Training Log Archive: acejase

Wanted to do a 3hr plus run before Mara and with 3 weeks to go this was really last chance so renowned Long Run Director RobW obliged by suggesting this loop in Tuggeranong involving Tuggeranong Hill and Mt RobRoy and GrantM was suitably enticed to join us.
Cold but beautiful morning with sun rising and us quickly above the fog. Pretty steep up to Mt Tuggeranong which was the start and to be honest pretty steep for a lot of the run. Plenty of banter although that died down a little as we slogged it up RobRoy where we weren't rewarded with much of a view due to tree cover. GrantM peeled off at a saddle coming off RobRoy while ROb and I did an extra 45min or so loop. Way back was mostly farmland and less hilly although still rolling and with pinches. We went out to a knoll marked as 'The Monk' at one point and there certainly were great views from there with Rob getting a few happy snaps. Last few k was just above the houses and although tiring seemed to still travel along ok. Tried same gel strategy I will use at mara with gels at 40, 80, 120 and half a gel at 140. Got home with Rob dissapointed the alfa hadn't been nicked from the wilds of Conder Shops a.k.a Lanyon Marketplace. Really enjoyable run and I'd have to say 3hrs went by quickly.
Inspired by RobW's keenness I joined him at the Conder Takeaway but probably won't follow that lead again. Coffee was sipped before being left behind although it did have very good presentation.

Jog down to LakeG ParkRun, meeting RobW along the way.

My 1st sample of ParkRun at LakeG. Memorable for sub-zero conditions and poms present celebrating silver jubilee with Union Jacks and post-run devonshire scones. Had delusions last night of a sub-18 5k following training however a combination of hills on course, freezing conditions, reasonable late-week training and basically running solo with Rob 1min ahead of me and another guy 1min behind meant didnt do it. Is that enough excuses? 18.30 still pretty good for me but didn't threaten Marty Dent's course record of 15.15.

Nice morning with RobW, SwissMiss, GrantM, Olli Mill (cant remember his nick) and Mary Mac. Felt like a good way to get into the weekend.

Jog back with RobW. Bumped into Scotty and RobJ so had a natter.

3 * 10min efforts with 2min rest. First one was my usual up Red Hill which is actually 11mins. Could feel last nights hills but not too much drama. Tough session.

Super commuting. COld again of course but I didn't realise how cold till I passed 3 skiers in the morning. Technically they were on roller-skis but clearly they were ready for anything. also saw Hoggster to make an eventful morning. cant remember anything about the ride home - I guess it was cold.

Tired and busy but really had to get out after nothing yesterday. Did 6*DS Hills in the cold and at reasonable clip. Went at 6pm, if I'd waited any longer I would not have gone!

commutering. freezing on way home. still loving rear light on rear stay from wiggle.

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