Thursday saw the return of Hamburglar. A quite unglamourous one at that. It was raining so I piked and ran on the treadmill which was so boring. Did 5k in 27:30 @ 5:30 pace (150).
Saturday was the Striders 10k. Didn't race and just took it easy. Very easy run as I had a lot to look at and keep me occupied. Ran at just under 5:00 min pace mostly. I did 2 x 1k at 4:00 min pace just for fun (it was great to pass so many people!). Finished in 45:53 (170). Lot of PB's out there. A special mention to two blog readers Gnome and theAuthor -awesome runs. Bad luck for inhishadow who DNF'd with calf strain - hopefully things aren't too bad.
Another easy 10k today in 49:30 @ 5:09 (156). Very pleased with the average pace. A few more easy runs this week in prep for sixfoot.
I am actually a little nervous about sixfoot. It seems such a long way when you haven't been training. Especially after I have just looked in my running log. Only 57k in Feb and only 4 long runs since Aug 07 - I guess I should be nervous!
I am planning to do it "ultra style" - i.e. slow and steady. I have a sub 6 hour goal, only because it is better than 6:xx and I wanna finish before all the beers have been drunk. I will be keeping an eye on the HR early on. I am just out there for a bit of fun this year and won't at all be pushing it. (I am trying to remind myself). HR should be under 160 for the majority.
Nonetheless I have calculated some splits just for interest.
Megalong rd: 0:55 (0:08 behind last year)
Cox's: 1:45 (0:13)
Pluvio: 3:30 (0:28)
Deviation: 4:40 (0:42)
Finish: 6:00 (0:58)
Seems comfortably achievable - we'll soon find out!
It will be good to get out on the track. I can taste the damper and tea already - woo hoo!
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Saw your post on CR. I didn't have any damper last year because I was too nervous too! Maybe on Saturday I can have the share that I didn't eat last year ;-)
Great to hear you'll be there on the day...looking forward to seeing you out there. You'll probably be a wave or two ahead of me (I'm in 4) - shame, as those times look similar to what I'm aiming for!
Same here. I'm only running for the damper and tea ;) I'll look out for you, either before, or at the Caves.
Good luck Burglar, I know you'll make it. Next year I'll line up with you
so wheres the report? ;)
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