February 28th , 2007

Running

Well finally back blogging and running again. The good news is that I have been back running againg for 10 weeks after another setback this time it was sciaticia. I have been happy with my progress. Sciatica is an injury that I have had to overcome on and off since 1983. Due to poor posture and bad running form. I went to the chiropractor and had 2 weeks off running. I have been a lot more dilligent with my stretching of back and hamstrings. My training has been a lot more conserative this time around as after I got back from USA . I got fit very quickly but was overdoing it so hence another setback. This time I jogged for 6 weeks before doing any speedwork. I haven't attempted any shorter reps. I do long reps by myself on Tuesday's and do tempo run on the grass with Sean Williams group on Saturday's. This the only run I do with anyone. Due to the fact that I did not want to get too competitive when doing reps and run at my pace as my first rep is usually a bit slower. I have focused on trying to get the session in one piece. Also I have to get back early sometimes to look after Kieran before Amy goes to work . So it can be difficult to fit in with people. I have built up to 75k a week. I have got back down to 21.25 for 6k xcountry which is a lot tougher than 4k . My 4th week involves a reduction in mileage and just a session of strides. I have enjoyed summer as I have been swimming 5 days a week at Clovelly . Thankfully the water temp has improved because it was freezing. It is a worry when the cold shower after the swim is warmer than the ocean temp. I was shivering for about 20 mins after the swim but had the resolve to keep going. I am not much of a swimmer but enjoy doing 1k in around 21 mins. I think it has helped with injuries and gone someway to replacing the weights that I no longer do. We had intended to go to Orange for the fun run next week but we mixed our dates up. Pity because I had not been back there for 17 years. So I will start racing again in April which will mean it would nearly be 2 years since my last race with the exception of the race I had in the US in August.

Life
I can't deny that life has been a little tough. To my embarrasement I am still unemployed. I just don't sell myself well in interviews. I have had 3 interviews in 7 days but can't get a job. This is really getting Amy riled. I did have a months work around Christmas time but haven't been able to land a Records Management job since. Kieran has been with me a lot as you could imagine. He is a very active and at times rough kid. We have plenty of wrestles. He loves Baseball still and he has very good endurance as he loves playing chasings and hide an seek . He has started to develop some recognition of letters . He loves playing on the computer and some of the games have enhanced his knowledge of letters. He has been taking swimming lessons on Monday's has really improved . I am hoping I can find another activity for him to do during the week.Looking forward to the footy season again so I can take him along to Henson Park. Going to take Kieran to see mum this arvo and will break the news about Amy being pregnant which will surprise her as Amy turns 45 in June. Caught up with Tiff 2 weeks back and her and John have a cute daughter Andie. Better go I hope by the next time I blog I'll be working again.