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Have been getting the achilles under control (lots of nerve stretching seems to be the key) so just trying to get some consistency in my training again.  Set the goal before Christmas of getting 10 weeks straight of 100km+ per week under the belt. So far, so good and have completed 5.

Was very tired after the weekend’s efforts yesterday so had a rest day (my 2nd in 40 days). Had a great day walking with the family down to West Head beach though then Bec’s belated birthday dinner at Freshie Mex.

(Photos from yesterday).

This morning rode the motorbike to the City with Mags riding pillion to watch the Oz Day 5km.  Lauren won the women’s by a country mile (16:01) while Joe Burgess pulled ahead of Matty Hudson at the end to win the men’s. Run of the Day was Ollie Cashman making a huge leap forward running 15:04 and beating some good names. 

Today was stinking hot (36C) so ditched plans for any sessions and just did my favourite 17km loop with plans to jump in the harbour half way around.  Ditched even that plan when I saw how busy everywhere was. 

Slow and just managed to get under 5min kms average for the loop (1:24:42 or 4:55’s).