Week - 7k
Month - 83.5k
YTD - 83.5k
An ode to Lleyton Hewitt, sometimes over past past few years he has been frustrating to watch but the match he played against Baghdatis was awesome. I didn't watch it all live this morning but when i returned home from BRRC there was a replay of the match on Fox sports. Hopfully it is not the case but I think he will be beaten in the next round. We will see.
Anyway back to the more important stuff........
I decided during the week that I wasn't going to compete in the club championships which was a 14km event but rather focus on the shorter event the 7km. Not only is this event shorter but more importantly I got to sleep in an extra 1/2 hour :-)
I managed a warmup before the event which is rare and felt pretty good. I do need new shoes though which are starting to lose all comfort, support and are starting to give me blisters.
The race started at 6.30am and started off more conservative than usual. My aim was to go sub 28mins for the 7km. In about 6 position at the 1km mark I passed the marker in 4.05 so a little too conservative and stepped the pace up.
I could see that the group of 4 in front of me were slowing and I ended up catching them by the 2km marker. I passed this marker in 7.47 which I was happy about as it gave me some seconds up my sleeve if I did slow and clock a 4+ min km.
My splits didn't really improve from there on and I pretty much maintained spot on 4 min/k pace. I didn't feel fantastic during the last 5k and there was no hope of catching the front runner who was out of sight by the 5k mark. I just concentrated on maintaining my 2nd place and keeping below 4min/k pace.
Thankfully both eventuated I held down 2nd spot and stopped the clock at 27.49. I would have wanted this time to be a little easier than what it felt this morning but you get that sometimes.
Race Splits
1k - 4.05
2k - 3.42 (7.47)
3k - 3.58 (11.45)
4k - 4.01 (15.46)
5k - 3.59 (19.45)
6k - 4.01 (23.46)
7k - 4.03 (27.49)
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Catch Up
Week - 35k
Month - 70.5k
YTD - 70.5k
Time has gotten away from me, I didn't realise that I hadn't blogged for over 10 days. Well here is a quick run down on what has been going on.
Last week I was still feeling pretty ordinary and finally went to the Doc about my headache / migraine thingy. I was prescribed Panadeine Forte as the Doc felt that it was noting to be concerned about just maybe a stress related thing. I don't know what I was stressed about I am holidays, maybe because the little man hasn't been sleeping very well lately and it has caught up with me.
I finally got rid of the headache but then ended up with a sore throat, nothing that really stopped me from doing any training but it was very uncomfortable swallowing for a few days. I think today it is the first day it has completely gone.
I have done a few runs around the neighbourhood over the past week and a half, just the boring normal efforts I seem to do on a regular basis. In saying this I thought I'd spice things up a bit, I noticed on coolrunning that a team for the Hares and Hounds race needed another relay member as one pulled out at last minute. I toyed with the idea for a while and then decided to contact the person.
Before I knew I was now part of a team. I don't usually do that type of thing, I am a quiet type of person, a little shy I guess when meeting people. I am glad I did now, I got along with the other runners and had a good day. I didn't run very well and the hills absolutely killed me but it was good training. I ended up running 4 legs approx 15km in total. Our team completed the course in under 5 hrs for the 55+km course and actually came second in the teams category by about 15 secs. We got lost a few times throughout the day which chewed some time up aswell.
This week, I had a rest on Monday and went for a 10k on Tuesday, running about 4.40 pace. Yesterday I made an appearance at the weekly Mt Coot-tha run with the Running Buddies. I hadn't done this loop for god knows how long and after the weekend I wanted to get revenge on a hill. Nothing better than conquering the run up to the TV towers.
I started up the front and ran with Robbie for a bit before increasing the pace. I decided to go pretty solid up the hill. I saw a few bike riders up ahead and tried catching them. I caught and passed one and then sat behind another for the whole hill. Not too sure if they were impressed about this as they never looked back, but I am sure they would have heard my breathing. I reached the picnic area just over the last incline near the towers in around 18.30. This will be my benchmark now for future runs up the hill.
Once at the top I waited for a few others and headed off again this time staying with Robbie and having a yarn for most of the way. The pace was really comfortable across the top to the lookout. Having another short rest at the lookout we again headed off this time for the downhill section, certainly not my favourite bit.
I thought Robbie and I were going at a good pace however before I knew it a few people had caught up to us on this section including Tesso who was flying down the hill. Once the hill leveled out a bit down the bottom I left Robbie and caught up to Tesso running with her for the remainder of the way. All in all an enjoyable morning, not sure of the exact time for the loop maybe around 47-48 for the 9.6k.
Back at the car park I think I was in a delirious state as I think I agreed to doing two laps next Wednesday, not sure what I was thinking but I am now committed and can't pike out now.
Month - 70.5k
YTD - 70.5k
Time has gotten away from me, I didn't realise that I hadn't blogged for over 10 days. Well here is a quick run down on what has been going on.
Last week I was still feeling pretty ordinary and finally went to the Doc about my headache / migraine thingy. I was prescribed Panadeine Forte as the Doc felt that it was noting to be concerned about just maybe a stress related thing. I don't know what I was stressed about I am holidays, maybe because the little man hasn't been sleeping very well lately and it has caught up with me.
I finally got rid of the headache but then ended up with a sore throat, nothing that really stopped me from doing any training but it was very uncomfortable swallowing for a few days. I think today it is the first day it has completely gone.
I have done a few runs around the neighbourhood over the past week and a half, just the boring normal efforts I seem to do on a regular basis. In saying this I thought I'd spice things up a bit, I noticed on coolrunning that a team for the Hares and Hounds race needed another relay member as one pulled out at last minute. I toyed with the idea for a while and then decided to contact the person.
Before I knew I was now part of a team. I don't usually do that type of thing, I am a quiet type of person, a little shy I guess when meeting people. I am glad I did now, I got along with the other runners and had a good day. I didn't run very well and the hills absolutely killed me but it was good training. I ended up running 4 legs approx 15km in total. Our team completed the course in under 5 hrs for the 55+km course and actually came second in the teams category by about 15 secs. We got lost a few times throughout the day which chewed some time up aswell.
This week, I had a rest on Monday and went for a 10k on Tuesday, running about 4.40 pace. Yesterday I made an appearance at the weekly Mt Coot-tha run with the Running Buddies. I hadn't done this loop for god knows how long and after the weekend I wanted to get revenge on a hill. Nothing better than conquering the run up to the TV towers.
I started up the front and ran with Robbie for a bit before increasing the pace. I decided to go pretty solid up the hill. I saw a few bike riders up ahead and tried catching them. I caught and passed one and then sat behind another for the whole hill. Not too sure if they were impressed about this as they never looked back, but I am sure they would have heard my breathing. I reached the picnic area just over the last incline near the towers in around 18.30. This will be my benchmark now for future runs up the hill.
Once at the top I waited for a few others and headed off again this time staying with Robbie and having a yarn for most of the way. The pace was really comfortable across the top to the lookout. Having another short rest at the lookout we again headed off this time for the downhill section, certainly not my favourite bit.
I thought Robbie and I were going at a good pace however before I knew it a few people had caught up to us on this section including Tesso who was flying down the hill. Once the hill leveled out a bit down the bottom I left Robbie and caught up to Tesso running with her for the remainder of the way. All in all an enjoyable morning, not sure of the exact time for the loop maybe around 47-48 for the 9.6k.
Back at the car park I think I was in a delirious state as I think I agreed to doing two laps next Wednesday, not sure what I was thinking but I am now committed and can't pike out now.
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Holy Moly
Today - 10k
Month - 25k
YTD - 25k
Little Sam and I headed to BRRC for the first race of the year. It is always a 10k event where you are not allowed to wear a watch and you have to estimate your time. The person who gets the closest to their nominated time wins the day.
I wasn't sure how Sam would go, I have run around the neighbourhood in his other everyday pram with no other people and he seemed to enjoy it. I was hoping he was not going to throw a tanty half way round as Cass wasn't around this morning to save me, however to my delight he was great and really enjoyed looking at the rowers and the bikes around the Brisbane river.
I wasn't sure what I was capable of with a pram, I know it is alot tougher so I really didn't give it too much thought and just wrote down 45 mins. The day was really steamy early on and for the first time in a few weeks we had blue skies and the sun was beaming. I knew this meant a tough run especially down the exposed back section of the course.
Today the club had over 100 people turn up which meant a crowded start making it difficult to get a clear run from the onset. I got caught up for the first 200m before weaving my way through the others and quickly settled into a pace that would later prove to be a little too quick.
I am not sure of the 5k split but it felt like it would of been around 4.30 pace. The start of the second lap was where I started losing speed, the legs were tired from pushing the pram and it remained a battle to keep them turning over. I had to slow a few times which I didn't mind at all to help Sam get his drink and at about the 7k mark he decided he didn't want his book anymore and chucked it out of the pram which of course I had to stop and pick up.
The last km I tried to pick up speed, Sam kept looking up at me with a look that said why are you doing this to yourself, I think he thought I was dying or something which wasn't far from the truth. The ever so slight increase in speed seemed to work as I pulled away from the runner that was close by, I was expecting him to sprint past in the last 200m but it didn't happen.
I finished in 17th spot but didn't find out my time. I saw Tesso and she asked how I went and I said probably around 47 mins but wasn't sure. After the presentations I asked for my time and they told me 46.56, so I was way off with my initial estimate, but pretty good for my second guess :-)
So what did I learn from this experience, firstly Sam need to go on a diet to make it easier for his Dad :-) Secondly it was a good reality check, I ran a low 41 min 10k there 3 weeks ago fairly comfortably and sometimes have a tendency to become lazy when I am close to where I want to be. So hopefully this will ensure that I don't become slack and continue to work hard at my training
Month - 25k
YTD - 25k
Little Sam and I headed to BRRC for the first race of the year. It is always a 10k event where you are not allowed to wear a watch and you have to estimate your time. The person who gets the closest to their nominated time wins the day.
I wasn't sure how Sam would go, I have run around the neighbourhood in his other everyday pram with no other people and he seemed to enjoy it. I was hoping he was not going to throw a tanty half way round as Cass wasn't around this morning to save me, however to my delight he was great and really enjoyed looking at the rowers and the bikes around the Brisbane river.
I wasn't sure what I was capable of with a pram, I know it is alot tougher so I really didn't give it too much thought and just wrote down 45 mins. The day was really steamy early on and for the first time in a few weeks we had blue skies and the sun was beaming. I knew this meant a tough run especially down the exposed back section of the course.
Today the club had over 100 people turn up which meant a crowded start making it difficult to get a clear run from the onset. I got caught up for the first 200m before weaving my way through the others and quickly settled into a pace that would later prove to be a little too quick.
I am not sure of the 5k split but it felt like it would of been around 4.30 pace. The start of the second lap was where I started losing speed, the legs were tired from pushing the pram and it remained a battle to keep them turning over. I had to slow a few times which I didn't mind at all to help Sam get his drink and at about the 7k mark he decided he didn't want his book anymore and chucked it out of the pram which of course I had to stop and pick up.
The last km I tried to pick up speed, Sam kept looking up at me with a look that said why are you doing this to yourself, I think he thought I was dying or something which wasn't far from the truth. The ever so slight increase in speed seemed to work as I pulled away from the runner that was close by, I was expecting him to sprint past in the last 200m but it didn't happen.
I finished in 17th spot but didn't find out my time. I saw Tesso and she asked how I went and I said probably around 47 mins but wasn't sure. After the presentations I asked for my time and they told me 46.56, so I was way off with my initial estimate, but pretty good for my second guess :-)
So what did I learn from this experience, firstly Sam need to go on a diet to make it easier for his Dad :-) Secondly it was a good reality check, I ran a low 41 min 10k there 3 weeks ago fairly comfortably and sometimes have a tendency to become lazy when I am close to where I want to be. So hopefully this will ensure that I don't become slack and continue to work hard at my training
Friday, January 04, 2008
The year that was
inconsistent, disjointed you might say.
2007 was marred by the fact that I have spent 3 1/2 of the last 5 months of the year away from home. This disrupted my life somewhat and from a running front destroyed any routine I had going. I stopped logging the K's from about September where I was only on 605 km so I dont think I even logged 1000 km for the year.
I just didn't get into it this year I lacked motivation and when it finally returned it was so damn close to the event that I could only manage a few good weeks of training. I also went off blogging for a while and although I have been posting on a regular basis again I only manged 54 posts for the year.
Anyway I did achieve some good results which to an extent now looking back are bitter sweet. I am pleased in the fact that I achieved some of the goals I set but know that I am capable of times much better.
The run down of 2007
Feb - Caboolture Dusk till Dawn: I decided on the afternoon to run this event with no relay partners I entered the shortest solo race - 6hrs. I had no intentions of running it all and stopped at 30k my biggest ever run, still to this day.
May - Warwick Pentath: My favourite event for the year and my 3rd Pentath, again some disjointed prepartion saw me change my goals. My PB was around 3h 14min and was hoping to get under 3h 10min. Even after receiving a foot injury after the 3rd race identical to the year before I managed to smash my goal and ran 3h 06.
Jun - BRRC 10k champs: About 4 weeks after Warwick along with 3 cortisone injections into my foot during that time I was lining up for the Brisbane Road Runners 10k championship race. I had some fitness left over from Warwick and had started to doing some training for the upcoming GC Half, I was confident on posting a strong result. I didn't bank on however running a PB in 39.28.
Jul - Gold Coat 1/2 Marathon: Always wanted to do this event but things have usually popped up around this time. Anyway I did get there in 07 and with a some good training over the last 4-6 weeks I was confident that I could nudge the 90 min mark. Although I was conditioned fairly well for up to 15k, it really showed in the latter stages of the run. I faultered at about the 18k mark and struggled big time. I did manage to smash my PB of 1.29.58 clocking 1.27.34 for this event.
Dec - Kurrawa to Duranbah: My 2nd run at this event and after spending 2 and a bit months in Vic I was not prepared for this. I struggled in 06 on some training so I wasn't really looking forward to this at all. I did have the first leg this year but and to my suprise I lasted longer than I thought up until the sign that states 6.3k to go. That's when it went all downhill, not the course, myself, the route does the opposite. I did manage again a PB although it wasn't a strong time I posted last race reducing it from 2.09 to 2.02.30.
Before I wrap things up I might aswell put my goal for 08 out there for all to see. Some new ones may appear later but for now here goes:
Distance Goals
5k - < 18 mins
10k - < 38.30
1/2 - 1.26.00, will be happy to consistently run below 90
Marathon - to complete one, would be nice to do sub 3.30 for my first though
Event Goals
Warwick - < 3hrs
City to Surf ( if I can get down there) - < 55 mins
Kurrawa - < 1.55
Marathon - 3 events to choose from in Brisbane area: Brisbane (April), GC (July), Toowoomba (Oct) not sure yet
2007 was marred by the fact that I have spent 3 1/2 of the last 5 months of the year away from home. This disrupted my life somewhat and from a running front destroyed any routine I had going. I stopped logging the K's from about September where I was only on 605 km so I dont think I even logged 1000 km for the year.
I just didn't get into it this year I lacked motivation and when it finally returned it was so damn close to the event that I could only manage a few good weeks of training. I also went off blogging for a while and although I have been posting on a regular basis again I only manged 54 posts for the year.
Anyway I did achieve some good results which to an extent now looking back are bitter sweet. I am pleased in the fact that I achieved some of the goals I set but know that I am capable of times much better.
The run down of 2007
Feb - Caboolture Dusk till Dawn: I decided on the afternoon to run this event with no relay partners I entered the shortest solo race - 6hrs. I had no intentions of running it all and stopped at 30k my biggest ever run, still to this day.
May - Warwick Pentath: My favourite event for the year and my 3rd Pentath, again some disjointed prepartion saw me change my goals. My PB was around 3h 14min and was hoping to get under 3h 10min. Even after receiving a foot injury after the 3rd race identical to the year before I managed to smash my goal and ran 3h 06.
Jun - BRRC 10k champs: About 4 weeks after Warwick along with 3 cortisone injections into my foot during that time I was lining up for the Brisbane Road Runners 10k championship race. I had some fitness left over from Warwick and had started to doing some training for the upcoming GC Half, I was confident on posting a strong result. I didn't bank on however running a PB in 39.28.
Jul - Gold Coat 1/2 Marathon: Always wanted to do this event but things have usually popped up around this time. Anyway I did get there in 07 and with a some good training over the last 4-6 weeks I was confident that I could nudge the 90 min mark. Although I was conditioned fairly well for up to 15k, it really showed in the latter stages of the run. I faultered at about the 18k mark and struggled big time. I did manage to smash my PB of 1.29.58 clocking 1.27.34 for this event.
Dec - Kurrawa to Duranbah: My 2nd run at this event and after spending 2 and a bit months in Vic I was not prepared for this. I struggled in 06 on some training so I wasn't really looking forward to this at all. I did have the first leg this year but and to my suprise I lasted longer than I thought up until the sign that states 6.3k to go. That's when it went all downhill, not the course, myself, the route does the opposite. I did manage again a PB although it wasn't a strong time I posted last race reducing it from 2.09 to 2.02.30.
Before I wrap things up I might aswell put my goal for 08 out there for all to see. Some new ones may appear later but for now here goes:
Distance Goals
5k - < 18 mins
10k - < 38.30
1/2 - 1.26.00, will be happy to consistently run below 90
Marathon - to complete one, would be nice to do sub 3.30 for my first though
Event Goals
Warwick - < 3hrs
City to Surf ( if I can get down there) - < 55 mins
Kurrawa - < 1.55
Marathon - 3 events to choose from in Brisbane area: Brisbane (April), GC (July), Toowoomba (Oct) not sure yet
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