Training Log Archive: markg

1st in Qld Sprint Champs at UQ! It was nice to get a win over a field that was about as strong as we're going to get in Qld outside of a major championship/NOL, missing only Mikko, Mat and with Olly still regaining fitness, but with the addition of temporary local Pekka. I had a steady race, with only one major error - 20s on #11 - and a few wobbles. I was very careful and checked my description for any control site that looked dangerous and as result avoided mucking up #9 like some others. The standings were very close, with only 32s separating the top four and I was surprised to come in 9s ahead of Pekka but it appears the others made one or two significant mistakes. Reviewing the course and splits, I had far from a perfect run. I missed a handful of good route choices and lost 5-10s in places I shouldn't have. Nevertheless, it's a nice mental boost.

One of the runs of the day has to be Tim McIntyre's, only 2:32 down, beating all the M17-20s and a few of the 21s. Congrats also to Katelyn who picked up the women's with a fast finish.

Commute for school pickup, was late, threw in 8 x 30s to speed things up. I'd really wanted to do a session of short easy sprints earlier in the week to get my legs familiar with the concept of going fast. It didn't work quite so well with a backpack on but it did help to knock the run over a bit quicker. Ankle is still a bit sore and I've got a bit of tightness low down in my achilles at the back of the heel, though that warmed up ok.

Ankle is improving slowly as expected. Hopefully I'll get a run in tomorrow.

Left ankle is quite sore after a roll early in yesterday's race. No swelling or bruising so I expect it will resolve soon.