2000m Tempo Runs
Steve and Jane did their 2000m tempo run this morning in the south of town and the very cold minus 4 degrees. Jane 7:35 and Steve 6:52 on bike path. That's pretty good form for both of them.
I will do my 2000m tempo at Stromlo this afternoon. I will set the watch at 3:20/km or 20 seconds/100m and use the yellow 100m posts as an aid. Looking to crack 6:40 even paced which would put me in very good form, in low 33s shape for 10km or better fully tapered. Surprisingly I didn't lose much pace on the nasty hill at just after 1000m on Tuesday. The faster starting pace today may test me there.
I've had some very easy days. Just jogging for 20 minutes yesterday. Loads of stretches and ice have helped reduce inflammation in the ankle/lower left leg. It hasn't been sore to walk or jog slowly, seems to become sore after 15 minutes or so. Very hard to pinpoint the problem as was the last injury...the pain seems to shift about. I expect my performance on Sunday in City2Surf won't be affected by it. What becomes of my body after I will have to wait and see.
Meanwhile Keith in Bega did 4 x 800m (2:32, 2:36, 2:36, 2:37) to show he is in form for the McPhail 8km on Saturday in Melbourne.
PS...Of me: 6:40 exact today at Stromlo. Only 6km for the day.
I will do my 2000m tempo at Stromlo this afternoon. I will set the watch at 3:20/km or 20 seconds/100m and use the yellow 100m posts as an aid. Looking to crack 6:40 even paced which would put me in very good form, in low 33s shape for 10km or better fully tapered. Surprisingly I didn't lose much pace on the nasty hill at just after 1000m on Tuesday. The faster starting pace today may test me there.
I've had some very easy days. Just jogging for 20 minutes yesterday. Loads of stretches and ice have helped reduce inflammation in the ankle/lower left leg. It hasn't been sore to walk or jog slowly, seems to become sore after 15 minutes or so. Very hard to pinpoint the problem as was the last injury...the pain seems to shift about. I expect my performance on Sunday in City2Surf won't be affected by it. What becomes of my body after I will have to wait and see.
Meanwhile Keith in Bega did 4 x 800m (2:32, 2:36, 2:36, 2:37) to show he is in form for the McPhail 8km on Saturday in Melbourne.
PS...Of me: 6:40 exact today at Stromlo. Only 6km for the day.
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