Tan Relays

Early start this morning to get down to the tan relays. 3.8km around the tan with a fair monster of a hill about a km in. Chris took the first leg and ran a 12:33 before I took the second leg. Started off probably a bit too fast and I wasn't feeling great. Slowed up the hill and just continued pushing. It started hurting way too early and I struggled through. Ran 13:03 so really nothing special, I have to learn to push harder in training and races. I think I must be taking it easy or something because 13:03 really isn't good. Ahh well 7.3km all up. Off to ferny tomorrow.

Taper

So there has only been one night when we've gotten some quality conditions for a taper sash and that night I ran 2:44 for 1km. But tonight it was not to be and the wind was truly a minor hurricane. But pushed through for a 2:50 which I'm pretty happy with to be honest. That's pb form in that wind. The 600 was seriously rough and only struggled through with a 1:35 which was fairly disappointing. The 300 was okay again but had to go into outside lanes to dodge others, finished with a time of 43s which is all good. The Tan relays on Saturday, the team is looking solid consisting of me, Sam and Chris. I am the worst, so run of a lifetime is on the cards.

Fun Run

Yesterday 9km in 40:13, great run, felt easy and smooth.

2 x 2km, 2 x 600m, 1 x 300m

Got down to running club with Haftu, Tom, Chris, Declan and Jasper. I hit 6:19 for the first 2km after a speed first km but struggled on the second 2km in 6:29. Felt pretty rough, I'll never have a Milo before training again. Then the 600's were solid in 1:36 and 1:35, Chris has developed a fierce kick so couldn't hold onto him. Then the 300m was in an average 44s so not too bad of a session altogether. 8.3km all up. Have the Tan relays this coming Saturday so should be good.

Here we go

So getting into a big 3 weeks of running now, km's have slipped because of some races recently but holidays are in a week and it's a good time for training. Did just over 6km tonight in 27:45, felt good, but the quicker stuff is coming tomorrow.

24/7

Finished the 24 hour relay this morning. Must've walked a good 15-20km, legs are pretty achy. It was so cold as well during the night and slept pretty bad in a freezing tent. I had a good time though, although the teachers got more than a bit aggressive when it started getting chilly.

Even easier

Did 6.5km before this 24 hour thing tomorrow. Should be good, I have the first leg and the real winner is the person who wins the first 300m or so. Nah, on a more serious note good luck to the teams who are trying for the whole 24 hours this year, I know how rough it is and to be honest am I am a bit jealous, it's going to be pretty strange for me taking it easy.