This may sound stupid but I love slipping on the emerald green striders singlet when I am racing (perhaps its the paddy in me!). I spent Friday evening turning our normally tidy and organised yet humble abode upside down in search of my beloved striders singlet, which was no-where to be found. Little did I realise that back in a very dark dingy change room in St Leonards it was keeping towelly and chafe shorts company!
I am happy to say that on Monday morning the three articles were rescued safely from the cavernous perils of my works change rooms. They also reported that a cleaner was not spotted during the harrowing 96 hours they had spent there! This came as no surprise to anyone!
Meanwhile back in Manly on saturday morning, I had made my way over from the inner west with 26 accompanying. I was very mindful of the marathon in 8 days time so had decided to go out at a clip I could maintain for the endurance but with a view to leaving some petrol in the tank. I am never confident about 'what time', I just wanted to run within myself with even pacing.
I settled into a groove early on and stuck to my plan of nice even splits. Eventually the clock stopped at 37.20,(striders results say 37.18, I will take that!), a 20 second pb. Absolutely wrapped in the result when there was no expectation to do so. Also considering I have had quite a hiatus away from speed up to 2 weeks ago. I think it makes very good sense to get strong with base type training and and letting speed look after itself (to a degree).
In the last 3kms I felt like I could kick up the pace but was not going to come up to the red line. So apart from a little sprint finish as someone snuck up and kicked with about 50 metres to go(geez I hate that!), I ran a very controlled race. I would even say that I could have run under 37 minutes today if I had pushed as hard as I could.
I just hope I feel this control next sunday. A great morning out, I really love the social aspect of the striders runs as much, if not more than the running itself.
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Well done Nick, you're going great guns even with the added new distractions!
I reckon you might surprise yourself this weekend, certainly you'll be fresh. Perhaps something to remember here and maybe you were a little burnt out on the run into Canberra?
Congratulations Nick on a sensational run & a new PB! I'm with Dave; relax, enjoy the day and I think you are going to surprise yourself on Sunday. See you then.
Jen
PS Thank you for your lovely comments. I truly appreciate it.
Excellent PB Nic considering your efforts have been in other little areas in the last few months.
Hope you run well on Sunday.
Nick,
I am always amazed at the likes of yourself and Marty who manage to pull off PBs from nowhere, consistently. Not to say you are not doing the work, just a lot of natural talent too, I guess.
Good luck next weekend!
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