The Trainings All Done
Mon 30th 6.5k 34:55 (5:08 ) No Hr data.
Recovery Run.
Tues 1st Rest
Wed 2nd 14.5k 1:04:24 (4:26 HR 154)
A solid upper aerobic run. I was a bit twitchy on this run. It was this session the Wednesday before Canberra in 2007 that I injured my left leg and had to hobble back to work. No such problem though tonight.
Thu 3rd Rest
Fri 6.5k 29:25 (4:31 HR 151)
An easy run from home this morning to just keep the legs ticking over. Can't stand too much tapering.
Those two last runs while I am happy with the times and pace I am a bit concerned about the Heart Rates. They are about 4 or 5 beats higher than I would have expected especially given I have been tapering. I suspect if I hadn't forgotten my HR strap for Monday's run it would have shown similar results. I suppose I am still fighting the low grade virus I had last week. Luckily I don't feel like I'm going down hill with anything and I have two days rest now.
I have decided on my race strategy and I will start out at 4:30 pace. If I am strong and can keep that up all the way, it will get me under 3:10. If I was to make a prediction at this point , I would say there will be a little fade towards the end and I'll finish in 3:12.xx. More than happy to be proven wrong though .
I have one disappointment with the event. My eldest sister is doing her 20th GC Half Marathon but the presentations will be done at 9:30am so I will be still out on the course at that time and won't be able to see her getting recognised for what is a great running achievement.
Best of luck to all the other runners.
See you out on the road.
Recovery Run.
Tues 1st Rest
Wed 2nd 14.5k 1:04:24 (4:26 HR 154)
A solid upper aerobic run. I was a bit twitchy on this run. It was this session the Wednesday before Canberra in 2007 that I injured my left leg and had to hobble back to work. No such problem though tonight.
Thu 3rd Rest
Fri 6.5k 29:25 (4:31 HR 151)
An easy run from home this morning to just keep the legs ticking over. Can't stand too much tapering.
Those two last runs while I am happy with the times and pace I am a bit concerned about the Heart Rates. They are about 4 or 5 beats higher than I would have expected especially given I have been tapering. I suspect if I hadn't forgotten my HR strap for Monday's run it would have shown similar results. I suppose I am still fighting the low grade virus I had last week. Luckily I don't feel like I'm going down hill with anything and I have two days rest now.
I have decided on my race strategy and I will start out at 4:30 pace. If I am strong and can keep that up all the way, it will get me under 3:10. If I was to make a prediction at this point , I would say there will be a little fade towards the end and I'll finish in 3:12.xx. More than happy to be proven wrong though .
I have one disappointment with the event. My eldest sister is doing her 20th GC Half Marathon but the presentations will be done at 9:30am so I will be still out on the course at that time and won't be able to see her getting recognised for what is a great running achievement.
Best of luck to all the other runners.
See you out on the road.
posted by Robert Song @ 8:10 pm
5 Comments:
At Fri July 04, 09:53:00 pm AEST,
Samurai Running said…
Have a great run Robert Song. I'll be thinking about you during the run.
At Fri July 04, 10:40:00 pm AEST,
Tesso said…
In case I don't spot you on the morning, GOOD LUCK!!! I've got my money on you cracking that 3:10 mark.
Robbie Lofthouse is also doing his GC half mara number 20.
At Sat July 05, 09:59:00 am AEST,
Rob said…
All the best Robert Song. You will be well rewarded for all your hard work.
At Sat July 05, 07:29:00 pm AEST,
Anonymous said…
congrats to your sister. makes you feel guilty for pulling her hair all those years ago, right?
At Mon July 07, 07:25:00 pm AEST,
Samurai Running said…
Come on mate, shouldn't you be putting something in red in that over 50 PB box? ;)
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