Week - 7.25 k
Month - 7.25 k
YTD - 405.75 k
Yesterday, was the Brisbane Marathon which was a pretty good morning. The ADF Champs went well, some awesome results the mens winner clocked a time of 1.17.59, 5th overall just behind little Claire G and womens winner in 1.23.xx.
I ended up leaving the race just after the first place getter in the marathon crossed in something like 2.43.xx which was great time. Before I left I saw Hannah who was a little disappointed with her run, I had also bumped into Tesso and Ciaran before the race started which was good have a quick chat.
I was then off to the hospital, Cass was still in there and visiting hours started at 10 am. Things were going fine however she was to remain in there for another night. This morning I received a phone call that she was being released, babyless which is good news, still a little early. We have another appointment on Wednesday with the OB, it has been suggested to us to indicate that we would like to book in for a c-section as the on call OB who admitted Cass said this is the best option. It has all been noted down obviously in the med file so Im sure our OB will know all about it before our appt.
This morning was another day off work, Labour Day, it has been sometime since I have worked a full week, there is always so many Public holidays around this time of year. Not that Im complaining. I woke up around 6.30am and decided to do my 7km run as stated by the physio. This time I thought I would take the dogs, well, one at a time. I have looped tracks that start and finish from our house which are almost spot on 2 and 3k.
I got the fat one on the lead first and took him on a 2k jaunt, he actually done quite well, completing it in just over 10 mins, I then dumped him off and got the border collie he is only young and is pretty much useless on the lead. He loves to run so I thought the remaining 5k will be with him.
About 1.5k into it he ws slowing down, the fat hound ran better so I just ran the 3k loop and dropped him off. 2k to go, by myself this time, I was not feeling that great I hadn't run since the 3k at the track which was just a tease. The minimal training is really catching up with me, I have lost alot of fitness and it really showed today. The legs were not hurting just fatigued, labouring you might say, I ended up completing 7.25k in 36.31, which is 5.02/km.
I still have a 5k to go, unsure when I can do this, tomorrow I am working all day and have to stay there all night and then it's off to the physio on Wednesday morning. We will see.
Until next time.......
Monday, May 01, 2006
Saturday, April 29, 2006
What a Day
Week - 8k
Month - 28k
YTD - 398.5
I think this blog thing is dangerous to my health, I have recently been threatened by two fellow bloggers because of my recent shananigans. Well I suppose I deserved it, I did do a naughty thing. I cant afford to be beaten up, I have been laid up for long enough so I will try and be a good boy from now on. Please Forgive me :)
Tesso asked "So will the GC be your goal half marathon now? " I am aiming to do this race, I just don't think it will be a goal race. By this I mean I will not focus on running a PB, at this stage I am still unsure of the distances I will be running 6-8 weeks out from the race so just to be able compete and run a steady race will be great.
Thurday night I ventured down the track for my first run of the physio's pgm. 3k, my wife acted as time keeper as I didn't want to focus to much on the watch. The pace started off a little quick as I am only allowed to run about 60% which is around 14 mins. The evening was cool and getting dark quickly, it is hard with no lights to determine pace. I ended up completing the first lap in 1.47, the goal was to run between 1.50 - 1.55. If I got any faster or slower my wife would rouse on me. I ended up settling into a grove according to the times, the way it felt was totally different, the pace seemed to be up and down but I was consistantly running 1.52 - 1.54. I felt pretty good, it was a good test to see how the legs held up on an uneven surface. The 3k was covered in 13.56, a little ice and rubbing afterwards was applied which relieved some tightness. Overall a comfy run.
Today was supposed to be the 5k TT, the plan to run 24-25 mins maybe pace some people who wanted a push. This came to an abrupt halt as Cass (wife) began to get pains at 4.30 am, we rang the hospital and they said to come in if they got any worse. By 10.30am they hadn't disappeared so we went there, better to be safe than sorry. To cut a long day short I arrived home wifeless at 7.30 pm, she has been admitted for observation and tests for 48 hrs. The baby is not is the safest position and if Cass goes into labour then complications will occur. It is nothing too serious, but after some conversations today with the doc's and nurses I wouldn't be suprised if I am a dad in the next week.
So tomorrow I am helping out with the ADF 1/2 champs before going back to the hospital, to find out some more info, will keep you posted.
One last thing.......
I would like the opinions of you all that take time to read my blog. Last year I completed all 5 races in the Warwick pentath run, this year I also planned to do the same. However after my reduced training pgm over the last few weeks, I have been thinking of what I should do. I am going no matter what, this year the race is not about times I just want to compete. A few weeks ago I was planning to only do 4 of the 5 not the 1/2 marathon which means the maximum is 10k. However it is not the same I would like to say that I done this event twice to it's entirety. Do you think it is stupid to run all races, I was thinking of a walk/ run type thing for the 1/2 and the remainder of the races at a 60% effort maybe around 5 min/k. That way the impact is lessened than going 80- 100% for the 4 races. I am thinking of posting this on the CR website aswell. Dont worry about feelings, the harsh honest truth is what I would like :)
Month - 28k
YTD - 398.5
I think this blog thing is dangerous to my health, I have recently been threatened by two fellow bloggers because of my recent shananigans. Well I suppose I deserved it, I did do a naughty thing. I cant afford to be beaten up, I have been laid up for long enough so I will try and be a good boy from now on. Please Forgive me :)
Tesso asked "So will the GC be your goal half marathon now? " I am aiming to do this race, I just don't think it will be a goal race. By this I mean I will not focus on running a PB, at this stage I am still unsure of the distances I will be running 6-8 weeks out from the race so just to be able compete and run a steady race will be great.
Thurday night I ventured down the track for my first run of the physio's pgm. 3k, my wife acted as time keeper as I didn't want to focus to much on the watch. The pace started off a little quick as I am only allowed to run about 60% which is around 14 mins. The evening was cool and getting dark quickly, it is hard with no lights to determine pace. I ended up completing the first lap in 1.47, the goal was to run between 1.50 - 1.55. If I got any faster or slower my wife would rouse on me. I ended up settling into a grove according to the times, the way it felt was totally different, the pace seemed to be up and down but I was consistantly running 1.52 - 1.54. I felt pretty good, it was a good test to see how the legs held up on an uneven surface. The 3k was covered in 13.56, a little ice and rubbing afterwards was applied which relieved some tightness. Overall a comfy run.
Today was supposed to be the 5k TT, the plan to run 24-25 mins maybe pace some people who wanted a push. This came to an abrupt halt as Cass (wife) began to get pains at 4.30 am, we rang the hospital and they said to come in if they got any worse. By 10.30am they hadn't disappeared so we went there, better to be safe than sorry. To cut a long day short I arrived home wifeless at 7.30 pm, she has been admitted for observation and tests for 48 hrs. The baby is not is the safest position and if Cass goes into labour then complications will occur. It is nothing too serious, but after some conversations today with the doc's and nurses I wouldn't be suprised if I am a dad in the next week.
So tomorrow I am helping out with the ADF 1/2 champs before going back to the hospital, to find out some more info, will keep you posted.
One last thing.......
I would like the opinions of you all that take time to read my blog. Last year I completed all 5 races in the Warwick pentath run, this year I also planned to do the same. However after my reduced training pgm over the last few weeks, I have been thinking of what I should do. I am going no matter what, this year the race is not about times I just want to compete. A few weeks ago I was planning to only do 4 of the 5 not the 1/2 marathon which means the maximum is 10k. However it is not the same I would like to say that I done this event twice to it's entirety. Do you think it is stupid to run all races, I was thinking of a walk/ run type thing for the 1/2 and the remainder of the races at a 60% effort maybe around 5 min/k. That way the impact is lessened than going 80- 100% for the 4 races. I am thinking of posting this on the CR website aswell. Dont worry about feelings, the harsh honest truth is what I would like :)
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
A little bit naughty
Week - 5k
Month - 25k
YTD - 395.5k
Well after my deep and meaningful speech a few posts ago about doing exactly what the physio has set for me, I couldn't hold out and done a 5 k slow run this morning. Very Naughty!
Like I said I hadn't run since Saturday and I was seeing the physio today anyway so I thought my legs are feeling good so I did it. The end result, awesome, no pain once again and I haven't felt this good for some time. This may be a different story when I increase the intensity.
This afternoon I almost forgot about the appt, I forgot my watch and was flat out for most of the day at work. I managed to get there right on time. I told her how everything was going and that I was very impressed with the way I have been feeling. I got the normal painful treatment which wasn't so painful, the shins have become a lot less tender overall, still some sore area's, but heaps better. The physio found some area's on the calf that where knotted up which was very uncomfortable but overall the best session I have had.
Next appointment is Wednesday, which she said I can run 1 x 3, 1 x 5, 1 x 7k at the same intensity. The following weeks she is going to change it around and lessen the distance and increase the intensity and see if there is a change in the way Im feeling.
So this week will be 20k again, which includes the naughty 5 k, I will remain at the 5min/k pace or there abouts which seems to be working. The 5k run will be done at Shorncliff for the Run Inn monthly TT, however I haven't really thought about when the other two will occur, I just need to include rest days between each run, Physio's orders.
Month - 25k
YTD - 395.5k
Well after my deep and meaningful speech a few posts ago about doing exactly what the physio has set for me, I couldn't hold out and done a 5 k slow run this morning. Very Naughty!
Like I said I hadn't run since Saturday and I was seeing the physio today anyway so I thought my legs are feeling good so I did it. The end result, awesome, no pain once again and I haven't felt this good for some time. This may be a different story when I increase the intensity.
This afternoon I almost forgot about the appt, I forgot my watch and was flat out for most of the day at work. I managed to get there right on time. I told her how everything was going and that I was very impressed with the way I have been feeling. I got the normal painful treatment which wasn't so painful, the shins have become a lot less tender overall, still some sore area's, but heaps better. The physio found some area's on the calf that where knotted up which was very uncomfortable but overall the best session I have had.
Next appointment is Wednesday, which she said I can run 1 x 3, 1 x 5, 1 x 7k at the same intensity. The following weeks she is going to change it around and lessen the distance and increase the intensity and see if there is a change in the way Im feeling.
So this week will be 20k again, which includes the naughty 5 k, I will remain at the 5min/k pace or there abouts which seems to be working. The 5k run will be done at Shorncliff for the Run Inn monthly TT, however I haven't really thought about when the other two will occur, I just need to include rest days between each run, Physio's orders.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
28 Days gone 28 Days still remain
Not much to say, basically a nothing post just to fill in time until something comes on the Tele.
ANZAC Day 2006, my 9th since enlisting in the Army. Most years I have either marched through the city or done a smaller parade at a park somewhere however today I was not involved with anything. In fact I helped out the Army catering staff prepare the Gunfire Breakfast after the Dawn service.
I never miss a Dawn Service, Obviously! however a lot of people were very suprised the fact that my wife attended also. They thought I had dragged her along which was not the case. Cass very rarely misses a ceremony which I think is great and very respectful. This year being 36 weeks pregnant I would have understood if she wasn't up to it but it didn't deter her at all.
The morning started very early for me, up at 3 am to get to work around 4 am. The turn out was good which made for a very long and tedious morning after everyone left. The morning for me didn't finish until 11am which included around 2 hrs of washing pots and pans. Packing up was pretty exhausting, there is no way could ever do a job like that, so much preparation and behind the scenes action that people rarely see. Cooks, chefs or whatever, do not get enough credit for their work.
One last thing before I get back to the exercise bit, my biggest and scariest thing to happen to me is exactly 28 days away. That is if they could read textbooks and knew how long they should remain baking for :) Our baby is due on the 23 May, it has come so fast, Im not sure if I am up to it, I know nothing, well I have done as much reading and ante natal classes that one is able to digest so hopefully something has sunk in. In saying this I do hope that he/she comes early, that way he/she can see their Dad..... hehe run at Warwick ( slowly I will add ) and meet all the wonderful people that he/she will hopefully see on a regular basis when their dad is fully fit ;)
Ok back to the Training,
Since Saturday no training has taken place, I have my appointment with the physio tomorrow afternoon. It's crazy but im actually looking forward to going, I find out what I can do for the week. Hopefully it is a little more so I don't run out of sessions before the next appt.
Today is 28 days since I stopped the session that almost brought me to tears, and I must say that the pegs are the best they have felt in a while. It is a shame that things like this happen, I was running well and looking forward to the Defence Force Champs this weekend at the Brisbane Marathon.
Now that I am unable to do this I have agreed to help out, although not in the thick of the action I have been asked to help in the recording for the Champs so it still will be a good morning.
Keep smiling, may see you all on Sunday, Good luck to those competing
ANZAC Day 2006, my 9th since enlisting in the Army. Most years I have either marched through the city or done a smaller parade at a park somewhere however today I was not involved with anything. In fact I helped out the Army catering staff prepare the Gunfire Breakfast after the Dawn service.
I never miss a Dawn Service, Obviously! however a lot of people were very suprised the fact that my wife attended also. They thought I had dragged her along which was not the case. Cass very rarely misses a ceremony which I think is great and very respectful. This year being 36 weeks pregnant I would have understood if she wasn't up to it but it didn't deter her at all.
The morning started very early for me, up at 3 am to get to work around 4 am. The turn out was good which made for a very long and tedious morning after everyone left. The morning for me didn't finish until 11am which included around 2 hrs of washing pots and pans. Packing up was pretty exhausting, there is no way could ever do a job like that, so much preparation and behind the scenes action that people rarely see. Cooks, chefs or whatever, do not get enough credit for their work.
One last thing before I get back to the exercise bit, my biggest and scariest thing to happen to me is exactly 28 days away. That is if they could read textbooks and knew how long they should remain baking for :) Our baby is due on the 23 May, it has come so fast, Im not sure if I am up to it, I know nothing, well I have done as much reading and ante natal classes that one is able to digest so hopefully something has sunk in. In saying this I do hope that he/she comes early, that way he/she can see their Dad..... hehe run at Warwick ( slowly I will add ) and meet all the wonderful people that he/she will hopefully see on a regular basis when their dad is fully fit ;)
Ok back to the Training,
Since Saturday no training has taken place, I have my appointment with the physio tomorrow afternoon. It's crazy but im actually looking forward to going, I find out what I can do for the week. Hopefully it is a little more so I don't run out of sessions before the next appt.
Today is 28 days since I stopped the session that almost brought me to tears, and I must say that the pegs are the best they have felt in a while. It is a shame that things like this happen, I was running well and looking forward to the Defence Force Champs this weekend at the Brisbane Marathon.
Now that I am unable to do this I have agreed to help out, although not in the thick of the action I have been asked to help in the recording for the Champs so it still will be a good morning.
Keep smiling, may see you all on Sunday, Good luck to those competing
Sunday, April 23, 2006
I made it to 50
Week - 0k
Month - 20k
YTD - 390.5
To begin I must say that I am proud to announce that this is my 50th post. I will also aim for another goal and make this post a short one.
From the last post Tesso asked if the Bro-in-law has any goal or a particular race he is training for?
The answer to this is that his goal is to continue to run a few times a week. He has ran four times this year and all of them were when he was visiting us. His motivation is lacking, but hopefully he will continue when he gets back home. The test will be once he goes back to work, I told him to just think that it is only 1/2 hour, it is not much out of the day. We will see.
Back to training, until I see the Physio next week I am not allowed to run anymore. I have exhausted all the training she set for me, so this and my nagging 'Don't you go for any run's' wife I have got a few days rest.
Friday, this was a 3k loop around the streets of the local area. This was also the last run that I did with the BIL. The aim was around 14 mins and also to make the BIL run the whole way without stopping. We achieved pretty close to both, we didn't stop and time was 14.18.
Yesterday, was the last run for the week until the appt. A total of 7k done at a very slow pace. I have been reading 2p's blog and his experiment with the HR. To remain around his pre determined HR his pace for his runs are extremely slow sometimes 7+ minutes/k. Although I enjoyed last night run, I can see why 2p is going stir crazy. No matter what pace you run if you slow it down 2+ minutes per/km it feels unnatural, you are not taking full stride and it just feels strange. Not something I would like to do all the time, although it is what I need to do for my recovery.
Anyway the run was completed in just over 39 minutes, which also rounded the week out to 20k. This is around 50% of what I was doing 4 weeks ago. The legs feel good, no aching after any of the runs, the area is still quite painful when applying self massage though however this is also improving.
Week - 20k in 1hr 55 mins ( 5.45/k)
Month - 20k
YTD - 390.5
To begin I must say that I am proud to announce that this is my 50th post. I will also aim for another goal and make this post a short one.
From the last post Tesso asked if the Bro-in-law has any goal or a particular race he is training for?
The answer to this is that his goal is to continue to run a few times a week. He has ran four times this year and all of them were when he was visiting us. His motivation is lacking, but hopefully he will continue when he gets back home. The test will be once he goes back to work, I told him to just think that it is only 1/2 hour, it is not much out of the day. We will see.
Back to training, until I see the Physio next week I am not allowed to run anymore. I have exhausted all the training she set for me, so this and my nagging 'Don't you go for any run's' wife I have got a few days rest.
Friday, this was a 3k loop around the streets of the local area. This was also the last run that I did with the BIL. The aim was around 14 mins and also to make the BIL run the whole way without stopping. We achieved pretty close to both, we didn't stop and time was 14.18.
Yesterday, was the last run for the week until the appt. A total of 7k done at a very slow pace. I have been reading 2p's blog and his experiment with the HR. To remain around his pre determined HR his pace for his runs are extremely slow sometimes 7+ minutes/k. Although I enjoyed last night run, I can see why 2p is going stir crazy. No matter what pace you run if you slow it down 2+ minutes per/km it feels unnatural, you are not taking full stride and it just feels strange. Not something I would like to do all the time, although it is what I need to do for my recovery.
Anyway the run was completed in just over 39 minutes, which also rounded the week out to 20k. This is around 50% of what I was doing 4 weeks ago. The legs feel good, no aching after any of the runs, the area is still quite painful when applying self massage though however this is also improving.
Week - 20k in 1hr 55 mins ( 5.45/k)
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