Friday, October 07, 2005
Finishing touches on Melbourne preparation
6/10/05
Today was the last run before Melbourne. I wanted a sharpener but I didn't want to push too hard in case of injury. Started off with a 3km warmup.
I decided to do 15 minutes of 30 seconds efforts followed by 30 seconds jog recovery. I changed the emphasis from outright speed to consistency of efforts. I am pleased to report that 12 of the 15 efforts were within 8 metres of each other, with another 2 only 5 metres behind. So another key session achieved its objective. Then finished off with a 3km warmdown.
I am happy with the way I have wrapped up the preparation. The last 3 key runs have gone exactly to plan. I realise that I am not in the best shape I have ever been in. But I am hopeful that experience gained from my previous marathons and a more conservative first half will see me finishing stronger on Sunday. If I finish 5 minutes either side of my PB, I will be a very satisfied runner on Sunday afternoon.
My mantra for this marathon will be NO EXCUSES.
Today was the last run before Melbourne. I wanted a sharpener but I didn't want to push too hard in case of injury. Started off with a 3km warmup.
I decided to do 15 minutes of 30 seconds efforts followed by 30 seconds jog recovery. I changed the emphasis from outright speed to consistency of efforts. I am pleased to report that 12 of the 15 efforts were within 8 metres of each other, with another 2 only 5 metres behind. So another key session achieved its objective. Then finished off with a 3km warmdown.
I am happy with the way I have wrapped up the preparation. The last 3 key runs have gone exactly to plan. I realise that I am not in the best shape I have ever been in. But I am hopeful that experience gained from my previous marathons and a more conservative first half will see me finishing stronger on Sunday. If I finish 5 minutes either side of my PB, I will be a very satisfied runner on Sunday afternoon.
My mantra for this marathon will be NO EXCUSES.
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Sounds like you got the right attitude Horrie, have a great race on Sunday, then join us for some "longer" stuff when you got Melbourne out of the system ;-)
Sounds like you are well prepared. Have a great time in Melbourne and enjoy the run and the company.
TA
TA
Sounds like everything has come together nicely for Sunday.
I'm sure you gonna enjoy this one, its such a fantastic course. All the best.
PS Might see you on the dark side :-)
I'm sure you gonna enjoy this one, its such a fantastic course. All the best.
PS Might see you on the dark side :-)
Have a good one Horrie! I'll be thinking of you and giving you virtual cheers while I'm out doing my long run on Sunday!
That is a great attitude to have; I must remember that.
Have a great race on Sunday Horrie. Enjoy it!
J.
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Have a great race on Sunday Horrie. Enjoy it!
J.
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