The final countdown

Well, 6 days to do to my first Auckland Marathon. I have to admit I’m starting to really look forward to it.

My marathon training program called for a gentle 8 miles as my long run yesterday.  It feels a bit ridiculous to be calling 8 miles a long run now but that’s the way it is.  I had a great run with my wife.  She was having a step back week (her half marathon is at the end of November) and I of course was in my last long run of the taper.

I was full of beans and raring to go which is a bit of a relief after my nasty long run last week.  I found the going very easy and had to resist the temptation to power up the hills.  It’s amazing how much energy I have after a bit of rest.

We ran out towards St Heliers along Tamaki Drive.  There is a pier (which goes out 200 metres or so) that has been closed for a long time due to repair work.  Fortunately it was open again so we ran out just for fun:

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Altogether we did just over 14km in about 1:26 which was just what the doctor called for.

My Activities Big loop 25-10-2009

A year ago this time I was lining up for my first half marathon.  That turned out to be a fantastic experience and I’m glad I did it. 

I’m psyched for Sunday.  I have to go collect my race pack later this week so I’ll probably do another post before the event detailing that.

Posting has been a bit slack this year I’m afraid.  But life has been busy and good so I can’t complain too much. :)

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October 26, 2009 | Filed Under fitness 

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7 Responses to “The final countdown”

  1. GregNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 8:06 pm

    Congrats! Sounds like you’re ready! Will this be your last race of the year?
    .-= Greg´s last blog ..How To Avoid Disappointment And Find Contentment In Life =-.
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  2. MizFitNo Gravatar on October 26th, 2009 10:12 pm

    living not blogging? I think we’ll forgive you.

    sign me:

    a woman who LONGS to use the phrase “easy 8 miles’ :)
    .-= MizFit´s last blog ..Two Fit Chicks & A Microphone podcast: Goal setting. =-.

  3. Tim WilsonNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 1:09 am

    Congrats and good luck this coming weekend!!
    .-= Tim Wilson´s last blog ..It’s Officially Taper Time! =-.
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  4. Scott Keeps RunningNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 5:26 am

    Excitement is contagious. Good luck holding it in this week. :)

  5. AndrewNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 7:06 am

    Nope! I’m going to run my wife’s inaugral half marathon with her as well.
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  6. Scott Keeps RunningNo Gravatar on October 27th, 2009 9:12 am

    can’t forget this, either: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZkllM8znx4
    .-= Scott Keeps Running´s last blog ..Sadie and Her Moose Friends – More Beautiful Fall Running =-.

  7. catherineNo Gravatar on October 29th, 2009 5:08 am

    good luck for sunday…..
    .-= catherine´s last blog ..Marathon anxiety… =-.

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