Training Log Archive: Clara

Event: #Eurovision Melbourne Sprint Weekend
 

#EurovisionMSW race 1, RMIT Bundoora.

Back to where last season ended. Clean run, just slogging it the whole way round at my one pace.

The Sound of Silence (Australia, 2016) in the arena due to not being able to find a working PA was a bit of a pity (must remember to think of it earlier next time), but everything else went well.

#EurovisionMSW race 2, Melbourne Uni.

Felafel lunch was noticeable when warming up, but not while running. Was feeling less tired than I expected on the course which was a pleasant surprise. Maybe I was just excited at running round my old stomping ground. I was surprised we were allowed to run around Systems Gardens so much at the end (my old hangout).

Not really many mistakes, except I wasted a bit of time when 'I didn't know' (San Marino, 2016) which side of the wall the tricky control was on (but did check out the next one on my way. Same plodding pace. Could 'Hear them Calling' (Iceland, 2016) in the finish chute thanks to the uni's PA.

2 - Splits

Hungary, 2014, Running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_RxJZ3N9kE
The bottom pic is from Romania in 2012. Watch if you've ever wanted to see a moonwalking bagpiper (who hasn't?).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3ruy639kTQ

C • Saved the best... 11

Rise Like a Phoenix, Conchita Wurst, Austria, 2014.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaolVEJEjV4
Sydney Sprints last year had Mardi Gras, we've got Eurovision.

C • who's that good looking boy? 3

C • and I think it must be very... 1

Romania, 2002 Tell Me Why
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULjcDtXGOKE

Sprint training around Clifton Hill and Quarries Park.

Legs/lungs felt rubbish - had one slow plodding pace only, but it felt like a massive effort. Only the garmin kept me pushing. Slow pace made the navigation easier though. A few legs where I'm not sure I got the best route.

Switzerland entered in 1977 with Swiss Lady and a little bit of yodelling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKHy6rM-cYg

C • Haha 1

Finland, 2009, Lose Control
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcYWIn9eGKc

Hill intervals, reading RMIT map in the recoveries. Legs had nothing. Lungs had nothing. Probably a bit tired after our long ride the day before.

Slovenia, 2014, Round and Round
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiwM1sY3u0s

Home from the convent.

I went for a ride with CB1,
We really did have a lot of fun.
We overtook a postie bike,
And even saw a trike,
Then finished off with a hot cross bun.

2 laps of the Boulie with CB1 + a super-fast, super-competitive lap of the crit course (I lost).