Final Preparations

13 September 2006

I just had a nice easy run, I was instructed to go "very slow". I did try to stick to the slow pace, but I couldn't. My average pace of 5:44/km felt like I was standing still. I did my local Kogarah Bay run with has a few inclines (definitely not hills) and just kept the pace consistent. I ran past two male runners who commented on how fast I was, I didn't dare tell them I was struggling the go slow concept.

14 September 2006

Blue Dog and I were comparing our programs last night and we both had 10 laps of Wild Wally scheduled for today. I assured Blue Dog that we won't have to do 10 laps, Sean would probably just get us to do 6 at the most with Sunday's races. I was wrong...10 laps. My goal was not to go out too hard and stay relaxed focusing on my form. In the last couple of uphill reps I could feel my legs burn but I managed to finish the session in 24:27 with a Wild Wally PB. When I finished Sean commented on how fit I am looking, those sort of comments are always well received from the Coach.