Beautiful Balmain

I had a great night last night at CR drinks! I was really nervous... new people, in the city blah blah. Anyway I actually knew most of the CR's and had a great time :) Needles to say I failed to roll up for the CR challenge..... opted for a nice 8km run around Balmain with the guys from Woodstock. It was a perfect morning.... although what happened to Autum? I found the hills a little tough, but much needed- I have been avoiding hills for the past few weeks. It took me a few kms to warm up... felt really heavy initially, but once I got going I felt much better. te last two kms I tried to pick up the pace and tried to fly home down Victoria rd and across the Iron cove bridge. the last two were by far the fastest about 4:30/km. Steve had looped back to pick us up for the last km and really egged us on to fininsh strongly. It is amzing how just when you think there is nothing left you can dig in a bit and find a whole lot more in the legs.... I need to remember this in my next race.

Balmain- 8km
Time 41:30
Average 5:14/km

I am looking forward to the Striders 10km next week. I am feeling almost over my cold and if I have a good week this week I really want to put in the effort for a good 10km. I ran 49:40 at Lane Cove a few months ago.... I really want to imrove on this time.


I was very excited for Ray... he got about 20 photos published in this months R4YL magazine! He is loving taking photos at the races... now I have to remember to smile :)