10 Weeks Stuck Walking Took My Running Down To Zero
It’s been 10 whole weeks since I got the spicy cough. I had a false start getting back into training. And then it all unraveled. Originally I was had a conservative plan to get back into running after COVID. Return to Exercise After COVID 19 The plan I followed...
Running A Lot: The Reality
I increased my running volume by a lot. 4 weeks of running a lot more.Before we hit the lessons learned, let’s begin with the numbers: 4 weeks Total 405km Average 101km per week Each week: 1. 112km 2. 109km 3. 64km 4. 120km Heart rate: zones… almost all mixed...
Lockdown 4.0 140km Running ChALLENGE
I needed a lockdown running challenge. Through 2020 I didn’t take up any challenge or virtual race. In 2021 going into Lockdown number 4 for 7 days had me questioning if I should put so much into long term plans. I’m still training for the Melbourne Marathon in October…...
Tail Runner Harness: First Run For CC The Border Collie
Running with the Tail Runner harness and bungee lead. Took CC our border collie out for her first run with the Tail Runner dog harness and bungee lead. I think she loved it. With some time, training and conditioning she may well become a pretty decent running partner I’d...
Achilles Rehab: Running Strength Training
The steps I’ve taken in my Achilles rehab.. In particular insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Some guidelines which may help you with your achilles troubles. One of the problems with the Achilles tendon is as you get older it can get a lot weaker. Running alone will not provide the strengthening...
First Week Of Run Training At Cape Woolamai
My first week of run training went well. The first day of training started with an interval session: 3 x 4 minutes hard with a 2 minutes recovery jog. Performed over undulating terrain this was my first real run. It was a struggle. So much slower than hoped. I’ve...
Before The First Step Of Running: Returning After Time Off
They say a journey begins with the first step. But it begins before that. Getting back to running after injury, melanoma, skin graft and rehab I had to rebuild back up to that first step. This 2020 journey begins with a less-than-ideal 2019. The main event was finding out...
Skin Graft Update: 5 Weeks After Melanoma Surgery
Just had the week five check up on my skin graft. Here’s the update… It’s healing well but not perfectly at this stage. A couple of days earlier I was a little concerned. There seemed to be a bit of splitting around the edges. I wasn’t too sure if...
Super Slow Reps: Training When You Can’t Train
Super slow reps for weight training? This is the technique I'm using while I'm training when I can't train....
Melanoma Skin Cancer – Now Bed Bound and No Running
Bed bound is a change of pace. But when you find out you have Melanoma skin cancer, it’s a starting point. That mole on my leg that I’ve mentioned previously. I had it removed. Then after a wait the pathology results came back. Turns out it was more sinister...