National XC was 8 weeks before Burnie 10. Given my showing at Nats and the reasons for it I decided that in 8 weeks I MUST run 800kms minimum in order for a decent showing @ Burnie. So far so good. The last 2 weeks have both been 100+ kms. More importantly, the sessions that I was neglecting previously such as tempo runs are now a priority.
It also helps that my Wednesday run is now 90 minutes and I am back doing a long run on Sunday of 2 hours in the hills.
Harder sessions have been going well also. I did an hour at tempo yesterday thru Trevallyn Forest which included some solid climbs and a track session last Tuesday that consisted of a km @ sub 3mins followed by rep 400's in 66 - 67 with the last in 63, all off about a minute. I did this session in spikes and had no problems at all in regards to soreness afterwards.
Fathers Day today and upon returning from my long run I was greeted with a huge brekky of bacon, eggs, sausages and toast. Just what the body needs after 2 hours in the hills!!!! Am I complaining???? HELL NO. It should be a regular occurence on a Sunday I say.
I got a Subscription to R4YL and a Darrell Lea Dads Bag so whos a happy runner????
Awesome effort by the Western Aths runners at todays Vic Half Marathon Champs. By the sound of it a few Premierships have come our way. Our way??? Yep, the way things are going with Aths Tas I may soon be registered in Victoria once more. I sent them a nice little email over a week ago and do you think I have a reply?? Shit no, that would be too easy wouldnt it? If anyone wants to read it I am happy to email it to you.
A major overhaul is required at AT and the sooner the better. Can I do a better job? Mr Magoo could do a better job me thinks, as do a lot of others. I just found out that our selection trials for the Pacific Schools Games are being held AFTER the closing date for PSG entries!!!! FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARK ME.
Too many clowns and not enough circuses.
Enough for now, I can feel my blood pressure rising.
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Hmmmm, maybe I better pull my fnger out...800 in 8 weeks, shit I have barely done over a 1000 in the year!
Western Aths would be more than happy to see you regularly as a member or even just to host yourself and any juniors who may be able to make the trek over for a race or two.
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