SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th, 2008

No running club or spin this morning as I had some practical observation for uni at Centennial Park. It involved observation of a brick training session run by coach Bruce Thomas. I went for a run before hand so I could get my training in, however I took my bike and shoes just in case I could partake in the session. I was in luck, however I soon wished I hadn't run that morning as it was a killer.

Trained with Vlad Shatrov and pro triathlete Pete Shockman. The session involved a warm up on the bike, 6k hard on the bike follwed by 2k hard on the run. I got through 2 reps before heading for a cool down, whilst the boys went on to a third. The bike leg was very fast (44-45kph on the flat). I was just drafting in 2nd/3rd wheel with Pete leading them out. The run was equally as brutal at around 3:00-3:10min/ks. Once again Pete led them out with Vlad close behind and me on the heel. Top session, but I was smashed afterwards. Not much data as I was too concerned with surviving.

AM#1: 60min run (15.5km). Avg HR 160BPM. Avg Spd 3:56/km.

AM#2: Cycle/Run Brick Session at Centennial Park

1) 15min cycle (w/up)
2) 6k hard ride
3) 2k hard run
4) 6k hard ride
5) 2k hard run
6) 15min cycle (c/down)