Training Log Archive: Billenicus

From Wainui MTB Park. Up Jungle Gym then the Mt Lowry ridge to just a bit before it turns down to Days Bay, back and then down the Puriri track.
Not the intended route - there was a big MTB race on at Stratton St so Oli couldn't ride there.
Slow and careful to start with to try to protect the calf, but although it was a little grumbly at times it was basically OK. Sped up considerably for the last half hour and was feeling good by that stage.

BMR - Wallaceville Hill - Te Marua - Mangaroa hill.
Felt reasonable for quite a while but then the last half hour was pretty hard work. Partly due to the warmth. Should probably have taken water with me.

From Tapestry to Stokes Valley via the river - Horoeka Track (longer version) - Avro.
Sluggish and not enjoying at the start, but a lot better once onto the climb and in the bush. Then calf started hurting too much and the last 15 mins were quite painful.

The Whitemans Valley loop ACW
Hard work along the valley into a decent wind, so must have been going OK to get under the hour, even if it didn't feel like it. Calf still a bit sore in general, but no problem cycling.

Outdoor nets at Fraser. Slightly painful bowling, but better than last time. Batting surprisingly well.

Dropped at Tapestry and ran home via Guildford Spur, the track along the ridge and Avian.
With Oli for the first half - hard work up the hill but he was fading a bit after that while I was starting to feel better after a tired start.