An afternoon run
I’ve had a pretty crap week in the sense that I had an annoying cold. I took two days off work which helped a bit but overall I’d much rather have been well.
Anways, as a result of all this I didn’t run at all during the week…not really a good idea with a marathon in two weeks but such is life. As such, I was determined to get out for a lung clearer yesterday afternoon.
I did my usual Tamaki drive loop but I extended it to go through Glendowie. I’d never been on this route before and in hindsight it was not the route for me after a week of no running. The first half was great. I really enjoyed it. The second half was extremely hilly. I knew there would be a hill or two but I didn’t think there would be quite so many. For the first time in quite a while I could really feel my legs once I got home.
19.97 km in 2:07:29. Hmm…what are the odds of the marathon coming in at under 4:30?
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May 18th, 2009 10:25
are you getting excited? nervous? not even feeling much of anything yet (too early?)?
some day for me.
some day…
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Andrew
reply on May 18th, 2009 12:30 pm:
Heh…I go through phases where I think what the hell have I done!
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May 18th, 2009 12:26
I doubt a few days off will make much difference in your training at this point. In fact, the rest will probably help you out.
It’s all good…
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May 18th, 2009 16:12
I think I have your cold … you didn’t send it over the internet did you ?
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May 18th, 2009 21:15
Hopefully those legs get back to normal soon and you get a decent last two weeks of training in.
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May 19th, 2009 01:09
Good job getting out there – I hate getting sick, but I really think getting out there for a run helps clear things up when it is just a cold.
Good luck with your upcoming marathon!
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May 19th, 2009 04:04
It’s getting close! Hopefully you’ll kick it completely soon… btw, I saw Auckland on a list of Top 10 best places to live in the World. It ranked #4. Must be an amazing place to jog and train for the marathon!
Good luck:)
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Andrew
reply on May 19th, 2009 5:42 am:
It’s extremely beautiful indeed.
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May 19th, 2009 06:32
I understand Christchurch is a very flat course. With all the hills in your training program the legs should hold up pretty well.
Think of the cold as a mixed blessing – getting a good amount of rest as part of the taper.
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May 19th, 2009 10:02
Hey dude… its imperative that you rest and drink plenty of fluid. Sometimes doing a lot of running can suppress your immune system. The key is to get a lot of rest and you will be ready to kick butt big time for your first marathon. You will do phenomenal.
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May 19th, 2009 13:34
I think you’ve got 4:30 in the bag. I have to disagree with Aaron in part though- if all your training has been hilly, your legs could suffer in Chch, as it’s more repetitive.
Good luck for the taper!
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Andrew
reply on May 21st, 2009 5:57 am:
One can hope!
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May 20th, 2009 09:06
In hindsight yes Kate is quite correct. Training on hills and then going to total flat is using different muscles. Repitition can be an issue.
The flat might seem comparitively easier though – maybe it is more a mental thing?
Just quietly I also think you have a 4:30 in the bag
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May 21st, 2009 05:18
Man, sorry to hear about the cold. Hopefully the forced rest will mean you will have a terrific marathon!
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May 24th, 2009 11:27
Those annoying colds are going around! I think you’ll do great in your marathon!
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May 25th, 2009 13:08
Boo for colds. Get it out of your system before the big day!
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