All Aboard, Choo CHoo!

The old Choo Choo run was on the cards today. Despite getting not much sleep last night I met up Sugar, Sassy and Herbs at 6.00am at Serpentine. We headed down to North Dandulap and headd out just on first light at around 6.30am. the first 6kms gave those novices to the Choo Choo a taste of the action with some quality climb. The SE wind was howling and teamed up Mr Gradient to challenge us, alas, we prevailed. At the 10k mark, Herby was struggling with the pace and the gravelly surface and an executive decision was made that it would be best that she turn back or else we would all the miss the train...then there were three. The pace was solid of the next hour and the wind assisted in keeping us cool. Plenty of Kangaroo and a friendly python kept the k's ticking by. At about 20ks the soft surface and fatigue started setting in but the "Three S' kept strong in the knowledge that the drink stop (pre-dropped water and powerade in the morning) was not too far away. After soem much needed drinks we soldiered on knowing that gravity was sdoon to our friend. Affter a wrong turn (my fault) we then decended to the coastal plain in hasty fashion and powered into town where refreshments at the local deli and a sweet train ride back to the start (and Herby) awaited. All in all a tough yet rewarding run. 38.6kms @4.56min/k; Ave HR 150

Easy run

A typical recovery run. With the long run in the back of mind tomorrow I decided to take it easy. Loop around Kings Park along trails. 8.3km @ 5.30min/k; Ave HR 135

50 Minute Tempo

Hot and shitty condition for running. In my weakened state this run was going to be tough, and was. 12.7kms @ 3.59min/k; Ave HR 163bpm; Total 20.7km

Easy Run

Quite a gang headed out from East Perth this morning: Sugar, Sass and Original Simon. Kim and her posey were also lurking about. On a day that is going to top around 40oC the cooler conditions this morning before sunrise were quite pleasant. Heart rate a little high likely due to the 'mystery virus' that I seem to be carrying. A bit better than yesterday though, so hopefully some more improvement before tomorrows tempo run. 12.0km @ 4.49min/k; Ave HR 146bpm

If you ever feel running is tough, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9MYoQnfVQU

Aerobic Threshold Session: 3x(600x1, 400x2, 200x4, on 3, 2, 1min)

Haven’t been my best since yesterday. Felt real week and tired and started getting a headache yesterday lunchtime so went home and slept most of the afternoon and last night. Awoke this morning still a little weak but decided to give the session a go. Despite a dull headache (which I still have) the session went quite well. Plan for another early night, and all being well, I should be better tomorrow. Total 14.68km

Easy Run with 6x Strides

A windy old morning for running and a few stomach problems didn't help thi smorning. Headed out through Kings Park, then along Mounts Bay road and then back via the 'Secret track' to Zamia Cafe then along some trails back to the gym carpark. Felt ok, although slowed significantly on the hills suggesting there is still some residue tiredness from Saturday's run. 10.0k @ 5.18min/k; Ave HR 132