Friday...

our "optional" net/fielding session last night practically became compulsory after we hadn't managed a training session all week due to the weird weather...my right ankle was quite painful again making everything a chore - i bowled & batted but pretty much opted out of the fielding...

this morning's Meteors fitness session was a combination of jogging, plyometrics, core work and stretching...a hard session...

the team for Melbourne was announced and we only have 12 named with one of the 12 under a fitness cloud...interesting...we have 4 back to back matches so it's going to be physically & mentally tiring with the added pressure of no replacements...

another big turnout at Customs in almost perfect conditions...we had a couple of the competitors down for the Long Distance Triathlon World Champs running with us...my ankle was bugging me but not as much as last night so i ran anyway! (besides i'm leading the point-score, i can't quit now!!)...i have however made an appointment to see my sports doctor but it won't be until 11 December after the cricket champs (4-8 december) which was the earliest i could get in...

the stats:
start temp/humidity: 16.0/34%
start time: 12:30pm
total distance: 5.00
total time: 23:53
avg pace: 4:47
total calories: 374
avg HR: 163
finish temp/humidity: 16.8/34%

1k splits: 4:47, 4:58, 4:47, 4:42, 4:39

i'm not disappointed with the run as my ankle was hampering me...Jodie however managed her 2nd fastest Customs time ever with 28:36 - she thinks it's because i've "dragged" her along to other races (Jogalong, Ben Donohoe Fun Run), perhaps the extra "racing" has helped (on top of the other stuff she's been doing)...FlashDuck was there as was LuckyLegs...

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the weekend ahead:
saturday - One Peak Challenge (6.30am!) + golf + massage
sunday - watch some of NSW Breakers v Victoria Spirit WNCL match at the SCG (10am start) before playing in a Twenty20 match @ Bankstown (3.30pm)