Woke up this morning with a sore throat and by the time I had finished breakfast, I was down for the count as other flu symptoms took hold. Had an easy day from the comfort of a mattress thrown on the floor of my loungeroom as I watched the footy and finished reading the Deek biography. Not too upset about missing my Sunday long run, given the concerns I had with my shins on Friday - my body needs a rest and I should be right for Tuesday speedwork. Not sure whether I should be blaming Tesso or Langy for passing the lurgy on.
My brother Adam came 5th in the Binna Burra to O'Reilly's leg of the Lamington Classic on Saturday running the 25k in over the trails in 1:53:12. Good to see a second top ten finish for the family in less than a week. Benno, any chance of you finding a suitable race in the UK to make it 3/3? :)
As an interesting aside, Adam only runs for fitness and the occasional adventure race and his 5k PB is currently only a minute behind mine. Last year we staked a $50 bet, each betting the other that he would have the best PB over 10k by the age of 40. Given that I'm 30 and the young fella is 23, I've got ten years to set a 10k PB, preferably something intimidating and distant like sub 32 mins. Adam then has seven years remaining to beat the time and win the bet!! May the best man win!!
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Follow my Journey and the Pat Carroll Running Group as I strive for a place on the annual list of Australia's Fastest 100 Marathon times requiring a sub 2:43-2:45 Marathon! I will be guided by my coach Pat Carroll and inspired by my PCRG team mates. I also reveal my insatiable appetite to accept any challenges that will enrichen my journey whilst I try to suck the marrow out of the bone of life!
Matt's PBs
- Marathon - 2:59:01
- Half Marathon - 78:47
- 10k - 35:30
- 5k - 17:26
- 3k - 9:34
Blog Archive
-
▼
2005
(92)
-
▼
August
(19)
- Speedwork attendance streak ends
- Flu strikes
- Skipped Friday recovery run
- Maintaining the momentum
- Easy hitout at Speedwork
- Back to earth with a thud.
- Noosa 5k - The race of my life.....so far!!
- A massage at last!!!
- Easy Thursday hitout
- Noosa.....Here I come!!!
- Sunday 14/8 Brisbane Road Runners 10 Mile
- Another "ho hum" Friday
- Conquering the weak side of my brain
- Solo speedwork session........sort of
- Sunday 7/8 - Bridge to Brisbane Sunday Long Run
- Friday Blues
- Sunday and Tuesday take their toll
- Pat Carroll Running Group 3K Time Trial - August
- Volunteering - Park to Park, Ipswich, Sun 31/7
-
▼
August
(19)
2 comments:
Oh Matty, hope its not really the flu - yikes! But hey, I didn't have the sore throat thing, just a cold, so I reckon it must be Langy's Lurgy you have there ;-)
I'd be worried about that brother of yours, sounds like he's doing some secret training.
Anyway, get well soon. I'd hate to see you break that great run of Pat sessions.
bummer :( sounds like you're being sensible though, so I'll be checking back tomorrow to hear about Pats session (which hopefully you made!)
Post a Comment