Week - 10k
Month - 20k
YTD - 891k
To you all, Cass and I has really appreciated all the kind words and offers that have been given over the past few days,it means alot.
Cass is recovering fairly well with some issues with a fever however it has seemed to remain steady over the past 48 hrs. Apart from that everything seems like it is moving in the right direction, maybe abit slower than Cass would hope for, but it would seem that way when you are stuck in a hospital unable to do much. Maybe another week before she will be discharged depending on how everything is going of course.
On to today before heading to the hospital bright and early, giving Cass her rest I headed to West end for the club race. It was the 25k champs however I am by no means in any sort of condition to do that distance and opted for the 10k run instead.
No goals this morning just got out there and turned the legs over, I also decided to try the fuel belt which worked pretty good. I dont normally wear it when racing but I was suprised that it was ok at a higher intensity.
The lack of training really showed, it suprises the hell out of me how 3 weeks ago I was comfortably running 4.18 pace or there abouts for the Noosa half and struggled today maintaining a similar pace for 10k.
The fisrt 5k was done at a reasonable pace however I knew that I couldn't sustain that pace and slowed down to a point of feeling comfortable. I didn't want to exhaust myself as I was heading over to the hospital straight after and would be there for most of the day.
The weather was good slightly overcast but a warm sun, the only negative point was the wind on the back straight, close to 1k in distance. A nasty in your face type which made the course a little more difficult.
It was good to get out there today and take my mind away from all that been happening, although my mum said I looked as though I didn't have my heart in it today, maybe so but I certainly felt it beating, trying to escape my chest.
Anyway, total time was 42.28, 20.21 for the first 5k, then 22.07 an average of 4.14/k.
Oh and I have just cracked the Century for posts this being #101, 9 months on, I thought it would never last :)
5 comments:
Pity I couldn't catch up to you and say hello in the 10k.
Good to hear Cass is recovering well. Hopefully with each day she will just feel better and better.
It was great to see you and your crew out there on Sunday, I really appreciated little Sam's smiles every time I ran by :-) Please say thanks to your mum for the encouragement, its so nice to have somebody to say g'day to when you are running all those loops.
I can understand her comment about your heart not being in it, but gee, you still ran a decent time. And I'm pleased you noticed the wind out there, Eddie didn't and so I thought I was imagining it!
Once again all my best wishes to Cass. Can't wait until she's out there cheering us all on again.
Hi Shane,
Thanks for sharing your life story with us.
I have just read your blog after not logging on to Bloglines for a few days. I am devastated to find out about Cass, she certainly doesn't deserve the hand she has been dealt.
On the positive side - it is wonderful to hear the surgery was a success and she is recovering well. She has you and Sam and two mums looking out for her now. That would be a big motivation to getting better and staying positive.
Give her a big hug for us and let her know that in the short time we have come to know Cass we all think she is amazing. When she was pregnant she choose to come to the runs and encourage us all. As a new mum she still came along - with all the required equipment and bub in tow. Even to Warwick! That shows how supportive a partner and understanding she is. She is always quick to smile and talk and shares her baby with us smelly sweaty runners...we all think she's just great. So tell her for us will you?
I'm going out to buy some pink bottled water....and the next Cancer run I do - I'll dedicate to Cass.
Having been away for most of last week I've just caught up on your blog and thank you for sharing what has been happening for you and Cass. How brave your girl Cass sounds after such a difficult time. My best friend in England had breast cancer at age 30 but is now 42 and living a happy and healthy life. It was a tough few years in the initial stages but has got easier with time.
I will be thinking of you and Cass and bay Samuel and wishing for a speedy recovery.
Things are looking up Shane,your just turning the corner now.
I understand what it's like not to have your heart in it at times.The heart and mind are very underrated for us as runners.
Wishing you and your family well.
R2B
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