WEEKLY UPDATE
17 MAR - 24 MAR
It's been such a great week! As you all saw from my random update I managed to secure Wine & Dine registrations in the 5km for my husband and I, the 10km for my husband and the 2 course challenge for myself. I have to admit to being nervous as I've not ever run a 5km, 10km and Half back to back so any training tips would be very much appreciated. I'm not expecting it to be easy but I've got plenty of training time ahead of me.
I'm also only 8 weeks away from The Great Ocean Road Half Marathon. For all the non Australians following along the Great Ocean Road is one of the most iconic coastal drives in all of Australia. I've been trying to get there for years and never seem to go even though it's only about an hour away from me now that we've moved to Melbourne. The views will be absolutely spectacular and I can't wait to complete the course BUT (there's always a but), this course is actually 23km's, so slightly longer than a Half Marathon distance and it's full of hills! GAAAHHHHHHHH.
So during training over the last couple of weeks I've noticed that my regular Mizuno Wave's are feeling a little less than ideal. I've started getting some rubbing, hot spots and the tread under the balls of my feet is almost smooth. I'm sure they've got another 100-200km's in them but given that I'm currently running 20-30km's a week it won't be long before they're ready to be retired so today I threw these bad boys into the mix.
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Jennie G, on Flickr
I've been brand loyal to Mizuno for a couple of years but these Brooks Glycerin felt lighter and moved a little easier than my Wave Sky's. By breaking them in now they'll be race ready for the Great Ocean Road Half.
I also got a sneak peak at the awesome medal I'll earn at the Neon Run 5km race! It's Star Wars themed this year and half on May 4th - OF COURSE!!
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Jennie G, on Flickr
I can't wait to put this bad boy in the collection.
19 Mar = 6.87km Run + 2.5km Walk = 9.37km in 52:49
21 Mar = 5.07km Run in 36:58
22 Mar = 4.01km Walk in 44:20
24 Mar = 8.84km Run in 1:05:52
WEEKLY TOTAL = 27.29 Km (16.957 Miles)
MONTHLY TOTAL = 58.4km Km (36.288 Miles)
ANNUAL TOTAL = 220.759 Km (137.173 Miles)