Training Log Archive: Cakewoman

from Sandy Bay beach. Later in the afternoon I heard that a partially decomposed body washed up onto Sandy Bay beach. I'm glad I didn't bump into that when I was out there.

C • decomposed body 1

tide was VERY high on browns river. not sure how a set of new villas were approved by council given they are 20 metres from the river, and maybe a metre higher than the river was today.

Have a sore hip so thought it might be good to stretch things out in the pool. first swim for a week or so so felt pretty fresh. (except for lack of sleep due to cakes)

Huon Challenge course again - had tailwind and tide on the way out, turned at the halfway point at 40 minutes and tried to push back into the wind and current on the way back. Was hard work but satisfying to be faster than last time.

around browns river again. in the 4th boat in the last month. Have given John's ocean ski back - well traded it really for his 2nd string boat - a KT1 kayak. It's a bit heavier than the ski. Equally tippy but just as zippy i recon. bit of an issue getting it up onto the car again though. Felt stable enough in the river - need to get it out into the open water.

bit choppy today so stuck to browns river. Although the thought of being swept out to see and consequently missng my 9am dentist appointment is quite appealing.

into the wilds of the domain for a summer series. grassy paddocks with hidden rocks and holes don't really suit my stankle so tiptoed around most of the course. first actual run for a while.

Off kingston beach. still a bit nervous by myself in open-ish water but feeling more stable all the time in the ocean ski

Browns river in the surf ski. trying to consolidate techniques I learnt yesterday.

my christmas gift of technique training with world ranked kayaker. I was embarrassingly bad as at the last minute I decided to use John's ski which I'd only been in once before for 10 minutes.. I was so bad that after he watched me for 15 minutes desperately try to avoid falling out (and not managing to demonstrate any technique at all) that he suggested going out in the double kayak ( - the one they save for paddlers-with-a-disability I'm sure) . Still - once I put my humiliation behind me I learnt a lot of technique stuff so I at least know what I'm supposed to be aiming to do. yay.

Quick swim at the pool before walking up the hill to the final of the Morilla International (Jamilla Groth beat my favourite Bethany Matek-Sands)

pulled my back at 3 all in the first set but struggled on to win the set 6-5.

C • Are you back on Maria? 3

truganini track

swimming 1.6

Morning cycle before catching ferry and ending our fantastic holiday/ training camp.

Walk up mt maria. includes 40 mins cycling

Morning Kayak up and past Painted Cliffs

Cycle down to encampment cove. fairly easy cycle

Walk up bishop and clerk