Comeback Trail - part 76

Well after taking an enforced week off due to the Achilles problem i had all last week it was a nervous see if i could even get through a run this morning, if not then i could almost kiss the state and Half Marathon goodbye.
The Achilles didn't feel to bad as i changed to running on the softer inside of the fence down at Centennial and soon settled into a good pace and rhythm. Did a couple of flat loops around then took the middle section of the park and back to the cafe. All up 10ks in 44.12 working at 4.25 pace - very happy with that and even better was the injury stood up to the test. So hopefully i will get some decent training in over the next few weeks.

After lunch i was down to the pool where i wanted to try to keep the swimming up - Decided on doing 2ks straight today, although in truth i didn't even know if i could manage that as i hadn't done that long a swim all year to date. Signs weren't good after 600 metres i felt as if my arms were about to drop off and the pace dropped. Got to 1k in 19.05 and was struggling mentally to go further - Pushed ahead though and it was best described as ugly as i again laboured. I was nearly at a standstill at one stage i reckon and cramps came about 1700 and at one point thought the lifesavers were going to be called into action for a rescue. Never been so relieved in all my life to touch for 2ks in 38.54. Could barely even get out the pool at the end i was that buggered, and i reckon the last 100mtres took me about 2.15 :)

Even though i wasn't running over the weekend i saw a cast of thousands in the park over the weekend that included, Eamo, A very slim looking Kanser (think he's had some liposuction done) - the mans fading away and is need of a good steak i say. Even saw Pete Walker venturing over the bridge and rolling around with the kids.
Had Enda on the blower once again this afternoon shouting how good he is again after racing the BRW Triathlon in the city , apparently the run leg a 4k around the Domain, and you are not going to believe he smashed it in 8.34 ............Super sharp i say, Hang on its a triathlon and was probably about 2.3ks, that may also explain how he did his Melbourne Tri time of 3.07 ?? :)

Will check out and see what the HuRT session is for Tuesday and hopefully get in and have a trot with the lads.

cheers