Safety First

[co] So its been a while since I ‘blogged’… but no time like the present for an update.

Got another long run in today. Close to 3 hours in the Waitaks – hitting the concrete monster (looking at my new GPS watch managed to hit the heady heights of 9.50 min/km on my way up that one today) and scenic drive.

A small crew got going after 9… so in preparation of my run back to the village (and cars, I thought its best to wear safely garments… and well I don’t actually need an excuse! So donned the race outfit for a test run. Passed with flying colors and managed to avoid most cars (though always a bit 50/50 at times).

Whats your scary car moment? Had more on bikes to be fair... but nothing like abuse thrown out a window at you when running... do they really think I can understand them... "Gettt .... ick". Hmm the possibilities are endless. And playing these word games can help fill in the time when you have an hour or 3 to kill.

Now home and (pleasantly?) tired… legs are shot! Good news 4 weeks to go. Scary!! Been a little sick over winter and so its been an up and down ride; one day feeling like hitting my running straps, the next it’s about surviving (today was in the later camp… but you get that… ticked a box though). I suppose it’s what we all go through and I am trying to keep my eyes on the prize, reckon I have another couple of tough weeks coming (and looking forward to it) before a gradual decrease and taper… and shopping… (did I mention it’s in Melbourne!).

Spring is in the air here and that helps! Now with all the ups and downs it’s time to really commit – as triathlon season approaches in earnest I will have to put my mind to focusing… not so much on the training (that’s the easy and fun part… yes I am serious) but to those areas which make a difference – hitting those key sessions, in the right way (i.e. when its steady - make sure it is) and nutrition (yes… this one never ends… especially when I am all over the show it’s what goes first).

Anyway nap time calls. Over and out