I decided to run 8 km and the intent was an easy 8 km. I left about 4.55 pm and the first km paced out at 5:01 and then all the rest were sub 5 mins. What can I say, but I felt great and so I upped the pace for the remaining 7 km's. Overall my time was 36:20 for an average pace of 4:32 /km. The slowest km was the first at 5:01 and the fastest was the last at 3:57.
The weather conditions were not the best, it was wanting to pelt down, storm clouds were amassing and there was a strong south-westerly wind. I missed the rain (that came a few hours later).
What can I say, the last two days off were a blessing in disguise. I actually felt that I had more in the tank when I finished. If I had of gone out with the mindset of getting a fast time I reckon I
could have shaved a minute or two, maybe more, off this time. I believe my heart-rate graph clearly shows a nice even heart-rate, no spikes. Max heart-rate was 166 and averaged at 144 bpm.
At the conclusion - some stretching and then 200 sit-ups using an exercise ball.
Not sure what I'll do tomorrow, maybe a 12 or 15 km along Werribee River. That will be in the afternoon as I'll be watching the Soccerrooes beating Uruguay in their first leg World Cup playoff about 2 or 3 am in the morning (Sunday).
Stats
Weight : 77.4 kg
Last 7 Days: 54.7 km
Last 28 Days 226.3 km
November 2005: 75.3 km
YTD: 1955.3 km
Weekly Avg (2005): 42.5 km
Monthly Avg (2005): 178.0 km
Yearly Avg (2001 on): 1458.0 km
Total (2001 on): 7292.8 km
Until next time...
1 comment:
Sounds like a good run - it is amazing what you can do when you are fresh.
Glad to hear you have given the headache the flick.
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