Week 11...

Week 11...Day - 71 - 30/3Run - 10k.  Windy little shakeout.  Legs and belly feeling much better.  Watch froze.  52min 44sec.  Stepper - 10min.Well, today was pretty straight forward.  Run, kid drop off, study, kid pick up, arvo tea/bake, cook dinner, kids bed, relax!  Ha!Although that might sound pretty boring and straight forward to most, these days are so nice.  Even though they are 'run of the mill' these days, it is the everyday activities that make me happy!  Study is going great and I also got to see Pria get another award on parade today.  She is going so so well!  A nice, easy, blessed day!Day 72 - 31/3Run - 18k.  Only had scheduled 16k but ended up with 18k and 10 grass hill repeats.  This will be my last 'effort' run before race day!  Taper officially begins!  1hr 41min 49sec.  Average - 5.38min p/km.  Elevation gain - 196m gain.Today was another one of those run of the mill days....see yesterday! I got up early, studied for a bit then run the hummock.  This run ended up being longer than planned but a nice morning on the hill.  Taper time!  I then basically studied all day with some interruptions but other wise a good day at the books.The arvo saw us head out for a coffee, I did the lawns and then just relaxed at night.  A good day.Tomorrow marks April 1.  Crazy!  April fools day and as usual, some big plans on my end.  Secret Secret!  HA!  Can not wait!  Things are travelling really nicely at the moment and I am starting to get my mind dialled for the big three races coming up.  Getting pumped!Day 73 - 01/4Run - 5k.  Ran in the beginnings of a nice little storm.  Pretty fresh but nice running.  27min 9sec.  Average - 5.26min p/kmToday was great and super productive.  As I am tapering at the moment I have been waking up at the same time (4:14am), studying for a while and then running.  I got flippen wet on my short trot today but was still nice!  I then did the kid drop off and it was hammering down rain!  Epic!  I then put in some good study time and got a fair chunk of one of my assignments done.  Feels good to be working through my uni work pretty well.  Getting back into the full swing of things is great.After doing the pick up it was usual arvo madness (make lunches, dishes, get dinner organised, bath the kids etc etc) then it was off to the Prep-Grade 2 disco.  Oh, so fun!  I took Corlè too and they girls had a blast!  Great time!  I have really been enjoying being a dad of a preppy.  The kids are so good and its fun getting to know different families.It was a nice rainy day and I actually had jeans and a jumper on today!  What the heck?!  The heat just disappeared!  Must be getting  me ready for Buffalo!  Yes!Food/drink journal - Nice crew, (nine bananas, pear, coconut water, seven dates, cinnamon, two brazil nuts, pepitas), coffee, Nice cream (seven bananas, grapes, apple, baby spinach, coconut water, carob, seven dates), grapes, At One Food Bar, sweet potatoes, spinach/tomato sauce, olives, cherry tomatoes, corn, coffee x 2, tea.Day 74 - 2/4Run - 13k.  Felt light and easy on this mornings outing.  Taper officially begins!  1hr 10min  28sec.  Average - 5.24min p/kmBoohyeah!  Good days, rain days!  Got a nice early run in this morning just keeping the legs turning over quick and then off for an early start at work.  It was a nice constant day but the weather is still pretty ordinary!  Nice and cool though and the rain is stella for my vege garden!  After smashing out some rad coffees I picked the girls up and hung out at home in the arvo.It was one of them afternoons.  I think the girls had a bit of cabin fever and I was just a bit agitated for some reason?  Some days I wish I was more patient and feel like I have so much to learn about parenting!  Every day is a learning day that is for sure!  Anywho!  I made a ripper dinner, loved it, cleaned up and then got the girls to bed!  I have a Podcast tonight with a guy from America so that should be cool and interesting!  Always keen to expand my horizons!Four days off now for Easter and we have a heap planned with some studying thrown in.  I am keen to get a bit smashed out before heading down to Buffalo.  Hopefully we get some nice weather for the days off.  Much love!After note - The podast last night with Edgar of La Vida Healthy was so so good!  I really enjoyed it and he asked some nice challenging questions.  I am blessed that he asked me to be on the show and looking forward to subscribing to his channel when its released in the next couple of weeks.Food/drink journal - Nice cream (seven bananas, two pears, coconut water, water, seven dates, iodine drops, vanilla), dirty chai, Nice cream (seven bananas, blueberries, oats, baby spinach, seven dates, carob powder, seven dates), mocha, four rice cakes w peanut butter and apple, Protein Godess Bowl (Oh She Glows recepie....YUM!), Tea.Day 75 - 3/4 - Good FridayRun - 10k.  Pretty steady 10k this morning.  Super strong wind pushing the pram!  UGH!!  57min 32sec.  5.45min p/km pace.Today we remember Jesus dying for us.  Its a day of reflection and contemplation.  A special day for our family.I started the day (after a ordinary sleep!) with some study and then a super windy 10k with the girls!  It is tough pushing the pram in that wind with two kids in it!  I then spent some more time studying and then mum and dad came round for a easter lunch before they head off the the coast for the weekend.  It was a nice time and just relaxed and enjoyed the time.  It was then a little more study before a walk to the beach, nice dinner and then relax.The girls were in a mood again this arvo and pushed the buttons.  Im hoping and praying that all school holidays aren't going to be like this!  Ugh!  These little things are all about learning and growing with the challenges so well be right!  Overall a good, enjoyable day and I reckon Ill sleep well tonight!Food/drink journal - Nice cream (10 bananas, two brazil nuts, pepitas, vanilla, three madjool dates, carob powder, iodine drops), coffee, Crowd Pleasing Vegan Cesar Salad (YUM), homemade dark choc easter treats, hot carob, coffee, grapes, potato, bean and broccoli burritos, cereal w blueberries.Day 76 - 4/4Run - 15.1k.  Easy cruise.  Legs felt heavy and seemed like I was going slow but ended up with a good average speed.  Freshening up that is for sure!  1hr 19min 59sec.  Average - 5.17min p/km.Good times today!  Started with a nice run.  I can always tell when I am tapering as I felt like I was slacking today and taking it easy, with heavy legs, but when I got home my average speed was good!  Freshening up thats for sure!  Come on Buffalo!The day saw traditional pancakes Saturday and then some study.  After this it was some study and then into town to check out a new cafe City Elements.  The coffee was good but it was SUPER busy and we didn't like the layout of the shop so that was a downer.  Otherwise good!  They will do well I think.  Then we head home for some lunch and a bit more study.  Tough going this arvo for some reason.This arvo we head to Dean and Amy's place for dinner.  Tegs has got to know Amy through cutting her hair and I know them both from high school where they were sweethearts.  It was awesome to see them again and meet their four kids.  We had a beautiful dinner that Amy prepared and great conversation.  A really nice night.  It was then home, relax and bed.  A busy day!Food/drink journal - Pancakes with berries and maple syrup, latte, leftover vegan caesar salad, coffee, hot carob, smoothie (two bananas, madjool dates, soy mylk, coffee, vanilla, ice), pumpkin soup, home made sour dough bread, salad, brownie, left over pancakes w PB&J, Tea)Day 77 - 5/4 - Easter SundayRun - 10km.  Easter morning bliss.  Beautiful run with the family and the kids wishing everyone a Happy Easter.  Lovely way to start the morning.  58min 37sec.  Average - 5.50min p/km.Today was a great day for Easter, when we remember Jesus raising for us!  Beautiful day!  I started out with some study and then we all went for a run together.  Was a beautiful morning out.  After this it was home, relax and then to church.  It was a nice service for the special day and then it was home for us.  We had a easy arvo with me studying and the rest of the crew resting and sleeping!  In the arvo after a nice little storm we went for a walk down to the beach and had a wonder round.  It really is a blessing having a beach 5min walk away!  Amazing!  After a nice dinner it was just relaxing and taking it easy.  The end of another week with tomorrow being the start of race week!  Bring it on!  Have to start getting organised I guess!  GOLD!This week - 81.3k.  7hr 27min.  257m gain.