Warmer weather - for now...
Tuesday 14/11/06:
Out the door at 6am today and the sun was already bright in the sky! Temp was already up to 15deg, with a high of 21deg expected today. Not that hot I know, but so much better than its been here in Auck lately... Its nice to have some good weather for a change but evidently its not meant to last long! (Thanks AlsoRan - you've confirmed what the weather reports are saying!!)
Was keen to see how the leg would feel - it was much better yesterday, but have to say that it hurts a hell of a lot more for a couple of hours after a physio session!
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady/Up-tempo pace: 28mins (6km)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
My leg felt better the further I went and the warmer I got. It was rather warm out there by the end and reminded me of summer running! Mind you, I was doing a faster pace too. Started off steady for the first couple of kms, then did the rest at around estimated HM race pace. While I want to take it easy on the legs, I want them to remember the pace too! Thursdays 6km will definately be done at an easy pace and Friday will be complete rest.
Rob has come to the rescue with some accommodation for me in Kerikeri on the Friday night, after I'd called about 20 hotels/motels/cabins at camp grounds and they were all full! He has a few contacts up there and has found someone who has a place where I can stay, that is currently not being used by anyone. So thats a relief! Getting up at 3am to drive up there on the Sat morning was a daunting thought - esp as I don't really know where I'm going! As we are driving up straight after work, it will probably take us more like 4hrs to get there due to clearing the traffic on this side of the city and getting over the Harbour Bridge to head north, as it is packed at peak times. But hopefully I will still get a half decent nights sleep!
Robyn from the Ausrun forum and I are going to attempt to meet up between the run and the prizegiving - it would be fantastic to meet another "Kiwi Ausrunner" so really hope we manage it! Also trying to talk her into starting her own blog!
Had physio again today and as it was feeling less "lumpy" Rachel started to get stuck in with her torture treatment! Also had more ultra-sound and a longer time with the heat packs - same again tomorrow...
Out the door at 6am today and the sun was already bright in the sky! Temp was already up to 15deg, with a high of 21deg expected today. Not that hot I know, but so much better than its been here in Auck lately... Its nice to have some good weather for a change but evidently its not meant to last long! (Thanks AlsoRan - you've confirmed what the weather reports are saying!!)
Was keen to see how the leg would feel - it was much better yesterday, but have to say that it hurts a hell of a lot more for a couple of hours after a physio session!
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady/Up-tempo pace: 28mins (6km)
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
My leg felt better the further I went and the warmer I got. It was rather warm out there by the end and reminded me of summer running! Mind you, I was doing a faster pace too. Started off steady for the first couple of kms, then did the rest at around estimated HM race pace. While I want to take it easy on the legs, I want them to remember the pace too! Thursdays 6km will definately be done at an easy pace and Friday will be complete rest.
Rob has come to the rescue with some accommodation for me in Kerikeri on the Friday night, after I'd called about 20 hotels/motels/cabins at camp grounds and they were all full! He has a few contacts up there and has found someone who has a place where I can stay, that is currently not being used by anyone. So thats a relief! Getting up at 3am to drive up there on the Sat morning was a daunting thought - esp as I don't really know where I'm going! As we are driving up straight after work, it will probably take us more like 4hrs to get there due to clearing the traffic on this side of the city and getting over the Harbour Bridge to head north, as it is packed at peak times. But hopefully I will still get a half decent nights sleep!
Robyn from the Ausrun forum and I are going to attempt to meet up between the run and the prizegiving - it would be fantastic to meet another "Kiwi Ausrunner" so really hope we manage it! Also trying to talk her into starting her own blog!
Had physio again today and as it was feeling less "lumpy" Rachel started to get stuck in with her torture treatment! Also had more ultra-sound and a longer time with the heat packs - same again tomorrow...
posted by Vicky @ 11/14/2006 08:50:00 pm
8 Comments:
At Tue Nov 14, 10:19:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
Definitely take up that offer of the corporate box - it's well worth it!
At Tue Nov 14, 10:50:00 pm,
Em said…
Yeah, go the 5KM, best thing about the first time at any distance a PB :-)
Glad you found somwhere to stay on Friday night, there would be nothing worse than that drive up first thing. Hope you catch up with Robyn.
At Tue Nov 14, 11:07:00 pm,
Ewen said…
Glad you have everything sorted for the half Vicky. I hope the leg continues to improve.
By the way, I have it on good authority that Prince Charles did his long run that morning, so give the guy a break!
At Tue Nov 14, 11:12:00 pm,
Jaykay said…
Oh that torture treatment - know the feeling well.
CV always knows when she's working me hard as my toes curl and I stop talking...I have to try and breathe properly otherwise I'd probably start hyperventilating!!
At Wed Nov 15, 12:21:00 pm,
Spark Driver said…
You will feel a lot more refreashed staying overnight close to the race than driving 4 hours in the morning to get there. I hope you have a good one.
At Wed Nov 15, 08:45:00 pm,
Robyn said…
Hi ya, thanks for taking a look at my blog. How do I get those funky looking tables down the right that you have with diff times etc
At Thu Nov 16, 04:09:00 pm,
beakus said…
very good idea to stay there the night before - you'll feel better for it :o)
As for torture treatment, had to laugh, and know exactly what you mean. It's worth it though! :o)
My MT always describes the tight spots as either 'cottage cheese lumpy' or as 'bands' of tension :o) She tells me it's doing okay if it's the latter of the two :oD
Good luck for Kerikeri!
B.
At Thu Nov 16, 06:31:00 pm,
MorseyRuns said…
Good luck for your run- hope you have a subtle tail wind for the whole way.
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