Regional Athletics

Yesterday had my regional athletics 3km and 1500m race. The 3k was first and I started off great went through the first k in 3:15. Then I think I lost concentration, I slowed down without realizing it and I couldn't make up the time in the last km. I ended up running exactly the same time as my last race 10:03. I had the 1500 in the afternoon but wasn't feeling particularly confident. They leaders went off quick and I decided to hang back and conserve my energy. I slowly worked my way back up to the leaders with a bit of a surge from the 800m to go mark. Passed the guy who beat me in districts and ended up running 4:43. Happy as I had just run 3km. Also quite confident that I can run 4:30 at all schools if I keep up the training. Today went to watch Chris and Haftu race. Haftu ran 2:08 for 800m and Chris ran 4:14 for 1500. Fantastic races from both of them.

Fantastic Session

Today went to running club after school. Ate some cereal after school and while we were doing the 2.5km warm up I wasn't feeling great. I was going to taper as I have a race on Friday, but nobody else was tapering so I just decided to join in with the other fellas. They were doing Kenyan Fartlek( 2 minutes hard, 2 minutes easy) on the first rep Chris was flying ahead. I stayed with the group and on the second rep I stuck with Chris. On the third I just stuck with the main pack while Haftu went ahead with Chris. On the 4th rep I decided I would stick with the group for 1 minute then surge ahead to catch Chris and Haftu. Worked well and I was feeling great. After 6 reps I had a break as I was meant to be doing an easier session. After 5 minutes we then started the 1 minute reps. I was still feeling good and so I led the pack for 3 reps before pushing really hard on the 4th and ended up about 20m in front of the others. Really good session, about 11.1km in all.

Easy 8km

Today really hot, but not windy which is a good thing. I was dehydrated, but I didn't realise until halfway through the run. I didn't have any lactic and I was breathing hard, but my legs felt week and my stomach was cramping. I ended up running 34 minutes for 8.5km( 4:00's)so I was happy with that. Got some water in slowly after the run and have been sipping it all afternoon.

Hard 1kers and 400's

Not feeling the best tonight, but I heard we were in for a hard session. We did a 1km rep, with 1 minute recovery, then a 400m 3 times. I was running with Haftu and Tom. First 1k was in 3:01 and I was feeling ok, then the 400 and I did it in 67s. Next 1km did it in 3:10 and by this time I wasn't feeling great. Next 400 was in 70s. Again wasn't feeling it. Next 1km I just broke, I ran a 3:15. Haftu ended up running a 2:55. Great session from Haftu. Me, I just want to focus on beating some PB's now. I'll try and put in some hard work in now. Looking forward to racing soon.

10km easy

Today just did an easy 10km. Decided to try and run with an ipod, but it ran out of charge at the 3km mark, bit of a pain as I had to carry it the rest of the way. Did it in 40:14 so quite pleased as I wasn't working too hard.

5km and Mile race

Yesterday morning had a 5km parkrun race. These parkruns are in parks all over the world and they are growing bigger and bigger all the time. They are completely free and I suggest you have a look into them as they are a great way to get involved with the local running scene. Anyway really windy yesterday morning and I woke up and wasn't really feeling it. Didn't have time to warm up either but it wasn't a big deal. going well until I hit the wind, slowed down a bit and ended up running 18:51. Pretty disappointed, however the conditions took a toll on the time. Later that afternoon, had a Glen Huntley Athletics Club open day. Just a bit of fun. The club was divided into four teams and members competed in different events. I ran in the mile race and ran 5:21. Again disappointed, but it was still incredibly windy. Hopefully the wind dies off soon. I have 5 races coming up soon. I am racing in the Regional Athletics(3km and 1500m), the Melbourne Marathon 10km and then the All Schools Athletics (3km and 1500m). Looking forward to racing soon as now I have a bit of experience, I can race more tactically and faster.

Hot Friday

Yesterday had a rest day and today did a 4km out and back. It was really hot today, the hottest it has been all winter. Also a bit windy though not as windy as Wednesday. On the way out(the easy 4km) felt pretty good and did it in 16:32. On the way back the wind was in my face, but I still managed to run 13:53. Happy enough, 8km in all.