Training Log Archive: theway

Night hills on Majura with Kate and Lauren. We only had one dim torch so no running. It was a relief to be out of the sun and heat. I got a bit sun fried in the rogaine in spite of full coverage. Legs were glad of the exercise. Yes I'm trying to justify a social walk replacing a planned run. Recovery is important.

Twilight rogaine on Mt Ainslie, very social and a most enjoyable evening, especially as it cooled down. Teamed up with Flan and fam for an easy-going evening stroll with the baby in a backpack who enjoyed it immensely. We sometimes heard other screaming toddlers who were not so lucky.

I tried, mostly successfully, to leave the nav to the others so that they could enjoy the challenge. Nothing worse than having an orienteer on your team who takes over. I think I was ok, only becoming firm when team members suggested going straight up avoidable hills, or on the cusp of a major error.

It was great to see such a big turn out and many familiar faces. Clumps of people at half the controls made nav too easy really. Must try some real oing again soon. Saw the Pirate team on the back of Ainslie so I did my only running of the day to beat 3 pirates, Gramps and Davo to next control shouting "Arrr me Hearties", meanwhile flan was distracted by a control nearby that turned out to be j quinn in an orange and white top, sitting and having a snack.

Stayed for the presentations after hearing that Lolly had cleared the course (he would deserve some good cheering). Our team made 3rd place in the Family Category and since the others had left I collected all the pretty certificates. This drew protests from Lolly that I clearly had not run with my family. I patiently explained that as long as you run with people who are family members it's not important whether any of these families are in common.
Top efforts by Lolly's team, a limping Acejase, Gramps and davo for clearing the course (or nearly).

Up Blackie to meet Options run, to water, down to circum.

14:30 for what felt like a fastish lap of circum keeping Dave in sight. Jogged back to bike then dinner with Ric, Adam, Owen, Dave and new Brent. Delish and the main reason I do this run :-P Had a mini-magnum after dinner. When someone buys a box of 6 for 6 people it's the right time to drop the sugar-free diet. And apart from having tiny piece of chocolate cake for breakfast this morning (just out of oven at neighbours, so socially correct to partake), I'm back on the whole food wagon.

Still feeling the need for the rest week.

Cycled to Blackie, walked up, had a drink, walked down to Circum track. Slow running with a few rests for 1 and 2/3 laps, walked down. Sacrum painful for every step of running. That's what happens when I have 3 days off. Will give it some good attention and try to limit sitting at desk. Nice to be on blackie.

Back home.

Was feeling a bit tired yesty, under the weather today. Rest is required.