Training Log Archive: markg

Qld club relays at St Pauls school in Strathpine. The school area was a fun and tricky sprint area. I was running with Su Yan and Angus Powell. I ran the two long courses, the ordinary one first and then the scatter. I made a laughable error in the mass start, taking off 90 degrees in the wrong direction. When will I get it through my thick skull to slow down at the start!? I managed to hit the first near the back of the pack and had reeled everyone in before leaving the school. It was very hot running in the sun and it felt liked my pace dropped right off but it seems everyone else's did too since I didn't see anyone again.

After Angus completed the short course I headed out on the long scatter course. Picked a fairly good route and was pretty clean. I was still struggling with the heat. I came in just behind Mat who put on a big finish and took 3rd. Was happy to win both the courses I ran.

A morning run with Ewan. We started fast and furious but as the kilometres added up I started to get tired and as I started to lag behind, I began getting distracted by interesting leaves and flowers so we did a lot of walking and standing around.

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Easy lunch time run down to Enoggera Ck. It was hot and after I'd found a shady spot for some dynamic stretching I found it hard to drag myself out of it. I would have much preferred a little nap.

Legs tired. Hip is tight.

A morning run on the slopes of Coot-tha. My legs were feeling pretty dead from a fast descent yesterday so kept it shorter. Ran up to the water tank and down the single-track to the west for something different.

The climb is a guess today as I dropped my Polar on the tiles on Friday and the LCD smashed. I'm not sure whether to get it replaced or buy something new with a GPS. I know which I'd prefer ;)

Impromptu double-day. Was distracted at work so took off a bit early and headed out for another run. Did a short and steady one, trying be strong on the hills. My legs were tired but otherwise felt good until a long fast downhill triggered a stitch and I had to slow to a jog.