Track...

it was hard work riding home last night with a strong cross wind...

the stats:
start temp/humidity: 28.1/21% (apparent temp 27.0)
start time: 5:24pm
total distance: 17.65
total time: 46:11 (including 1:12 stopped time)
avg speed: 22.9kph
total calories: 313
avg HR: 118

I did get to track as planned and run the 5000m...it was my first track event since April 2014!

this was a combined 3000m/5000m and it turns out I was the only one running the 5 which was a first for me!

conditions were good with a slight headwind in the back straight...we got underway pretty much on time and I made my usual fast start...I thought I'd get swamped by the 3000m runners but it never really happened although Bruce passed me twice...

the stats:
start temp/humidity: 25.4/29% (apparent temp 26.0)
start time: 8:04pm
total distance: 5.05
total time: 22:54
avg pace: 4:32
total calories: 319
avg HR: 159
recovery HR: 104/62

splits were reasonably consistent after the first 1k...0:45, 1:42, 1:49, 1:51, 1:53, 1:53, 1:55, 1:53, 1:53, 1;52, 1:51, 1:52, 1:45...k splits: 4:16, 4:40, 4:45, 4:41, 4:32

this was my 10th 5 on the track and ranks as 6th fastest...

I was pretty happy with the time considering I haven't been a 100% this week and it's a lot harder when you don't have other runners to focus on...

after a slightly later start this morning, I rode in to work...it was a bit windy again...

the stats:
start temp/humidity: 20.3/53% (apparent temp same)
start time: 8:30am
total distance: 16.59
total time: 38:40 (including 0:34 stopped time)
avg speed: 25.7kph
total calories: 274
avg HR: 120