Official (ANSW umpire) 1:11:14 [1] 3.62 km (19:41 / km) slept:7.15 weight:64.5kg shoes: New Balance M520LK7 (black)
NSW Novice Cross Country Championship, Scarborough Park, Ramsgate. 11am-4pm. Some rain showers. 19°C. Fewer races than in previous years: 2km, 2.5km, 3km, 5km (2), 10km, 4x 1km handicap relay. Positioned at the far southern edge of the course. Worked out well because I was close to some food stalls set up in an adjacent primary school which doubled as a polling station for the Cook electorate (Scomo). Reported a Bankstown athlete who had already finished for pacing his slower mate on his second lap (TR 6.3.1). Apparently both had being warned earlier in the lap. Referee Dave wanted to issue a formal warning to the pacee and give the pacer a yellow card. Headlines: Last-ditch pitch for No.1 (federal election) / It's tough, but I have to look at where I come from. I couldn't move - Remember when you used to be normal Daddy? (Mose Masoe, league)
Rain. Headlines: Labor banks on extra spend to fire economy (federal election) / Every hog has its day - Gus getting hands-on no Dogs dilemma for Potter (league)
Bike (path/road) 48:36 16.15 km (19.9 kph) +132m ahr:136 max:157 rhr:65 slept:6.3 weight:64.5kg shoes: Giant Roam XR1 (white)
Parramatta-Toongabbie loop (ACW). Road works around Parramatta Park and Westmead Hospital (new tram tracks) have caused me to rethink my usual route through the area. Can't ride up up a one-way street the wrong way. 18°C. TE 2.6. Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/vXvL2mg3g76 Headlines: Most want next PM to tackle pay packet pain (federal election) / Battle escalates as ARLC refuses to pay Blues $2m Origin funding (league)
Trails firmer but still very boggy in low-lying areas - much like my backyard! 14°C. TE 2.7. Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/vXOdYdLP746 (pic - Joalah descent) Headlines: Coalition wins back favour (federal election) / I feel like I'm 40 - Surgery, cortisone ... it's scary: Kyle Chalmers counts cost of success (swimming)
Bike (road) 46:20 18.58 km (24.1 kph) +225m ahr:138 max:150 rhr:94 slept:7.85 weight:64kg shoes: Giant TCR Adv 1 Disc (black)
Berowra<>Oxley Drive, Mt Colah. Still a bit tired from the weekend (rides & drive). 20°C. TE 2.8. Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/v26MX9MNjEO (pic - Todd's restored '64 Falcon) Headlines: Libs’ plan on buying first home draws fire / Gould wants experienced coach to rescue club at rock bottom (Canterbury, league)
Run hills (trail) 34:56 5.01 km (6:59 / km) +147m6:05 / km ahr:143 max:161 rhr:98 slept:6.65 weight:64kg shoes: Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 (blk)
Ti-Tree Trail<>Track to Nowhere, Berowra. A bit stop-start in the muddy areas. Tried to rearrange the rocks at a water crossing to make the next MTB ride a bit smoother. Tired on the later hills. 21°C. TE 2.9. Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/vXOdYd8GD46 (pic - track to nowhere) Headlines: PM's pitch to young: buy home with super / Roy wonder - Why Andrew Symonds meant so much to Australian fans (cricket)