Just before Colombia...

Friday

8km route to Darling Point and back with detour due to bridge works. 15:39 at Darling Point, 33:04 all up. Felt great - full of running and so a quick time.

Thursday

14km run to work. 27:40 at Spit Junction and 58:21 all up. Struggled all the way. Very lethargic over first 5 kms.

Wednesday

8km run home stopping at the Toyota Garage. 30:04. Pretty non-descript.

Back into action

Pain in the Domain. 27:00. Couldn't get a split for the long rep as I was calling the intervals. It wasn't quick though, windy and I was struggling following time off and a tight chest recovering from the cold. About 3m behind Durante who was very strong throughout - he's really improved recently. Very wheezy at end of Farm Cove rep.

7km all up.

Wednesday 13th - Monday 18th - rest. Time off with bad cold and excessive Christmas party celebrating.

Ruby Tuesday

14km run into work. Tired backing up from last night but still with a little bit of bounce and not as bad as the last time I did over 60kms in 4 days. 28:00 at Spit Junction and 58:18 all up.

(Tell me why) I don't like Mondays

14km run home. Electrical storm so ran for my life. Following wind all the way but also felt great. As a result, 30:00 at Toyota Garage and 55:24 all up (a new PB).

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=572381

Sunday Morning

Sunday

Manly long run. 23km in 1:38:04. 46:10 at the stone arch. Felt as though I was really pushing along - faster than recent Sunday runs. Not sure how I ever ran 1:34 for this course. Weather great.

Saturday

Manly route plus Shelly plus Campbell Parade. 11-12km in 46:08. Good pace.

Warm, Northerly wind, beautiful

Ran 14km Balls Head loop with Dylan. Very easy and enjoyable as a result. 60:12 all up. Here's the G-Map link for anyone who might be reading this....

http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=574998

Warm, slight breeze

Tuesday

Pain in the Domain. Pushed all the reps in trying to win each one but easier than usual without Ray, Durante or Macquarie Dave. 1:59 for the long rep by myslef. 27:30 all up. Strong over last 4.

7km all up.

No wind, low 20's, perfect

Weather was so nice I headed out over lunch for the 14km Balls Head Reserve loop. 26:10 at Balls Head and 56:14 all up. Had to wear my old Kayano's as I forgot my trainers. Lovely run, really into the rhythm.

Boogaloo Blue

Sunday

23km with Tim Cradock. Met at Spit Bridge, ran to Manly along Spit Manly walk, then to Queenscliff, along Balgowlah Road, up side of Burnt Bridge Creek deviation and back hom. 1:42:04. Very pleasant easy run.

Saturday

8km Manly Route. Put in some fast patches which must have madeup for the dlow patches as I ran 29:34.

Hot, not humid, slight wind

8km to Darling Point and back. Detour at Rushcutters Bay due to the footbridge being repaired. 15:30 at Darling Point, 33:19 all up. Felt terrible, stomach pains (Xmas lunch and lots of drink yesterday) back pains and sweating profusely. Pleased to get it over and done with.

Peter Beardsley

Tuesday

Pain in the Domain. Took it easy as I'm still recovering from the virus over the weekend. Started to push the reps harder in the second half - stayed with Durante for the 709m rep until the second mosaic and then eased off. He ran around 1:55. Finished with plenty in the tank. 27:27 in total.

7km all up.

Monday

Rest. Feeling pretty rotten having picked up a virus which took hold shortly after Sunday's run. Very lethargic and sorry for myself.

Sunday Morning

24km at 6.45am. Met up with Richard High at South Curly and ran to Long Reef. He tweaked a hamstring climbing up to Long Reef so peeled off on the way back. I continued on to South Steyne and then home via Manly Wharf. Stiff headwind travelling South slowed the run down considerably.
Few beers and glasses of wine the night before meant it was never very comfortable. Time 1:44:03.

Chris Waddle

8km run on Manly route early in the morning. Very tired and lethargic. 32:55.

Paul Gascoigne

OK, struggling with titles now.

14km run home from work. Very tired legs and a struggle almost all the way. 31:15 at Toyota Garage and 58:51 all up.

Kevin Forster

Had to Google previous winners of the Blaydon Race in order to insert today's title.

Hickson Road intervals with Richard H, Richard P, Richard Mullaney, Ray and Phil Dove. 5X1.2km (approx) with strict 2 minute rest. Splits went:
3:40
3:39
3:38
3:39
3:36
Very pleased with the session. Richard H and Phil were pushing the first 3 then dropped back on the last 2. Return intervals slower than normal as there was a bit of a headwind.

10km all up.

Ian Hudspith

Run into work. 14km. Hot (28C at 8am) so took it very easy. Suffered only towards the end as a result of the heat. 27:56 at Spit Junction and 58:49 all up so must have picked it up slightly in the second half.

Sean Cundy

Tuesday

Pain in the Domain. Hot and humid conditions so energy sapping in the second half. Felt very good all the way around though - 1:57 for the long rep out in front after holding off the MBL bloke. Ray and Durante suffering from tough sessions yesterday. Struggled up the steps but then pulled it together for the last 4 reps.

27:30 all up. 7km in total.

Monday

Rest. Been afew too many of those recently. But suffering after long session yesterday.

Mark Hudspith

Barrenjoey Bash STaR. Turned off at Palm Beach and ran back directly by myself, so very easy to start out with and quite tough over the last 40 minutes trying to get home before Kirsten got worried. 2:06 for about 27km.

Mike McLeod

State Relays at Homebush. 1500m - second leg. Ran 4:19 by myself. Sparkie started off with a 4:17, Ray followed me with a 4:18 and then Keith finished up with a 4:20 - 17:14 in total which was a new 160 yrs+ NSW State Record for 4x1500m (I'm not sure who keeps these records).

Sparkie handed over about 150m clear so it was just a time trial in admittedly very good conditions. I think I ran 69, 70, 72, 48, although that last 300m sounds a bit quick. Felt great all the way and had plenty in reserve on the final lap in mustering a sprint. I'm now quite keen to run a competitive 1500m to see what I could lower the PB to.

About 5km all up.

Cristina Boxer

8km to Darling Point and back. 14:30 at the point, 30:52 all up. Put in a couple of fast spells to stretch the legs. Quick time and felt great. Given how I felt yesterday, it was probably in my interests that the race did not take place. I think I was struggling from 2 days of nervous stress.

Looking forward to the 1500m relay tomorrow. I've bought myself a new pair of spikes. Just a little worried about how fast it is going to be and my tolerane to lactic build up. Still, I'll just give it my best shot.