Training Log Archive: grilla

As quick as possible to Kosciuszko summit and back, from Thredbo top station. After roasting in Canberra we were transferred to an alternate universe today. Cold, wind and rain. Apparent temp when we finished was zero, and it was a lot warmer at the top of Thredbo than out on the mountain! All 3 of us were blown off the board walk at various times (steel grate with no grip). Aoife had one bad slip, Eoin and I were very lucky. Despite feeling very under prepared with no rain coat, I think we were faring much better than all the crazy people in ponchos. They were a danger flapping in the breeze. Saw 2 groups of work colleagues plus Fedor and Ariadna. They had all calmed out over night and were doing it a lot tougher than us!

Treated myself to a new jacket at the bottom as was completely frozen.

A short ride to the bobsled for a bit of fun, then some geocaching.

Escaped from the furnace! A pretty unpleasant night at our place last night. Headed further south after athletics and a lengthy dip in the pool. This was a ride to the swimming hole as still reasonably warm even in Thredbo. Water crazily warm too - similar to last weekend. Beautiful here, but quite crowded.

Managed to sneak away from the computer and phone for a bit. A short geocaching excursion with Aoife. She went OK, struggled on the steep ups and down. We were trying to get home quickly so she could cool down before swimming. After missing a turn, she just took off cross country....

To work, first time in a while. Quite warm even though still early.

Half way home. Back brake seized up (maybe heat related?). Had to call Eoin for emergency pick-up. Had tried riding via lake for a cool breeze but nothing there.

Feeling OK until about 6km where hip started being annoying. Ended up walking back.