Team player

This weekend I will race as a member of a team in the Summer Survival challenge.  There are four legs- kayak, mountain bike, road bike and (8km) run- all around the Kingston area in Southern Tasmania. Needless to say I will be the team’s runner.

Knowing I’m part of a team will help me to push up the hills as fast as I can.

Donna

Biked out

I enjoyed riding nearly 60km on Saturday morning, although the last 10km were in rain.  I hadn’t seen some of the country roads we travelled on before and I was pleased to cope well on the ride that was almost twice my previously furthest distance. 

I did not count on being so worn out that I couldn’t function for the rest of weekend! Luckily I opted out of the Olympic distance triathlon in Sheffield today.  It would have been most unpleasant.  I’ll have to work up to that distance.  For now I’m happy to call myself a sprinter.

Donna

Surprise

I ran better than I thought I would- finishing second.  The time was 35.47- a couple of minutes off my best but Im happy, all things considered.  I enjoyed the course and hope to race it again next year to post a faster time.  Having got up at 5am, the rest of the day was a write-off. 

Donna

You can’t cram for a 10km

People have asked me whether they should run the day before the race.  Personally I think it’s fine to go for an easy 20-30 minutes if you feel like it.  Just make sure it’s relaxed and comfortable…not at all taxing.  If in doubt I would advise resting or perhaps going for a short walk.  There’s no point risking fatigue by doing too much- and the next morning will be an early one.  I plan to go for a short easy jog, perhaps with a few faster strides at the end.  I rested today instead and I’ll feel better if I get my legs moving. 

Donna