Training Log Archive: robw

Long run with grant out through the arboretum. Reminiscing about the old days running through the pines out here and eating blackberries. Tried to avoid the hills a bit and had a good loop along the river that almost exactly met Grant’s goal of 25k. Few faster sections particularly when I was desperate for a drink along next to the lake. Felt pretty good apart from very sore right foot on the hills.

Pouring rain in the morning but eased off as we headed out. Decided to do 5x1k with Marty, Jase andJimbo. Started a little bit apprehensively and cautiously but actually felt quite good and did the last two reps a bit harder. Good signs.

Arvo jog after playing golf, both with Jase. Nearly didn’t go as was feeling a bit lazy but good to get out for a plod after a big storm. Very hilly but at least the second half was downhill so finishedfeeling better than when I started.

Long run with Jase Andy and Marty out to mt Townsend from the top of the chairlift. Went a new way off track and over the ramsheads, past cootapatamba hut and then around the flat area west of Kosciuszko. There was some awesome sections of beautiful short grass with huge boulders scattered around but also a few tougher sections. Went up the two Abbott peaks as well as Alice rawson peak which has an awesome view down to the sentinel. Came back over Kosciuszko and then via the snowy river and snow poles back to the chairlift.

Arvo ride on the thredbo valley trail down to crackenback and back. Did some new trails around crackenback resort including the black track where I had a little crash. Had to divert through one of the campgrounds on the way down to give a message to Maureen from Doug and his kids who’d got a bit stuck trying to paddle down the river.

Morning run down the thredbo valley trail with Jase Marty and Bourney. Struggled in the first half dreading the climb back but once we turned around started climbing I was in the lead and could set the pace and felt a bit better.