I am probably driving my poor coach to drink. He has done his job.....written me a program....re written my program......thrown it away and tried a 3rd one. ...... but again, I fall off the page and do something that is in next weeks slot.
Working full time and fitting in training is proving to be more challenging than I thought. I had not factored in driving times to and from work...how tired I would be, how sore I might be from Gym or walking. Trying to cook dinner ..... seems totally unfair that Shane should wait until 8pm at night to eat dinner but its sooo hard to cook and then wrap it up and go out while all the time you are starving and just want to sit down and enjoy.
Anyhow...I digress....Tonight I drove from work to the track 30km but at 5pm its peak traffic and LOTS of traffic. I was meant to do an 8 km fartlek or a 10 or 12km walk. My body was feeling stiff and sore from the Glute blasting at the gym so the fartlek was NOT appealing. The others at the track thought to do 400ms and so as I noticed that was on my program for next week.....I would try that.
Paul is faster than me over short distance and so when we started he was about 10m a head of me. I tried sooo hard to keep up but by the last 400m he was a good 20m a head and I was slowing fast. My lungs were somewhere on the track behind me and the only fast twitch muscle in my body was cowering behind a bush near my car!!!!
here are my 400m times
1:57:2
2:01
2:02:07
2:03
2:01:7
2:04:7
heart rate was not as high as I expected it to be. I was pushing hard and breathing hard but I had nothing to give.
6 x 400m track
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
10km RWA Club Challenge
Race Walk Australia Club Challenge is a great race. Each walker is given points as they finish. 1st place is 1 point and it goes up from there. The idea is for a club to get the least amount of points. We wont know where our club sits until later in the week.
I got a lift with Kay and her brother today and we headed out to the Logan Park. I was not feeling my best today having had a terrible night with stomach cramps and general GI issues. But I was still keen to have a crack at this and help the club out.
We started out and I got caught up at the back and so took me about 100m to get through and started. By the 2nd lap I was really struggling, my stomach was really hurting and one of the judges helped me calling out and giving me encouragement....(he said after the race that he could clearly see I was in alot of pain and was impressed that I held it together and kept going) So I lowered my shoulders and controlled my breathing and away I went again....pain subsided and didnt return until the 8th km. But again I pushed through and was determined to finish.
A guy called Dean was helping a few of the younger walkers pace for their 5km and he slowed up and would wait til I was on his heel and he would then pull away to help me pick up my pace. I did try but on his 3rd go and explained why I was struggling and so he went off ahead to finish. As the laps were not exactly 1km we had to do 10.5 laps and they somehow missed counted a lap for me and said I still have 1.5 to go.....but lucky I had my watch. I turned at the 10km cone and pushed back for home. I really wanted to be a little quicker than last week but with my tummy I was not sure it was going to happen.
I was totally thrilled to finish the race in 57:57 thats a minute faster than last week.
I start my new job tomorrow so now I will be able to start working out a proper training program. I wont be competing next weekend as Shane's Mum arrives from NZ to stay for a few days with us.
10km RWA Club Challenge
I got a lift with Kay and her brother today and we headed out to the Logan Park. I was not feeling my best today having had a terrible night with stomach cramps and general GI issues. But I was still keen to have a crack at this and help the club out.
We started out and I got caught up at the back and so took me about 100m to get through and started. By the 2nd lap I was really struggling, my stomach was really hurting and one of the judges helped me calling out and giving me encouragement....(he said after the race that he could clearly see I was in alot of pain and was impressed that I held it together and kept going) So I lowered my shoulders and controlled my breathing and away I went again....pain subsided and didnt return until the 8th km. But again I pushed through and was determined to finish.
A guy called Dean was helping a few of the younger walkers pace for their 5km and he slowed up and would wait til I was on his heel and he would then pull away to help me pick up my pace. I did try but on his 3rd go and explained why I was struggling and so he went off ahead to finish. As the laps were not exactly 1km we had to do 10.5 laps and they somehow missed counted a lap for me and said I still have 1.5 to go.....but lucky I had my watch. I turned at the 10km cone and pushed back for home. I really wanted to be a little quicker than last week but with my tummy I was not sure it was going to happen.
I was totally thrilled to finish the race in 57:57 thats a minute faster than last week.
I start my new job tomorrow so now I will be able to start working out a proper training program. I wont be competing next weekend as Shane's Mum arrives from NZ to stay for a few days with us.
10km RWA Club Challenge
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
gentle walk with Kay
Kay and I had planned to go to the track but the weather was really nasty and the thought of slogging against the wind at the track really didnt appeal to me. So we both decided to head to the walk way an just tick along there.
It is just so nice to have company that I really didn't care what pace we did today...I just wanted to walk and enjoy. To start with Kay jogged beside me and I could have gone much faster than I did for the first 2km but I felt comfortable and my butt was not hurting. I somethings think that us walkers put too much pressure on ourselves to out preform each walk/workout/race and at times it can become so consuming that it becomes suffocating. I know that I am now finally at a mindset that I am ok with a slower walk in training now as I figure....its better to be out and walking than sitting at home and not. It is all distance on my feet.
We had no distance planned, we just went until the road changes back to two lanes and turned there. In the end it turned out to be very close to 8km. It was very windy and I had dressed with long compression pants and long sleeve top but after about a km I was hot and now know not to wear long pants.
total time for the walk was 52.38 for 7.91 km avg pace 6.39 with avg heart rate 132 = nice and gentle.
on a private note: I have been mega distracted at the moment with many job interviews and the constant waiting for the phone to ring. My gut feeling is that I have missed out on the Commonwealth Games role, but am still very proud to have been selected down to top 4 out of 450+ applicants. I am away again shortly for another interview with a construction firm down in Currumban Waters. Will mean a nice 30min drive to work each day but its a nice drive and will be a fun place to work. The role is Accounts Payable and Payroll. So will see if I can land this role.
gentle walk with Kay
It is just so nice to have company that I really didn't care what pace we did today...I just wanted to walk and enjoy. To start with Kay jogged beside me and I could have gone much faster than I did for the first 2km but I felt comfortable and my butt was not hurting. I somethings think that us walkers put too much pressure on ourselves to out preform each walk/workout/race and at times it can become so consuming that it becomes suffocating. I know that I am now finally at a mindset that I am ok with a slower walk in training now as I figure....its better to be out and walking than sitting at home and not. It is all distance on my feet.
We had no distance planned, we just went until the road changes back to two lanes and turned there. In the end it turned out to be very close to 8km. It was very windy and I had dressed with long compression pants and long sleeve top but after about a km I was hot and now know not to wear long pants.
total time for the walk was 52.38 for 7.91 km avg pace 6.39 with avg heart rate 132 = nice and gentle.
on a private note: I have been mega distracted at the moment with many job interviews and the constant waiting for the phone to ring. My gut feeling is that I have missed out on the Commonwealth Games role, but am still very proud to have been selected down to top 4 out of 450+ applicants. I am away again shortly for another interview with a construction firm down in Currumban Waters. Will mean a nice 30min drive to work each day but its a nice drive and will be a fun place to work. The role is Accounts Payable and Payroll. So will see if I can land this role.
gentle walk with Kay
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
10km Queensland Road Champs
I decided to enter the Queensland Open 10km Road Champs. Even though I had not been out training I still figured I an walk 10km and at worst would look at it as a training walk.
Kay picked me up at 5am and we headed off towards Brisbane. I was so glad she offered to give me a lift as I had NO IDEA of where to go. We stopped off at Movie world to pick up Kay's brother Paul and then we were off. It was good to catch up with the walkers again and to met some new faces.
The course was interesting.....it was up and down both sides of a wee hill. I said to Kay that on the last couple of laps it was going to feel like a mountain.....and it did. We all lined up for the start and then we were off. I let the young ones take off like jack rabbits and happily settled in behind them. By the 3rd lap one girl in front of me had pulled out - she had hurt her back. I had no idea what position I was in the race and it was not my intention to win anything as I knew it was an open club walk and the guns would be out.
By about 8km my butt was really starting to hurt. Not hurt as in injured ... hurt as in...muscle being used. I tried to pick up the pace a little as I could see that I was going to be under 59mins. Coming up the rise for the last time I dug in and tried to push up the wee rise and then sprint for the finish line.
58:58 ... wow that was cutting it fine but I got under 59mins ... just!!!!
And the surprise of the day. I got second!
10km Queensland Road Champs
Kay picked me up at 5am and we headed off towards Brisbane. I was so glad she offered to give me a lift as I had NO IDEA of where to go. We stopped off at Movie world to pick up Kay's brother Paul and then we were off. It was good to catch up with the walkers again and to met some new faces.
The course was interesting.....it was up and down both sides of a wee hill. I said to Kay that on the last couple of laps it was going to feel like a mountain.....and it did. We all lined up for the start and then we were off. I let the young ones take off like jack rabbits and happily settled in behind them. By the 3rd lap one girl in front of me had pulled out - she had hurt her back. I had no idea what position I was in the race and it was not my intention to win anything as I knew it was an open club walk and the guns would be out.
By about 8km my butt was really starting to hurt. Not hurt as in injured ... hurt as in...muscle being used. I tried to pick up the pace a little as I could see that I was going to be under 59mins. Coming up the rise for the last time I dug in and tried to push up the wee rise and then sprint for the finish line.
58:58 ... wow that was cutting it fine but I got under 59mins ... just!!!!
And the surprise of the day. I got second!
10km Queensland Road Champs
Thursday, July 05, 2012
3km fartlek
I have not been able to train for the last week due to a nasty ear infection. It has blocked off my left ear completely leaving me totally deaf and uncoordinated. I am back to the dr tomorrow to get it looked at again. I decided that I would try to do a short walk around the track. Seeing as I veer to the left when I am walking I figured that track work is probably best.
I was also meeting up with Robyn to sort out transport and details for the 10km race this Sunday in Brisbane.
I started out and first thing I found was I couldnt breath. I was blocked up and was unable to breath through my nose. The first km was pretty tough and I was pushing as hard as I felt I could. My nose was running and I was coughing and spluttering like mad. The only really good part of my walk was NO pain anywhere!!! no hip pain, no shin pain and no IT band pain. Its taken 2 months to settle all my aches and pains ... so for that news I was pretty pleased.
It was not my fastest walk but it was also not my slowest. With a 10km race on Sunday I didnt want to bust my guts today and I hope that my hearing / ear comes right by Sunday.
3km fartlek
I was also meeting up with Robyn to sort out transport and details for the 10km race this Sunday in Brisbane.
I started out and first thing I found was I couldnt breath. I was blocked up and was unable to breath through my nose. The first km was pretty tough and I was pushing as hard as I felt I could. My nose was running and I was coughing and spluttering like mad. The only really good part of my walk was NO pain anywhere!!! no hip pain, no shin pain and no IT band pain. Its taken 2 months to settle all my aches and pains ... so for that news I was pretty pleased.
It was not my fastest walk but it was also not my slowest. With a 10km race on Sunday I didnt want to bust my guts today and I hope that my hearing / ear comes right by Sunday.
1st km = 5:33
2nd km = 2.58 + 2.41
3rd km = 2.54 + 2.40
total time = 16.48 avg heat rate = 162
lots of room for improvement but I have to start from somewhere.
Monday, July 02, 2012
9km walkway
Well one whole week with ZERO racewalking....no excuses really, busy with work, raining, lack of motivation bla bla bla but now that I am unemployed I figured that I best start back into it as I now have my days to train and try to claw some fitness back.
I just decided to head to the walkway and do 8km...not the 8km that was on my program (4 x 2km) but I figured that at least if I do the distance its a start. But when the 8km clicked over I was over a km from home so I just kept going til 9km.
I have had a horrid blocked ear for the last week and it played up badly this weekend (traveling up the mountain didnt really help much) It kind puts me off my balance a little so walking was a struggle today. I tried to keep an even pace and think I managed that ok. My glutes started hurting at 6km so was pleased to stop at 9km. While out walking I passed a man who was power walking and he nodded and smiled...but when I passed him a second time he waved and signaled for me to stop my watch and chat. Turns out he is an organizer of the masters walkers here and was very keen to have me come along. He was also in Sacramento and is heading to Brazil next. His name was Patrick, and he has invited me to come along to the 5km races on Sundays (first sunday of each month) So I will try to find those and go :)
Time for today was 55.20 - avg pace = 6:09 with avg hr = 147
Now I just need to find my motivation and passion again. But for now, I think it more important to put my husband first and spend some much needed quality time with him when I can....rather than out pounding pavements on my own all the time.
9km walkway
I just decided to head to the walkway and do 8km...not the 8km that was on my program (4 x 2km) but I figured that at least if I do the distance its a start. But when the 8km clicked over I was over a km from home so I just kept going til 9km.
I have had a horrid blocked ear for the last week and it played up badly this weekend (traveling up the mountain didnt really help much) It kind puts me off my balance a little so walking was a struggle today. I tried to keep an even pace and think I managed that ok. My glutes started hurting at 6km so was pleased to stop at 9km. While out walking I passed a man who was power walking and he nodded and smiled...but when I passed him a second time he waved and signaled for me to stop my watch and chat. Turns out he is an organizer of the masters walkers here and was very keen to have me come along. He was also in Sacramento and is heading to Brazil next. His name was Patrick, and he has invited me to come along to the 5km races on Sundays (first sunday of each month) So I will try to find those and go :)
Time for today was 55.20 - avg pace = 6:09 with avg hr = 147
Now I just need to find my motivation and passion again. But for now, I think it more important to put my husband first and spend some much needed quality time with him when I can....rather than out pounding pavements on my own all the time.
9km walkway
Sunday, June 24, 2012
10km walkway
SATURDAY
10km was up for today. I woke up and I felt shattered so decided to just enjoy the walk. While out on my walk I realised that this has been my longest break and that my pushing myself to do training walks in times that I was last doing was only going to end in tears and injury. Plus my coach has been trying to tell me to slow it down on longer walks to get the benefit of the endurance.
So starting with todays walk.........unless told other wise by my coach......I will stick to 80% effort while out on 10km + walks.
I took water with me this time and managed much better. Plus it was 9am which also helped. The walk way was super busy and it became very apparent to me that it was also a fashion parade.....FULL make up and matching outfits was the required attire! lol
My glutes started to hurt at 8km and it was an effort to continue on for the last two kms. They hurt in a good way ...not an injury way. So shows that I am trying to use them.
10km time was 1:02:03 avg heart rate 149 (much better!)
10km walkway
10km was up for today. I woke up and I felt shattered so decided to just enjoy the walk. While out on my walk I realised that this has been my longest break and that my pushing myself to do training walks in times that I was last doing was only going to end in tears and injury. Plus my coach has been trying to tell me to slow it down on longer walks to get the benefit of the endurance.
So starting with todays walk.........unless told other wise by my coach......I will stick to 80% effort while out on 10km + walks.
I took water with me this time and managed much better. Plus it was 9am which also helped. The walk way was super busy and it became very apparent to me that it was also a fashion parade.....FULL make up and matching outfits was the required attire! lol
My glutes started to hurt at 8km and it was an effort to continue on for the last two kms. They hurt in a good way ...not an injury way. So shows that I am trying to use them.
10km time was 1:02:03 avg heart rate 149 (much better!)
10km walkway
Thursday, June 21, 2012
3km fartlek - walkway
I decided it was easier to use the measured walkway near home for this workout. Rather than drive to the track and pay $$ to use the track for such a short workout.
The track was pretty busy so I had to weave in and out of people but it didnt really hinder me too much. There is a very slight rise along part of the walk way but I doubt it would cost me too much in seconds per km so if I keep using this walk way I can gauge if I am improving.
I was still feeling pretty tired, I am adjusting to working full time and also to the humidity here. The first km I actually felt pretty good. I was going as fast as I could. I then slowed for my easy 500m but I did struggle to pick up for the next fast 500m. I focused on using my glutes and pushing off from my toes. The last 500m I pushed as hard as I could.
1km = 5:30:8
3:01:4 + 2:50:3 = 5:51:7
3:01:4 + 2:46:2 = 5:47:6
total time 17:10
3km fartlek - walkway
The track was pretty busy so I had to weave in and out of people but it didnt really hinder me too much. There is a very slight rise along part of the walk way but I doubt it would cost me too much in seconds per km so if I keep using this walk way I can gauge if I am improving.
I was still feeling pretty tired, I am adjusting to working full time and also to the humidity here. The first km I actually felt pretty good. I was going as fast as I could. I then slowed for my easy 500m but I did struggle to pick up for the next fast 500m. I focused on using my glutes and pushing off from my toes. The last 500m I pushed as hard as I could.
1km = 5:30:8
3:01:4 + 2:50:3 = 5:51:7
3:01:4 + 2:46:2 = 5:47:6
total time 17:10
3km fartlek - walkway
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
3 x 2km track
I had a gym work out last night and so woke up today feeling pretty stiff and sore. I didn't do any legs as I knew I had a track walk tonight.
Tonight I had 3 x 2km (with 2 min rest) and I was so not feeling like doing it. I am still adjusting to working full time and its getting pretty intense at work now. So I was mentally tired and physically my body was pretty sore.
Again there were no walkers at the track.....not sure when they others actually go? I started out and after two laps I knew it was going to be a tough walk. I felt like I was walking with a brick dragging behind me. By the time I had completed the 2nd 2km laps I was feeling really shattered and I had to really pep myself up to keep going.
I was pleased to finish this one. I wasn't puffing but my legs just felt dead! Avg heart rate 155
5:41:.5 + 5:45:6 = 11:27:1
5:44:1 + 5:49:0 = 11:33:1
5:46:2 + 5:48:2 = 11:24:4
3 x 2km track
Tonight I had 3 x 2km (with 2 min rest) and I was so not feeling like doing it. I am still adjusting to working full time and its getting pretty intense at work now. So I was mentally tired and physically my body was pretty sore.
Again there were no walkers at the track.....not sure when they others actually go? I started out and after two laps I knew it was going to be a tough walk. I felt like I was walking with a brick dragging behind me. By the time I had completed the 2nd 2km laps I was feeling really shattered and I had to really pep myself up to keep going.
I was pleased to finish this one. I wasn't puffing but my legs just felt dead! Avg heart rate 155
5:41:.5 + 5:45:6 = 11:27:1
5:44:1 + 5:49:0 = 11:33:1
5:46:2 + 5:48:2 = 11:24:4
3 x 2km track
Sunday, June 17, 2012
10km out and back
Ok.....time to start back with training. I had done a 5km walk last night at the Gym on the treadmill. Mainly due to pulling something in my stomach while dragging my 30kg suitcase out of my car....so I decided to play it safe and walk on the treadmill. Then after I did a gentle weights work out.
Today it was a 10km walk. I started out from home and Shane joined me on the bike. I knew it wouldnt be a fast walk and I really just wanted to check out the track that I will be using most days. Plus to check out how far I can go.
First discovery.......while on the measured 2km path..there are water stops every 200m but once off the path..there are NONE!!! mental note - carry water. When we left the path way at 2.5km I found myself walking along the edge of a one way street that just went for miles. Turns out its part of the Gold Coast Marathon course. I got 3km out of it and it was still going dead straight ahead. It had a few rises along the way but nothing major. I turned at 5km and headed back. By 6km I could feel I was starting to get into trouble as I had not drunk from any of the drink stations and I was very very dry! I was slowing down and starting to struggle. As I got closer to the park I sent Shane ahead to spot the first water fountain. After that I started to come right but I only had 2km to go.
The good news was....NO pain! yay
Time was 1:01:05 with an avg pace of 6:06 avg heart rate 154
10km out and back
Today it was a 10km walk. I started out from home and Shane joined me on the bike. I knew it wouldnt be a fast walk and I really just wanted to check out the track that I will be using most days. Plus to check out how far I can go.
First discovery.......while on the measured 2km path..there are water stops every 200m but once off the path..there are NONE!!! mental note - carry water. When we left the path way at 2.5km I found myself walking along the edge of a one way street that just went for miles. Turns out its part of the Gold Coast Marathon course. I got 3km out of it and it was still going dead straight ahead. It had a few rises along the way but nothing major. I turned at 5km and headed back. By 6km I could feel I was starting to get into trouble as I had not drunk from any of the drink stations and I was very very dry! I was slowing down and starting to struggle. As I got closer to the park I sent Shane ahead to spot the first water fountain. After that I started to come right but I only had 2km to go.
The good news was....NO pain! yay
Time was 1:01:05 with an avg pace of 6:06 avg heart rate 154
10km out and back
Thursday, June 07, 2012
5km fartlek grifth track
We found the Griffith University track yesterday and I stopped in to do 8km on it. Not a bad walk and I had no major pains. Time was
Tonight I went back and did a 5km fartlek. After the 8km last night I was feeling a tad weary but got out on the track and got to it.
First km went ok and I was pleased enough to do it in 5.24 but after that I slowed down quite a bit. My slow 500's were bad!!! over 3 mins...sigh but I did try hard to pick it up for my fast 500's
Total time was 28:49
Next part of my adventure is to start driving!!!! so far shane has been wonderful and has been driving me around but it wont be long now till he is working too and I will have to fend for myself.
5km fartlek grifth track
Tonight I went back and did a 5km fartlek. After the 8km last night I was feeling a tad weary but got out on the track and got to it.
First km went ok and I was pleased enough to do it in 5.24 but after that I slowed down quite a bit. My slow 500's were bad!!! over 3 mins...sigh but I did try hard to pick it up for my fast 500's
Total time was 28:49
Next part of my adventure is to start driving!!!! so far shane has been wonderful and has been driving me around but it wont be long now till he is working too and I will have to fend for myself.
5km fartlek grifth track
Sunday, June 03, 2012
5km Australian Masters
I got up early to get ready for my first Australian race. I have joined up with Australian Masters and was able to race for a medal today. I also wanted to get there early to met up with the walkers and start to make friends.
I quickly spotted Robyn and made my way over to her and she happily introduced me to other walkers. It will take me a while to remember everyones names but Dave was very keen that I put my hand up and actively get involved with the admin side of the club and I said I would once I was settled.
Today we had Dane and Rachel Tallent along with 5 others of the AIS as they were up this way on a training camp (I think) it was going to be awesome to be racing along side these speedy young ones.
Race started and I just went as fast as I could with out totally gasping for air. First km was done in 5:41 (ignore the km splits on my watch as I didnt take it off auto lap...doh) It was a 500m out and back course in the shape of a L with 3 speed humps along the way.
The race was judged and I was told after I had a lovely fluid style.
I managed to pick up for a sprint finish as I really wanted a sub 29 min for my first step out.
total time was 28:46 ....... not my fastest but with all considering......lack of fitness and the weight gain...its not bad.
Photo of 1st and 2nd Masters 40 - 44 womens
5km Australian Masters
I quickly spotted Robyn and made my way over to her and she happily introduced me to other walkers. It will take me a while to remember everyones names but Dave was very keen that I put my hand up and actively get involved with the admin side of the club and I said I would once I was settled.
Today we had Dane and Rachel Tallent along with 5 others of the AIS as they were up this way on a training camp (I think) it was going to be awesome to be racing along side these speedy young ones.
Race started and I just went as fast as I could with out totally gasping for air. First km was done in 5:41 (ignore the km splits on my watch as I didnt take it off auto lap...doh) It was a 500m out and back course in the shape of a L with 3 speed humps along the way.
The race was judged and I was told after I had a lovely fluid style.
I managed to pick up for a sprint finish as I really wanted a sub 29 min for my first step out.
total time was 28:46 ....... not my fastest but with all considering......lack of fitness and the weight gain...its not bad.
Photo of 1st and 2nd Masters 40 - 44 womens
5km Australian Masters
Friday, June 01, 2012
8km Emerald Lake
I woke up today and my body told me I had racewalked yesterday. My butt was sore and my back was hurting.....not in a bad way....just in away that showed me muscles had been used.
Today we started out at the entrance way so I could try to get a straight 4km out and then turn back.
Again at the same point on the walk way, my pace dropped off to 6:30min/km pace and I felt like I was walking in thick mud. I did wonder if it had a small up hill gradient...but it seems not. Its just me! I kept to the same pace as the day before and hit the 6km mark at about 2 seconds slower.
I felt like a slug again .. but I decided it was better not to push it today as it was just training. Although my heart rate says other wise..I didnt push it at all.
total time for 8km was 48.53 ..... avg heart rate 164 but max got up to 182!!! OMG!
8km Emerald Lake
Today we started out at the entrance way so I could try to get a straight 4km out and then turn back.
Again at the same point on the walk way, my pace dropped off to 6:30min/km pace and I felt like I was walking in thick mud. I did wonder if it had a small up hill gradient...but it seems not. Its just me! I kept to the same pace as the day before and hit the 6km mark at about 2 seconds slower.
I felt like a slug again .. but I decided it was better not to push it today as it was just training. Although my heart rate says other wise..I didnt push it at all.
total time for 8km was 48.53 ..... avg heart rate 164 but max got up to 182!!! OMG!
8km Emerald Lake
Thursday, May 31, 2012
6km emerald lake
Got up early this morning and headed down to Emerald Lakes. Its a nice flat, paved area that I can walk with out too many hassels......a couple of rises but nothing major.
Today shane came with me and so I told him to turn back when the path ends at 2km and that I will walk around til I hit 2.5km. I will turn back go past him and then once I reach the car turn back to met up with him again. I was hoping to do 6km.
We started out (the photo is off the start point) and just then a shower of rain came over. I was not too worried...it was about 15degs at 7am....NICE!!! by the first km I was feeling so sluggish....I was slow and heavy and not enjoying the walk at all. BUT nothing was hurting so thats a good thing. I was also testing out some new shoes. We had found some Saucony shoes that I just LOVE for $80 at Harbour Town - they are black!
On my way back I was feeling more in style and more fluid. Still very unfit and did wonder how I will go with the 5km this weekend. But time will tell.
time was 36:37 for 6km
6km emerald lake
Today shane came with me and so I told him to turn back when the path ends at 2km and that I will walk around til I hit 2.5km. I will turn back go past him and then once I reach the car turn back to met up with him again. I was hoping to do 6km.
We started out (the photo is off the start point) and just then a shower of rain came over. I was not too worried...it was about 15degs at 7am....NICE!!! by the first km I was feeling so sluggish....I was slow and heavy and not enjoying the walk at all. BUT nothing was hurting so thats a good thing. I was also testing out some new shoes. We had found some Saucony shoes that I just LOVE for $80 at Harbour Town - they are black!
On my way back I was feeling more in style and more fluid. Still very unfit and did wonder how I will go with the 5km this weekend. But time will tell.
time was 36:37 for 6km
6km emerald lake
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Sweet Nyle - by Nellie H Moss
While tiding up all my important papers I stumbled upon a folded up piece of old typewriter paper....its tissue thin and very fragile. I carefully unfold it and am amazed to find its my Grandmothers poem that she wrote about me when I was about 11years old. My Grandmother has always written poetry and has even had many published. As I read through this poem it strikes me that she has almost written out my future. So I thought I would share it with you all.
Sweet
Nyle
By Nellie
H Moss
Nyle is a
tall, young girl, who lives by the beach
She
learns oh so quickly, if someone will teach
How to
make little things from wool or from string
Flowers
or from driftwood, just about any old thing
She was
my first grandchild, and my love she has won
Her mind
is as bright as the noon day sun
Of all of
our family she is the only one
Who collects
seas shells, just for the fun
There on
show, on a shelf, at the head of the stair
Everyone
admires them, whenever they go there
Nyle will
collect a piece of fancy drift wood
A few
dried up seed heads, that don’t look much good
Then she
will turn them into a real work of art
Don’t lose
your laughter dear little sweetheart
For the
lord sets some folks a difficult part
To work
out while living, a role set apart
Just be
your self dear, you’re growing so fast
You’ll
soon be a teenager, my! how the time’s passed
You’ve
such a gentle, kind, loving, wee heart
Dont
alter young lady, you’ll soon win some lad’s heart
Just set
your sights on a really bright star
Then before
you know it, why there you are
I hope
that I’m still around when you become a bride
Now wont
that be something, there by Dad’s side
None of
us know just what the future will hold
But we
wish you well and a future that is gold
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
8km treadmill
I had to drop off my car as the window was not working. Then I had a hair appointment to get to. I ended up walking out of the hair dress's not overly happy but will reserve judgement until I have washed it myself.
I knew I had to walk today but as it got later and darker my only option was the gym and use a treadmill. I was very lucky that the gym let me in for free :)
I jumped on and started out at 10km/hr but after one km my left glute started to hurt so I slowed it down to 9km/hr for a couple more km. Once I warmed up I went back up to 9.5km/hr and stayed at that for most of the walk.
I found I was not that comfortable on the treadmil and struggled to get into a good rhythm. I ended up making the last km a slow cool down walk at 7.5km/hr
so total time was 51.03 for 8 km
8km treadmill
I knew I had to walk today but as it got later and darker my only option was the gym and use a treadmill. I was very lucky that the gym let me in for free :)
I jumped on and started out at 10km/hr but after one km my left glute started to hurt so I slowed it down to 9km/hr for a couple more km. Once I warmed up I went back up to 9.5km/hr and stayed at that for most of the walk.
I found I was not that comfortable on the treadmil and struggled to get into a good rhythm. I ended up making the last km a slow cool down walk at 7.5km/hr
so total time was 51.03 for 8 km
8km treadmill
Sunday, May 06, 2012
NZ Masters Athlete of the Year - WALK
Before they started the prize giving for the Shoe Clinic Nelson Half Marathon, they had decided to present myself, Neroli and wendy our 10,000m awards from the South Island Masters Games. As our NZ Masters Age Grade records have been acknowledged they wanted to present us with our special medals.
And I was really happy with getting awarded the above....but what came next was the shocker of the day.
As I was about to leave and go back to sit down Derek says to me to stay and then pulls out another plaque and goes on to tell the crowd about my World success as a Master and then presented me with the NZ Masters Athlete of the Year - Walk and along with that was a little badge attached to it. I picked up the bag and saw that I had just earned my Masters Colours and was totally "Gob Smacked"
As I was about to leave and go back to sit down Derek says to me to stay and then pulls out another plaque and goes on to tell the crowd about my World success as a Master and then presented me with the NZ Masters Athlete of the Year - Walk and along with that was a little badge attached to it. I picked up the bag and saw that I had just earned my Masters Colours and was totally "Gob Smacked"
the look of shock!
Plus a beautiful plaque - name needs correcting but hey...I am still so thrilled.
I had to check on the NZ Masters site to read how you gain your colours and here is what is written
"These are an NZMA badge awarded to athletes who achieve a 95% performance in
individual events, obtain a World Title, or World Record. They are a very prestigious award."
Shoe Clinic Nelson Quarter Marathon
It is a picture perfect day! NO wind, NO clouds....just SUN SUN SUN. It was a cool morning about 8 degs but got up to 11deg by the start of the race. I had decided I would keep my long sleeve skins top on as I just don't like cool or cold!!
After meeting up with the Warrior Princess's (Andrea, Raylene, Sharon and Maree) we all set out and warmed up...going through our drills and nervously chatting. Start time came around pretty quickly and we headed off to the start line. It was a new course this year.....using 80% of the old course but this time we finish at the track.
Ready, set ..... GO baby GO!!!
and we are off......I quickly settled in to my pace and was happy enough ticking along. I knew Ross wouldn't be too far behind me but as long as he was behind and not beside me at this stage...it was all good. As I rounded the path around the park (about 500m) I was shocked to see one of the walkers ahead of me RUNNING! Now I am not normally vocal about these things but I just saw red and as we went across a little over pass - she was below me - I leaned over and pointed at her and yelled "YOU are running!" and then went into hot pursuit. It took me a further 400m to catch her where she had stopped blatantly running but she was still creeping flat out! As I passed her I said.....really sorry but you were running, you are better now......at which she retorted and stated she was NOT running and after this I didnt see her again until she jogged/walked into the finish.
I pushed along the Monaco Walkway....my training ground! but this part of the track is lumpy and hard to get a settled pace on it. I was very surprised when I rounded a corner to see two male racewalkers going head to head in front of me and I quickly realised who they were and that they were on their 2nd lap for the Half Marathon. I passed them and heard them pick up and chase after me.
5km and we turn up on to the railway reserve. Now it might only be a 12m rise over 2km but OUCH...you so feel it. My pace slows along here and I can feel it and see it on my watch. But my fitness is letting me down and I know its too soon to pick up yet. At 8km I decide that now is the time to try and pick up a little. My right hip flexor had been hurting for the last couple of km but I push past that. As we come in under the under pass and up on to the walk way around the park...I feel as if I have mud on my feet. I slow down so much for the next 500m and I know it has cost me but I just have nothing left.
I hit the 10km mark in 58.02 not bad for someone who has only been doing 5km walks lol ... now just 550m to go....hmmm definitely not going to make the sub hour.
So I blast onto the track and muster up my last ounce of energy and slam it to the finish line.
Winner of the Quarter Marathon Walk in 1:01:18
Shoe Clinic Nelson Quarter Marathon
After meeting up with the Warrior Princess's (Andrea, Raylene, Sharon and Maree) we all set out and warmed up...going through our drills and nervously chatting. Start time came around pretty quickly and we headed off to the start line. It was a new course this year.....using 80% of the old course but this time we finish at the track.
Ready, set ..... GO baby GO!!!
and we are off......I quickly settled in to my pace and was happy enough ticking along. I knew Ross wouldn't be too far behind me but as long as he was behind and not beside me at this stage...it was all good. As I rounded the path around the park (about 500m) I was shocked to see one of the walkers ahead of me RUNNING! Now I am not normally vocal about these things but I just saw red and as we went across a little over pass - she was below me - I leaned over and pointed at her and yelled "YOU are running!" and then went into hot pursuit. It took me a further 400m to catch her where she had stopped blatantly running but she was still creeping flat out! As I passed her I said.....really sorry but you were running, you are better now......at which she retorted and stated she was NOT running and after this I didnt see her again until she jogged/walked into the finish.
I pushed along the Monaco Walkway....my training ground! but this part of the track is lumpy and hard to get a settled pace on it. I was very surprised when I rounded a corner to see two male racewalkers going head to head in front of me and I quickly realised who they were and that they were on their 2nd lap for the Half Marathon. I passed them and heard them pick up and chase after me.
5km and we turn up on to the railway reserve. Now it might only be a 12m rise over 2km but OUCH...you so feel it. My pace slows along here and I can feel it and see it on my watch. But my fitness is letting me down and I know its too soon to pick up yet. At 8km I decide that now is the time to try and pick up a little. My right hip flexor had been hurting for the last couple of km but I push past that. As we come in under the under pass and up on to the walk way around the park...I feel as if I have mud on my feet. I slow down so much for the next 500m and I know it has cost me but I just have nothing left.
I hit the 10km mark in 58.02 not bad for someone who has only been doing 5km walks lol ... now just 550m to go....hmmm definitely not going to make the sub hour.
Winner of the Quarter Marathon Walk in 1:01:18
Shoe Clinic Nelson Quarter Marathon
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
6km out and back atawahi
I was not feeling it today. Even though it was sunny I still felt really cold (stop chuckling Tammy! lol ) it was 14 degs but there was a chill in the air and I am a sook when it comes to cold. I have not been able to get warm all day.
I headed out along Atawhai as this would give me the best indication of how I will go on Sunday. The first km felt like I was walking in sticky mud....I felt really stiff and clunky. I got out to the 3km mark and turned back. I was just starting to feel sharp pains in my left glute and I tried hard to engage my glute meds but the pain stayed. It didnt get worse so I kept walking. I was not pushing hard today and I did find that my breathing was better.
I was pleased to finish the 6km and I found that once I finished my glutes hurt more while just walking back to the car.
total time for 6km 34:45 avg heart rate 154
Doesnt bode well for a fast race on Sunday, but it will be nice to just be out with mates.
6km out and back atawahi
I headed out along Atawhai as this would give me the best indication of how I will go on Sunday. The first km felt like I was walking in sticky mud....I felt really stiff and clunky. I got out to the 3km mark and turned back. I was just starting to feel sharp pains in my left glute and I tried hard to engage my glute meds but the pain stayed. It didnt get worse so I kept walking. I was not pushing hard today and I did find that my breathing was better.
I was pleased to finish the 6km and I found that once I finished my glutes hurt more while just walking back to the car.
total time for 6km 34:45 avg heart rate 154
Doesnt bode well for a fast race on Sunday, but it will be nice to just be out with mates.
6km out and back atawahi
Monday, April 30, 2012
5km waimea and vanguard
I was meant to do a 3km fartlek but with pain still in my glutes I decided to be smart and leave it for a day. Well go figure .. today was very very windy and not ideal for a fartlek.
I have still not decided what to enter this weekend. With my hip injury just healed but still having residual glute pain.....I figured I would head out and do 5km and see how the body held up.
I started out nice and quick. If felt easy tonight until I get to the wee sharp rise by the hospital. I push up this as fast as I can and sure enough, I get to the top and feel that familiar snag in my glute again. Pox I thought! its down hill for the next 1.5km so I stretched out and made the most of the slope. I turned and started heading up Vanguard Street .... straight in to a strong head wind..UGH!! the next two km are a gradual up hill anyway and add a head wind to the mix....it makes it unpleasant at best. I could feel my glute pulling as I pushed against the wind. I picked up the pace for the last 400ms to home and was really pleased to stop my watch in 29:50 and even more pleasing is seeing my heart rate starting to drop now....with my avg heart rate 151
5km waimea and vanguard
I have still not decided what to enter this weekend. With my hip injury just healed but still having residual glute pain.....I figured I would head out and do 5km and see how the body held up.
I started out nice and quick. If felt easy tonight until I get to the wee sharp rise by the hospital. I push up this as fast as I can and sure enough, I get to the top and feel that familiar snag in my glute again. Pox I thought! its down hill for the next 1.5km so I stretched out and made the most of the slope. I turned and started heading up Vanguard Street .... straight in to a strong head wind..UGH!! the next two km are a gradual up hill anyway and add a head wind to the mix....it makes it unpleasant at best. I could feel my glute pulling as I pushed against the wind. I picked up the pace for the last 400ms to home and was really pleased to stop my watch in 29:50 and even more pleasing is seeing my heart rate starting to drop now....with my avg heart rate 151
5km waimea and vanguard
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