almost there...

the taper is almost complete - only one more day to go until race time. not really sure how to feel about this race. i was excited when i first thought about training for and running the north face 100. but over the last few weeks my motivation and desire have waned. this is a pattern i repeat often and an area where i need to work on before my next event.

i thought i had better post what i have done this week before i forget. shit already forgotten most of the details with other stuff going on in life i've overlooked my need to keep track of my runs and workouts. can't remember anything from the week before shame on me...

training summary:

saturday: 30 minute run with dog

i was planning on going out for a long run but after soccer i needed to go and buy a new washing machine.

sunday: mother's day classic 8k

ran 8km with my wife and had a great time. even better was seeing my 7 year old daughter run every step of the 4kms with a big smile on her face. a nice big breakfast in manly followed. again i planned on getting in a longer run later that afternoon but it didn't happen.

monday: 75 mins around the nepean lakes regatta centre

felt good this morning and was running well in my new shoes which i picked up in manly yesterday.

tuesday: 75 mins around lakes w/ shortened interval session (2x1200m)

felt ok. ran a couple of intervals around 3:25-3:30 pace. cut session short when i started feeling a hot spot developing on the ball of my foot.

wednesday: 45 mins around nepean river / soccer coaching (pm)

felt like a slug. nothing - no energy, no power, but was moving along ok.

thursday: 60 min yoga session / no run today

woke up early with my wife and we did a power yoga session before the kids got up. struggled at the start with how much flexibility and balance i have lost due to all the running i have done of late. will embark on the big goal of developing my strength, flexibility and balance through consistent yoga practice starting next week.

friday: 20 min easy run

got out before work for an easy out and back. ankles are a little stiff from yoga yesterday. added a couple of surges on the way back trying to loosen up my hips. feeling ok but not great.

will add a few more carbs into the diet today but won't go overboard. as long as i keep taking in nutrition during the race tomorrow everything will be alright.