Training Log Archive: AC

Borrowed an old hardtail mountain bike from a neighbour and headed out for a spin around teh tracks in the Oamaru MTB Park, which was just a few km away. The bike was a bit small for my (size L rather than XL) so had the seat up to the maximum height. Always felt like I was about to go over the handlebars but managed to avoid that (despite one very close call). Nice set of tracks in a small area and had a good time cruising around. Came back through a local reserve that had a nice set of switchback mtb tracks down and up a gully. Nice ride that would have been better with a decent bike, but was very nice of the nighbour to lend me his bike so can't really complain!

Took it fearly easy on this run through the countryside out the back of Oamaru. Started off on the Parsons Rd Loop and then headed out to Weston. Finished up with a scramble through a field and long grass to connect with a steep track back up to Eden Street. Steep finish to the run and pretty tired at the end. Legs tried after yesterday's effort.

Glorious morning and started out on the Parsons Rd loop. Felt pretty good so decided to step up the pace and see how fast I could do the loop. Had a few stops to admire the view and take photos, but managed to keep up a strong pace. The run up the Old Mill Road hill was very tough but kept at it. Finished up with a 25 second PB for the loop. Nice run!

Headed out for an easy exploratory run with Al who lives a few doors down. Went on a number of new tracks, including a few mtb trails, in the local forests and farmland, connected by a run through the suburbs of upper Oamaru. Very pleasant run, chatting away about the NZ running scene, which seems very vibrant, especially in terms of the trail races.

Xmas run. Cool and grey. Did the Parsons Rd loop - my favourite run in Oamaru. Cruised around, getting over the effects of jetlag. Nice run, but the last hill up Old Mill Road was a killer!