More workout action, yesterday morning on Arkell Rd again. I didn’t lead much of this workout but Dave catches me in front here, next is steeple chaser Alex Genest (going to London), Reid, and new roadie Nick Sunseri. Did 40minutes of work averaging under 3min k’s, FAST for us 42k’ers.
Here’s Reid and I on Arkell Rd Thursday morning, sold tempo workout in 30+ heat. Thanks for the bottle support Dave and Chris (Moulton).
Happy with training since Scotia Half, and dealing with heat well. It was 35 yesterday without humidex! a lot nicer today.
Coolsaet & DuChene with impressive wins at Scotiabank Vancouver Half-marathon
“I was a bit disappointed to let Reid get away, and miss my PB by 20 seconds, but it was a good, hard effort and the main objective was completely achieved. I’m pleased. Now 5 more weeks in Guelph and London here we come!” Me….
Canadian Running just released this clip
Kim Dawson is one of many professionals we have access to at Speed River. I personally have worked a lot with her on metal skills training, works well for me. Check out this recent article in the Guelph Mercury where she’s helping out Alex Genest. Professor coaches runners into winning state of mind “It’s all about making their minds and their bodies work as allies, not adversaries,” she said. “I give them to tools to change their perspective, to change the filters on their brain.”
Good week of workouts! Monday we did 80′ of tempo, longest yet, and fastest yet… Then mile repeats Thursday, fastest average ever, maybe best weather ever too…Heading for 223k this week, 235 next, then down week for Vancouver Half Marathon June 24 Reid and I will both race.