Training Log Archive: nmulder

Event: Gauteng Colour Coded - Bushtrails
 

0930 - Bushtrail 1:10'000 5m contours. Tough day with 2 x 5km races with a 3 hour rest in between. Nice concept however, but I just need to be in better fitness / health. I had a poor start to Stage 1, lack of concentration, tiredness, etc., that saw me mess up both # 1 (badly) and #2 (less so). I got into a rhythm after that. Lungs were a bit weak after the bronchitis but breathing only became a problem when it got hilly after about 1.5km. Pace slowed after that as the rocky terrain also took effect. Legs were also tired, but I pushed through it. Was expecting to come 3rd or so, even having plans on calling it a day, but everyone seems to have had it rough. Finished 1st with Paul +6m and Alex right behind him.

1300 - Bushtrail 1:10'000 5m contours. I backtracked on my plans to call it a day. Had a good 3 hour rest before the race and was also starting to look forward to it. I set off at a more reasonable pace, thanks to safety net of the 6 min head start on Paul and Alex, which seems to have ensured that I felt good all the way round the course. This time no nav problems, although I did take the wrong route choice to the penultimate control (1m20s mistake). Otherwise I was able to get splits on Paul / Alex at a couple of spots and saw that they weren't closing the 6m gap. Took 1st overall, but also managed to have the fastest time for stage 2 (just, by 20s over Alex). Unexpected, but great confidence result.

Course 1-1 - Splits

Course 1-2 - Splits

Last day of inactivity! Have just finished my course of antibiotics which seem to have worked superbly. At least it's been a good week to be stuck with nothing to do except watch TV.

Am getting better... should be back to proper health for Sunday's O'.

Still recovering from BOA. Am now on antibiotics, so can hopefully kick this cough fast.