After setting new goals for the year the training continues for the City to Surf Marathon. Another 90k week last and I am starting to see some real results. Decided to be conservative during the week as I pulled up a little sore from last weekends running, so only managed 43k. I've transitioned to morning running again as things too busy in the afternoon with feeding and bathing Noah. So my days now begin at 4am when I'm up and out the door in 15 minutes.
A sleep in on Saturday saw me up at 6am and off to attempt another solid 32k run in Kwinana. Wasn't really expecting to beat my 2:25 from last week but wanted to go close. From the outset I was trying to make up time wherever I could. 12k in 54:28, then my 8k loop in 35:40ish had me 2min up on last week. I had run 52:45 for the final 12k last week so I knew that it would be tough to beat that. Pulled out something special to go sub 50min for the final 12k to finish in 2:20.07 for a massive 5 minute PB. Absolutely stoked with the time as I was on track for a 3:02 marathon on a fairly hilly course. The 3k warm down was tough as I'd really pushed it towards the end.
Pulled up fairly sore on Sunday and just ran an hour recovery to finish the week with 90k. Looking to crack 100k this week with a longer run out in the hills to get some strength and endurance.
Nate
I am a 27yr old ultra runner from Rockingham WA, married to Kate and we have a son called Noah. I run because I have a passion for it and I find freedom in pushing the limits of my ability.
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