Since my last triathlon, Challenge Melbourne, I had a solid 2 weeks off. This was much needed as after Ironman WA and some hard, shorter, shaper training for Challenge Melbourne I could feel I was a little tired. 2 weeks.. No swimming or riding, I think I had 1-2 runs and then back to a program again!
It was a little refreshing to see a slightly different training program. Less riding and swimming but the initial look at the running volume for each week did scare me a little!
My legs/feet have in the past, not loved large volumes of running (even though mentally I love it!). Especially back to back run days let alone double run days but I am training for a Marathon now! And not just any marathon.
The Great Wall of China Marathon!
Since its inception in 1999, the Great Wall Marathon has become known as one of the world's most challenging marathons - including a casual 5164 steps on the Great Wall itself of course!
Due to these step figures I have recently had my first date with Jacob! Yes, I am nearly 25, live in Perth and must be nearly the only person in Perth who had no idea where Jacobs ladder was let alone even done it!
6 runs a week varying from flat easy runs to intervals, rolling hills, kings park - Jacobs ladder and Perth Hills, really mixing it up. The best bit, most of these sessions are with my fiancé Andy who I will be starting and finishing this adventure with! It is so nice to have the company.
Whilst I admit the riding and especially the swimming have been limited this has resulted in a little depressing, real noticeable lack of speed in the legs on the bike, but I will build back into more of a 3 discipline routine very soon! I have Jacobs ladder to thank for this as usually a Wednesday after work Kings Parks run is followed by bike intervals the next morning. Yep my legs hate me thursday mornings!
I also had this little spot on Gerflor's website which is great too!
http://www.gerflor.com.au/commercial-vinyl-flooring/all-sectors/news/put-gerflor-your-team,3124.html
Last weekend the 16th March saw Andy and I line up for the Darlington Half Marathon. This is one race I have always wanted to do and despite a Hens night the night before we were up and relatively early to this race!
A 1.26.19 saw me finish in the top girls and I was very pleased with this time, a PB on a tough little course!
Some recovery early on the following week and a visit to Ruth Chang was much needed. A bunch of needles later and a nice leg rub and I was feeling good again.
I pretend to be all tough but I admit I am a little fearful when seeing super Ruth as I know the needles will see my glutes and tiny calves but I am so grateful after she has worked her magic.
Check Ruth out here!!
As the volume starts to pick up more and more Andy and I are getting more and more excited as it means race day is getting closer and closer!
Bring on May and the challenges ahead!
For now,
R U N
S W E A T
S M I L E
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R E P E A T
