Training Log Archive: Clara

Evening cruise to turn the legs over.

Goldrush Trail Run. Weekend in the country with Jayne (+Glen for the latter part).

My longest run to date, I think. Was regretting things a bit when there was a big queue up after about 600m to get onto the single track and when pigtail lady was oblivious to the people building up behind her.

The first half of the race was beautiful single track. I passed people the whole time - often catching them in technical bits when I couldn't pass, before they sped up a bit on the flat.

Hit the wall a bit at the lake - people pulled away from me here (but noone passed me :) ). It seemed like such a slog (and was much further around than I expected). Got caught in the start of the 11km as they were sent off just before I got there. Ran into (not quite literally) Louise.

Found the second half tougher as I was tiring and there was more on vehicle tracks. Struggling on the hills. Leading 11km runners came past me at about 20km - they were pretty quick!

Back onto single track at the end, and went past Sailor's Falls (think that's the first time I've seen it), up a hill, past water bottle girl, and took on someone for a sprint finish (got 'em).

n I'm orienteering, compared to a lot of other people I am a mountain goat.

Nice, well organised trail run.

GPS to be added when my watch is back from its extended holiday.

C • pigtail lady 4

Trying out new trail shoes (Salomon Speedcross). Not convinced I like them. Stopped about 4 times to tighten them, which then made my feet sore.

Also ran through some grass which is making my legs feel like fire now I'm home.

And got tooted at by some dickwads. Leave me alone.

Felt good for the first few mins of the run, then average, but a bit better towards the end.

Streets run down to Albion St, back up Sydney Rd.