Training Log Archive: michalmy

"Belford National Park". Hard Medium: 6.1km, +105m, 16c. 16th/20 (26:45 behind Damien Enderby). 21°C. TE 3.8.
Relatively open and flat terrain. Running fitness poor at the moment. Injured R ankle a bit better but not totally stable. 3 kangaroos.
#1 - Tracks to visible WC. #2 - Running parallel to WC. Distracted by a WC control that looked like it might be the TM I was looking for even though I should have known it wasn't (lost 40"). #3 - Long leg: tracks. #4 - Straight. #5 - Drifted left and crossed an unnecessary WC (-7'). #6 - Missed left but relocated from track bend (-2'). #7 - Straight. #8 - Straight. #9 - Long leg: Tracks to small waterhole then ran parallel to high fence. #10 - Compass a few degrees right (-15"). #11 - Compass a few degrees left (-20"). #12 - Deviated to main trail, then bearing from corner. #13 - Really bad bearing - too far right - but knew where I was when I hit the track to #9 again (-2:45). #14 - Following string of small waterholes. #15[-] - Straight. #16[15] - Track. #F[16] - Track. Total est time lost: 13:00.
Best leg: #12 (3rd/20). Best pos: 11th/20 (#3)
Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/vdvmdyRXmNq
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NSW 3000m Championships, Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre (warm-up track).12.30-10pm. 21-16°C.
First issue of a warning under the new rule TR17.4.4 to a masters 3km runner. Team worked well today. But I should have checked the height of the wind gauge before the first race. Still haven't worked out what to do about Brendan. He doesn't seem to understand how track races work so can't be relied upon to do anything important without close supervision.
Events: 6 x hurdles, 10 x 400m, 1 x 3000m walk, 24 x 3000m runs (500+ runners).
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Feeling fresh after a couple of days off. Crosswind - so it felt like a headwind at various stages without any noticeable tailwind assistance. Third-fastest time on this course (PB +1:12). 25°C. TE 3.2.
Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/v4OGE4VzA5q (pic - Joe Crafts Gully from the Windybanks Interchange)
Headlines: US makes long-term power play in Asia (Indo-Pacific strategy) / Deal or no D-Eel? - Parramatta back down on contract deadline to give star trio more time (Gutherson, Mahoney, Paulo; league)

Rain again.
Headlines: Australia urged to lift 2030 targets (climate summit) / The Pakistan quick who made the grade in Sydney (Haris Rauf, cricket)

Heavy rain on & off all day.
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Felt a bit lethargic at first but finished strongly. Trails very sandy after the rain. 25°C. TE 3.2.
Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/vE6JpEm7Qgv (pic - one of the crossings on the Ti-Tree trail)
Headlines: Inquiry hears of budget 'cover-up' (bullying claims) / Back in Tiger town - Sheens 'glad to be back' with Tigers and gets straight to work (league)

South to North trail - Splits

Berowra<>Mt Kuring-gai Industrial. Short ride - too many things to do for work. 24°C. TE 2.7.
Relive: https://www.relive.cc/view/vQvx1MPJV9O (pic - Pacific Highway leaving the industrial area)
Headlines: Governor allegedly left staff in tears (investigation) / Semi conscious - Courageous crocket could win it for Australia (T20 World Cup, cricket)