Sydney

Rested up on Friday and flew to Sydney that evening. Very early start on Saturday morning to catch the curl curl parkrun, absolute stitch up starts at 7, surely everyone could go an hour later. To be fair it was warm as by the end. Warmed up before meeting with the fam. I really wanted to see what I could do but this race on Tuesday means I had to take it easier. I might try and spend a weekend in Sydney to see if I can post a solid time. Ran with Dad so he could hopefully go under 19. He ended up with 19:14 which he was happy with and I felt very comfortable so win win. Cooled down with Tom and co before hitting up emporio for brekky which was top quality both days.

Sunday flew home and got out for a jog in the evening just a couple of km plus a few strides legs felt good. Taking t easy really does my head in but I need this, even if it is only 3 days.

Dakotaz

Wednesday night we were on the grass. Bit faster this week 8 x 400 with 1:15 jog in between. Stoked with how I'm training at the moment, easily a few seconds slower on the grass as well.

69.2, 69.2, 69.7, 69.4, 68.7, 68.3, 68.4, 64.5

Last 4 barefoot, god it makes you feel so much better with no shoes on grass. 

Thursday night ran with jB 15km in 1:09.43 like 4:40s. Finally getting used to 15km on a Thursday. 

All the pros are posting Fortnite Ws on their Insta stories. These clowns genuinely have no idea what they're doing. Jakob Ingebristen and Luke Mathews do not want to meet me at tilted towers that's for sure, this movement is too nice, I'm following the stream and hitting my shots. 

Feelsjugman

Sunday morning decided to ditch ferny and run along the beach with JB, Jasp and Erica. 21.1 done in just under 1:38 (4:38s). Great long run although definitely felt the concrete towards the end. I'll try doing an 1:45 at Ferny creek after these races within the next few weeks.

Training on Monday was 6 x 3 mins hard with 1 minute jog and the wind was next level. It was in your face for a good 500m on each lap and as JB pointed out we did start in the worst position to catch it on each effort but there you go. Ended up running well though just over 6.2 done in the 23 mins. But without that wind I reckon I would've made it 4 or 500m further. 13.4 all up.

Decided on a perfect 40km loop that will be my Tuesday regular from now on. The wind was trying to hold on from the night before which didn't make it easy, but in all honesty my legs were out of it after the workout. Lots of stretching before workies, last sesh tonight before Tuesday race.

TJG

Smashed a granola bar half an hour before the warm up on Wednesday and felt better for it I'd say. Lesley said 8-10 400s with a 200 jog. I settled on 10 but honestly I wish we were all given the same session and put everyone on the same page. Jasp and Liam were on the fast 300s, but hopefully they'll be back with us after states if they don't get national qs. 

On the grass track, which does have a cheeky hill in it we've come to notice and since they cut down some of the trees the wind has become a pain. Anyway trained really well, most of it solo chasing the others but a few reps with Harry. 

Lost the shoes for the last 4 which broke it up perfectly and put something back in the legs. Most of these were between seconds like .5 or so.

71, 72, 73, 74, 72, 74, 73, 72, 71, 68

Cooled down for 13km and some tight calves.

Thursday night met up with pre and post malone for a run along the beach. Ended up with 15.3 in just under 4:30s. Felt so good honestly and we picked it up in the back half. Friday was just 15km on the bike and had me feeling better after than before so ideal.

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Woke up on Saturday not wanting to run but drove my lazy build down the Jells park. Huge squad, some good weather and that's all I needed. Ran really well getting it done in 22:30, all of the reps between 68 and 74. Can't wait to race next Tuesday, I really reckon I can run pretty fast. 

Bike easy

30km yesterday in just over an hour. Didn't try to push I felt so out of it. Did a little core set and then rolled and stretched for ages after work That had everything feeling a lot better so we'll see how we go at training tonight.

I gotta chill bruh

Wasn't feeling too hot tonight at training. Got through most of the distance Monas workout with Harry, but called it after the 2s I was so knackered. Clearly not used to Ferny creek though although it's definitely one of the best of the week, should get a feature in that Runner's World most iconic runs section.

14.2 all up, I'll take it easy tomorrow on the bike tomorrow and hopefully Wednesday will be a good one. I honestly couldn't coach myself, I'm always wanting to push. If I hadn't talked to anyone, I'd be 100% doing 60km in the morning and thinking about a double ride after work, no questions.

Hills and Ferny

Saturday morning got out to Jells Park. Really hot really early unfortunately but ended up training well compared to everyone else. 23:40 all up so pretty slow in all honesty but glad I went, doing something solo would’ve beaten the motivation levels. On the cooldown dehydrated as I must’ve sweated out a good few litres during the workout. I gotta try weighing before and after to see how much I lose but I dunno if it’s gonna be that hot this week.

This morning grabbed a lift with Jb and went to Ferny. Huge crowds haven’t seen this many people there in ages, from loads of squads as well. Ended up running 20k in just under 1:40 with a mix of people. Solid going, the gardens hill felt the easiest it’s ever done before which is all good news. 70 for the week, sleepy and sore atm, but I’m hoping for 6 x 800m tomorrow night.