Training Log Archive: GraceE

2013 Kosciuszko run, from Charlotte's Pass to the summit. Didn't feel great, period pains still lingering after a terrible night with not much sleep, despite the very peaceful and comfy camp spot. Got the run done; 3rd to the top but the other two suckers had entered the up-and-down so they had to race back down and I could take it easy :)

The run back down (I stopped my watch and walked the last km or so). Matt and I both picked up a $300 cheque, a trophy and a medal, and enjoyed the personalities and enthusiasm of the Polish organisers very much!

Ran for 5mins then just walked for 20 (around Griffith) as had some period pains and couldn't be bothered running really.
Later we drove to Kosciuszko NP to camp at Sawpit campground. We walked the waterfall track loop which took around 90mins and got back just on dark. Saw three echidnas!

2 x 25min tempo with a 5min walk/stretch recovery in between.
Ave pace: 4.28m/k then 4.29 for the 2nd.
Around the central and east basins.

To Red Hill, over Davo and back. Got a record to the top of Flinders, a record slowest time of 14mins :s Good views of Manuka oval with lights from the top of Davo, they even put some fireworks on for me just as I was nearing home. The cockies didn’t like it though.

5 x 2km (2min easy recoveries).
Pace: 4.36min/k, 4.16, 4.21, 4.17, 4.16. Few hills in the first and third.
Through Forrest to Deakin, under Adelaide Ave then turned left, five or so blocks along there then down the green corridor to the lake, then stuck beside the lake to Kingston.

8mins w/u, 8 recs, 7 w/d.