With my first week done I was looking forward to getting into another week of training.
My first run for the week was on Saturday morning, and although we set our alarms for 5.30am we still didn't start running until after 7.30am by the time we finished pottering around and getting organised.
Nobody was free to join me this time for my long run so Scotty very kindly took me out to the Camel Farm and showed me where to run from there along the Bibb. He was doing a 3 hour easy run so he ran with me for a bit and then did a few out and backs which was fun because I always knew he wouldn't be too far away. We ran out to the Mundaring Weir and back and Scotty added on an extra 30 minutes once we were back at the Camel Farm. My run was only 2.5 hours so I drove and picked him up from Kalamunda.
It was a great run with a bit of walking here and there and stopping to take photos at the weir. I felt good at the finish and felt as though I could've kept going which is what I wanted.
Sunday was a rest day but we decided to go for a ride along the river, stopping for something to eat at Matilda Bay on the way. We covered 30km and got a good workout in - a great cross training session.
Monday was another 10km easy session. But once again there was nothing easy about it. Kate and I met at Lake Monger and we did 3 laps of the lake. Let's just say we were happy to see the end of that third lap, and even happier to get to The 'Pear'fect Pantry for a juice and something to eat afterwards.
Tuesday was another rest day and I had thought I might go to a bootcamp session at my gym, but I got a better offer. Scotty suggested going down to Serpentine Falls, I could walk while he did his run and then have a swim at the falls after. It was a great way to get an easy cardio session in - although not necessarily that easy hiking up the hills in the heat!
Wednesday had me heading up to Kings Park to do a warm up and then down to Jacobs Ladder for what can only be described as a death march up and down the stairs. After 30 minutes of up and down, up and down I struggled back to the car. Sessions like that are tough but it helps knowing that it won't be as hot as that in NZ for the race!
Friday was my interval session so I decided to head to the river and do the bridges run. It was warming up and there was no breeze in parts which made for a hot run. I had a great session and covered more distance than I expected which was nice. The only trouble with doing a loop like that and running further than you think you will is having to run past the car for a certain amount of time and then turning around and running back. When you're struggling in the heat that's not fun at all - it's very tempting to just stop at the car!
Another great week of training done and I'm feeling ever so slightly more confident that I might actually be able to finish the 60kms.
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