O Race race (Race) 39:15 [5] 7.1 km (5:32 / km) shoes: Asics Cumulus 2010
Distance as per GPS tracker. Pretty clean run. I knew I had Jeremy 2mins behind so didn't want to stuff up. Still I took it relatively easy for the first few controls, concentrating on accuracy rather than speed. I did have a 15sec error on the way to #8 and didn't cut directly across the open land with the cricket pitch. I was very careful in the tricky sections in the last quarter of the course and hit them all spot on except 14 (1min) & 15 (30 sec). Out of the SA runners only Nic managed to beat me - so technical skills ruled the day :-)
O Race race (Race) 55:00 [4] 8.0 km (6:53 / km) shoes: Inov8 oroc
Disappointing start to the Big 5 for me. Had a tremendous problem finding control 1 - hidden in a pit! Still I lost my head as I correctly located the nearby boulders then proceeded on a headless chicken search lasting 10+ mins. The heavens opened and I mis-punched CP2, though only found out at the end. I couldn't work up too much enthusiasm in the sodden conditions.
Mountain Bike (Cycle) 1:44:00 [4] 37.5 km (21.6 kph) slept:7.0
Harder cycle around the N side of Northcliff hill, down to Emmies and around, then down the spruit to Delta park, around and re-trace my route home. Good to be out and a nice swim in the pool after.
Mountain Bike (Cycle) 1:28:00 [3] 32.0 km (21.8 kph) slept:6.0
Usual cycle over Northcliff hill, down Alberts Farm around Emmies and back. Cut out a 1km route to ensure I'd be back in time to shower before physio appointment.