August 2017 | Ben Runs Melbourne

Week 29: Sun, wind, rain, hail and optical heart rate

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Post published:August 28, 2017
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Werribee long run — 12km in.. just before the hail

This week was lighter to recover from last week’s “super run”. A pretty unique long run Sunday experiencing all seasons in one run.

Week 28: Super run #1

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Post published:August 21, 2017
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This week was all about the Sunday SUPER run. Sharon and I had a 3 hour 30 min time on the feet run and happy to report that other than being pretty tired afterwards it all went rather well.

Week 27: Anglesea Surf Coast Ekiden relay

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Post published:August 14, 2017
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Anglesea relays - heading up the first hill — Anglesea relays – heading up the first hill

Feeling like I’m back on track with my best training week in a while. The weekend consisted of a good run in the 5.2km leg of the Anglesea relays followed by a 30km long run.

Week 26: Endurance nutrition

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Post published:August 7, 2017
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Session done.. it's still raining ! — Session done.. it’s still raining!

A slightly lower volume week for some programmed recovery. Most of my mileage went into the Sunday long run which is the key run my training will be focused around.

I am training to run my second marathon targeting Melbourne Marathon 2017. After a slightly disappointing first marathon I'm hoping to go better this time! Training begins 6th of February 2017 and will be a 36 week program to Melbourne Marathon! I'll be documenting my training and adventures along the way. Want to know more? Read my training background.

March 2018 Update:
Melbourne Marathon 2017 - 3:46:53 ✓
~~New goal underway - Gold Coast Half Marathon 2018 / XCR'18~~ ah perhaps not... injured.

November 2022 Update:
Great Ocean Road Marathon - 4:09.34 (Marathon split 3:53.46) ✓
I'm currently training for track and 5km and planning on either Sydney or Melbourne marathon in 2023