First long run with the heart rate monitor and GPS. Definitely helped break up the boredom and monotony of the session. Normal route from my place, up to Shelly Beach, then 15km north to Turrimetta headland, before turning for the final 13km stretch home. Interestingly, my former run was about 300m shy of 30km, so had to turn down Malvern St to get the full 30km. Heart rate monitor was perfect today - averaging 143 bpm, with any rises into the threshold zone corresponding with the hills. Better still, it pretty much matched my perceived level of exertion the whole way. Finished in 1:58 on the dot, averaging 3:56 min/km. The last km was the fastest in 3:26. Beautiful day to be running, considering going for a quick swim in the ocean (probably won't - I'm soft)!
I reckon that excellent double helping of Ethiopian cuisine at A Taste Of Ethiopia in Moore Park's Entertainment Quarter last night definitely contributed towards feeling great this morning. Great turn out to with Michael, Lorrie, Brad, Nicola, Harry, Nikki and Barry. Highlight of the night was Barry asking the waitress for her phone number - to which she reacted by getting his number instead.
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