ES Marks is fantastic now they've laid the new track. Haven't run on a bouncier surface since Monkton Stadium circa 1987. Conditions were great - cold and drizzly but not too much wind. Clyde was calling out the splits. Couldn't have been made easier. I was tentative beforehand though after yesterday's long run and having had an emergency massage today due to my left knee feeling dodgy. But did the first lap in 74/75 and felt comfortable. Can't remember the splits after that (Clyde jotted them down so may get them later) other than 7:43 at 2400m. That makes sense though - I was basically working off 78s each lap. As Clyde called the lap time, I'd add 78s and hope he called that time out when I next passed him. Was feeling good with 4 to go so upped the tempo a bit. Then it was 12:54 at 4km and I thought a 3:06 final km was a bit tough but then suddenly you've only got 2 laps to go so can really ramp it up. 15:25 at 4800m so just a sprint to finish off.
Chuffed with the time. I was hoping for sub 16:30 beforehand so very happy to dip under 16. Enda is hitting some form to run 17:03. Good also to see Timmy injury free and running 18:16. JC split the two with 17:54.
Jogs around the track to warm up and down for 11km all up.
6 comments:
Great running out there last night. Especially after your last few days training. Just emailed you the splits.
Clyde
Great run Tom. Almost a PB without slowing off training. Looks good for Gold Coast.
Nice running Tom. Where is this track exactly? Any words exchanged when you lapped certain individuals?
Form looking great as you start your marathon prep. I'm expecting a sub 2:30!
Yep, solid effort mate, all looking good for Gold Coast and then later in the year for the big one.
Beer Matt, Yes words were exchanged (mostly from me) asking 'What kept you' as Tom went by with one lap to go :)
Moore Park Matt. ES Marks resurfaced with racatan I think.
Great running Tommy, they should put on Winter track races to take advantage of cooler temps and lower humidity.
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