On Monday I was dead tired from the ride and its aftermath, so much so that I kept forgetting everything. I even managed to lock myself out of the office for 2 hours when I couldn't find my keys!
So I was surprised that on Tue morning Heidi and I ran the 10*500m intervals faster than ever. Maybe it was the freshly mown grass, or maybe we are just getting better. Heidi ran all the intervals sub 1m50s with a PB of 1m46s and I ran all mine 1m46s or less and on the final one I ran 1m39s.
No runs until Saturday due to work and exhaustion. On Friday night I flew to Melbourne for a work function at Rippon Lea house. In the morning I dragged myself out for a 15k run from the motel in Lygon St to Federation Square and then east along the Yarra Trail. It was a very enjoyable run. The weather was cool and the rowers were out in force along the river. It was fun to see if I could keep ahead of the eights. I ran along the river for 6.5k's according to the signs and then crossed the river for the return trip. This time there was an eight starting off just as I hit crossed the bridge so I really tried to put in an effort. Managed to hold maximum pace to just before the rowing sheds opposite Federation Square, so I was pleased with that effort. Then cruised back to Lygon Street.
Afterwards we visited my old friend Clare Mc. and we returned to Rippon Lea for the full tour followed by a great meal at the Ciccolina restaurant in St Kilda. (Highly recommended). Eventually got home about 10pm and fell into bed.
Next morning it was hard getting out of bed at 5.30am for the Buffalo Creek Star. Little voices were telling me "Its too late you won't make it", "Relax, enjoy some sleep" "Have a rest". Some how I did make it. The 6.20am group were just leaving as I pulled up. I managed to catch them at the first drink stop and then ran with two Action Jackson and Cameron till the 23k mark where I caught up with Mike K. and slowed down for a chat for a k or two. Also met Coly who had recently swum the English channel. He had a very inspirational story. 16 hours in 14 degree water. Wow, that is hard core. I ran on from Mike at the 25k mark and soon found Stefica and had a chat to her for a few hundred metres. I left her at the 26k mark and ran to the finish alone.
I felt strong over the final 4 k but the rough trail was not good for striding out. All up a slow Star of 2h40m.
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