This week I began the speed phase of training and also had a decent increase in my long runs. Also did a couple of training runs with Brigitte before she heads off for Boston Marathon! (more…)

Week 8 completes the base phase of training. This week also incorporated a time trial which I did at the local Wyndham Vale parkrun to check see where my fitness is at. (more…)

A very different training session Tuesday night, after all of the hot days it poured down rain turning the track into a river. (more…)

Even though we are now in Autumn the last few weeks have been consistently hot! This week I write about training in the heat, watch bands and beanies. (more…)

One of my early primary school memories is borrowing a programming book from the school library and typing up some very basic games on our commodore 64 computer at home. I had no way to save the program, that I knew of anyway, it would just run in memory and I would play it for a while and then it was gone. But I was intrigued and have had an interest in computers and technology ever since. (more…)

This week included some recovery, pacing my team mate Sharon in a 10km, failing to complete one of my training sessions and a free pair of shoes! (more…)

Week 3 was a solid week of training with an exciting end to the week with a race in the Wangaratta Fun Run 5km. This year I have scored PB times in the 3000m and the 10km so I felt like I was due for a 5km PB and should be capable of it! (more…)

This week has all gone pretty well! On Monday I decided to re-commence strength training. It has been a while since I’ve done any proper gym training but I feel that it’s an important part of running training. I incorporate strength training both to improve performance and prevent injury. (more…)

The first week of training has been completed! Off to a slightly shaky start, on Monday before I had even started this weeks training I noticed my right heel was a little sore. (more…)

The week prior to kicking off marathon training I’ve had a recovery week. For me this has been important not just to recover physically but also mentally it’s nice to have a break from hard training. (more…)