Katandra lookout

Got up early-for a change and jogged up to the lookout return in about 57 mins.
Took 31 mins on the uphill climb compared with about 27 mins when fully fit-so a good indicator of present recovery/fitness levels.Still, enjoyed the run and hopefully when toes are fully healed will run faster.

Improvised speed session

Arriving home late from beach/shopping,changed plan to:- jog from home along normal course and-
use a flat section of quiet roadway to do a couple of speed laps.
The fish&chips washed down with VB I'd had a couple of hours earlier didn't seem to have much
detrimental affect nor did the heat as the 6 X 550/600mts reps went well.
Reps being 2:07, 2:01, 2:01, 2:01, 2:00, 2:00.

Fountains road

Another plod around the same old course in 45:53.Right knee still sore and Right toes painful after 36 mins-the usual Right probs/Left no probs.

Horrie's Quarry rd Xmas Bash

Drove down to Hornsby for this run along firetrails through Galston Gorge.
Managed 2 laps of 12km in 2:23.The toes hurt a real lot at the 1:35 mark but I was midway through the 2nd lap so no possibility of stopping.Fortunately the pain subsided enough to allow me to finish the lap albeit slowly.
The beer afterward went down well and nice to put some names to some coolrunner I.D.s and to catch up with a few friends as well.

Brooks Hill time trial

10km Trotters run this morning and set out with the only intention being to run 40 mins.
Ran 39:37,(a minute slower than last time 3 months ago pre op),but considering the conditions,(hot/humid),was pleased to have ran the best race I could with my present fitness.
Wasn't phased at being left,(as usual), on the hill climb,knowing that my strength would be the 3km mostly downhill finish.

Narara station

Another slow,(morning),jog to Narara station return in 26:21.

Narara station

Slow short jog to Narara station return in 26:28.Iced ongoing Right knee problem.

6@6

Only 2 die hards turned up for tonights unofficial 6@6.
Was satisfied with my 23:48 suffering from heartburn and feeling a bit tired in the humidity.
Other participant ran 22:27 which was a good effort 1 1/2 weeks out from Hobart marathon.

Adcocks park

Went down for the normal Tuesday track session even if alone due to Christmas break.
Did 5 x 800 mts in 2:52,2:53,2:53,2:54,2:52 plus warm ups/downs/last minute Christmas shopping.

Dog Trap Loop

Totally overdid it tonight,(for a change),making a wrong turn at the station taking the hard and not easy option.
Paid for it big time with sore toes from 40 mins to the end 1hr21mins.
All this and nearly being wiped out by a drunk driver on Mangrove road who had his 2 inside wheels completely off the bitumen.

Somersby to Staples lookout

After last weeks disappointing foray,("Round the Bay"attempt),I was pleased to be invited on this section run of the G.N.W.
It turned out to be a great run in a group of 8.Running for about 5km then waiting for the regroup,gave me time to massage the toes and ultimately allowed me to spend 3hrs30 mins on my feet-a great part of it running thus really pleased with the weekends efforts.

Erina Bush Run

Terrigal Trotters this morning for about 12.8km run in about an hour.
Nice cooler running conditions and felt in better form after yesterdays rest.

Rest

Didn't get out today as running early tomorrow and was gardening late today.

Fountains road

Slow going tonight in 47:02 - but it was very hot and I'd had a few beers this arvo at a work Bar-B-Que.

6@6

23:24 Tonight in another slight improvement.
Hot weather again 27C so quite pleased with time.

Garnet Adcock park

Speed work-with a difference tonight.
3 teams of 2 "raced"each other.
Did 4 X 800m at a reasonable pace.
Right knee again sore during session but soon felt OK afterwards.

Fountains road

46:03.
Slow jog.

East Gosford-Woy Woy

Took 2 Advil and a $5 note-all of which proved necessary.
Got to 1 hour Right toe started hurting-1st Advil.Got to 1:45- 2nd Advil toe very painful still.
Limped to Woy Woy station for train back to Gosford.
Bit of a disheartening day as it appears pre op problem still exists with 2nd toe on Right foot.

Fountains road

Didn't manage to get up early today so only set off around 10am for run.
Was even slower 48:19 in the very humid conditions.Was also protecting the Right knee as best as I could and this seemed slightly better.

Fountains road

Even slower tonight-46:09.
Set off determined to protect Right knee as much as possible which I did by slowing and changing shoes.Knee did give some problems early on but stabilised once warmed up.
Right toes were worryngly sore after 30 mins.

Fountains road

Another slowish run (44:41)highlighted by the twin niggles of Right -under knee/cap and Left lower calf.
Just about given up with the New Balance 560 and 644 shoes that looked so perfect on paper but have been a real problem in practice to run in.I really do need to find a shoe that I feel comfortable running in-it's really difficult as Left leg seems to be perfect but Right leg is a mess at every junction-ie hip/knee/ankle all due to childhood break of Tibia.I require a really low neutral shoe that will work AND will be available when I need more.

6@6

6@6 tonight in 23:32.
Was an unusual but enjoyable run.First lap was very slow-couldn't seem to get going although I didn't feel particularly bad.I did pick it up each lap and even managed to outsprint the 4th placed runner in the home straight.Time was an improvement on last week so can't complain.Conditions a lot better-cooler,(22C),and even slight rain.

Speed work

5 x 800 mts at Adcocks park tonight after a warm up jog around park.
About 2:56 per 800.

Fountains road

Slight increase in distance tonight -only slight as suffering same niggles of Right under knee area and Left lower calf.Took 45:43 and was a pretty slow pace.

Central Coast half marathon

Can't be too displeased with this result-1:26:46 as I at best hoped to dip under 1:30.

I sensibly set off easy knowing my lack of a training base of late and by 10km point that was paying off as I started to pass quite a few.After the hour mark my Right toes began to hurt and it was a case of maintain form and protect the toes.

Pleased overall with progress but I was hoping for no toe problems enabling me to train for the Round the Bay on the 4th Jan.

Bobs Hill

Ran with The Trotters this morning-Bobs Hill- the hill itself being walked.
Got an hours run/walk in and a good warm for tomorrows half marathon should I make it.

Narara High school Friday 5th December

A 3 second improvement over last night-40:43.It was pretty hot though.

Narara High school Thursday 4th December

Bit slow tonight @ 40:46 but had a couple of niggles to contend with.
Slightly sore knee being iced as writing.Maybe time the old Asics went to the bin.Also Left calf now a real old injury that seems to return as soon as I run on the hills,(Palmdale).

6@6

Hot day for running so not too dissapointed with 24:22.

Narara High school

39:27 Tonight-A lot better-even if still quite warm.Shoulder and toes better.

Narara High School

Very slow tonight-42:20 due mainly to very hot weather and a sore shoulder.