Category Archives: Sprints

Training log: 9 October. 1600 m fast pace sets.

Good training this afternoon with five sets of 1600 m fast pace runs- less than a sprint, but faster than event pace. Good response, and legs holding up well. Some good stretching before and afterwards. I was running along Sydney … Continue reading

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Training log: 8 October. Shake out, sprints and stretch

Last week I took my training easy resting my legs as much as possible. Training last week was spent in the pool mainly doing sprints of deep water running for extended periods and light periods of stretching. My legs had … Continue reading

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Training log: 7 September. 5 x 1600 m sprints

After the last week of relative discomfort in the ankles and calves, I stepped it out tonight for multiple sprints across a distance of 1600 m. I ran at close to ‘race pace’ less so for time, and more to … Continue reading

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Training Log: 31 August. 8 x 400 m sprints

From Cook and Phillip Pool, I ran down to Sydney Harbour’s gorgeous foreshore at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair located at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Sydney would have to be one of the most scenic cities in which to train. Measuring out … Continue reading

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