I finished work a little early today as I had a doctor's appt, after that I was home 3.40ish and this meant I could get a few kms and a shower before pilates. Started the run in light rain but nothing to bad and that was the way it remained for the 55 minutes I was out there, off and on, light rain. The Garmin's last stats (explain later) were 12.8km in 55m 11sec, avg 4:20 per k, but there were a few fast kms thrown in and the first 2kms were in the 4.40 area.
The majority of the run was on the roads in bike lanes but a few kms were off road around the Hogans football ground and a couple of laps around the Mossfiel Reserve. Wasn't in the greatest mood to start my run, but I knew I needed to get a few k's happening and start the process. I started off at a casual pace just letting the mind wonder but controlling my pace and checking it regularly, sitting 4:40-45. After 1.5km I was on a dirt track and I picked the pace immediately to 4:20 for just over 1km, then back to 4:35-40 for awhile. After 4k I started thinking about my arm action that Burkie has got me working on, so I thought ok lets run properly and work a little for the next 1-2km. Straight away concentrating on good arm action and increasing my stride and there was 3:50 pace for 8 minutes before I thought I would cruise for a bit. I did the same thing a few times, sometimes for 1 min and other times 2 or 3 minutes, mixing it up, sometimes dropping back to 4:40 pace.
Overall not a bad run, light rain most of the time, some good work and some cruising. Home, showered, snacked on salada and then made my way to pilates. Tonight I didn't really push myself too much at pilates, slightly disinterested, but did enjoy the lower back & hamstring stretching, especially after my run.
My Garmin...and I'm sure someone will have some advice. I purchased on eBay and I think it has an American adapter, so I have never charged it, where do I go to get a good deal.
Filling my blog when some pics, I know, but... this picture was taken at the War Memorial Cafe, a very special place which has a lot of meaning to me and was a great day!
3 comments:
Re - the Garmin. Any Dick Smith or electronics shop should sell international adapters ($10 - $20), that's what I had to do (got mine on ebay via USA). As it's turned out though, I rarely use the adapter to charge the Garmin, I just use the usb connection to the computer.
You could try a camping store for the adaptor. I was in Anaconda on Monday and saw them there for sale.
I also use my usb connected to my PC whilst I'm downloading all the information. Charges the Garmin whilst connected.
It's great those form changes showed such an immediate effect.
That's a great cafe - esp outside on a sunny day.
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