Training Log Archive: peterprong

Event: Go Natural Multisport
 

Go Natural Multisport involving a 32km road cycle, 12km flatwater paddle and a 12km trail run in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park.

I started well keeping with the front group up the main climb until there was a surge on the last steep pitch which split the group, I chase but couldnt bring back the front 3. A group of 4 of us formed including the winner Jarad Kohlar. 3 of us did turns trying to pull back the other 3 in front until i was dropped after pushing had at the front burning my self out. I kept going for a bit until i realised I wasnt going to get back on so sat up and waited for the next group to come through. This group of about 10 was much easier to keep with and I did it pretty easy here while again a few of us took turns towing the others along. On the last climb before the descent into Akuna bay I attacked getting away from the group, only to be caught by a few coming into the transition.
The paddle was really calm which suited me paddling the Evo. I pushed but hard but mainly kept a pretty good pace. Others passed me but I avoided trying to get in their draft for fear of falling in. The evo you can not get back into and would need to swim to the shore and try to get back in standing on rock oysters. Something Ive had to do before and is not very fun.
Starting on the run i passed a few guys up the first climb. I had ceased up quite a lot after being in the boat and my hip was very tight and sore. Didnt feel great for most of the way.
Good to finish again 6 mins quicker than 3 years ago but i think that came down a quicker ride. Glad not to have been slower...

Ride 54'40
Paddle 1'11'26
Run 1'14'33

2008
Ride 0:59:56
Paddle 1:13:59
Run 1:12:49

C • Nice one 5

Event: WOC 2011 + O'Festival Savoie Grand Revard