Sat 8.25pm SAF Nathan Qld Open 3000m Championship 9;13.53 22nd
Insane? Maybe!
The heel has really been painful and NOT just in the morning.
I have to take time out and undergo treatment to get it better.
You my Running Brothers can imagine how disappointing that is going to be?
Up until the last few weeks I was in top shape and though the injury has started to impact training (significantly slowing me down and preventing me from training on the track this week).
However I knew I'd still have a respectable 3000m in me, so decided to give it one 'last Hurrah' before my holiday!
The opportunity to race against the States best in evening conditions does not present itself often and even though mentally today I was 'impaired' (I didn't think I was in top form), I wanted to put a 3000m on my Seasons Best side bar below (you never know when your last race could be!).
Conditions were;
25.2C/77.36F/76%/6kphGusting16kph
I arrived at the track at 7.00pm, Nathan is very elevated and you can see for miles, I looked out from the car park and saw a huge storm cell flashing every second with lightning. Far enough away I thought for it not to trouble us but it did cause the wind to lift above normal night-time levels. 34 athletes were entered so like the 5000m a fortnight ago it was going to a fast start and a huge crowded field.
I got drawn #2 outside of Gerrard Gosens and his guide Dennis Fitzpatrick.
The first 200m was 32s and that was the easiest 32 I've run in some time!
Runners swarmed around me as I took the inside lane option and tried to resist starting too fast.
68sec for 400m, 2m58 for 1000m, 4m10 at 1400m must have got through 1500m in under 4m30.
Gaps were opening up and as ever I felt pretty isolated in such a big field!
Ran through 2200m in 6m44 and 2600m in 7m58 as I slowed.
Just up ahead of me at the finish was Clay Dawson who finished in 9m09 paying me back for my cheeky 5000m ! (nice to meet you Clay!)
Others who got payback over me from the Qld 5000m Champs were;
Grant Williams 8m54, Adam Hulme 8m55, Drew Williams 8m59 and Peter Bock 9m06.
On face value you'd think I'd be disappointed but I know I am a better 5000m runner. The speed is going with age and even though the Age and VO2 Max equivalents ( See this ) suggest I might run 9m03 to 9m10 I am not so sure!
Ronnie Peters 9m19 when set was the Queensland and Australian M50 Record before the devastation wreaked by Keith Bateman (8m59).
Today up front Patrick Tiernan is fulfilling his young promise, State Champion at 18 in 8m20.
I was also impressed with Matt Carlsson's 3rd place in 8m29. I think that might be a breakthrough performance for him.
The results were;
Men 3000 Meter Run QLD CHAMPS Open
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Name Age Team Finals
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1 322 Tiernan, Patrick 18 UNQ 8:20.48
2 104 Bulmer, Daniel 22 GCV 8:25.96
3 1030 Carlsson, Matt 21 UNQ 8:29.14
4 1194 Eastwell, Luke 19 GCV 8:32.78
5 2222 Craig, Anthony 32 DAC X8:33.31
6 538 Plummer, Adrian 21 GCV 8:33.87
7 1106 Yarham, Glen 20 IPS 8:38.76
8 1123 Hosking, Michael 27 GCV 8:39.78
9 395 Chambers, Charles 19 GCV 8:40.90
10 486 Twist, Jay 24 UNQ 8:41.73
11 658 Labinsky, Neil 33 MAR 8:48.96
12 311 MacCronan, Ben 20 UNQ 8:51.67
13 1102 Williams, Grant 23 UNQ 8:54.80
14 736 Hulme, Adam 25 USC 8:55.16
15 682 Thomas, Jordan 20 QE2 8:56.45
16 1294 Whiting, Michael 35 PAC 8:58.39
17 981 Williams, Drew 23 PAC 8:59.10
18 1051 Laverty, Jamie 22 PAC 8:59.95
19 989 Bock, Peter 30 MAR 9:06.29
20 689 Zenonos, Aristo 19 QE2 9:07.77
21 1188 Dawson, Clay 31 IPS 9:09.48
22 1164 Sweeney, David 51 UNQ 9:13.53
23 1303 Bourke, Matthew 35 GFR 9:38.09
24 1122 Hall, Jason 37 QMA 9:42.69
25 401 Collins, Robert 23 MAR 9:45.12
26 472 Simmons, Barry 44 GFR 9:45.53
27 950 Gosens, Gerrard 42 TWH 9:52.26
28 660 Litfin, Tony 49 RNB 10:11.25
-- 261 Crew, Andrew 32 MAR DNF
Seeing the Consultant on Tuesday.
Insane? Maybe!
The heel has really been painful and NOT just in the morning.
I have to take time out and undergo treatment to get it better.
You my Running Brothers can imagine how disappointing that is going to be?
Up until the last few weeks I was in top shape and though the injury has started to impact training (significantly slowing me down and preventing me from training on the track this week).
However I knew I'd still have a respectable 3000m in me, so decided to give it one 'last Hurrah' before my holiday!
The opportunity to race against the States best in evening conditions does not present itself often and even though mentally today I was 'impaired' (I didn't think I was in top form), I wanted to put a 3000m on my Seasons Best side bar below (you never know when your last race could be!).
Conditions were;
25.2C/77.36F/76%/6kphGusting16kph
I arrived at the track at 7.00pm, Nathan is very elevated and you can see for miles, I looked out from the car park and saw a huge storm cell flashing every second with lightning. Far enough away I thought for it not to trouble us but it did cause the wind to lift above normal night-time levels. 34 athletes were entered so like the 5000m a fortnight ago it was going to a fast start and a huge crowded field.
I got drawn #2 outside of Gerrard Gosens and his guide Dennis Fitzpatrick.
The first 200m was 32s and that was the easiest 32 I've run in some time!
Runners swarmed around me as I took the inside lane option and tried to resist starting too fast.
68sec for 400m, 2m58 for 1000m, 4m10 at 1400m must have got through 1500m in under 4m30.
Gaps were opening up and as ever I felt pretty isolated in such a big field!
Ran through 2200m in 6m44 and 2600m in 7m58 as I slowed.
Just up ahead of me at the finish was Clay Dawson who finished in 9m09 paying me back for my cheeky 5000m ! (nice to meet you Clay!)
Others who got payback over me from the Qld 5000m Champs were;
Grant Williams 8m54, Adam Hulme 8m55, Drew Williams 8m59 and Peter Bock 9m06.
On face value you'd think I'd be disappointed but I know I am a better 5000m runner. The speed is going with age and even though the Age and VO2 Max equivalents ( See this ) suggest I might run 9m03 to 9m10 I am not so sure!
Ronnie Peters 9m19 when set was the Queensland and Australian M50 Record before the devastation wreaked by Keith Bateman (8m59).
Today up front Patrick Tiernan is fulfilling his young promise, State Champion at 18 in 8m20.
I was also impressed with Matt Carlsson's 3rd place in 8m29. I think that might be a breakthrough performance for him.
The results were;
Men 3000 Meter Run QLD CHAMPS Open
================================================================
Name Age Team Finals
================================================================
1 322 Tiernan, Patrick 18 UNQ 8:20.48
2 104 Bulmer, Daniel 22 GCV 8:25.96
3 1030 Carlsson, Matt 21 UNQ 8:29.14
4 1194 Eastwell, Luke 19 GCV 8:32.78
5 2222 Craig, Anthony 32 DAC X8:33.31
6 538 Plummer, Adrian 21 GCV 8:33.87
7 1106 Yarham, Glen 20 IPS 8:38.76
8 1123 Hosking, Michael 27 GCV 8:39.78
9 395 Chambers, Charles 19 GCV 8:40.90
10 486 Twist, Jay 24 UNQ 8:41.73
11 658 Labinsky, Neil 33 MAR 8:48.96
12 311 MacCronan, Ben 20 UNQ 8:51.67
13 1102 Williams, Grant 23 UNQ 8:54.80
14 736 Hulme, Adam 25 USC 8:55.16
15 682 Thomas, Jordan 20 QE2 8:56.45
16 1294 Whiting, Michael 35 PAC 8:58.39
17 981 Williams, Drew 23 PAC 8:59.10
18 1051 Laverty, Jamie 22 PAC 8:59.95
19 989 Bock, Peter 30 MAR 9:06.29
20 689 Zenonos, Aristo 19 QE2 9:07.77
21 1188 Dawson, Clay 31 IPS 9:09.48
22 1164 Sweeney, David 51 UNQ 9:13.53
23 1303 Bourke, Matthew 35 GFR 9:38.09
24 1122 Hall, Jason 37 QMA 9:42.69
25 401 Collins, Robert 23 MAR 9:45.12
26 472 Simmons, Barry 44 GFR 9:45.53
27 950 Gosens, Gerrard 42 TWH 9:52.26
28 660 Litfin, Tony 49 RNB 10:11.25
-- 261 Crew, Andrew 32 MAR DNF
Seeing the Consultant on Tuesday.
10 comments:
I agree you are insane. You should not have raced.
Looking at the training U do I'd suggest that when U return from injury:
1. Cut the number of speed reps U do by at least half & concentrate on increasing the quality of the reps. Not saying U don't already do impressive sessions but I think its way too much - U were always a train wreck waiting to happen.
2. Build in some easier miles.
3. Only do speed work on grass tracks - and avoid using spikes. U may already be doing this?
4. Over time get rid of your orthotics to strengthen your feet & prevent future injury (this may take 2 years to wean U off orthotics)- as interim measure when returning to training don't race or do speedwork in orthotics.
5. Don't underestimate the value of freshness in bringing the best out of U.
Hope I'm not telling U to suck eggs!!
Regards & Good luck - over 50s colleague who has had similar issues
Sorry to hear of your PF Dave. Your recent form has been outstanding. I have continued to be amazed by your sessions and races. I can appreciate your time out will be frustrating, but sounds necessary. Better to get it right and make a complete recovery. All the best
Great running David. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from injury.
Bruce
Great stuff Dave, better to be injured than content :-)
Cracking race Dave. For the record I would have raced in the same situation!
It was only 9 min of running great idea to race, you you can take the break... great time.
Nice one Dave and good luck on Tuesday. If he says take more than 4 weeks off, look for a second opinion!
Considering the chronic pf issues you have this was a great race,hope you get good news from the consultant on Tuesday
Appreciate your advice you make some valid points that I can see me utilising.
Cheers thanks for that Scott, sorry to say looks like Melbourne is unlikely now. Hope your going well, sometimes difficult to seek out your results on av but still do.
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