6x300 (3)

Not much to report, been cutting back on the volume (80km last week and 120km this week) and increasing the speed and a heavy block in the gym so a bit poor on time for blogging.

In the gym I had a big pb on the bench 3x125kg @ 68.2kg (I did 4x120kg in 2004 @ 80kg) although I suspect the bar may only be 15kg, so possibly 120kg, either way a massive pb. Tweaked my back on my final 180kg deadlift rep, had a warning but ignored it, nothing serious I'll just have to calm down for a while. If you're asking yourself if this is important for 800m running the answer is obviously NO, I just like lifting.

Speed wise I'm progressing well, where I'd like to be this time of year but way ahead of where I've traditionally been. Not targeting any winter races seems to be paying dividends. Had a good session at Homebush during the week, 10x400 (1) avg 66 then a 10min break 400-54.7 (rolling start), 10min break 200-24.9 (rolling start). Finishing most sessions with effort runs between 10 and 20min and they tend to be 3:50ish kms. Yesterday was 6x300(3) avg 45.0 all between 44.8 and 45.1.

Out to watch Andy and Megsy plus a plethora of clients in the Sydney Half today, both raced really well Andy 19th sneaking under 75 and Megsy 7min quicker than last year for 18th (I didn't notice 17 girls in front of her so I can't count or some dodgy bib swapping going on). Run of the day was Fats, raced aggressive and looked strong, 12th 72:57.