: on my own from Gym to Regatta and back at 5am.
Exertion: Learning to run again after so much time off!!
Followed this up with 60mins at the gym. My body is sore and tired this afternoon but I feel good that I have made the decision to get moving again.
With Warwick only 10 days away I am fairly confident I will be walking alongside Tesso but at least I will compete and be able to catch up with everyone again :)
Time: 24:30
Pace: slowish
Location: on my own from Gym to Regatta and back at 5am.
Exertion: Learning to run again after so much time off!!
Followed this up with 60mins at the gym. My body is sore and tired this afternoon but I feel good that I have made the decision to get moving again.
With Warwick only 10 days away I am fairly confident I will be walking alongside Tesso but at least I will compete and be able to catch up with everyone again :)
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