September...

[Mid Life Crisis Marathon Man]

...this diary has suddenly become a beacon of startling optimism...

Wow, I've never been called a beacon of startling optimism before! However it must be true, because I had yet another bitch of a session yesterday and again got through in flying colours woo hoo

Indeed I'd have to say this is the best period of training I've ever had... only two weeks on, but already I've covered a heap of territory, encompassing lots of hard hilly kms and even interval sessions, and not as much as a cramp to slow me down. I think it's working because I've finally found something my body can physically cope with, and got myself a major, but achieveable goal to aim for. And it's working a treat. I've increased my speed, strength and endurance all significantly since starting, and making slight adjustments to my training schedule as I go, so that it should be just right for getting me up that mountain in good time eight weeks from now.

Just got one long slowie to do tonight and then I take two compulsory rest days (gotta fly to Sydney for a family wedding). I've only had one rest day in two weeks, so these will be good for me.

I've become not so much a "the glass is half-full" kind of guy, as a "it don't matter coz there's plenty more in the fridge" kind of person.

Bring it on