Training Log Archive: simmo

Day 2 of Classic at Hill Park Dale. Good course, only problem was at 1, where I started to play safe by heading up to the paddocks with the aim of coming in from above, but changed my mind after doing half the climb to the top paddock, and decided to contour. Inevitably got caught in the rocks too soon, went up and down a couple of times before finally going a bit further to the correct gully. Probably 3-4 minutes lost. This was a good first leg with several route choices, and I suspect my original plan was the best for me.

Slow through the rocks to 2, 3 and up the hill to 4, where I probably lost maybe a minute going wide to the fence. Finally able to run from 4 to 5, a bit wide in the first part of the leg, but picked up the dams, then onto the nice track from where it was easy. Used the paddocks East of 6 and 7. Could see 10 would be tricky if approached from above, so went low below the huge boulder then across the rock surfaces.

3 minute win to consolidate the overall. GPS 5.77km.

Expert 3 - Splits

Event: Foot-O - Two Day Classic
 

Day 1 of Classic at Pre-Frazzled. Another mid-race disaster with fumbles at 3, 4 and 5, a minute at 3 & 5, and 2 mins at 4. Almost cost me the Day 1 lead in E3, but somehow managed to finish 5 seconds in front. GPS 3.68km.

Expert 3 - Splits

Finally decided to give riding a go; no shoulder pain but shoulders and neck have stiffened a bit. Leederville-City-Narrows-S Perth-Burswood-East Perth.