In preparation for the marathon this weekend I have run down at the Moorabbin Athletics Track 22 times this year. More than 130km. Over 320 laps. Any way you look at it ... a lot! Mostly in the dark. Very often windy. Sometimes with unexpected canine company. Rarely with any other runners.
Tonight was my last session there (for a while at least) and it felt kinda strange. Like saying goodbye to a friend for a while. As it was, this 'friend' served up a bit of everything. Plenty of wind, the odd spot of drizzle, and a few fast laps. A reasonably good summation of our relationship this year!
The main set today was:
6 x 400m (1.28/1.31/1.27/1.28/1.26/1.24) (400m RI)
Did this whilst still battling my throat lurgies.
Happy with these times.
One more run then race.
Athletic endeavours of an ordinary kind.
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STUFF I PLAN TO DO
18-Oct: Melbourne Marathon, Melbourne. R 42.2km.
THE LAST YEAR
20-Sep: Sri Chinmoy Half Marathon, Yarra Boulevard. R 21.1km. 1:33.20 hrs.
9-Aug: City to Surf, Sydney. R 14km. 59.35 mins.
28-Jun: Melburn Roobaix, Hawthorn. B 42km. 3 hrs.
24-May: Sri Chinmoy Half Marathon, Como Landing. R 21.1km. 1:42.03 hrs.
3-May: Wings for Life World Run, Elwood. R 22.7km. 1:58.49 hrs.
3-May: Puffing Billy Great Train Race, Belgrave. R 13.5km. 1:00.09 hrs.
22-Mar: Run for the Kids, Melbourne. R 15km. 1:04.45 hrs.
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Yes, there is some sadness at the end of a training cycle. I typically don't got back to the track for at least 1 month. Good luck with the marathon. You are going to to great!
ReplyDeleteGrrrr to throat lurgies... but glory awaits you at the G!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Look out for a bloke with a red beard called Leon, he's my buddy and inspiration. Big ask I'm sure, for there will be many of you awaiting glory at the G!
Have a great race!