The week in review: July 23 - 29.

Week 17:
 

Day	Activity	Distance (Total)	Time (Total)	Distance (Run)	Time (Run)	Pace (Run)
Monday	Run	8 km	53:54	8 km	53:54	6:44
Tuesday	Rest
Wednesday	Run	6 km	39:00	6 km	39:00	6:30
Thursday	Rest
Friday	Run	5.93 km	38:01	5.93 km	38:01	6:25
Saturday	Run	16 km	1:54:11	16 km	1:54:11	7:08
Sunday	Rest

• Total distance: 35.93 km
• Best average pace a run: 6:25 (over 5 km)
• Longest run without a walk break: 16 km
• Total distance run since starting: 973 km 
• Weeks to go: 11

Bit of re-arranging this week (I has something to do Wednesday night) but everything went well in the end.  Modified my long run course a bit but managed to finish the distance with plenty in the tank.

After my long run I finally bit the bullet and registered for this years Melbourne Marathon.  Currently anticipating a 4:30-5:00hr finishing time as everything is being devoted to endurance training and speedwork is very much an afterthought if anything.

Wish me luck!

The week in review: July 16 - 22.

Week 16 (officially - I'm not counting the break):
 

Day	Activity	Distance (Total)	Time (Total)	Distance (Run)	Time (Run)	Pace (Run)
Monday	Run	6.01 km	42:19	6.01 km	42:19	7:03
Tuesday	Rest
Wednesday	Run	6.01 km	40:35	6.01 km	40:35	6:46
Thursday	Rest
Friday	Run	5.97 km	38:12	5.97 km	38:12	6:24
Saturday	Run	10 km	1:10:23	10 km	1:10:23	7:02
Sunday	Rest

• Total distance: 27.99 km
• Best average pace for an outdoor run: 6:24 (over 6 km)
• Longest outdoor run without a walk break: 10 km
• Total distance run since starting: 937.06 km 

I had an easy week on the program for my first week back after a four week break.  The first few runs left me with sore quads and wondering if I had any chance of getting back to training, but I seem to have pulled up well from the Saturday run.

Next week is back into the standard program.  Next Sunday is decision day. I've got to register by then for Melbourne if I want the early-bird rate, so I've got to make the final decision this week as to whether I'll make the full training regimen.  First part's out of the way at least - I booked airfares and accommodation today!

Time to get back to work!

Having had a wonderful 4 weeks in South America, it's now time for me to get back into training.

First target is the City to Surf in 4 weeks time.

I'm planning a shortish run this afternoon to see how I've fared over my break...