Spring into Shape I today. Weather forecast was for rain and wind. Wind, check (especially in the latter stages), rain, no.
First 3 km were ok, even ran up the hills. Did the first 4 in about 28 minutes. The second 4 k were much more challenging – legs burning, very stiff headwind, had to take many walk breaks. The last 2 or so k I ran the lot, even up the last hill, until I caught a whiff of barbecue and nearly hurled. Strong running finish, should be a good photo.
The time was a bit slower than I’d hoped, but still, it is my first 8 km so it is a jumping off point and the times should get better from here, especially since I am now allowed to do a bit of speed training, I am very happy about this.
I got sunburned, I couldn’t find my lucky running cap and neglected to put on sunscreen. Bad Sassy. Bad, bad Sassy 🙂
Very weary post race, nearly collapsed into bed but had some lunch and kept going. Went to see a charming french film called “Welcome to the Sticks”, then had a little nap. Legs aching now. Very hungry, need dinner.
Pre-race breakfast was a small bowl of rice bubbles, no fruit, which stopped the runners runs.
It is a big learning curve…….
Sassy signing off.
Demons, dancing, doctorates, debauchery. 
Well done. I’ve done the SiS runs the last few years but couldn’t be bothered this year (might do one of the later ones). That hill is a killer the second time around!
Well done young lady – a fine effort. That Birrarung Marr hill is a tough one, was it into the wind there too – if it was it would have been tough.
The beauty of SiS series is you get three races close together – exactly the same – to test yourself against previous bests.
Hope the sunburn isn’t too bad!
Hey, well done, it’s all a learning curve. I have finally learnt that being more conservative on the first lap will generally lead to a faster over all time.
As Yazz would say, The only way is up, baby….
I bet you’ll surprise yourself with a faster time by November if you are doing the series.