tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59535861268059371812024-03-07T19:46:41.892+11:00Two FruitsI have recently returned to Tasmania to live now I have retired from working. Previously when living here I was not a runner. But while living in Canberra, I found a love of off road trails & especially mountains were my favourite. Now, I hardly ever run on hard road surfaces. I am lucky Hobart, Tasmania's capital city, has a big mountain behind it with so many fire trails & walking tracks. Mountain running heaven, love it. Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.comBlogger2101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-89164438100589372772019-01-01T22:16:00.002+11:002019-01-01T22:16:35.781+11:002018 - Year All DoneRunning:<br />
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Distance: 4,239.25 kms in 52 weeks and one day at ave 81.3 kms ( up from 81.25 kms at week 51)<br />
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Last 8 days: 95.4 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 152,940 metres in 52 weeks and one day at ave 2,933 metres ( up from 2,914 metres at week 51)<br />
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Last 8 days: 4,301 metres<br />
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Strava: 155,128 metres<br />
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So ends another year of running and in my case climbing heaps of hills and mountains.<br />
First half of the year slightly better than second half with most of October spent on mainland Australia on a holiday where any running was just to stay in the routine.<br />
Heaps of local running on the big hill behind Hobart called Mt Wellington. Peaking at 1,271 mtres above sea level most trips started near sea level and accounted for much of the yearly vertical and distance.<br />
Some outside the local area running was done in the north of the state including Gone Nuts 101 km March ( hilly coastal) and Convicts & Wenches 50 kms in April( coastal trail & beach) being main race events. Later in the year, August, a Rail / Trail 52 kms race( old railway line ) was done up north. New event, liked this one. Compass Club South conducted their 2nd marathon at the southern most point on Australia. A perfect weather day for end of Sept.<br />
Travelled to the mainland for Neverest Challenge in Canberra in March where I did 30 laps up and down Mt Ainslie for 60 kms with 4,900 metres of vertical. Completed the rest of the challenge over the next few days to make the full 8,848 metres required for the height of Mt Everest. Love this event, it is special to me.<br />
Also on the mainland, again to Canberra, I did a 12 hour night run at Kowen Forest in early Sept completing 60 kms in just over 11 hours ( a full next lap to count would have taken time past 12 hours and not been counted).<br />
Also started my Parkrun career having now done 20 with 3 times volunteering as well. These are good fun as well as adding a bit of speed into aging legs. First two Parkruns were in Cairns in far north Qld with another couple at Fingal bay at Port Stephens on central coast of NSW. Remaining Parkruns were local Hobart.<br />
Triple Top Mountain run was held in Nov also in the north of the state on a beautiful sunny day. Which was just as well as what should have been around 4 hours turned into 11 hours with a female running friend of mine falling a smashing up her ankle. Waited with her for the helicopter to get her out 5-6 hours later. Finished the run in the dark, but all good in the end.<br />
Then there was running in the snow during winter on Mt Wellington & local higher hills. Certainly a highlight of the year. Absolutely beautiful in the white powdery stuff.<br />
Also got out and about for fun adventure trips including Mt Field National Park, Tasman peninsular for Fortescue Bay Three Capes track, Florentine Valley to run with the leeches and the double trig/rock pile of Platform Peak & Mt Dromedary. That was a great day.<br />
The year wasn't all good on the family health front with my brother-in-law suffering firstly a heart attack ( 6 blocked arteries) leading to kidney failure ( 3 times a week dialysis now). That has set the family back a bit as he is single & lives alone. Needs assistance, not daily, but has blunted our ability to get away more often & for longer.<br />
This year, 2019, certainly won't be as big as last. I don't have the desire to push those up hill metres so if can get over 100k for the year, that will do.<br />
Looking forward to another year of getting out, staying healthy & fit, putting more on more rock piles & taking more photos. Probably won't need new shoes until mid year when the next sale is on at the local running shoe store.<br />
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<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-11825895511229155562018-12-23T21:13:00.001+11:002018-12-23T21:13:56.166+11:00Week 51 - Nearly ThereRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 4,153.85 kms in 51 weeks at ave 81.25 kms ( down from 81.7 kms at week 50)<br />
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Last week: 58.45 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 148,639 metres in 51 weeks at ave 2,914 metres ( down from 2,924 metres at week 50)<br />
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Last week: 2,444 metres<br />
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Strava: 150,782 metres<br />
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A 5 day running week with Monday a rest day after the long day out on Sunday at Florentine valley.<br />
Then Friday off as well, slightly unintentional. Busy in the morning then a big storm in the afternoon put any run plans away.<br />
No Parkrun this week either as my turn on duty, handed out the finish tokens. Still managed the usual trip up Mt Direction as I would have done anyway after everyone had finished the run.<br />
With a week and a day to go this year, not much to do as goals have been reached or are close.<br />
Garmin vertical metres are just a good hilly run away. Strava vertical metres done. Distance target reached.<br />
Next year's targets won't be this high. Might see if I can lower the Parkrun Pb by a minute. That will mean giving up some vertical in exchange for more oval speed sessions.<br />
<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-13508715543147782912018-12-17T16:47:00.001+11:002018-12-17T16:47:17.188+11:00Week 50 - A Big Week ( And A Correction )Running: Year to date<br />
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Distance: 4,085.4 kms in 50 weeks at ave 81.7 kms ( up from 81.1 kms at week 48)<br />
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Last week: 111.3 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 146,195 metres in 50 weeks at ave 2,924 metres ( up from 2,899 metres at week 49)<br />
Last week: 4,143 metres<br />
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Strava: 148,401 metres<br />
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Looks like I have my average figures for the year out by a week. Back in October ( while away on holidays), I have updated by 4 weeks instead of 5 weeks).<br />
While it doesn't change to actual distance and vertical figures, it drops the weekly averages down a bit. Sorry to mislead.<br />
I still have another 2 weeks to get to yearly target which will be quite doable. However, there is no way now I can average 3000 metres of vert per week for the year. Guess that's what happens when you switch off the challenge & enjoy a few weeks away doing not much.<br />
This week was a good one with a nice beach run day on Wednesday when the sun shine was welcome with some warm temps. The other days of the week all had good distance & vertical. Included in that is a good Parkrun at Hobart's Risdon Brook Dam where I ran just 6 seconds outside my Parkrun best time at the venue. It has a 4 small but significant hills so is not a fast course.<br />
However, today Monday writing this I am a little tired so a well deserved day off has been taken. Sunday's run/walk was through button grass plain & bush bashing so a day off will also help heal all the scratches on lower legs as forgot, or decided against, wearing the gaiters. Will remember next time.<br />
Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-43593640857682141142018-12-09T22:01:00.002+11:002018-12-09T22:01:50.687+11:00Week 48 - Making Last 3 Weeks More DifficultRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,974.1 kms in 48 weeks at ave 82.8 kms ( down from 83.2 kms at week 47)<br />
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Last week: 61.6 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 142,052 metres in 48 weeks at ave 2,959 metres ( down from 2,988 metres at week 48)<br />
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Last week: 1,620 metres<br />
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Strava: 144,339 metres<br />
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What happens when you get an unpleasant rainy day on Monday, a busy getting ready for a short break away on Tuesday, 3 days on a flat beach to run up and down Wed to Fri.<br />
That put pressure on Sat & Sun to get something down to make the week look acceptable.<br />
Lesson learned many times is you can't do catch up in short term.<br />
Almost a usual Sat ( Parkrun with hilly cool down) and a short run on Sunday.<br />
Only need 25 kms for the year for 4000 kms so that's under control.<br />
Vert has a bit more to do to make 150,000 metres but with only 8000 metres ( Garmin) to do in 3 weeks plus one day at weekly ave of 2650 metres per week, that's under average.<br />
The year has played out well. No sickness or injuries to stop consistency. The weather has mostly been good enough to get good vert up the local big mountain whenever needed. Winter snow has been more patchy than last year. We had plenty of snowy days, but basically the winter temps were too warm for the snow to hang around for very long. Gone in a few days, so needed to be on the ball to get up there asap after the big dump.<br />
Summer running means snakes are out and about. With Tasmania being the home of the tiger snake, world's 4th most venomous, extreme care must be taken on single trails. Wider fire trails at least allow some sighting before getting too close.<br />
Fortunately, mobile phone reception is good & evacuation by helicopter is free if urgently required. Carry a first aid kit, snake bite bandage & phone, wear long gaiters if going off the main fire trails & all should be Ok.<br />
Weather permitting, a good dent should be made this upcoming week.<br />
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<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-7533306133727779802018-12-03T12:26:00.002+11:002018-12-03T12:26:24.120+11:00Week 47 - Into Last Month Of The YearRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,912.5 kms in 47 weeks at ave 83.2 kms ( down from 83.5 kms at week 46)<br />
Last week: 70.7 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 140,432 metres in 47 weeks at ave 2,988 metres ( up from 2,986 metres at week 46 )<br />
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Last week: 3,082 metres<br />
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Strava: 143,116 metres<br />
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A week of near maintenance of yearly totals. Nothing exciting to report doing just the usual trails on local hills.<br />
One rest day and one walk day with longest run of 16 kms. Local Parkrun on Saturday morning was on the slow side for me but still acceptable.<br />
To improve this, really one speed or faster session each week.<br />
Otherwise, all good as December will be an easy end to the year with yearly target within reach.<br />
<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-24667663455821178552018-11-25T20:21:00.000+11:002018-11-25T20:21:36.331+11:00Week 46 - Nicely Maintaining AveragesRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,841.8 kms in 46 weeks at ave 83.5 kms ( up from 83.4 kms at week 45)<br />
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Last week: 87.9 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 137,350 metres in 46 weeks at ave 2,986 metres ( same as week 45)<br />
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Last week: 2,983 metres<br />
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Strava: 140,011 metres<br />
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The week has seen no real change in both distance & vert yearly averages. Ran on 6 days & a controlled power walk last Monday as a recovery day. Weather was spring like on Monday then proceeded to go back to winter as the low pressure system rolled in with strong southerly winds & showers.<br />
Consequently, there were no mountain running days to the summit as conditions all week were very " unfavourable". That's run speak for miserable with below zero temps, strong winds & some snow. So stay away from the high parts, and do a few repeats of local hills as is necessary.<br />
Highlight of the week was a return to Parkruns after missing a few weeks. Ran an all time Pb on a new course as my usual Parkrun was cancelled to the area was taken over for army training exercises.<br />
This one is dead flat at sea level but on concrete bike paths. Normally, my Parkrun is on an undulating gravel surface and around a minute slower then on the concrete.<br />
At some stage, spring weather will return but it's meant to be summer in a week. Better hurry up or we miss out all together.<br />
Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-58032951630764287332018-11-18T18:09:00.001+11:002018-11-18T18:09:35.740+11:00Week 45 - All About The VertRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,753.9 kms in 45 weeks at ave 83.4 kms ( same as week 44)<br />
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Last week: 82.95 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 134,367 metres in 45 weeks at ave 2,986 metres ( up from 2,964 metres at week 44)<br />
Last week: 3,930 metres<br />
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Strava: - 136,945 metres<br />
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In maintenance mode now with no run events now for remainder of the year. Some Canberra running friends will be in Tassie in early next year, so I will have to be ready to go.<br />
The main reason for the big vert figure was 2 days spent on lower Mt Wellington slopes assisting Police & SES in a search for a missing Hobart man. Unfortunately, it didn't end well.<br />
But I did get good distance & vert as we covered the tracks & trails that quad bikes & trail bikes could not go & were difficult for the helicopter to see.<br />
A travel day on Monday back from Triple Top run in the north of the state & a 5 km walk to the river day after a massage, meant a 5 day run week. So happy with how it all panned out.<br />
A good Saturday run/fast walk on Saturday up Mt Wellington on a beautiful sunny & mostly calm with a Canberra running friend topped up a nice run week.<br />
Monday recovery day. Certainly will have a trip to the river. No problems at the moment, massage found nothing so it's all go, just nice and easy.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-34119082928270655382018-11-12T21:59:00.001+11:002018-11-12T21:59:25.960+11:00Week 44 - Must Lift My GameRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,670.95 kms in 44 weeks at ave 83.4 kms ( down from 84.2 kms at week 43)<br />
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Last week: 49.9 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 130,437 metres in 44 weeks at ave 2,964 metres ( down from 2,985 metres at week 43)<br />
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Last week: 2,062 metres<br />
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Strava: 132,931 metres<br />
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Triple Top run event in northern western Tasmania was the main focus of the week. Yearly averages have taken a tumble due to tapering with a few rest days. There are no run/race plan for the rest of the year. Six weeks basically to make 4000 kms & 150,000 metres in vertical.<br />
Triple Top goes over Mt Claude, Mt Van Dyke & the main one, Mt Roland.<br />
These have peaks over 1000 metres above sea level with Mt Roland at 1,234 metres is just lower than Mt Wellington behind home in Hobart.<br />
Weather conditions were near perfect, sunny, mild & little if any wind.<br />
I was going Ok, running along the very undulating wet & muddy single track taking in the wonderful scenery. A rolled ankle by one of my running friends put an end to my " race" as I waited with a paramedic, some SES people & two course marshalls for the helicopter to arrive. Five hours later, right on dark & 11 hours after starting, I crossed the finish line in last place.<br />
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To the north, views out over the city of Devonport and Bass Strait. To the west, views over the world famous Cradle Mtn area still with a little snow & to the south, views over the Western Tiers.<br />
I say this many times about the scenery in Tasmania, but this event although only 19 kms in distance & around 12-1300 metres of vertical, is stunning. Forget the winning runners who take just over the 2 hrs, the main group times are well over 3 hours. Technically difficult all the way, it finishes with an 800 metres severely steep rocky descent in 3 kms. Not for the faint hearted, it is scary.<br />
Do it again ? You bet.<br />
Why does this event sell out in 18 hours with a full field of 300 runners & walkers. The challenge & the scenery of course. Brilliant day out, loved it for all of it's dramas.<br />
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<i></i><br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-83920867664790282912018-11-04T18:11:00.001+11:002018-11-04T18:11:46.494+11:00Week 43 - Trying to Catch UpRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,621.05 kms in 43 weeks at ave 84.2 kms ( down from 84.5 km at week 42)<br />
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Last week: 73.2 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 128,375 metres in 43 weeks at ave 2,985 metres ( up from 2,964 metres at week 42)<br />
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Last week: 3,881 metres<br />
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Strava: 130,799 metres<br />
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Two non running days, one due to the weather when local Parkrun cancelled due to track conditions, wind & rain.<br />
So, managed to get a fair bit done in 5 days with all but one having heaps of vertical metres. Best one was today with a run/walk up Mt Wellington to find the few remaining patches of snow from a dump on Saturday. Most of it had gone, but the winds were amazing with 65 kmph strong westerlies making the temperature feel like -11 degrees. So much for spring time leading to summer temps. Not here, not yet.<br />
Couple more solid running days then ease back before Triple Top which won't be as hard as today's 28 km with 1700 metres of vert in 4 and half hours. Should be a good fun day and a chance to catch up with a few running friends in the north of the state.<br />
All good in the lead up, racing as such won't be the priority. just have fun & take a few pictures.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-39037244821473134382018-10-28T14:38:00.000+11:002018-10-28T14:39:33.758+11:00Week 42 - Update After HolidayRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,547.85 kms in 42 weeks at ave 84.5 kms ( down from 85.5 kms at week 38 )<br />
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Last 4 weeks: 297.2 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 124,494 metres in 42 weeks at ave 2,964 metres ( down from 3,123 metres at week 38)<br />
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Strava: 127,379 metres<br />
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Last 4 weeks: 5,825 metres<br />
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Away on holiday for just over 3 weeks. Except for a few days in Canberra where there are some nice hills, most running was easy flat trails on soft sandy surface.<br />
I really eased back as most of the year has been fairly continuous with a few big events/races.<br />
Now have one more big event in 2 week's time. It's called the Triple Top. A mountain run over three mountain in northern Tassie with plenty of up hill but also one big descent at the finish.<br />
Apparently, it's very steep, rocky & may be scary. Especially dangerous if wet as it was a couple of years ago. Although the distance is only 19 kms, my guess at my time will be 3 and half hours given comparing with others last year.<br />
Get this event out of the way, then rebuild that vert total to ave 3000 metres per week & get over 4000 kms for the year.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-75769416767389714412018-09-23T16:04:00.000+10:002018-09-23T16:04:35.391+10:00Week 38 - Time to Start TaperingRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,250.65 kms in 38 weeks at ave 85.5 kms ( down from 85.6 kms at week 37)<br />
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Last week: 82.65 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 118,669 metres in 38 weeks at ave 3,123 metres ( down from 3,140 metres at week 37)<br />
Strava: 121,149 metres<br />
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Last week: 2,492 metres<br />
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Time to start taper for next weekend's off road marathon in southern Tasmania. Providing this event goes well, I will enter the Sri Chinmoy ultra in Canberra the following weekend.<br />
"Goes well" doesn't necessarily mean a fast time or a good placing, but getting through without falling over, no injuries & not totally wiped out. There won't be any time for a full recovery, so I'm hoping just rest & a couple of short easy jogs will be enough between events.<br />
A 6 day run week just gone, nothing far or high & no Parkrun, on duty.<br />
The weather has been just Ok, wind blows as usual every day and occasionally saw some sunshine.<br />
Fully expecting winter conditions down south next weekend as the event part covers the most southerly road in Australia, the most southerly walking track. I'm sure on a good day you could see an iceberg. Guaranteed to be a rough windy day.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-60230931106955220782018-09-16T15:11:00.001+10:002018-09-16T15:11:50.494+10:00Week 37 - Right On AverageRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,168.00 kms in 37 weeks at ave 85.6 kms ( up from 85.5 kms at week 36)<br />
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Last week: 88.00 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 116,177 metres in 37 weeks at ave 3,140 metres ( up from 3,137 metres at week 36)<br />
Strava: 118,633 metres<br />
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Last week: 3,240 metres<br />
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The Kowen 12 hour night run was now 2 weeks ago. But, there was still some fatigue at the beginning of this week. A couple of very easy ( meaning slow) runs on Monday & Tuesday, a short walk on Wednesday, meant the latter part of the week had all the hard work in those 4 days.<br />
Friday was the main day, almost the weekend long hilly run, with 19 kms & 1300 metres of vert doing a triple up and down Goat Hill near home.<br />
Parkrun then on Saturday was very average, just under 25 mins for 5 kms. But backed up afterwards with a nice climb up a nearby hill, Grassy Tree Hill. I usually do an after Parkrun hilly run. Just part of the training plan.<br />
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Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-65836121470123660912018-09-09T21:02:00.000+10:002018-09-09T21:16:23.112+10:00Week 36 - Race Day & Rest DaysRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 3,080.00 kms in 36 weeks at ave 85.5 kms ( down from 86.3 kms at week 34)<br />
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Last 2 weeks: 144.75 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 112,937 metres in 36 weeks at ave 3,137 metres ( down from 3,204 metres at week 34)<br />
Strava: 115,106 metres<br />
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Last 2 weeks: 3,990 metres<br />
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When you do an ultra 12 hours night run in the middle of a fortnight, the stats are going to take a hit.<br />
Taper & recovery are not my best attributes. I'm more a consistency person.<br />
The fortnight had 4 total rest days, 3 by choice & one ( today) just tired. Yesterday's Parkrun showed I needed a complete nothing day, not even a short walk.<br />
Last weekend, a night 12 hour event in the bush near Canberra on a mix of road, fire trail & technical single track. We competed on a 7.7 km loop with just over 200 metres of up hill each lap. Managed 8 laps, so just over 60 kms with 1600 metres of vert. With 4 solos on 9 laps, not that far from a solid middle of the pack result, but stopped with 40 minutes to go as the timing was only at half way & end of each lap. Taking around 100 minutes to do each lap nearing the end, another half lap to get an extra 3.8 kms & still having to get back wasn't worth the effort.<br />
A very good night in the bush, really liked this one.<br />
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Couple of easy runs this week, but the fatigue is still there. Another easy week, not so much in distance, and I'll leave out an intensity. I ran Parkrun on Saturday morning, there was nothing in the tank.<br />
I'll reassess my race plans for the last part of this year now. Hopefully a mixture of exciting Tassie runs & a couple of mainland events. All of these will be dependant on in-law family health conditions in Tassie. A sick & inactive lot down here.<br />
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<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-24801212647536014152018-08-26T22:22:00.002+10:002018-08-26T22:22:27.465+10:00Week 34 - Racing & RecoveryRunning: Year To Date<br />
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Distance: 2,935.25 kms in 34 weeks at ave 86.3 kms ( down from 86.5 km at week 32)<br />
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Last 2 weeks: 167.05 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin- 108,947 metres in 34 weeks at ave 3,204 metres ( down from 3,229 metres at week 32)<br />
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Last 2 weeks: 5,626 metres<br />
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Strava: 111,037 metres<br />
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There has been a bit going on in last 2 weeks with a race event in northern Tasmania at Scottsdale last weekend. Advertised at 56 kms, my Garmin measured just under 52 kms with several others recording under 50 kms.<br />
To be fair, there was a bit cut off the advertised distance late to avoid a road crossing. Plus, as the course followed an old railway line, parts were cuttings through huge rock sections. Guess, some may have lost satellite connections. The event was an out and back, so double the loss.<br />
Anyway, a great event through open farmland to start, then a gradual incline through the bush. Nothing too steep, so much of the full distance was running as there were no natural walking parts to assist us old blokes. Time for me was 6 hrs 18 mins, very happy with that as I didn't push the pace and settled towards the back of the pack. Kept the tail end sweep company on the return so we had a chance to talk up coming ultra events.<br />
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This week has been fairly easy with running every day but at super slow pace. Went chasing snow today on the mountain trails behind home. Past couple of weeks have been mild for winter with little rain so little new snow. We are expecting more later this week, but winter is coming to an end.<br />
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Next race will be at the end of Sept. Australia's southern most marathon down at Cockle Creek. Same event last year was shortened to a half marathon due to very difficult weather conditions. Hopefully, better this year, but timing could well be winter conditions again.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-70144220109936225102018-08-12T15:20:00.002+10:002018-08-12T15:20:20.096+10:00Week 32 - Start of Taper Running: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 2,768.2 kms in 32 weeks at ave 86.5 kms ( down from 87.0 kms at week 31)<br />
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Last week: 70.05 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin -103,321 metres in 32 weeks at ave 3,229 metres ( down from 3,245 metres at week 31)<br />
Strava - 105,872 metres<br />
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Last week: 2,710 metres<br />
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A week of consistency running all 7 days. Longest day was only 15 kms. Most vertical day was 866 metres.<br />
The weather for mid winter has been reasonably kind except for gale force winds on Friday with gusts over 100 kmph both on Mt Wellington and in Hobart city.<br />
We haven't had a cold winter & it took some searching to find some snow today.<br />
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This photo was taken on top of Collins Cap, a mountain not far from home & just under 1100 metres in height above sea level. We have to make the most of these opportunities, the snow doesn't last long.<br />
Tapering now for next weekend's RailTrail run in the north of the state. As trains don't normally travel up too many steep hills, this off road 56 km will be very flat. Mostly rolling through farmland, the country scenery will be nice.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-78595392382534198572018-08-05T21:38:00.001+10:002018-08-05T21:38:59.997+10:00Week 31 - Vert Over 100kRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 2,698.15 kms in 31 weeks at ave 87.0 kms ( up from 86.1 kms at week 30)<br />
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Last week: 116.3 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin- 100,611 metres in 31 weeks at ave 3,245 metres ( up from 3,183 metres at week 30)<br />
Strava: 103,451 metres<br />
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Last week: 5,133 metres<br />
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With 2 long runs both over 25 kms & 3 days with vertical over 1000 metres, the week had to be above the year long average.<br />
The weather has been very kind for mid winter with mild sunny & calm days making the great outdoors very pleasant.<br />
I found form at the Saturday Parkrun over 5 kms after a slow run the week before. That bit of extra pace certainly makes the rest of the week easier.<br />
Being right in the depths of winter, we are expecting snow to fall on our local mountain. There have been a couple of dumps of snow, but it melts quickly on the warm ground. It's unusual as last winter was a good snow season in Hobart. Mt Wellington is now almost clear of snow.<br />
I ran/walked up another local mountain today and found very little snow as well. Collins Bonnet is close by, just 10 metres lower than Mt Wellington & it has a few patches hidden from the sun.<br />
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I'll run as training until later this week, then start a 10 day taper as I have entered a 56 km race in NE Tasmania on a Rail/Trail on 18th August. I believe, but I haven't seen a real course description, that it should be reasonably flat. I wouldn't think trains in the past climbed too many steep inclines. It should be an interesting event.<br />
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Distance: 2,581.85 kms in 30 weeks at ave 86.1 kms ( up from 85.5 kms at week 29)<br />
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Last week: 103.25 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 95,478 metres in 30 weeks at ave 3,183 metres ( up from 3,168 metres at week 29)<br />
Strava: 98,311 metres<br />
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Last week: 3,602 metres<br />
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Without an exceptional big day, it was a very consistent week. Longest run was just 15.5 kms, biggest day was just 20.9 kms ( morning run & afternoon walk) with only run day with vertical above 1000 metres. That was just above with 1023 metres doing a double over Goat Hill.<br />
Consistency & having a deep endurance base has kept me injury free. It has also kept the enthusiasm high although there have no races planned.<br />
But, with winter ending in a month or so, may be longer in Tasmania, some spring time events are now inching into mind as the weather warms.<br />
These may well be qualifying events for others in the future. You never know, but at least I could think about events without that worry.<br />
In Hobart, it's been a very mild & reasonably dry winter. There have been a few bad weather days bringing snow, but whatever has fallen, has all but disappeared. What's left is now slippery ice. Not good to run on, just skate. Powder snow is much better so hope we get some more in August or that's another lost winter.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-46525023908342759092018-07-22T21:59:00.000+10:002018-07-22T21:59:10.513+10:00Week 29 - A Good Average WeekRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 2,478.6 kms in 29 weeks at ave 85.5 kms ( up from 85.4 kms at week 28)<br />
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Last week: 87.25 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 91,876 metres in 29 weeks at ave 3,168 metres ( up from 3,150 metres at week 28)<br />
Strava: 94,919 metres<br />
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Last week: 3,652 metres<br />
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A very average week which is all I'm looking for at the moment. Big, for me, to maintain. Ran every day with no single walk days which I usually have if the day has been busy. Wednesday had an afternoon walk as the morning was short & probably not too sweet.<br />
Longest run was Saturday with 18.55 kms to the summit of Mt Wellington with snow on the peak. Really nice trip, but the snow is retreating quickly even though it's still mid winter. Saturday also had biggest vertical with just under 1300 metres of up hill.<br />
Until I can find a race to do, average is all good. It's a solid base to push off when needed.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-38292653883302329232018-07-15T20:35:00.001+10:002018-07-15T20:35:49.328+10:00Week 28 - Vertical Went UpRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 2,391.35 kms in 28 weeks at ave 85.4 kms ( same as at week 27)<br />
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Last week: 86.1 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 88,224 metres in 28 weeks at ave 3,150 metres ( up from 3,124 metres at week 27)<br />
Strava: 91,219 metres<br />
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Last week: 3,866 metres<br />
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Earlier this week I would say winter had arrived. Monday, a run in the snow. But, within 6 days, the snow line had retreated way up high as some warmer weather, by winter standards, melted much it.<br />
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This photo of snow on the East/West Fire Trail on Monday at a height of 800 metres above sea level.<br />
I also found some snow on my Saturday run but the snow line was now at around 1000 metres.<br />
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Mt Wellington with snow today at 1200 metres above sea level. Photo taken on my run up Goat Hill, a local steep hill. No snow here, it's only 660 metres above sea level but it can get a light fall in the right conditions. Hopefully winter has not left us just yet.<br />
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<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-85976607867296308062018-07-08T22:36:00.002+10:002018-07-08T22:37:03.218+10:00Week 27 - Slack WeekRunning: Year to date<br />
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Distance: 2,305.25 kms in 27 weeks at ave 85.4 km ( down from 86.5 at week 26)<br />
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Last week: 56.55 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin: 84,358 metres in 27 weeks at ave 3,124 metres ( down from 3,152 metres at week 27)<br />
Strava: 87,448 metres<br />
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Last week: 2,388 metres<br />
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A down week with more walking than running it seemed. Only two descent runs both cut short by potential damaging weather especially as I was out solo in the mountains.<br />
Tuesday, I headed out looking for a couple of trig/rock pile mountain summits. Reached the top of Collins Cap in nice sunny weather and decided to head towards big brother, Collins Bonnet. But, the storm clouds were rolling in quickly. <br />
Being up at over 1,100 metres above sea level, and open and exposed alpine country, I took a short cut back to the car park. Even as I dropped to lower altitude, the wind meant the gum trees could easily drop a branch. I didn't want to be under one of them.<br />
Saturday, I decided to try to find some snow. Didn't really have enough time. A few of the mountain trails are still closed due to storm water damage a month or more ago and don't look like being repaired any time soon. The main problem is that, if I start at my normal location, it adds around 8 kms, more than an hour of moving time, tracks are very rough. <br />
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I made it to junction Cabin, at 620 metres above sea level, but no sign of snow. Apparently, on the day, snow line was just above 1000 metres. Very windy again, we have had 3-4 days of strong winds.<br />
Trees falling over, or dropping branches, are a real worry. Back down as quickly as possible.<br />
Remainder of the week was short either jogging or walking days with a complete rest day. Just tired, needed a non active day.<br />
This week I will chase the snow. Seems all my local running friends have been up to the knees in the snow & having fun. My turn now.<br />
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<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-46602151591002482702018-07-01T21:45:00.001+10:002018-07-01T21:45:37.120+10:00Week 26 - Half A Year GoneRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 2,248.7 km in 26 weeks at ave 86.5 kms ( up from 86.3 kms at week 25)<br />
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Last week: 91.35 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 81,970 metres in 26 weeks at ave 3,152 metres ( up from 3,137 metres at week 25)<br />
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Strava: 85,070 metres<br />
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Last week: 3,545 metres<br />
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A couple of good hilly runs of 27 kms & 23 kms making up the bulk of both distance & vertical. The weather has been very kind as we enter the second month of winter. No snow on the local mountain unlike this time last year when they were covered.<br />
Even today, we had a top temp of near 15 degrees, so take 10 degrees off for altitude, still well above freezing on Mt Wellington. Still plenty of winter months to come.<br />
First six months in review. Distance would be tracking above long term average, but not by much. Altitude, on the other hand, is absolutely miles ( or metres) above average. I've focused on this for this year hoping it will pay dividends later when I will do a couple of longer races. I have even ran five Parkruns recently in an attempt to retain whatever speed I have.<br />
Overall, a good first six months.<br />
<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-89913616170885148972018-06-24T20:11:00.001+10:002018-06-24T20:11:41.009+10:00Week 25 - Back In The GameRunning: Year To Date<br />
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Distance: 2,157.35 kms in 25 weeks at ave 86.3 km ( up from 86.00 kms at week 24)<br />
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Last week: 93.55 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 78,425 metres in 25 weeks at ave 3,137 metres ( up from 3,089 metres at week 24)<br />
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Last week: 4,285 metres<br />
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Strava: 81,781 metres<br />
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Winter solstice, shortest daylight hours in the southern hemisphere happened during the week.<br />
In Hobart, a group of mountain running " nutters" headed out at 6 pm, well and truly dark, sundown is around 4:45 pm, to climb Mt Wellington with headlamps on the front & a red light on the backpack.<br />
It's such a beautiful sight to see this long line ( about 45 of us) on a single track up the mountain. Photos don't do justice & mostly don't turn out very good with small cameras or on phones.<br />
But, what it does do, is give a good mid week boost to both distance & vertical with 18 kms & nearly 1300 metres of up. It was a perfect winter's night for us. Not that cold for once even on the summit, may be just below zero and no wind.<br />
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Some before us during the day must have made this little snowman. It was so nice to see some snow as we have not had much settle so far this winter. Not cold enough & very little rain so far.</div>
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The rest of the week has been fairly standard except my local Parkrun was cancelled due to track damage. It's on gravel so not unexpected at times. I don't run on hard surfaces so the other couple of close by Parkruns were not going to get my attendance. I opted for an exploration run over other damaged close by trails thus adding to the vert total of the week.</div>
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<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-85176820279430026682018-06-17T21:24:00.000+10:002018-06-17T21:24:40.413+10:00Week 24 - Just Marking TimeRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 2,063.8 kms in 24 weeks at ave 86.00 kms ( down from 86.4 kms at week 23)<br />
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Last week: 77.15 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 74,120 metres in 24 weeks at ave 3,088 metres ( down from 3,104 metres at week 23)<br />
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Last week: 2,747 metres<br />
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Strava: 77,493 metres ( ave 3,229 metres)<br />
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A 7 day run week with 3 walk days. Just a week marking time trying to get a bit done in between some hectic days with family dramas.<br />
Improvements on the family side should result in a better running week. The highlight of this week will be a night run up Mt Wellington on Wednesday to mark the winter solstice.<br />
But, this weekend has resulted in a big dump of snow, so a night trip might be interesting.<br />
<br />Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-82068860847350461962018-06-10T18:10:00.001+10:002018-06-10T18:10:20.389+10:00Week 23 - Struggle WeekRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 1,986.65 kms in 23 weeks at ave 86.4 kms ( down from 86.8 km at week 22)<br />
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Last week: 76.95 kms<br />
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Altitude: Garmin - 71,393 metres in 23 weeks at ave 3,104 metres ( up from 3,100 metres at week 22)<br />
Last week: 3,176 metres<br />
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Strava: 74,595 metres<br />
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It's been a busy week on the home front, so had a total rest day on Thursday and two walk days of few kms on Monday & Wed.<br />
It put pressure on the weekend to get any running done. Still managed to get to Saturday Parkrun at Risdon Brook dam where I ran 45 seconds faster for the 5km ( 23' 47") then the previous week & then a nice cool down run with a few hills.<br />
Today, a triple over my local hill accounting for 1315 metres of my weekly up hill & 20 kms in distance. Really nice winter day here in Tasmania where there is no sign of the colder conditions expected.<br />
Next week will be busy again, so I'll run whatever I can, whenever I can. With my next big race not until late August, plenty of time to set the base to ramp it up at little later.Two Fruitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11048304175771643363noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5953586126805937181.post-58471399925486242432018-06-03T19:09:00.000+10:002018-06-03T19:09:17.148+10:00Week 22 - Back Home & Return to NormalityRunning: Year to Date<br />
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Distance: 1,909.7 kms in 22 weeks at ave 86.8 kms ( down from 86.9 kms at week 21)<br />
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Last week: 85.4 kms<br />
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Altitude: 68,217 metres in 22 weeks at ave 3,100 metres ( up from 3,093 metres at week 21)<br />
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Last week: 3,265 metres<br />
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Strava: 71,461 metres ( still well ahead of Garmin figures)<br />
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Back home after 9 days in Cairns in North Qld. Certainly a contrast in weather especially the temperatures where I have gone from 25-28 degrees to be now lucky to get a max of 10 degrees.<br />
Ran my first local Parkrun on Saturday, again on a totally different type of 5 km course. This time, gravel surface & undulating, out and back. Cairns Parkrun is flat concrete, double loop with the harbour water views. Ran almost 2 minutes slower back at home even though I felt stronger.<br />
Might have been a few gun local runners away, but somehow managed a 6th across the line placing. So all good.<br />
Ran/walked up a few hills during the week as the weather has been kind with today a nice sunny day. Top temp later in the afternoon, 10 degrees. Winter is here. Some local trail runners have been venturing up into the central highlands of Tasmania to find some snow. I'll wait a few more weeks & go there as well if nothing falls locally before the end of the month.<br />
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