Long distance/endurance
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Did my first run today as part of my training. Ran from my place to Egmont Village. About 13-15km, which is the path that start of the actual race will be. Took about an hour and a half. First run Ive been on and the part that I did was quite hilly. There were a couple points in the hilly sections where I found myself down to a walk, but I tried to maintain a decent pace in these sections. I found the sections where I decreased the pace allowed my to recover well. I could of easily kept going, and feel good now but decided that that was enough for the first night of training.<br />
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One thing which I will have to sort out is how to combat the temperature. It was bloody freezing, as I found myself running into a south/easterly straight off the mountain. While runnable, it will be important to sort out how much clothes is and isnt to much to wear, in order to prevent my self from getting sick. -
Ran from my place which is next to Yarrow Stadium to Oakura and back this afternoon. 14km each way. Took 3 1/2 hours all up. 1 1/2 hours there, and 2 hours on the way back due to a bit of walking on the return leg, especially once I got back in NP. Its the longest distance that Ive ever done. Legs are a bit tight, but am stoked to have knocked it out regardless of the time.
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Thankfully I have the radio on my phone, so I just plug my headphones in and Im away. I will have to hunt down my Ipod before the race though. Its hiding somewhere in the mess which I call my room. Theres not great reception in south taranaki so I dont want to rely on having the radio to kill the boredom during the race.
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yeah, find some music that gets you pumping and moving, I never listen to music until recently, and have been finding you need the right stuff! Blues Brothers at the moment rocks for walking on the treadmill, faster stuff and slower stuff so you have your own 'aerobics' class as you knock out the minutes. Billy Joel live in concert, not so good!! Never thought music would help, but it does (I'm usually a 'listen to whatever is on the radio' sort of guy)!
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The runnings been on the back burner this week with rugby back on the table. Last week of Taranaki development (B's) so the focus went on getting in to the team for that. Had training Tuesday and Thursday and threw in a full body weights session on Wednesday night. Back in the 150kg range for my box squats which is always good, and my upper body weights is heading in the right direction as well since my body seems to be over the shoulder niggle finally. Got 15mins off the bench as tighthead against Wellington development as we beat them 40 something to 17. First time we've beaten them in a long, long time. Wish Ild had more game time but I made the most of my opportunity. Got suggested by the powers that be in naki rugby that it would be in my best interests to concentrate on learning tight head next year which can only be a good thing. <br />
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But now that the rugby is finished (outside of the naki sheild defense in a couple hours) I will be back into the running training tomorrow. Plan on running the coastal walk way to the waiwhakaio (sp?) bridge and back tomorrow night which will be a good 20-odd km. -
Yeah Ive been better haha. Was forced to go to the doctor and get antibotics by my supervisor at work which has helped. So after a week of struggling to eat, antibotics and rest Im on the other end of the throat infection. Got my energy back and plan on going for my first run in a week and a half tomorrow afternoon before the Irish/USA world cup game. <br />
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Before last week I was starting to notice that I was becoming a bit leaner, with out loosing weight. -
Had to pull the pin on the run unfortunately. My back was taking a hiding doing the running, and I decided that it wasnt worth the pain at work, nor the risk for further injury by trying to push through with the run. Im guttered, but believe its the right call. <br />
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With that being the case I have switched my focus towards my preseason training. For the first time in almost three years Im taking my training seriously with the goal of playing in the preseason games for the naki next year. They double as the ranfurly shield games against the heartland team, and with none of the Super rugby players to be involved there will be opportunities for guys at the next level to show what theyve got.