Carn now

Went to training tonight but just did the warm up and strides. Think I've got a bit of shin splints so seeing the physio on Tuesday. God I just want I back properly. 

Back training

I tried to do a post earlier but the pitiful Monash Wifi let me down unfortunately. 

Yesterday did the warm up with the squad before some strides. Fastest I've run in a good two months. Then followed up with 4 x 15 mins with 2 minutes walk in between. 

There's now core sessions for 10 minutes before training which is a pretty good idea I reck. Definitely feeling it today. Run was good though. Covered about 14km which I thought wasn't too bad in the end. 

This arvo cycled with Sam up to Caufield race course which is the local horse racing circuit. First time for both of us running the 2.4km grass track. Great run,  couple of hills, got shirts off due to the 30 degree and went through the hefty sprinklers on the way around. Did 10km in 44 mins. We might've just started a bit of tradish. 

Another set of 5 strides today. Feeling better. 

Scumperjumper

Too much alcohol recently so felt chat Friday morning after Stoup's birthday, although the night was a great time. 

Got out for a run in the arvo, 4 x 13 mins with 2 minutes walk in between. Probably went out a bit too fast but ended up cruising around 4:25s. 12.4km all up. I'll get down to training tomorrow night and step it up to 15 minutes run. 

Hopefully doing sessions soon! I'm really looking forward to it.

Ride this morning with Mahoney who is enjoying his full time work. Apparently it's pretty full on. 49km up to black rock then down to Port Melbourne. Definitely a tough ride. 

Then went to the strength session with JB and Sammeh. They raced this morning at the Warby fun run. Solid runs I heard. Strength consisted of that greedy battle rope, squats, lunges, lots of planking, medicine ball launches and general banter as we all found out that none of us have any upper body. 

Thursday

Was considering taking a rest day due to being knackered on Thursday, but the clearing of the clouds and some good weather told me to get moving. 

Down to DMK where I ran into JB and Sam doing an easy run, so I ran with them for my 12 minute sections before they did a minute out and and a minute back so I could do my 2 minutes walk and we could continue to jog together. 

Good run, core is going well, I'm up to 2:20 plank these days. 

Past couple of days

Had uni orientation week this week and have signed up for all the clubs and camps. It's looking pretty good. 

Went to running club on Wednesday and did 8 minutes run x 5 with 2 minutes walk in between. Felt good again, but unfit. 

Yesterday, due to the weather, went to a spin class run by a guy called Randal who was way too passionate for my liking. He made many ridiculous statements and it was good to see all the gym junkies lapping it up. Did 24km on the bike, definitely a tough session, although my hip flexor is feeling particularly tight today. 

Farming

Had an amazing time down at the farm near Lorne. Looking forward to hopefully hoyting down again in the future. Damn good times. 

Here's some photos. Suuh dude. 

That bike was such a good time.

Got out for a run on Friday. Did 5 x 6 mins pretty hungover so the final hill was a grind. Great to run out in the country though. 

We did time trials on the scrambler and that was incredible. Went to find some sheep and was fairly successful. Cor and I were on cooking so we're hoping no one comes down with food poisoning. 

Drive home was pretty good, but of an end of an era with Uni starting this week. 

This arvo went and did the Sunday strength session with JB, before doing 5 x 7 minutes run, 2 minutes walk. Back felt great, fitness felt average, but a great run nonetheless. 

Pumped

40km yesterday on the bike. Pretty windy but beach road was back in business which made life easier. 1:22 or thereabouts. 

Then this morning, back on the run. 6 x 5 mins run, 2 mins walk. Back felt good but fitness struggling again. 

Off to Lorne from Thursday until Sunday morning to a mates farm with about 15 of us. It's going to be amazing, really looking forward to it.