Cameron Meyer

Wed 12.30pm 11KM(Roo+Lake+ abit) 42m22 (3m52'ks)

I decided to run a Pete Magill 5KM Pace session yesterday and used the Garmin to great affect.

The Session is 5 X 5mins at 5KM pace with 2mins jog recovery. It is supposed to be off the track and I didn't have much time so just ran it over my Roo+Lake course running the grass nature strip beside the cycle path around here.

Just a brief comment on Brisbane Summer - it is very hot and midday (28 O C/ 82 O F - but with high humidity) , so when looking at heart rate [and the performance] that would be having an affect.

Warm Up; 2.23km 9m19 (4m11 K's) 132bpm

Rep 1; 5.00mins 1.39km (3m36 K's) 157bpm

Rest 1; 2.00mins 436m (4m35 K's) 146bpm

Rep 2; 5.00mins 1.38km (3m37 K's) 164bpm

Rest 2; 2.00mins 452m (4m26 K's) 154bpm

Rep 3; 5.00mins 1.37km (3m39 K's) 167bpm

Rest 3; 2.00mins 444m (4m39 K's) 157bpm

Rep 4; 5.00mins 1.40km (3m35 K's) 171bpm

Rest 4; 2.00mins 422m (4m45 K's) 160bpm

Rep 5; 5.00mins 1.42km (3m31 K's) 175bpm

Rest 5; 3secs = Stopped the watch 179bpm

I don't think Pete would approve of the 'in depth' analysis but I found it very interesting.

The heart rate shows I was working very hard. The results weren't great, on the track I would hope to be able to comfortably run at 3m10 pace but considering all the circumstances I pushed myself to the max and I was happy with that - a tough session!

Stayed up to watch the 5000m at the Commonwealth Games. The Ugandan winner KIPSIRO Moses Ndiema ran a fantastic 52sec last lap and wanted the Victory more than anyone, his commitment was incredible. The Aussie boys ran really well (6th 7th & 8th !!) specially Collis Birmingham who was still there with a lap to go!

Also I really enjoyed the Mens Points Race in the Velodrome, Cameron Meyer was head and shoulders above the rest.He has to be a fantastic future road talent for the Grand Tours and the Classics.