13 Sep 04 - 19 Sep 04

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

Rounded out the week with an 8km - again, not fast, nor pretty, but it feels fantastic to be clocking up some kilometres once more. This week saw 6 runs for a total of 38 kilometres, including a 12 and two 8s. Most of those runs included some half decent hills too. Funny to think just over a week ago I was in the doldrums struggling to manage even a few k's. Whilst there may have been a bit of a negative mindset there contributing, I think persistence was the key to finally shifting the virus and getting back into the swing of things. RunningCommentary was a primary motivating factor too, so thanks champs.

I've also taken a healthier approach to diet, especially as I have a few kilos to shift. Not that I've ever been much of a heavyweight, but when you normally weigh in at 75kg, an extra 5 kilos is a lot, so I look forward to saying adios to the pud. The run tonight generated an abnormally large sweat, so maybe I've shifted some already. Shouldn't take too long anyhow. A little less of the processed junk and a little more Antonio diet should do wonders.

So I'm all set for Sunday's race ... should be a bonzer bottler you-beaut (ye quaint olde Aussie lingo)!