NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 16 - DAY 6 28/02- 8KM TREADMILL

Fastest ever 8 km today, and that is fastest ever in my running history from what I can remember.
Treadmill intervals, so really great to get a time that was 5 mins faster than my 8 km on the treddy a little while back- see below
Stoked and officially RACE FIT.
Second biggest mileage week, so going well and with just over 2 weeks until race day, things are coming together.

Blue Asics
#dasherlife
#asics
#nychalf

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 16 - DAY 5 27/02- 5km

OMG that was hot. It had been over 35 today and still about 33 when I went out.
Back on to Linear Park for some hills again.
5 km again and sub 40 which in the heat I will consider a good time.
I've decided that this trail is more hilly than the Central Park.


Blue Asics
Garmin Data: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/706878934

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#nychalf

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 16 - DAY 4 26/02- REST

Time for a rest this week so I can get fresh legs.
Going to head out again tomorrow for some Linear Park.
It's going to be hot, but only aiming for the same as Tuesday.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 16 - DAY 2 24/02- 20km

Longest training run to date with good temps for running.
A great time, with sub -3 now in my sights, which makes me feel much better about tackling Central Park.
Last 5 kms were sub 8min/km which helped with the time.
300/700 and some 200/800 intervals.

Blue Asics
Garmin Data:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/704611148
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#nychalf
#garmin
#asics

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 16 - DAY 1 23/02- REST

So as if I didn't have enough days off the last week, let's have another.
Going long tomorrow for 20 km.
First go at this distance for a long long time.
Mentally prepared for a good morning.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - WRAP UP

A good mileage week even though not many days out on the road/treddy.

MONDAY- 8.0
TUESDAY- REST
WEDNESDAY- 18.02 and Yoga
THURSDAY- REST
FRIDAY -REST
SATURDAY -REST
SUNDAY-6km

Total Mileage: 32.02
Weight not measured

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 7 22/02- 6km

So today's run was brought to you by Hahn Super Dry and a long day at work.

2 photos as had to get off to erm... head to the loo.

Still 6 km better than no km especially seeing I was geared up on a pint of beer.

Back to normal now in the downward stretch towards race day.

3 weeks to go

Blue Asics

#dasherlife

#nychalf

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 6 21/02- REST/WORK

A long day today spent at the Entertainment Centre for Day 1 of the World Expo.
Hours on the feet, but a good day.
No running today, might get some treddy tomorrow.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 5 20/02- REST

And again... rest day.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 4 19/02- REST

Rest day today after yesterday's great run.
Looking forward to a couple of days recovery.
Big work weekend coming up where I will be on my feet for hours on 2 days.
On a sentimental note, my Grandad would have been 100 today.
My cousin turned 35 and our friend Lorraine's new grandson was born.
19 Feb- it's a good day.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 3 18/02- 18.02 km

Happy with today as 18 km in about the same time as 17km 10 days ago. Getting faster.
Intervals of 200/800
Out early again, but it is the only way to get out and back before the sun comes up.
Blurry photo- that's life :)

Blue Asics
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#garmin

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 2 17/02- REST

Rest tonight as tomorrow the weather is going to be ok so heading out for long run tomorrow.
18 km on the cards.
Nearly there!

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 15 - DAY 1 16/02- 8 km

Training will be less 2 days this week as I have the World Expo for work on Saturday and Sunday.
Looking to head for a mid week long run on my day off on Wednesday.
Treddy today just to get out there.
Fastest 8 km in a long long while
Blue Asics
#dasherlife
#nychalf
#asics

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 2 03/02-REST

Rest day today as I know I would head towards another 40+ km week.

Big day tomorrow hopefully with 3 sessions.

Really tired but must keep pushing.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - WRAP UP

A small mileage week this week due to ridiculous heat.

MONDAY- REST
TUESDAY- 10.04
WEDNESDAY-10km, pilates and yoga
THURSDAY-REST
FRIDAY-REST
SATURDAY -REST
SUNDAY- 7.02

Total mileage: 27:06

#dasherlife
#nychalf
#asics

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 7 15/02- 7.02km

ONE MONTH UNTIL RACE DAY!!!
About a billion degrees outside and air con lacking in the gym.
7km on the treddy in the Blue Asics
The time confuses me but must have counted down from 90 mins so would be 55.38???
Like all training done on intervals.

NYC MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 6 14/02- REST

Ridiculously hot and I worked today so no action on the training front.
Sometimes you just gotta rest.

NYC MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 5 13/02- REST

Friday 13th.
Rest day again.. and this weekend heading for a scorcher.
Will look for some treddy action on Sunday as I am working tomorrow.

NYC MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 4 12/02- REST

After 2 very big days of training, rest day today.
Why?
Because I can.
Very hot weekend coming up with temps up around 40C. There may have to be some alterations in training this week.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 3 11/02 10 km HAT TRICK

And here we go, back to back 10km training runs, virtually the same track time.
Really pleased with that as I don't often do this because I don't feel I can succeed but managed to prove myself wrong today.
Probably a good thing as rest days coming up, so needed to get in some quality miles.
Pilates this morning after the run and Yoga tonight
#hattrick
#dasherlife

Asics Blue
Garmin Data:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/694598073

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 2 10/02 10.04km

Tuesday Training!
Loving sub 1:30 for a training run.
Mum joined me for a few intervals coming back home past the jetty.
200/800 and then with Mum 100/400 until the last interval when back to 200/800

Blue Asics
Garmin Data:
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/694036394

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 14 - DAY 1 09/02- REST

After a massive week last week, today is rest day following 2 days of training on the trot.
Looking to log training on Tuesday and Wednesday this week as I am off both days.
Time is running short. Still not confident of sub-3. The hills in the park are freaking me out.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - WRAP UP

A massive week with 45.05 kms.
MONDAY-9 kms
TUESDAY- REST
WEDNESDAY - 10KM on Treddy, PILATES and YOGA: HAT TRICK
THURSDAY- REST
FRIDAY -REST
SATURDAY-17.18 km
SUNDAY- Lofty 8.87km

Total Mileage: 45.05
Weight not measured

#dasherlife
#nychalf
#garmin
#asics

5 weeks to go.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 7 08/02- LOFTY

Lofty Again!
Total madness Katie and I again, doing the hills.
Not a fast time but getting better!

Brooks Adrenaline
Garmin Data
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/692205476

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 6 07/02- 17 KMS LONG RUN

It was heading for an absolute STINKER today so set out very early to avoid the heat

17 kms in 2:35- not an amazing time if going for a PB but you can see the temperature below and it was already note when I went out.

Average pace 9:02 which is slowwwww.

300/700 intervals

Blue Asics

Garmin Data:

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/691444495

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 5 06/02 -REST

Rest day again today as going out for 17 km tomorrow.
With 17 for tomorrow and then a Lofty on Sunday, this will officially be my biggest week.
Yay for training... and rest days.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 4 05/02 -REST

Rest day today as this looks to be one of my biggest weeks.
Heading for over 45 kms this week.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 3 04/02 HAT TRICK

10 km on the treddy- Done on varying intervals with uphill on the walks. 

Was counting down from 90 mins so was 1:26:04

Pilates this morning and Yoga this evening.

#hattrick

#dasherlife

#nychalf

Asics Blue

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 13 - DAY 1 02/02- 9KM

Legs are sore, everything is sore.
Came home and went straight out for a walk. Met Mum at Joe's kiosk and we walked to Grange Jetty and back.
Slow, hopefully did some good flushing out some toxins.
Need to be on the foam roller.
Need more protein.
Brooks Adrenalin
https://connect.garmin.com/activity/690913105

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 12 - WRAP UP

MONDAY- REST
TUESDAY 11.02
WEDNESDAY 6.02 AND PILATES
THURSDAY REST
FRIDAY - REST
SATURDAY 17 KM
SUNDAY 7.76

Total for the week: 41.8 KM
Weight not measured

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 12 - DAY 7- 01/02- 7.76 KM LOFTY!

Katie picked me up at 7 and we were on our way up from about 7:30.
Much easier up than before with the girls. Slight drizzle but made the air a bit damp. Freezing at the top so came virtually straight down.
Got down by 1:53 which was fast but forgot to turn off the garmin.
This makes just about 42 km for the week.
Totally spent.
Brooks Adrenaline

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 12 - DAY 6- 31/01 17 km

Alarm for 6am, reset for 6:30 am and out just before 7 am.

Not quite the result I was hoping for but still 17kms. 
It was a 4 bottle in the belt kind of day, I only took 2. That was my first mistake. Second mistake was taking my third gel too late. Things took a downward turn after 12 kms when I started to get a skin chill. At 14 kms I took my gel as my signature calf cramps kicked in. I have worked out they indicate lack of salt, fuel and water. And once they kick in there is no saving me from walking. So last 3 kms were a walk. I really wanted to finish about 2:24. But will take a smidgen over 2:30 seeing I walked the last 3 kms.
So this was
200/800 x 8
200/500/100/200 x 1
200/800 x 3
200/500/100/200 x 1
1.0 x 3 walk
It my first go at these distances in over 15 months so not being too hard on myself. Will stay at 17kms next week rather than going to 18.
Purple Asics

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 12 - DAY 5- REST

Rest again today with 17 km tomorrow.
Just need to have a successful run.
Alarm for 6 am and then we will see how we go.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 12 - DAY 4- REST

Thursday today and took a rest. It will be a big weekend with 17 km on Saturday and Lfoty on Sunday.
I'm tired but need to keep going.

NYC HALF MARATHON TRAINING WEEK 12 - DAY 3 28/01- PILATES AND TREDDY 6.02KM

A small scare at pilates this morning with a back strain. Felt like my discs were about to bulge so had to take it easy.
Headed to the gym and ended up walking on incline for 6 km to see if I could walk out the strain.
4.0/5.0/6.0/5.0/5.0/4.0
It did help and I passed on yoga to rest the back.
Purple Asics