Training Log Archive: GM

Cockies Sunday run with acejase, robw, Frogga, Big D, joshy b, devil, craney, Phoebe and Liz. The girls ran together, and I went with the big boys. My first thought when I saw who was there this morning was 'Bugger, except for Jase they are all really good'. Acejase was thinking same with me as the bunny. Off to Majura first, or again in joshy b's case. At the sharp bend in the triple tri track I kept going straight then took the direct route to the top through the bush. Surprised to find Lizzie waiting at the top. We jogged back down a bit to meet the group coming up the main trail. Down the road and then across into the pines. I somehow ended up on the front here which suited me as it was downhill so I could run a bit harder and stay in front. I then took the upper track back through the pines which was nice for a change - it just rolls along with some nice little hills. On the last climb out of the pines I was dropped and followed at a distance over Hackett Hill. I took Tricky Track up and then the rocky track from the saddle. Near the end I decided to climb up onto the road - about 10 seconds later I ran into the group on their way back. Back down Tricky Track then across the base of HH on the single track. I was pushing a bit but managed to stay with everyone which was pleasing.

Breakfast at Sfoglia where we were joined by jotaigna, Miss Jones and Zaf. Skinny chocolate milk shake, toasted foccacia with oodles of butter, and two mugs of skinny flat white. Lots of good conversation, and didn't feel too stuffed.

RPM class taken by Brendan which was good - cooling on from the start and the music was just in the background - now there's a concept. Thought about doing the double but just did a bit extra at the end of the first to bring up the hour, then went and ran for 20 minutes to try and stretch my legs out a bit. Felt good.

Met MaryMac for coffee after at Beppis, and also saw Shep, JLA and Roy at the markets.

Late home but needed to get out even if it was raining. Loop through Spence and Evatt.

RTW via Gininderra Ck to end of McKellar then long way around the lake to work.

A shortened ride home to avoid the rain.

Stuck late at work so couldn't get to O at Farrer Ridge so went for a quick run around Spence when I got home. First 10 minutes were crap, but then shook off thoughts of work and got in the moment and really enjoyed the rest of the run. Should have gone longer.

Spring series XC at Black Mt Peninsula. Three laps of the twisting couse at the end of the peninsula. All grass except for a short section on the new bike path that hugs the lake, and a few little rises and some sharp turns. A good xc course. First lap was not bad, but started to fade and wasn't in the mood to push it along so I just decided to run steady (ie. slowly). Bun and BA passed me at the start of the 2nd lap and then a couple more before the end. A bit drizzly but great for running. My time was 50 seconds slower than last year, and I'm not surprised.

Quick RTW.

RPM at Oatley Crt with MaryMac