Training Log Archive: grilla

Sloshy run with Nat on the Pinnacle. Its been a while since we were here. Alternating between feeling slow and OK. Good to get out today. Cold breeze and some mist but OK really.

Hadn't planned to run at this time as still felt rotten from last night. But I was dressed (had intended on a walk by the lake) and the sky was beautifully clear so drove over the Black Mountain/CSIRO/substation and just went from there. A tough route hills-wise, but really enjoyed it. Slow. Felt much better by the end. Very mushy tracks but no rain at all throughout the run. Speccy sun rising over misty valley as I came over one of the spurs on the southern slopes. Came down the wrong spur. Should try either of the next 2, the second would be the bitumen path, but probably not quite so steep.

Taking advantage of spare time that resulted from no longer needing to put out control stands this morning. And possibly the last sunshine for a few days. Good fun out but very weird riding.

For the first time since 1994 my left leg was doing the driving. Not sure how that happened but the right must be very weak right now.

Felt terrible. Did not finish and walked back last 1.5 km. Nice night out before the storm hits.

Another relatively quiet day so thought I'd try to prove yesterday was an anomaly. Was a little better, got a better rhythm by not stopping every few m for photos. Really struggled with the 'heat' again. Stopped for a cool down in the shade twice. Beautiful out there despite my appalling condition.

Finally found some free time so made a dash to go orchid hunting. Nearly wilted in the midday heat! Really struggled and did a fair bit of walking. Some legitimate, where I was madly and unsuccessfully searching for spider orchids, and some where I was just too tired. Some great photos and flowers, but not the ones I was after. Will need to try elsewhere.

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