Base training in the sun
Well my holiday is now over so I’ve been back at work since yesterday. I’ve had surprisingly productive days so I’m quite pleased.
I went for a great run along the waterfront before work this morning and really enjoyed myself. I bumped into a friend I haven’t seen in about 7 years and he didn’t recognise me at first. It was really funny watching the recognition slowly seeping into his eyes.
It’s a glorious summer’s day here in Auckland. I’ve been reading a lot of posts from American bloggers and most of them are talking about how bitterly cold it is. Well freezing folks, this photo is for you:
These are the conditions I have to go run in at the moment. Pity me folks for life is tough! 
I’m going along quite nicely in terms of building up a good running base. My next marathon isn’t until late December so I am doing the low heart rate training routine again in the hopes of building up a really solid aerobic base.
As such, most of my runs have defaulted to slightly longer and slower than normal. At the moment my default distance is about 10K (6 miles for the metrically challenged) and it’s been really nice to be able to just go out and run and enjoy life.
My running map for today:
My wife has bought us tickets to visit Christchurch at the beginning of June to visit my parents. SBS half marathon here I come!
January 6th, 2010 13:59
Ok those pictures are just cruel man! lol we just came off of a 2 day stretch of 10 degree weather, snow and 40 mph winds! can you say sub zero?
keep up the good work.
As Ever
Me
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January 6th, 2010 14:14
When you’re cold, I’ll remind you of how nice it is here.
It’s quite frigid these days in much of the U.S.
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January 6th, 2010 14:20
That’s wonderful. I’m not a running person but I admire those who are.
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January 6th, 2010 15:14
Well today felt like a heat wave — up to the low 30’s with no wind after a couple days with wind chills around zero.
I made a note to return the favor in July.
Enjoy your summer!
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January 6th, 2010 18:21
Nice pic!
In reference to the pic, let me say, “You suck!” LOL
jk But that really is cruel.
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January 6th, 2010 19:42
Sure was nice weather today. Great day to be out running.
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January 7th, 2010 05:41
Man, I envy your weather right now! Those pictures look amazing as far as places to run go – water, boats, great skyline. My wife brings up the notion of moving to New Zealand someday, and your photographs are definitely a good sell. Who knows…
All the best!
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January 7th, 2010 05:51
I envy both your beautiful weather and your beautiful scenery! Oh, and the running map is tres cool.
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January 7th, 2010 05:57
You, and those pictures, are truly evil, sir!!!!
It is supposed warm up though, next week we’ll be right around the freezing mark!
D’oh!
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January 7th, 2010 07:25
Very nice pic’s! I am in Southern California so the weather isn’t that bad LOL. Right now we are looking at 72 degrees and blue sky’s. At night cold here is 50.
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January 7th, 2010 08:48
Thanks for the comment on my blog…gah the weather there! SO JEALOUS!
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January 7th, 2010 09:28
I too am jealous of that fabulous weather! This morning I walked in 9 degree weather. I think I had on about 30 layers and was still chilly!
Glad to hear things are going well for you!
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January 7th, 2010 09:43
Ahhhhh but you don’t mention the wind! Or is Auckland missing out on that? I’m so sick of thinking I’m having a great run and then turning the corner to come home and being hit full force by the darn wind.
Don’t work too hard
~Lisa
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Andrew
reply on January 7th, 2010 11:24 am:
It hasn’t been windy the last two days but it can be rather windy indeed.
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January 7th, 2010 15:32
Thanks for rubbing it in!
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January 7th, 2010 20:24
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January 8th, 2010 04:04
Thanks for the photo …
Can you sense the jealousy? It’s snowing outside as I write this. Going for a run in about an hour.
Yipee
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January 8th, 2010 08:23
It’s down to -6C here and it really sucks. Spent the evening cleanign the garage so I wouldn’t have to scrape ice in the morning. Today I had to jack with the pool as it needed heating elements around the pipes so they wouldn’t freeze. It’s supposed to get down to -12 C tonight. Brrr! I’m staying indoors for sure!
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