Early bird...
Wednesday 28/03/07:
For some insane reason I was well awake before the alarm kicked in at 5.20am! Resisted the temptation to just get up and go a bit earlier! It was just on 5.30am when I hit the street and found it had been raining overnight and the roads were still pretty wet. At one point I had to play 'dodge the snails' who were shifting house en-mass!
Did an out and back, but took a 'less travelled' (for me) main road today. The last two days I have not checked pace at all really, just run as I felt best at the time. Thought the rain was going to return at one stage, but it was nothing more than a little drizzle and it was rather warm and humid. Not complaining tho - soon enough it will be freezing!
Hit a long, steep hill just before turn-around, but at least I got to run back down it again just after slogging my way to the top! Think it took a fair bit out of the leggies tho, they felt rather tired on the homeward journey.
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 1hr12min, 15.21kms, Ave 4.45min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Had a massage after work and she found some really ugly areas today and it was excruciating, especially in the calves. Still, if it keeps the nasties at bay, its worth it. Its been raining steadily since mid-afternoon and doesn't sound like letting up any time soon. Good thing tomorrow is a rest day!
Oh and a note to Ewen - you're right, its way too cold to "grow wine" here, so we grow grapes instead and squish them into wine - go figure!! Hee hee, sorry, couldn't resist being a smart arse! I do love my NZ Savy Blancs, but when it comes to reds, most of my faves are Aussies!! Just like bloggers really!! :-)))))
For some insane reason I was well awake before the alarm kicked in at 5.20am! Resisted the temptation to just get up and go a bit earlier! It was just on 5.30am when I hit the street and found it had been raining overnight and the roads were still pretty wet. At one point I had to play 'dodge the snails' who were shifting house en-mass!
Did an out and back, but took a 'less travelled' (for me) main road today. The last two days I have not checked pace at all really, just run as I felt best at the time. Thought the rain was going to return at one stage, but it was nothing more than a little drizzle and it was rather warm and humid. Not complaining tho - soon enough it will be freezing!
Hit a long, steep hill just before turn-around, but at least I got to run back down it again just after slogging my way to the top! Think it took a fair bit out of the leggies tho, they felt rather tired on the homeward journey.
Brisk walk warmup: 5mins
Steady paced run: 1hr12min, 15.21kms, Ave 4.45min/kms.
Brisk walk cooldown: 5mins
Had a massage after work and she found some really ugly areas today and it was excruciating, especially in the calves. Still, if it keeps the nasties at bay, its worth it. Its been raining steadily since mid-afternoon and doesn't sound like letting up any time soon. Good thing tomorrow is a rest day!
Oh and a note to Ewen - you're right, its way too cold to "grow wine" here, so we grow grapes instead and squish them into wine - go figure!! Hee hee, sorry, couldn't resist being a smart arse! I do love my NZ Savy Blancs, but when it comes to reds, most of my faves are Aussies!! Just like bloggers really!! :-)))))
posted by Vicky @ 3/28/2007 09:47:00 pm
5 Comments:
At Wed Mar 28, 11:14:00 pm,
Andrew(ajh) said…
I stood on a couple of snails when I wnet out in the dark last Thursday night to put the rubbish bin out. Worst part was I had bare feet -- yuk!
At Thu Mar 29, 05:29:00 pm,
JH said…
I thought at first you meant the snails were swapping shells. They don't do that over here in sunny Melbourne.
At Thu Mar 29, 07:12:00 pm,
Ewen said…
I imagine NZ wines can be passable (just like their bloggers).
I've heard the bouquet of your Sav Blancs is reminiscent of the local sheep farms, whilst the Pinot Noirs are quite delicate, just like the dairies.
At Thu Mar 29, 07:33:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
pmsl, at your cheekiness there!! Nothing like a Sav Blanc but then I really am not that fussy when it comes to a good wine ;)
One day I strive to run as fast as you, that time is awesome!!
At Thu Mar 29, 11:32:00 pm,
Anonymous said…
The best thing about hills is that there's a downside (which is good).
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