Awesome display by Collingwood in the grand final yesterday, you may not like them but jeez their tackling pressure was incredible and they thoroughly deserved their win.
So on that note, I'm thinking of wearing white and black for the Melbourne Marathon and hoping that it will rub off and I'll finish the only Marathon that I did a DNF last year.
Week in Summary 70.12k@4:21
Limited myself to 5 days running this week and had some physio sessions including acupuncture and a massage. The adductors,hips and back have been giving me a little grief but nothing too bad.
Tues 14.26k@4:12 incl some 250m* 8 at quicker than mp.
Wed 8.8k@4:32
Thurs 15.4@4:12 incl 3*1600m@3:33- 5:40,5:38,5:46. Ran with Biscuitman and did the normal 1600m session on a humid warm morning, 10 days out from marathon with 2 minute recoveries@5:00. Ran a bit quicker than corresponding run just before Perth Marathon, so happy with pace and effort. Last 1600m was a little tough and was slower than the other two, partly because of sore adductor, but mostly because it was just tough, had a little bit left in the tank at the end.
Sat 10.56k@4:21 incl 4k at approx MP.
Sun 21.1k@4:28 Last easy long run before Marathon incl last couple of km at approx MP. Still a bit sore in the normal places but felt better overall ie breathing wise, rhythm etc, the longer the run went. Tightened up a bit in the legs in the last 5km or so but overall pretty happy with the run.
I turn 40 tomorrow but the celebrations will have to wait till next Sunday pm. I'll probably set out at 1.26-1.28 first Half and then hopefully be feeling pretty good at that stage and see how we go from there. I'll wear my ds racers and make a conscious effort to ensure that I take in enough fluids and lollies during the race.
Next weeks running up to Sunday will be very easy and total around 30-35km with 4k of Marathon Pace on Wed. I also have two physio sessions and a massage booked to keep on top of everything.
Best of luck to Sling in the HM and TB in the Full. Looking forward to catching up with you both over there.
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Swan Districts and Collingwood both win a flag after 20 years. Black and white winners for sure at the moment. I still think they have destroyed the game, with all this thuggery and lack of free-flowing running, and no contests, due to the rolling flood all over the ground...dont like em, although Strauchnie is cool.
Awesome sessions on Tuesday and especially Thursday there...The work is done, all the best on the day, PB totally there for the taking if enough things goes right for you on the day.
Looking forward to this weekend, exciting times. Congratulations on the big 4th decade. All the best in the next few days...Go for it!!!!!!!!!!!
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