My estimate for the past few years has been too slow but I went for a run yesterday and didn't think I could achieve last year's pace. I settled on 36:11 which I figured would be a big challenge. Part way through I felt I could be as much a two minutes over my estimate so it was a surprise to hear a time of 36 something when I crossed the line. I was told I was 14 seconds slower than my estimate but I didn't think it was 36:25 that was called. I was awarded a cake of chocolate for being the woman closest to her estimate. I hope that was correct.
Watches are against the rules in this event so there is no Garmin data.
Friday 10 May - 7.5 km Run
I have entered the Powerade challenge which claims to be 8 km but is actually almost exactly 7.5 km. There is no way to indicate that you are a walker so I wanted to show that I could do this in faster than walking pace. There was a very strong cold southerly wind blowing and for most of the run I was wishing that I had not gone out in short sleeves.
I was pretty happy with my time of 42:30 for an average pace of 5:40 and average HR of 143.
7.5 km Run
Wednesday 8 May - 7.5 km Walk
I organised to do the Powerade course with my daughter. It was a calm, sunny day but unfortunately Hannah had worn track pants and a work top, expecting me to walk at her walking pace. She jogged along with me for the first few km but dropped behind when she got too hot. I slowed down a bit to give her a chance to catch up so this was not my best effort.
I completed the walk in 53:26 for an average pace of 7:06. I misplaced my HR monitor briefly so wnet without it for this walk.
7.5 km Walk
Sunday 5 May - Nelson Half Marathon
I combined a visit to family and friends with this event. It was great that Philip was able to bring his 88 year old mother to cheer me on at the finish line. The course was largely flat and involved two laps along the Whakatu walkway on the Waimea Estuary and back along the railway reserve. There were lots of autumn leaves so it was a very scenic race. The forecasted rain did not appear until after I finished which was lucky for me.
I was first woman and third overall in a time of 2:18:12 for a pace of 6:32 and average HR 160 bpm. I have enjoyed the wine I received as a finisher and my looking forward to finishing the two bottles received as my prize.
Nelson Half Marathon Walk
Wednesday 1 May - 10 km Training Walk
It was a lovely day and I walked well.
1:06:13 - average pace 6:37, average HR 146 bpm
10 km Training Walk
Friday 26 April - 4 hour Tramp
We walked up Mount Holdsworth to just above the bushline. The view was great and the bush was lovely. I will come back again when it is less windy and get right to the top. I did not wear the Garmin.
Thursday 25 April - 10 km Race for Child Cancer
This race starts and finishes at a country hall and goes around a rural block. I did this a few years ago in 63 minutes so was pleased to do 61:45 for an average pace of 6:10 an average HR of 162. I finished in first place after young Stuart Hood pulled out with an injury.
Carterton 10 km Race
Tuesday 23 April - 10 km Training Walk
1:12:28 for an average pace of 7:13 and average HR 130.
10 km Training Walk
Saturday 20 April - Peter Tearle Handicap Race
I didn't wear my Garmin for this event. I am surprised at the pace recorded and wonder if the distance was accurate. I started second to last and the chase certainly helped me to generate pace. I knew I was under 6 min/km for the first lap but I didn't maintain this the whole time.It's likely the distance was shorter than the results suggest but I am pleased with my pace regardless of this.
5.38 km 32:45 average pace 5:55
Friday 19 April - 8 km Training Walk
55:27 - Average pace 6:56 average HR 140
8 km Training Walk
Tuesday 16 April - 9 km training Walk
1:05:52 average pace 7:19, average HR 126 bpm
9 km Training Walk
Sunday 14 April - Training walk
We walked from home to Karori through Wilton's Bush and back through the Karori Cemetery and back into Wilton's Bush. There was a coffee stop somewhere along the way and I didn't stop my watch every time we stopped so the time and pace are meaningless.
Training Walk
Thursday 11 April - Training walk with hill
I discovered that I can race walk the whole time on one route home up the hill. I am trying to do this regularly to build up strength. It is slow but worthwhile.
8.35 km 1:03:26 average pace 7:36, average HR 124
Training Walk with hill
Sunday 7 April - Moonshine Half Marathon
This event is mostly off-road with a steep hill. I was going well for the first 8 - 9 km on the flat but was definitely flagging towards the end. The second place getter appeared on my shoulder about 2 km from the end which prompted me to dig it in and make a better finish.
2:38:10 average pace 7:29, average HR 147
Moonshine Half Marathon
Saturday 6 April - 1 hour club walk
I walked at an easy pace with Ian from the club down to the Island Bay shops and back. This was when I learned about the race the following day. I didn't have my Garmin on me.
Monday 25 March - Training Session with Jim
We got up early to get to the aiport for 6:00 am to catch a flight to Melbourne thenh hired a car and headed out to Geelong. When we got to the track at the appointed time a hgh school ahtletics sports was in progress. Fortunately it finished shortly after we arrived and we could get on to training. I found the session excellent and was walking much better at the end despite my tiredness.
We headed off to Lorne and a holiday along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide and the Clare Valley.
Sunday 24 March - NZ Track & Field 20 km walk
This course was always going to be a challenge for me with three tight turns and a hill every lap. I had one card at the 8 km mark and this did not change at 9 km. I was therefore surprised and disappointed to be pulled off before finishing that 10th lap. I'm sure my technique is getting better and better and ever hopeful of getting past the judges at a national 20 km event some time soon.
9.43 km, 1:01:08:average pace 6:29, average HR 157 bpm
NZ Track & Field Champs - 20 km Road Race
Friday 22 March - NZ Track & Field 3 km Track Walk
Jim advised me to go for it in this race but I couldn't help holding back a little trying to make sure I got past the judges and kept something in the tank for the 20 km on Sunday. It was disappointing after the race only to be told that no-one was disqualified but not to get any details of cards and warnings. I saw only one warning. I finished 5th in my event - not a bad result!
18:03 average pace 6:00, average HR 166 bpm
NZ Track & Field Champs - 3000 m Track Walk
Wednesday 20 March - 4 x 1 km @ 85% effort
6:22, 6:02, 6:01, 5:57 average pace 6:05, average HR 160
4 x i km at 85% effort
Sunday 16 March - 1 hour Track Race
1 Hour Race
Wednesday 13 March - 6 x 1 km with 2 min rests
Tuesday 12 March - 8 km Training Walk
8:08 km 1:12:45 average pace 9:00 min/km average HR 127 bpm
Sunday 10 March - 20 km Training Walk
2:37:16 Average pace 7:42, average HR 110 bpm
Friday 8 March - 20 km Training Walk
This walk involved quite a bit of uphill and downhill - more about strength than speed.
2:39:30 Average pace 7:58, average HR 130 bpm
