Big Bertha

Today: 8km
Week: 16km
Month: 8km
Year: 1229km

After a brief discussion of the pros and cons of getting out of bed, I dragged myself out and headed to the park for a hills session. I was a little worried about how the pelvis would handle the down hill section of Big Bertha and decided I would not go all out on the downhill section and to stop if it was causing any discomfort. Sean only had me down for 6 reps which suited me perfectly! So after a warm up, drills and strides we launched in to the hills. Now before the marathon I go my average reps down to about 2:10 with my best being 2:02. This morning I sat on 2:20, which I was really happy with! I was not pushing the down hill section... so 10 secs slower per rep was great! I was expecting it to be a lot worse. I am looking forward to not worrying about putting in 100% effort..... another week should do it fingers crossed. Even better than the time was that there was not a peep out of my back/pelvis. It felt really comfortable and I could actually feel my abs were working and holding it together.... not a niggle or twinge!!! Woo Hoo!! I am going to run the Striders 10km race on Saturday and am expecting a very pedesterian time... but who cares I am just happy to be running again :-) I am on stanby for the striders female team at the relays.... fingers crossed I am not needed ( How embarrasing will that be!)