Mon, 31 July- Wooleys + Stoney Pier, 12km

Legs weren't feeling too bad after yesterdays fun run. Only slight tightness in shins. So I decided to do the 12km Stu suggested.
The sky was looking oh so yuk, so I wore my rain jacket also.
Headed out just after 2pm. It was raining softly for only a few minutes so I put the jacket around the hips. The pace started off easy then prob sat around the same as yesterdays for a couple of k's. No pain in shins. Was nicely cruising. Got to 7k mark and was considering stopping to do some stretches but kept going. By this stage my legs were feeling a little worn out. As I was nearing home I noticed my technique was becoming rather shonky. Legs were fatigued!

Finished in 70.06mins
Max HR 158-83%, Av 153-80%


Obviously yesterdays ridiculous hills took a bit out of me. Perhaps I should have taken an early turn today and run a shorter distance. Oh well. What's done is done.
Now I plan on stretching tonight as I really need it. Water intake is good too.
STU..... I haven't had chocky in almost (or just over) 2 weeks!! That's right! I have been well behaved lately and it hasn't even been hard. I was also very pleased to get a pair of jeans on that had recently been moved to the back of the wardrobe.lol.

Forgot to add that i did some floor stuff too. ie. crunches, push ups etc. prob 15mins worth.

(Ones that know what I am talking about, no need to comment.)I cut all ties with a forbidden fruit that was becoming quite the over indulgence. All I need to do is stick to the bloody plan this time!

I am woman, hear me roar!!!!!

Sun, 30 July- Mornington Bay Fun Run 8km

Early start today. yuk! Alarm went off at 5.30am. Had some toast with honey, then headed off to collect K and Pat. Arrived at the park just after 7am, only to be told that my number wasn't there for me to collect! Argh! Crisis!!
There was no way i was going to be a spectator. Luckily i didn't have to get my cranky voice out as the lady was happy for me to complete another registration card. Once that was out of the way, the 3 of us went for a very slow warm up jog for about 10mins or so. Some light stretches, then headed over to the start. How exciting, we were 4 from the front!

As we headed off, we managed to refrain from being caught up in the early sprint. Start of the up-hill was approx 500m into it. The track was almost completely hilly. Thankfully there were some great down hill recovery sections.
When K and i do training runs, we normally have a conversational pace. Today i planned on starting out at what i felt to be just out of my comfort zone. K stuck to my side, so i would continue that pace until told otherwise.
Into the 2nd lap, we did a small walk to help with the oxygen intake. Once on top of the hill for the last time, we started running again. We let the legs flow, so to speak, on the down hills, and even managed a sharp sprint to the finish line. ( love the sprint at the end!) (only when racing though k!)
Finished in 48.08mins. (Pat finished in 34 mins)
Max HR 176-92%, Av 161-84%

Headed over the road to the 'Boyz for Brekky', had some coffee and fantastic pancakes. (my absolute fave cafe for breakfast!)
Really enjoyed the morning, even though there were some very obnoxious hills, but made it all the more satisfying.

Wed, 26 July- Speed 8km+-

Yet another beautiful day. With the added bonus of no wind.
Arrived at the Oval just before 2.30pm. The joining oval had a footy match going on. Luckily, didn't prove to be a distraction.
Started off with 14.30min w/u jog then basic stretches.
Drills:
3 x 30m Bum slaps
3 x 30m Knee lifts
3 x 60m Strides.
Reps:
200m- 48sec
400m- 1.45min
600m- 2.46min
800m- 3.51min (2.30min walk)
800m- 3.49min (3min walk)
600m- 2.47min
400m- 1.50min
200m- 41sec (this is what keeps me doing reps. The chance to run fast at the end)

I only remember recovery times of 800's but the others were all over the place. Although pretty close to the 1min walk and 1 min jog. Some may have been a little shorter. Stu may notice that i walked in 800's recovery. Surely this is a good thing.
Now, the times won't be that accurate this week due to the lines on the oval disappearing. I was all over the shop!
Finished off with a 9.30min c/d jog.
I really enjoyed today. Wasn't dying throughout the reps. So as well as it being tough work, i lllllllllliked it! ;-)

Legs were fine before todays run. Atm they are feeling considerably worn out. Water intake has been good. No coffee since last Wed, but the chocky clock needs to be reset to Mon. So as you can see, i have been a good little vegemite lately. ( for me, at least) Plan on more stretches tonight.

I am really looking forward to the Mornington Bay fun run, although it may seem that someone over in the Mt Martha area needs a good spanking for injuring herself. perhaps that injury came about from being mesmerised by the 'crissyjt bouncing buns'. lol Next time your in front woman!

Also received my C2S kit today. 20840. Can't wait.

Too lazy to do another post about yesterday- Rode bike for 40mins.


Finished in 60mins. (excluding drills)
Max HR 169-88%, Av 145-76%

Mon, 24 July- 8km, Wooleys Loop

Just after 2pm, headed out in a anti cw direction. Eased into run again, but prob a little faster than yesterdays start. I was slowly picking up pace continually and then around the 15min mark i stuck to that pace. Was out of comfort zone, puffing slightly heavily. It was actually hard to do as i haven't really pushed myself much lately. (So atm the lungs are feeling a little tired.)
No shin pain throughout. Woo hoo. But if i was to have a stab at what pace i will be running in the C2S, i think today is it. Possibly even a little slower.
Anyway, today was another enjoyable, yet hard run.
Finished in 46.18mins.
Max HR 162-85%, Av 156-82%.
I also finished off with some crunches and push ups etc.
AND have a very attractive blister on toe. Argh!
(i really need to finish my tax return so i can get some new runners!)

Booked tix for C2S. Arriving on the 12th and heading out (from canberra) on the 14th.
Also booked tix for Newcastle in Sept. $49 one way!! Can't get much better than that!

Sun, 23 July- Long 9.5km+-

Picked up K from her place and drove to Mornington Pier. Left just after noon. We started off at a very easy pace. Able to chat for quite a while. Arrived at turn around point in 33mins. We then picked up the pace a little (not as much chatter going on) and pushed a tad more prob 1.5km from finish.
Finished right on 64mins.
Max HR 165-86%, Av 150-79%
Was a very enjoyable run. The sunshine was fantastic, no breeze, not cold and lots of people about, to make you realise just how beautiful today was.
Oh... and not one bit of shin pain. It seems that the 'bike track' is the major cause.
I think tmw i will do either 8 or 10. If 10, then the bike track will be included. I will let my legs dictate as to how fresh they will be feeling.

k and i drove the course for next Sundays 'Mornington Bay Run'. Argh! bloody hilly. Will be good training for C2S. Thats about it!

Sat, 22 July- Easy 6km+-, Bike Track

Just after 11:30am, headed out for the bike track. Was a great sunny day, yet again, and planned on a nice enjoyable run.
Not long into it, i had the shin pain start. It pretty much lasted the whole way. So i kept the pace very easy.
Finished in 38.06mins.
Max HR 159-83%, 151-79%
The reason for the short distance is cos of the lack of consistancy. Also, i will be doing the long run with K tomorrow. Planning on doing 10k around mornington area.
Bit of a roller coaster lately with the motivation. I would really like to enjoy running again... like i used to. So the plan is to get through the next 2 fun runs and then take it easy. ie no more structure. Run when it's convenient and distance will be decided on the day. My free time is now more limited also. And prob a few more runs with the old bag in Mt Martha.
Sounds nice and carefree doesn't it. Ahhh... i can feel the tension fading away already.
Ha

Mon, 17 July- Long, Somers Beach 14.5km

Todays run turned from a Tempo, to a long. Which was soooo good in so many ways!
Left home just after 2.30pm and decided on running to Somers Beach. (7.3km's one way)
As todays run was the longest i was about to do in a very long time, i thought i would take it quite easy. What a great pace i was doing. Got no idea what it was, but it was really comfy and perfect for thinking. I got to the beach in just under 45mins. Stopped, stretched and took in some scenery. couple of mins then headed off for home.
As every one seems to be talking about 'negative splits' i decided that i too wanted one. I upped the pace, only slightly out of comfort zone, and arrived home in 87.39mins. Remember there are a few hills to tackle on this track too.
Max HR, 165-86%, Av 156-82%.

Today was one of those runs that were at the right time and right place. Also as i took it easy, shins held up well. After i stretched i iced the shins too.
Can't remember what else i wanted to say.
Oh well, but, 'what a run'
Thanks for the suggestion of running further Stu. Very therapuitic.

Sun, 16 July- Nothing

Well, yesterday was just too cold for anything in my eyes, so i planned on running this morning before my kids came home.
BUT, as some unforseen 'issues' came up, i missed out. And my kids are far more important than my running will ever be.
So, back to the plan tmw of 10k tempo? If i don't hear from ya Stu, then this will be my plan.

Fri 14 July- Nuns walk, 10km+-

Decided to have a go of K's track today as i was in that neck of the woods.
Started just after 3pm from the Mornington Park and headed back around to k's starting point which was my half way mark. Oh boy, was feeling so out of cond. but plodded on anyway. Stopped at 29.30mins (half way) to do a couple of stretches, then headed off again. Mostly downhill which was nice. Until my neck decided to go 'twang'. i think my nanny nap on my girls little couch this morning may be the cause. Finished in 58.37mins. But my measuring skills may be slightly out. Prob more like 9.5km's. Either way, i loved the run. Very nice views and a great track to lose your mind in.

Max HR 164-86%, Av 155-81%
Now i'm off to watch some movies. (on the grown up couch this time)

Wed, 12 July- Speed 7km

A freezing cold, windy, rainy day...... AND I DID MY REPS!!!!!
How happy am i baby!
13.20min w/u jog, stretches,
then:
4 x 30m skip
4 x 30m heel to bum
(didn't do sideway step)
4 x 60m strides
then ladder reps:
200m- 46.97
400m-1.42.64
600m-2.41.06
800m-3.45.23
800m-3.46.48
600m-2.48.02 HR 172 (only time i looked)
400m-1.47.40
200m-47.52

Recovery:
1 min walk, then 1 min jog with all except 800's, which were 3min standing.

Then finished with 5min c/d jog. (footy training started and i was feeling a little intimidated by the 10year olds :-(

My motivation has obviously returned as i managed to get todays session done even thought the weather was absolutely crappy!
I am extremely pleased with myself, even though times weren't that great.
I finally got the job done.
Time 54.09mins (excluding drills)
MHR 174-91%, Av 148-77%
Had 2 red bulls and a double shot of coffee this morn. ;-)

Tonight i am off to the pool for prob no more than an hour to get some tips from a friend.
Water intake has been good and i haven't eaten any chocky in 2 days! (OMG)

Don't think i will get on the bike tonight... legs are a little worn out from reps.
Wooooooooo Hoooooooooooooooooooo

Tues 11 July, Gym, Swim & Bike

Got up a little earlier to do 30mins on Bike. Was a nice kick start to the day.
Finished work then headed off to the gym. Did approx 40mins of weights and core. Then finished up with 25mins of swimming.
Now, i am about to jump on the bike for 30mins while watching tv.
I don't think i am doing to much as the bike is a good alternative.
Anyway, short and sweet tonight.
Toodles.

Mon 10 July, 8km Wooleys Loop

Left at 2pm from home. Wasn't expecting much as i have been 'o so slack' lately. As usual, shin pain started after a couple of mins and lasted for 25+mins. Was travelling at a slow pace until around 35mins and picked it up to the stage that i was puffing quite a bit. I feel extremely out of condition. Not only for the fact that i have completely blown the training program, but cos my eating habbits are up to poo. BUT... i feel pretty good since running and biking etc, and am hoping that this is the return of my mojo. ( please, please, please)
(Oh... as you can see, i jumped on ex bike after running. (cos i didn't do 10k due to concern over shins, and getting back into things))I arrived back home, then did some crunches and push ups, approx 50 of each, then jumped on bike for 30mins.
Yeah baby...
COME ON!!!!

Run-49.58mins.
Max 166-87%, Av 156-82%.

Sat, 8 July- Long 10km

Arrived at Pelican around 10.30am. Plan was to at least do 10k but see how i was feeling. Sat on a very easy pace (approx 6.40/km) and this was quite comfy. Didn't want to upset the legs too much.
Took around 15 mins for the fingers to defrost. Brrr.
Anyway, decided on not doing 80mins today, as i have done bugger all this week. Only did 10km and time was 66.50mins. Yes very slow run, but i think i actually did the right thing today.
Been drinking lots of water yesterday and today. Although met up with a friend and had a coffee afterwards. But i am back to the water now.
Max HR 162-85%, Av 154-81%.

Well this stinky body is off for a shower now. Then some more housework.... then hehe.... getting ready for a great night out!
Woo Hoo baby!!

Fri 7 July- Pelican 4km walk + 3km run

Well as the heading suggests..... i walked today. Here is the story.
As i have had constant slight pain in my shins since sun, i booked into seeing the podiatrist (massage therapist) yesterday.
After some horrible rubbing, he decided that i don't have shin splints. He also gave me some accupuncture. This wasn't as bad as i was expecting. Didn't hurt at all. My shins and quads were his target area. Anyway, (beginning to waffle) he said to walk 5km's then jog 1km then walk 1km for fri run.
Well.... met K just after 10am. She set off on her run, and i set off on my bloody boring snail pace. Didn't have any pain. Was moving at a fast walk. but it was gettin to me that i wasn't running. Argh! K was about to pass me on my 2nd lap (her 3rd) and i caved. I had to join her. We were doing an easy pace, which was what i was told to do. but a little more than 1k run was done. I ended up walking approx 3km's and jogging 3km, with a 1k walk at end.
Legs felt pretty good, just slightly sore from all the prodding yesterday.
I have been given the green light to do tmw's long run. I will be doing it very comfortably without any hills. Prob head down to Pelican perhaps. (only cos it's nearest crush rock track)

Ooooh..... and i can't wait to head out tmw night. K and i will be making Mornington very aware that 'The boogs are in the building!'Has been a very long time and i am going to make up for every last bit of it!
Hehe.

K is now a 10k runner! The woman did 10k today.... and pretty much all by herself! Good on ya chicky!!

Sun, 2 July Long- Dromana 13km

As I had to collect girls from Dromana, I decided this would be where I run. (Collecting them after I ran of course.)
Left just before 10am. This annoying dog decided to follow me too. The track is crushed gravel next to the beach. My fav running spot. Also cos it has no hills.
It took me aprox 10mins to get to the track from house. The stupid bloody dog nearly got ran over crossing the road. Anyway, had to do a bit of zig-zagging around the beach houses due to the 'not at all welcome' company. Got as far as Rye (just before Rosebud) where I turned around. 40mins.
Oh, and I had some shin pain which lasted 30mins. So I just did a slow run for the first half until pain went away.
It rained ever so softly for the first half of run, which was so beautiful. Had shorts and t on which was quite comfy.
Ran for 79mins. Roughly would have been 13km's. Max HR 165-86%, 149-78%.

Todays run was enjoyable except for the pain in the arse dog that just would not go away. I actually had to save the thing a few times. Although it did amuse me at one stage whilst chasing some birds. It decided to jump the wall (about 60cm's high) next to the beach. As it leapt off the wall, you could see it's legs stiffen up in fear as it realised there was actually a 2 metre drop. Don't worry, no injuries. But it made me laugh for the next 20metres or so.

Hopefully next week is an improvement on this weeks as there has been quite a mental struggle going on. All cos of wed's stuff up.
MOVE ON CHRISTINE!
Ah, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc breath.