Taking a Jump

Yesterday marked only 5 weeks until the Perth city to surf. So, anticipating the big event i set about on a 'casual challenge' to run to Dalyellup - measured to be about 11.5km. Being my 6th day back running i didn't know what to expect and set out with my ipod at a nice pace. It was a beautiful evening, cloudy, no wind and i ran through town and along the beach, then through the Tuart Forrest before arriving to Dalyellup where i met mum and dad walking the dogs with the car. I couldn't have run too much further but managed 58 minutes at a comfortable pace! Yay i do have some fitness left!! My legs were still a little sore in the quads from the week so it was a really good run considering. So my goal of a sub 50 minute 12km run next month is in my reach!! There are 3 things i need to consider...

1. Running up the Perth hills - they might not look much but they still hurt!!

2. Running 1km or so more

3. Taking off at least 8 minutes

So i need to train on some hills, mostly interval training and try faster runs to keep up a faster pace. The good news is today i am not very sore! I feel a little weary but no major shin, foot or leg soreness which is great. Sometimes it comes on the 2nd day after though so we will see tomorrow. I have found though after i do longer runs i find it hard to sleep at night, whether it is because i still have adrenaline racing around my body hours after a long run is a good possibility, but it can get frustrating when your body is weary but your mind is racing, it is a feeling i am becoming accustomed to after these runs, i just need to find ways to deal with them.

Today was a 40 minute walk this morning with mum before the rain set in. Then a 40 minute session on the cross trainer with 20x10 second sprints. With only 2 more days until i head back to Perth and there is no telling how the time will pan out, i must just take it one day at a time and do training when ever i get the chance.