Sunday, October 28, 2007

Chewing the Fat with "Rev Rick"


Its been a good week. In fact the best in a long time.

Whilst I still had 2 days off running, the other days were very good. The 2 days off weren't planned but at the end of the day definitely did no harm. My mileage for the week was slightly more then 10% greater than last week so the rest helped in that it stopped me from doing too much too soon in terms of k's. I want to stick to the 10% per week increase, so if that means a day off then so be it. Naturally I want to get back to running everyday but easy does it.

I used a local 6km fun run this morning as my weekly tempo run. The idea was to run at a solid pace keeping my HR below 175. My average ended up being 176 so spot on. It also earned me 7th place. I felt pretty comfortable and felt that I could have kicked it down toward the end if need be but I was pretty well clear of the dude in 8th so no need.

Looking forward to running a 3km on the track next week in Melbourne and again wont be going all out. Just trying to get some rhythm happening and gain some strength by running at tempo but feeling strong as opposed to busting my balls and feeling like crap. The body's not ready for that yet.

Robbie dragged me along to her Church on Friday night for a little gathering they call "Friday Night Church". Its aimed at, as they say, "Those that hate Church!" I cant say I hate Church but wasnt brought up in that environment. It was a relaxed setting just chatting, some music, lattes, and a good feed.

I spent most of the night chatting to "Rev Rick". It turns out that we have a bit in common. Both Geelong supporters, both lived in Geelong at some stage in our lives, and both enjoy cycling. He has invited me out for a ride sometime and given my habit of hitting the deck I'm not too sure if its a good idea!!

I must admit it was weird sitting there "chewing the fat" with a Minister of Religion. I even swore in front of him and he didn't bat an eyelid. In fact he later referred to someone as a "bastard". As soon as he said it he looked at me and said "Am I allowed to say that?" To which I replied "you tell me?" He justified it by saying "Hey, I used to be a builder". Fair enough.

This guys alright me thinks. Apart from a mate of mine who is now a Minister himself, I guess I always thought that people in that position were squeaky clean. Maybe they're are human too!!!! ;-)

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Um...... daddy?

didn't you know that mummy use to be a minister??? isnt she normal?

I thought you would have realised that ministers/christians are human beings by now :)

love Jacko xx