SMC 10K - A good training run

10K in 55:08

I'm still in "taking it easy" mode, so a hard run was out. I just went over to Smithfield for a ten K run in good company, and I got what I came for.

I rocked up at the same time as Go Girl, and ran a couple of warm up laps in amongst the socialising.

I settled into a rhythm pretty quickly and went through 5K in 27:45. Soon after, on the downhill, Belinda passed me. This started a game of cat and mouse for the next four K, where Belinda would pass me on the downhills and I'd pass her on the uphills. In the last K I just turned to her and said "bugger this, I'm going to stick to you. Let's dead heat." And so we did. Horrie joined his wife in the last few hundred metres, and was encouraging her on to try to break 55.We kicked a bit, but we didn't quite manage that, but I think 55:08 was a one second PB for her.

I was very happy with my run. When we picked up the pace my breathing was a bit heavy, but apart from thatit was a comfortable run. It was the first run in the Katanas, which are far and away the lairiest shoes I've ever owned. Safety vest green - you can't miss these babies. They were excellent - comfortable and very light. Not as stable as I am used to, but I noticed this when I tried them on. I intend to use them for racing and speedwork.

Today was my first experience with water sachets - two thumbs up! It's much easier to drink from than the cups. You can drink get all your water and not break stride.

I hung around for ages yakking after the race, and then I went out to my old place to see the dogs for the first time in months. I ended up mowing the lawns and doing a bit of gardening as well as spending some quality time with the dogs. I've missed them terribly, but my ex-wife is taking very good care of them - they were happy and healthy. A visit and walk enjoyed by all.