Parked at Terry Hills, down to Church Point then Westhead. Found a nice rhythm up a few of the longer hills but struggled (as usual) on the short/sharp rises. Aja and Jeff rolled nice rides too. Aja, a little unfit from our time away is getting back into the swing nicely. Jeff, well, he's always in the swing.
Running2:25:00 [3] 17.0 km (7.0 kph) shoes: Brooks - Adrenalin ASR 5
Distance estimated. Long run with Aja and Jeff down the Great North Walk. By the end the legs were a little heavy but it was great to get out and test the fitness. Now I know where I'm at.
Typical morning ride with Jeff. Felt good until we hit a hill or a gust of wind. What's new? The running yesterday left me tired. Rest tomorrow. Can't wait!
5 PM
Riding - Commute15:00 [2] 7.0 km (28.0 kph)
Work > Home. Uneventful. Just what I'm looking for in a commute.
Running50:34 [3] 8.0 km (9.5 kph) shoes: Brooks - Adrenalin ASR 5
1/2 way around the bay (nice side) then back to run Chinny for 15 minutes. The heart/lungs are feeling good, the legs are still a little low on power. Working on that.
8 AM
Running37:42 [3] 6.5 km (10.3 kph)
Commute to work, on foot, medium pack. Started with a mild feeling of despair as my legs felt kinda heavy from the effort earlier. I wasn't sure I could make it without a fake stretch or some shit. Turns out, found a rhythm and although I didn't find it easy, cruised up to the office in fine form. Now for the run home...
5 PM
Running40:00 [3] 7.0 km (10.5 kph) shoes: Brooks - Adrenalin ASR 5
Pulled up really well on this one. Thought it might be a struggle o get into the flow after a day's work but I trotted on home without much of an issue. Legs feel a little sore/heavy so will rub them out a little later.
Rolled solo to Centennial and did five laps and five hills. I felt good but the wind took me down a gear or two. Ended up at the office, refuelled and looking forward to tomorrow's morning run.
2 PM
Riding - Commute15:00 [3] 6.5 km (26.0 kph)
Popped this one in as a 3 just because of the wind, rain and crazy drivers. Despite the sky falling in (a mega storm) I couldn't get the smile off my face. The thing about rain is that a) you can only get so wet b) it's well worth it when you jump into a warm shower.
Running30:00 [3] 4.5 km (9.0 kph) shoes: Brooks - Adrenalin ASR 5
Took it easy this morning. Ran to Balmain, coffee then home. Felt fine after yesterday's effort but thought a light session would be a good idea. Hope it will set me up for the rest of the week. Needing to eat more protein.
8 AM
Riding - Commute15:00 [2] 6.2 km (24.8 kph)
Home > work. It's starting to warm up in the morning.