An early morning run and an afternoon ride …

Alyssa and I went out for a run before breakfast this morning. It was her first run ever over 6km – we need to be increasing the distances to be prepared for the 10km at Melbourne Marathon in October. We also want to do a few early morning runs (ie same time of day as the actual race will be) as we’ve always run in the late afternoon / evening. In order to get her to easily run the slightly longer distance we decided to do a “Galloway” run/walk, running 900m of each 1km and walking the last 100m. Anyway she comfortably did 8.5km, with an overall 5:52 min/km pace, including the walk breaks. It won’t be long and I’ll have her doing 10km!

At home it was then time for a shower and breakfast, and a lazy morning watching the men’s marathon. I am going to be glad when the Olympics are over to be honest. The Channel 7 coverage is really annoying me, to the point it is stressing me out. The marathon is on, and I want to watch it, but they are showing re-runs of the relays? WTF! It really has been a disgrace.

After a spot of lunch it was time to sprawl in front of the TV again to watch the Geelong vs Nth Melbourne game. I think I’m turning into a grumpy old man, because, despite the fact that my team was winning, I was getting really annoyed with the umpiring – at half time I’d had enough, so I went out for a bike ride. Just over 20km, in about 50 minutes. I found this new little street in my neighbourhood that is the steepest little hill I’ve seen for a while. I rode down it on my way out, then near the end of the ride rode up it. It is only short, but a real challenge to get up, I think I’ll build it into my neighbourhood loops.

I think I am becoming addicted to this stuff. If you haven’t tried it, and like lemon teas you really should try it. The ginger makes it a really flavoursome and warming drink.

Now to answer some of your questions and comments on yesterdays post.

Mizfit – I’m not sure that a guest food day post from me would be all that interesting, but I will think about it, and maybe submit something soon.

Sassydrcil – John Bingham does have a website, it is http://www.johnbingham.com/

AndrewE – I am 179cm (or just under 5′ 11″ in the old lingo).