Sunday, March 29, 2009

Long Reef

Sunday March 29, 2009 (Taper MP run)
This morning I pretended to still be a runner as I headed out the door in the cool air and the quite of the predawn. As my glutes, hips and hamstrings are giving me the bird, I faked a relaxed 14 kilometer tapering run when in my head every kilometre felt like I was a novice wandering how I will make it home. This morning I decided to focus my mental energy on things that are working well. I know I am aerobically fit and I worked on keeping my posture relaxed and the stride smooth. I ran 13 kilometres in 1:10, which did not feel easy but I am pleased with the results.
There is still hope that come race day it will all come together and the 900 odd kilometres I have done in training will pay off. On reflection, those training runs have already paid off. I have run in some beautiful places and had amazing conversations with some interesting people. So in a way, my secret hope of a PB to see out my 40'ies would be icing on the cake. I can then dive into my 50'ies and a whole new set of challenges.
Finished the run with an ocean swim watching the sun come up. I was joined on the beach by about 20 Japanese photographers waiting to capture the sunrise. Magic.

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