Training Log Archive: PrueD

It was another glorious sunny day in the NE and Peter and I jogged around Wang, looking at gardens. We followed his planned route - which somehow went astray in the housing commission area - leading us to the furthest point in town and resulting in a straight road slog (on a muddy grassy verge) for the last few kilometres. We arrived back to find the car in the middle of what looked like a drug deal.

I returned home to Benalla for a long weekend and, after another poor sleep, awoke to a glorious day. I have felt physically quite seized up lately - sore back, knees and hamstrings..everything. However, I swam in the Benalla pool and found that the stiffness gradually eased as I stretched out. By the end of the swim I felt as good as new - with no residual soreness. Great!!!

C • Be on the look out 2

Today's plod at street-O at Watsonia was slightly faster than yesterday's mope. At first glance the map seemed ordinary - however it is really quite tricky and tonight's course was well set (apart from the start triangle being in the wrong park) making a good route choice essential. Controls that looked close together were a long way apart around on the streets.

I just plodded along reflecting that this was mugging territory and how nice it was not to see any potential muggers. However, others were not so lucky as several people who approached number 14 towards the end of the course were physically set upon by a shouting abusive woman. Apparently the police were called - but the outcome of their visit to the woman's home is as yet unknown.

A bit of a mope around the block tonight. There was a lovely scent of blossom and a warmish wind, so it was very nice. I am starting to feel a little better although still very tired - I had a decent sleep last night and went to work for (almost) a full day today - the first time for about a month for both of these.