Calwell Oval - 20 laps in Lane 5

Today:
Bike: 20 km
Run - Distance: 9.0 km in 35' 42" at 3' 58" ave per km
plus cool down 1.15 km in 4' 41" at 4' 04" ave per km
Weather: sunny, temp 17 degrees, humidity 35%, wind calm
Week & March: 54.1 km
Year: 884.5 km

Rode the bike to work this morning, a little chill in the air for this time of the year. Then rode from work to Calwell oval for a last tempo run on the nice cut, green grass of Calwell oval. Lane 5 still in top shape.
Somewhere a little speed has returned. Speedygeoff noted that Kelley ran the 3000 metres at the track on Wednesday night, in the 13 minutes. Another one I need to keep an eye on, maybe she will go past me somewhere if I am not carefull.
The usual session, shortened to 20 laps but a bit quicker than normal. Ran bare feet, changed direction after each set of 5 laps. Started easy a improved finishing with 5 lap times in lane 5 of 9' 25" at 4' 10" pace, 8' 59" at 3' 58" pace, 8' 42" at 3' 52" pace and 8' 34 " at 3' 47" pace. Then finished off with a cool down, even that was easy at 4' 04 " pace. Just felt right on the day. Lane 5 x 5 laps measures 2.26 kms ave, depending on which direction you go. In reverse, your GPS is on the outside of the lane, and so covers a bit more ground.
Rode home from the oval, 2 km for lunch then rode down to Pine Is for a very quick swim and splash ( 7-8 minutes ) before riding back to work. Also rode home tonight. That's the 20 km of riding for the day.
Totally enjoyable day, the running is going well now the tapering has started. Can't wait for SFT, those in the group that may think they have me under control, had better watch out. I'm ready.