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Saturday Mar 15, 2008 #
Cycling 55:00 [3] 18.0 km (19.6 kph)
Rode out to 'Run and Become' in the West End to pick up some shoes. Brilliant shop and staff - if buying online wasn't so much cheaper I'd pick up everything there.
Finally got round to getting a helmet today after gambling for far too long, Pretty sure it was my time, as I got hit by a car twice on my way out there - big reality check. Neither time was my fault, but if I'd been more aware it probably wouldn't have happened. Got run up the arse by one car - my back wheel was sitting in the turn left lane and instead of giving me a quick beep or driving round me, this bitch just decided to ram the back of my bike. I gave her some constructive critism on her driving technique, but I don't think she understood my accent.
About 2 minutes later, another nice lady does a lefty right when I driving past. Surpringly I get away with a broken pedal and a bruised shin and at least she was sincerely apologetic and concerned for my well being. Will be much more alert from now on.
Finally got round to getting a helmet today after gambling for far too long, Pretty sure it was my time, as I got hit by a car twice on my way out there - big reality check. Neither time was my fault, but if I'd been more aware it probably wouldn't have happened. Got run up the arse by one car - my back wheel was sitting in the turn left lane and instead of giving me a quick beep or driving round me, this bitch just decided to ram the back of my bike. I gave her some constructive critism on her driving technique, but I don't think she understood my accent.
About 2 minutes later, another nice lady does a lefty right when I driving past. Surpringly I get away with a broken pedal and a bruised shin and at least she was sincerely apologetic and concerned for my well being. Will be much more alert from now on.
Running 20:00 [2] 4.2 km (4:46 / km)
shoes: Saucony Triumphs
At the suggestion of my saleslady, I went for a quick run to break in my shoes. Very happy with them, nice and comfy. I can see a long and fruitful relationship ahead.
Thursday Mar 13, 2008 #
Running 40:00 [3] 8.4 km (4:46 / km)
ahr:143 max:159 shoes: Mizuno Trail Bargain
Have been feeling blah lately and almost didn't go out.... then I saw exactly how far day 3 is at JK and felt strangely motivated.
Pretty average trot. Tried a new loop I tried to suss out on google earth, but it ended up going though private property, so ended up going for about 2km along a shite public footpath which was mainly ankle deep mud and rubbish behind some weird mental hospital or old persons home or something.
Pretty average trot. Tried a new loop I tried to suss out on google earth, but it ended up going though private property, so ended up going for about 2km along a shite public footpath which was mainly ankle deep mud and rubbish behind some weird mental hospital or old persons home or something.
Tuesday Mar 11, 2008 #
Orienteering race (Putney Street O) 1:00:40 [4] 13.1 km (4:38 / km) +100m 4:28 / km
ahr:165 max:178 shoes: White Asics
Been looking forward to this one, being in my hood and all the homeground advantages it brings. Turned the map over and thought I'd be able to get them all and planned the course accordingly with a nice S bend towards the end that allowed me to cut it short and not have to flat maggot it back from one end of the map.
Started off well, went past the scene of an accident, pre-ambulance, decided not to get involved cause a crowd was forming already and my CPR skills aren't up to scratch. The event had the added bonus of making the traffic slow down cause everyone wanted a geezer so it was easy to cross. Flew through the first half, got the 50 pointer on the other side of the river, looking good to get a fair percentage of the controls and came unstuck on the control outside my block of flats. Wasn't a big one, just 30 seconds cause I thought I knew exaclty where the shop that the clue was referring to, but I ran right past it.
Started to slow at the 40 min mark, I'd gone out way too hard and was paying for it. The original plan was up in smoke and I cut 6 controls (110 points) out and I was still back a minute late.
All in all not a bad run, it's the best k rate I've done in a street race so far and there was definately an advantage being on known ground - mainly knowing the busy streets and avoiding crossing them as much as possible.
Started off well, went past the scene of an accident, pre-ambulance, decided not to get involved cause a crowd was forming already and my CPR skills aren't up to scratch. The event had the added bonus of making the traffic slow down cause everyone wanted a geezer so it was easy to cross. Flew through the first half, got the 50 pointer on the other side of the river, looking good to get a fair percentage of the controls and came unstuck on the control outside my block of flats. Wasn't a big one, just 30 seconds cause I thought I knew exaclty where the shop that the clue was referring to, but I ran right past it.
Started to slow at the 40 min mark, I'd gone out way too hard and was paying for it. The original plan was up in smoke and I cut 6 controls (110 points) out and I was still back a minute late.
All in all not a bad run, it's the best k rate I've done in a street race so far and there was definately an advantage being on known ground - mainly knowing the busy streets and avoiding crossing them as much as possible.
Sunday Mar 9, 2008 #
Running race 39:41 [5] 10.0 km (3:58 / km)
ahr:176 max:187 shoes: White Asics
10k race around Lake Dornley at Windsor. Not the most interesting course as it didn't even go round the lake, just twice up and back one side of the lake on a bike path, but it was advertised as a course to set a PB on. Unfortunately there was a pretty strong headwind on the return leg, which slowly got worse as you got closer to the finish - just what you want on a race.
Didn't really have any plan, just go as hard as possible the whole way and hope the legs hold out after the abuse they got yesterday. Generally felt OKish, though there was hint of a cramp coming on after about 6k and a stich after about 7. (Can blame that on the free red bull they were giving out at registration)
Was able to stay under 4 min/kms the whole way except where the headwind got really bad (4th and 9th km). Garmin disagrees with the distance, saying I did 10.1km, but since I did under 40 after yesterdays race I'm pretty happy with the time either way.
Splits were:
3:45, 3:49, 3:53, 4:02, 3:50 (19:21 at half way)
3:57, 3:56, 4:00, 4:12, 3:49 (19:57) and 0:22 to the finish line
Sore now, so sore.
Didn't really have any plan, just go as hard as possible the whole way and hope the legs hold out after the abuse they got yesterday. Generally felt OKish, though there was hint of a cramp coming on after about 6k and a stich after about 7. (Can blame that on the free red bull they were giving out at registration)
Was able to stay under 4 min/kms the whole way except where the headwind got really bad (4th and 9th km). Garmin disagrees with the distance, saying I did 10.1km, but since I did under 40 after yesterdays race I'm pretty happy with the time either way.
Splits were:
3:45, 3:49, 3:53, 4:02, 3:50 (19:21 at half way)
3:57, 3:56, 4:00, 4:12, 3:49 (19:57) and 0:22 to the finish line
Sore now, so sore.
Not Training warm up/down 50:00 [2] 6.0 km (8:20 / km)
Getting to the start from Windsor was a bit of a mission. Got lost. Got rained on. Finally found the lake and we were at the other end of the course. Jogged most of the way to get to registration with 10 minutes to spare to be informed the start was going to be 15mins late due to parking issues. Phew.