Friday

Just an easy session with Hurts yesterday prior to the BRW on Sunday morning. Only 4 or 5 of us out including Mike and Laura and we headed across the bridge for Cremorne. Laura and I only fancied 30-40 minutes today (Laura tapering for Canberra marathon next weekend) and it was very easy - first 3 kms were around 5 min pace. Run stats are at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/76438679.
Looking forward to BRW tomorrow after a slightly stressful day trying to buy a house at auction - we were only bidders, place was passed in and negotiations continue, so could be a big week if all's well.

Corp Cup - Getting Annoying

Another very annoying corp cup run today- cannot seem to get below 24.55. As with the last 3 runs felt strong all the way round and just seem to be going awry on the 3rd km - a 4.40 this week after a 4.04 and 4.03 for first two kms. Run stats are at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/76116276.
Adam out today and we started out together but his enforced layoff over the last few weeks saw him struggle with a 26.55 so unhappy all round today. Probably won't be out tomorrow and will do aim for half hurts session on friday before heading into the BRW on Sunday. Heel feels really good so that is about the only good news today.

Tuesday Run and Swim

Managed to get some last minute BRW training in today - just on my own which was quite pleasant.
1.75km run out in 8.25m, 1 km swim (400 - 7.38, 400 - 7.45, 200 - 3.50) and then 1.75km back in 7.33. Was at the chiro this morning and being doing the Physio stretches so legs felt strong on the way back and very happy with run times.
Stats are at - way out http://connect.garmin.com/activity/75873213 and way back http://connect.garmin.com/activity/75873205

Monday Man Cold

Just glad to be alive today suffering a bit of a man head cold which seems to be doing the rounds.No ride yesterday due to that and the weather so nice to see the sun again today. Good crowd out today with a quite a few new faces and a couple of olds ones in Tom and Mike. Was only doing half the session today so was happy to stay up the front and manged to average 4.30kms despite two blown laces. Derek joined at the Opera House and managed to have a small fall at the Park Hyatt - that's what happens when elderly gentlemen try to keep up with young men! Some issues with the garmin site preventing stats being uploaded so will see if I can get them done tomorrow. Hoping to get a run and swim in tomorrow as some last minute BRW preparation!
Site working now so stats are at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/75835435

Tom's Shoulders

Managed to get out for the Hurts session yesterday and keeping mind the physio's advice just did the normal Friday set easy and came back to Circular Quay for 10.5km at an easy pace and a decent end to the week. Good crowd out for a Friday with Mike, Tom, Laura, Brendan among others and a guest appearance from Charlie. Run stats are at http://connect.garmin.com/dashboard?cid=439069.
I mus say that Tom must be doing quite a bit of swimming as his shoulders are biceps are looking pretty buff and he was even doing some butterfly strokes while running in prep for the last ABC biathlon next week.
Hoping to get a ride in on Sunday morning weather permitting.

Very Windy Adelaide

Rather inclement weather conditions here resulting just the one 5km run last night. Run stats and km splits tell the story - just on 5min kms on the way out and sub 4min kms on the way back for a total of 22.38m. Run stats at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/74741917 and heading home tonight. Looking forward to Hurts session tomorrow.

Happy Monday

No exercise this weekend due to the very inclement weather. Was pleasantly surprised that the rain stopped just in time for the Hurts session today but as with all silver linings the cloud came in the form of ridiculous humidity. Had a 1.30 meeting today so only able to do half the set round to Shelly Street and having not done much running last week I was keen to have a good go today. About 8-10 people today including Laura, Brendan, Wildman and Pete and pace was quite quick right from the start with 4.25 first km. Pete, Wildman and another guy upped the pace in the 2nd km and thought I'd give it a go and see how long I could hang on. Very happy to make it to Shelly street feeling strong and fresh having put in a couple of sub 4.15 kms. Heel feeling great and keeping up the stretches seems to be helping. Run stats are at http://connect.garmin.com/activity/74246024.
On another note, a lot of discussion happening today about how Wildman can beat Tom and Tim Lindop in the ABC biathlon's - so gent's feel free to pick my brains!
Off to Adelaide tomorrow avo, so taking the gear and will hopefully get in a couple of morning runs along the promenade at Glenelg. Hoping it is not raining down there!