Ran 25k last Sunday at 5:10 pace, very comfortable. Couple of speed sessions in the last couple of weeks also.
Still unhappy with the new shoes (2120), developing 4th metatarsal pain with concerns re stress fracture, but ran today in old 2110s pain free. Now just have to find some old models in my size.
Was going to run 5k at Joondalup today, but my cousin Dave arrived from Canberra, so I went for a long run with him. He's training for the Canberra Marathon but is here until then. His aim is 3:15, so I was a surprised to meet him running 4:30-4:40 min kms for 35k! I lasted 14k with him with an overall average of 4:40s, but was slowing him down. Walked for several minutes then finished the last 11k at my usual 5:10 pace for 25k total at 4:54 pace. I really felt it in the legs at the end, especially with the weather heating up quickly!
Think I may have to suggest he run with TS&TF - probably at a similar pace, and a similar point in Marathon prep.
Next race - Darlington Half
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Gee, your cousin surely runs fast ! 4:30-4:40 is MP for 3:15. You sure he's not aiming for sub 3? Did 5k today and finished 3rd in just under 19. Btw, this is my new blog on Canberra Marathon training:
http://www.coolrunning.com.au/forums/index.php?automodule=blog&blogid=20&
way to go Epi...I like the comment about the pram...I got a good photo of a bloke in the 2004 Rottnest Marathon who did about 3.12 for a world record with a pram/stroller/3-wheller whatever they call it...could have been the same bloke I wonder...Not sure How I'd go pushin one of those, but it could happen anytime from August onwards
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