Training Log Archive: markg

Long run from the Andersons' in the Gap with Ian and Jules. Did standard sort of loop up Sth Boundary Rd, Gold Ck Tr, Goanna Tr down to Gap Ck, up Quail to Highwood Rd and back along Sth Boundary Rd. Ran with Ian until Highwood Rd but then he took off down Gap Ck Rd. Hills felt very hard today. A bit disappointed actually because I thought I was getting stronger on the hills.

Spent the first half of the run dreaming about bacon with maple syrup, which was on the breakfast menu the last time I ran from the Andersons'. I thought it was an omen for a tough run but the craving faded thankfully - nothing worse than running while craving something to eat.

After getting the car back to Megan, the bacon cravings returned, so I jogged to the local shops and back. Breakfast of toast, fried eggs, bacon and maple syrup followed :)

2 x (4 x (410m, 2 min jog), 5 min jog) up at the reservoir. First time running there in the morning, had to dodge lots of dogs and their walkers. Felt pretty crappy - my stomach was all gassy and bloated - but it didn't seem to bother me during the efforts.

Time were 1.18, 1.22, 1.18, 1.19, 1.22, 1.22, 1.23, 1.20.

Night run around Coot-tha with Anna and Mikko. The track is rough in parts and was a bit nervous about my ankle, particularly when I only had my own little headlamp for illumination. I had one wobble on the ankle but it's getting sore from the awkward landings more than anything. Felt pretty strong and only tired on the final hill out of Simpsons Falls.