Early Morning Run

This morning I got up at 6am to go for a run with Nic. Since daylight saving stops us from running at night, I suggested that we go for a run before he starts work. Hence the 6am wake up.

I arrived at Nic's place at 6:30am. We ran along the local creek near Nic's house. I really enjoyed the run. We started off slow but that is expected as we had to wake up and and warm up. The first km we ran we did in 7:19mins, which I didn't think was too bad for that time of the day.

During the next km Nic suggested we try for a fast km next. I was fine with it not expecting to go overly fast. As we were running along Nic was being a pain the arse telling me to run faster or I wasn't going to make a good time. My legs were so tired, I couldn't go faster. When I thought I was almost at the end I managed to find a bit more energy but when we passed where I thought the end of the km was I started to slow down. Nic was on at me the whole time. We reached the end of the km and I heard the GPS woman tell us we had just run that km in 6:15mins!!! WTF! I thought I was running slow. I am pretty certain that Nic was trying to get me to beat 6mins and I think that if he hounds me on our runs like he did today it will happen.

I do like being pushed and I seem to run better when under pressure. I am looking forward to my next run and will definitely do another early morning run as it is a great way to wake up for the day.

Distance travelled today: 5.39km
Distance travelled so far: 412.30km
Distance left to travel: 25,345.45km

Questionable Run

Earlier this evening I went for a quick run around the block. Trent was home a bit later from work than expected so it was dark when I went out. I still also had to go food shopping so couldn't go out for too long. The quick run around the block seemed the best option.

The first time it ticked over to a km I thought it went too quickly. I ignored it and kept going. I ran the 2nd km and it it told me I ran in 4min 44sec. Now there is no way in hell that I ran that fast so I knew something weird was going on. I kept going and didn't check it until I got home. The GPS on Endomondo had gone completely haywire. I was apparently running through houses and also suddenly became a super runner. I worked out by the time it took me to run that there was a possibility that I had run a km in 6 1/2mins but I still think even that is questionable. I think it is extremely unlikely I even beat 7mins in tonights run.

It was a short run but I am glad I went out.


Distance travelled today: 2.56km
Distance travelled so far: 406.91km
Distance left to travel: 25,350.84km

Bike Ride

Last night Nic and I rode home from town. It had been 10 days since I had gone out and done any exercise with Nic. I have missed his company too. I often think I prefer to go out on my own and do my own thing in my own time but when I ran my fastest km the other day I missed having Nic there, just to have someone say well done at the time. Our random conversations whilst walking/running are quite good for making time go quicker on longer runs. I have to start making sure I organise times when Nic can join me again.

Anyway, yesterday. I was well tired before we even started riding as I got up at 6am to do some photography work for my brothers work. After I finished I went and met Trent in town to wait for Nic to finish work. Trent fixed my puncture the night before so I was actually able to ride my bike.

We left town a bit later than planned as Nic finished work late. We rode along the bus track. We hadn't gone far (about 2km) when we had to stop because Nic's chain came off his bike. It was quickly fixed and then we headed off again. It wasn't too dark until we were near the first bus interchange out of the city. Neither Nic or I have lights on our bikes, I have reflectors but they are no good in the dark. Nic and I were heading down a hill and then slightly up hill. Nic was in front of me and all I saw was Nic hit something. How he didn't fall off the bike I have no idea. It was the funniest thing I have seen in ages though.

The rest of the ride went fairly uneventful. The gears on my bike stuffed up a bit and would jump out of gear as I went up hills which made it a bit difficult to ride up hills. I ended up having to walk up hills because of it. Annoying but hopefully it will be fixed before my next ride.

I am impressed that after 13yrs of not riding and then only 3 rides I rode 20km in 2hrs. I think we would have ridden quicker had we been riding during light or had lights on the bikes. Something to think of next time.

The stairs Nic rode up

Distance travelled today: 20.11km
Distance travelled so far: 404.35km
Distance left to travel: 25,353.40km

Short & Fast

I was totally not in the mood to go running tonight but knew I had to because it had been three days since I went out. I was supposed to go out Saturday morning but I slept in and then Trent went out so I couldn't. A make up run on Sunday wasn't really an option as it was Shayla's birthday party. I am so tired and exhausted from the weekend that running really was on top of my list of today's priorities.

When I went out it was getting quite dark and was cold so I decided to only run the smaller block around our place. Lazy I know but like I said I wasn't in the mood either. I walked the first km and felt like I was going really slow so I ran the second km. Holy crap on a cracker I beat my best time! 6min 52sec! I really do surprise myself sometimes. I really felt like I was going slower than normal, guess I was wrong!

I know Nic is going to push me more now that he knows I can break the 7min barrier!

Distance travelled today: 2.75km
Distance travelled so far: 384.24km
Distance left to travel: 25,373.51km

Lone Hill Climb

This morning I decided to climb the hill Nic and I climbed last month. It was quite nice this morning, so I went with my music & my water and headed up the hill. It was a lovely morning for walking up the hill.

It wasn't as horrendous as I remembered it being. I think not having a hangover helped a lot. I did have a nice break at the top of the hill taking in the scenery. I didn't do any running today just a nice walk to keep up with my alternate day walking.

I might try a new route next time I go up there though.

A sign seen on my walk

The view from the top of the hill





Distance travelled today: 5.70km
Distance travelled so far: 381.49km
Distance left to travel: 25,373.51km

City Loop

This evening I took the kids straight from school to a playground in town. I did their homework with them before Trent, Nic, Robyn & Charlie arrived. While Nic and I were to run a loop through some of the city streets Trent & Robyn were going to stay with the kids as they played in the playground.

It was a decent loop we did as well, 5km. Not much running as I had a massive headache and my shins are hurting and I am a bit concerned about getting shin splints again, not something I want to experience again. We did run a km in 7.15min though.

I did enjoy our run as I did feel much better at the end of the run than I did at the start. By the time our 5km was finished my headache was only a quarter of the size it was when we started the run.

Distance travelled today: 5.00km
Distance travelled so far: 375.79km
Distance left to travel: 25,379.21km

Run & BBQ

Late this afternoon Trent, the kids & I met Nic, Robyn & Charlie at a playground along the bus track. This is a playground that Nic and I had passed on one of our previous bus track runs. It is an enclosed playground (great when there are four kids that have to be watched) and has a BBQ. We thought we could go for a run whilst the kids play and Trent & Robyn organise a BBQ for when we get back.

It wasn't a huge run. I still have sore legs (and butt) from yesterdays bike ride. I did manage a 'fast' km of 7.15min. Not bad with tired legs. When we got back the BBQ was ready and delicious (thanks Trent and Robyn). Unfortunately the playground doesn't have any lights and now because of day light saving ending it gets dark early,s o we did end up eating in the dark. It was delicious though so totally worth it.

Distance travelled today: 5.59km
Distance travelled so far: 370.79km
Distance left to travel: 25,384.21km

Riding

I went out for a ride again this evening. I borrowed Nic's bike again as the puncture on my bike is still not fixed (will get round to it soon I am sure). It has been three days since my last ride and my butt still hurts from last time. This bike has got the worst seat ever. It may as well have a plank of wood as the seat it is that hard and uncomfortable.

Today I rode just over 6km. A lot of hills, which make it very tiring but worth it (except for the uncomfortable seat. I really must get the puncture fixed on my bike so I don't have to use Nic's bike anymore. (I do appeciate the loan Nic just not the sore butt).

Distance travelled today: 6.10km
Distance travelled so far: 365.20km
Distance left to travel: 25,389.80km