Running Illusions - One week to go!

In anticipation of the MM, Gabi and I ran from Elwood, not far away from Glenhuntly Road, to the Arts Centre, City. We covered the last 7kms of the MM in about 35 mins and assimilating what will be the most challenging stage of the entire race. This morning was very sunny and, at 7 am, we felt was mid morning already. We wondered how the weather will be on the actual day.

Along the course, we met other runners who like us are doing same events. We ended up talking to a girl who is doing the HM but then she is going on to the NY marathon in a forthnight. She was there with her coach, who has run more than 30 marathons. This coach gave us some useful tips and encouragement for a successful first marathon. Main tip: run the first 5 kms slowly... this is vital for the last stage.

Gabi and I started running with an additional t-shirt and we left them hidden in trees along the course, but when we returned they were gone... that's life; that's St Kilda. Gone and forgotten.

It was a very bright and sunny morning and we completed our run at 08.45 am. After that we walked to his home and we stretched along the way. We gained familiriaty with the hill in Fitzroy St, St Kilda... and imagined what will happen on the day. Felt excited and enthused.


I finished the month of September with another 100+ kms... Happy about performance. I return tomorrow to the physio and hope my lower legs do not play up much this week.

What a week-end... plenty of activity and good weather!