Training Log Archive: PrueD

Street O fundraising event for the Peter McCallum Centre at Mullum Creek. I was a bit tired from last night but jogged two thirds of the way. The problem was that it was very hilly and the uphill walking parts were slow, so my time appears as though I walked the whole way. Oddly, I was with Ray and Dale again for most of the event, but they definitely still had running in their legs (although they didn't do the MTBO last night) and there was no outsmarting to be done. A few controls were a bit out, as they have been in most events lately - but nevermind. The event was followed by another sausage sizzle (we had one last night) and a raffle (the organiser's name was drawn - but she probably deserved the prize). I haven't had to cook this weekend.
By the end my knee was sore and when I got home I collapsed on the couch for a snooze. WHen I woke up I thought I might never move again. I am SO unfit!

Street O training run on a pleasant morning after an unbearable week of heat. This morning the event was a sprint event at Tally Ho organised by Geoff. There were 19 controls locations on the 4.5 km mass start line course and I found myself trying quite hard to outsmart the people around me, especially since I couldn't run fast. I ended up in a pack with Dale and Ray and managed to successfully outdo them, even though they both ran faster than me. I couldn't outsmart Caroline or Bill though, as they could both outsmart and run faster than me, and were miles ahead..

In my opinion, even though this wasn't a real event, the combination of distance and the detail of a sprint course made this event fantastic. Normally sprint courses (for my age group) are about 2.5 km at the most - far too short - but this had the distance and the complexity. Well done Geoff. Best event of this type I have been to. (NB - note the '4' for effort!).

This is the first of 3 great Melbourne based events this weekend - worth staying home for!

C • BendiGo ToDay sprint 8

Stage 2 of the weekend's activities - MTBO at Lysterfield Lake. A 75 minute score event organised by BKV's newest members - Caroline and Bill! (MTBO only members, still with MFR for foot-O). There was a good turnout this year, with a lot of new riders, most with super good bikes and super good riding skills!

This event is on each year and I am starting to learn the limits of the my ability in this terrain - so planned my course carefully, anticlockwise this year - but was still 25 seconds late (possibly lost time on the last hill).
Although I only MTB a couple of times a year, I seemed to be a bit better on the single track - maybe because I took my toe clips off and am just riding on the pedals, which makes it easier to stop and start.

C • MTBO 2

Street O at Gardiners Creek. Although hot at the start, it wasn't too bad once walking. I worked on the principle that cool air sinks and stuck to the valley, which was very pleasant and pretty.
The house was hot when l got home.