UPDATE

Monday, 15 January

An easy recovery run just around my local circuit. Didn't feel too bad, a little rusty to start with but I soon settled into a good rythem. Finished up with 4.5km at 5.46/km pace. My legs were a little tired but not to smashed up. I then hit the gym in the afternoon for my strenght session.

Tuesday, 16 January

Today I had an unwelcomed visitor; DOMS. I was scheduled for a nice easy run this morning, but I had agreed with Princess Fairy Floss (aka Kit) to head over the SWEAT and do my run around the Park. Deanne and I joind the group fro the drills and the strides and then did a few laps of the lakes. I didn't hang around too long, as I had to get my mother to chemo early. I must admit my mother and I laughed with when we parked the car in the "Handicap" car park. People must I have thought I was the one with the problem, I could hardly walk when I first got out of the car. I sat with my mother for six hours during her treatment, but got up reguarly to go for a walk and get some blood pumping throught the legs.

Wednesday, 17 January

I met the girls at Centennial Park at the crazy hour of 5.20am. Let me just say it was one of those days. I felt like crap, so I plodded along and did the sensible thing for a change and cut my run short. I came home and spoke to Blue Dog seeking approval I suppose for listening to my body. After a nice couple of hours lazing around the pool I dragged myself off for a massage. I hadn't had a massage for seven months, and was pleasantly surprised that I wasn't too bad, but my quards were in need of some attention. Two hours later I walked out feeling exhausted.

Thursday, 18 January

After a two hour massage the legs were a bit tender particularly when faced with a speed session. I didn't do fantastic times, but I kept moving forward. I did 3 x 1.2km reps (5:39, 5:44, 5:36).

Friday, 19 January

Katie and did a nice easy run we ran through Scarborough Park. Total 6.20km with an average pace of 5.39/km. I then took my neice and newphew, who were staying with us for a few days for a walk along Lady Carrington Drive. After another quick tranisition I then finished the afternoon off with a Yoga class.

Saturday, 20 January

I did the Scarborough Park run again, just a little quicker. 5:31/km average pace.

Sunday, 21 January

I went out to Smithfield for the SMC 10Km. I knew this would be an interesting given my current milage and then I had to factor in the heat. My time was very slow 52:27, but I was happy all things considered.

Monday, 22 January

Katie came over to join me for a run. We did 6km along the beach. Operation Fairy Floss has shifted up another gear and a missed has been deployed, it's getting exciting. I finished the day with 30 minutes on the Elipitical Trainer followed by some weights and core work.

Unfortunately I went back to work today.

Tuesday, 23 January

I had long reps on the program today, 2 x 2km (9:28, 9:31), 1 x 1km (4:27). Felt pretty good during the drills and warm up today, but it was very humid. My times are still not were they should be but I am slowly starting to pick up again.