October 2022 Running Update
If you’re new to Journey to Chamonix, then welcome to my monthly running update!
Each month I track my progress to my goal of running in the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc (UTMB), which I’m hoping to achieve in the next few years. Qualification races, lotteries and a Strava load of training to do first though. For my latest progress read on!
Since last update
The Melbourne Marathon had been earmarked as my target race for 2022 and I was eager to achieve a big goal; running a sub 3 hour marathon for the first time. I started well, holding a good pace. I reached the half marathon point in 1:28:55 (a pace of 4:13 min/km / 6:47 min/mil). I was on track and feeling relatively good. However, toward the 37 km mark, my pace dropped. I began to fade late and found it difficult to keep my pace up.
I ran into the MCG and across the finish line in a time of 3:00:14. I was 15 seconds short of my goal. I was disappointed but I reminded myself that I had set a new Personal Best (PB) by over 12 minutes. Quite an achievement! Check out my full Race Report Here.
Once I had recovered from the Melbourne Marathon, I wanted to see how my training block had impacted my shorter distance racing times. We journeyed to Parkville Parkrun to try and set a PB for the 5km. I hadn’t run Parkville Parkrun before, however I had been to the park recently to break my Half Marathon PB.
As there was flooding throughout much of Melbourne, Parkville Parkrun was one of the few Parkruns that were running. There was a big turnout. I started toward the front and went out hard – a little too hard. I settled into a steady pace and continued to push. I managed to hold a pace of 3:28 min/km and finish in a time of 17:18 for the event. Not too shabby! A Personal Best (PB) of 37 seconds. I was pretty happy.
It was definitely an easier month as I recovered from my sub 3hr Melbourne Marathon attempt. I tried to give my body a time to rest as I turned my attention to what’s next. As we’ll have a new addition to our family shortly, my availability will likely decrease. However, I’m still trying to establish a good base for my Ultra Trail Australia (UTA) 100km challenge in May 2023. I’ll need it to enter the UTMB ballot. One step closer!
Thanks for checking in on my progress and all the best with your own workouts and events you’re planning for January! Check out my Race Schedule for more detail on other events I’m looking to tackle in 2022 and beyond.
| Date | Activity | Distance | Pace | RPE |
| Sat 1 Oct 22 | Run | 2.5 km | 5:09 min/km | 4 |
| Sun 2 Oct 22 | Run | 42.7 km | 4:13 min/km | 10 |
| Fri 7 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:46 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 8 Oct 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 4:31 min/km | 6 |
| Tue 11 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:19 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 12 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:58 min/km | 6 |
| Thu 13 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:38 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 15 Oct 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:28 min/km | 8 |
| Sun 16 Oct 22 | Run | 10.0 km | 4:47 min/km | 7 |
| Tue 18 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:32 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 19 Oct 22 | Run | 12.0 km | 4:33 min/km | 7 |
| Thu 20 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:48 min/km | 6 |
| Fri 21 Oct 22 | Run | 15.0 km | 4:36 min/km | 7 |
| Sat 22 Oct 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:57 min/km | 7 |
| Mon 24 Oct 22 | Run | 11.0 km | 4:33 min/km | 7 |
| Wed 26 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:39 min/km | 7 |
| Thu 27 Oct 22 | Run | 8.0 km | 4:54 min/km | 6 |
| Fri 28 Oct 22 | Run | 14.0 km | 4:28 min/km | 8 |
| Sat 29 Oct 22 | Run | 0.6 km | 4:55 min/km | 1 |
| Sat 29 Oct 22 | Run | 5.0 km | 3:40 min/km | 7 |
| Mon 31 Oct 22 | Run | 13.0 km | 4:45 min/km | 6 |
*RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) measures workout intensity (0 easy, 10 max effort)
How have I progressed
- Completed Melbourne Marathon. New PB!
- Princess Park Parkrun. New PB!
- Recovered from the Melbourne Marathon and eased back into training.
Stats since last update
205.1 km along local paths and tracks
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