Training Log Archive: GM

From home to the GDE then through to the Barton Hyw, then down to Northbourne. Took the Majura Parkway exit then followed the new bike path all the way to Duntroon. Around ADFA to Russell, then across to LBG. Past Acton, then a wiggle through ANU and finished off along Belconnen Way to Aranda. Met MaryMac at 2b10 for coffee. Had a look inside Grant and Shannon's house on the way home to check on the progress - looking really good.

Sprint Canberra event 2 at Radford. Olle and Ciaran did a great job with the courses and I found mine really interesting with some great legs, multiple route choices on short legs, and lots of variety. Felt good until 13 where I didn't read the control description so dropped down below so had to climb the steps. Then compounded it by retracing my steps down - easy navigation but too far and too much climb. Didn't read the end of the leg to 20 until too late so did a bit of an 'S' shape. Other than it was good but I just can't run that fast especially compared to some of these young kids. Finished 19 seconds behind Mathew Stocks with Morten tucked in between. Pleased to get through two races and no 'pink' legs on winsplits.

C • a pinkie 2

Event: Sprint Canberra
 

Run down to lake G and some extra bits around John Knight Park to warm up.

ParkRun at Ginninderra with MaryMac and Heather. With thoughts of having Sprint Canberra on this afternoon I started off in the middle and ran an easy first km, nearly 1 min slower than last week. I then started going a bit quicker and it was fun passing a few people every now and again. Very humid but overcast so not unpleasant. There were cows along Diddums which was nice. MaryMac ran with Heather and Natty who coaxed Heather to a 1 minute PB.

Sprint Canberra event 1 at Bruce CIT. A bit rusty in parts - first sprint O in well over a year - but overall not too bad. Managed the first four bush controls without any drama but didn't go straight to 5 - pushed by the green at 4. Stopped on the way to 9 to read the map - yes the fence is uncrossable at the gate. Not sure of my choice to 11 going around to the east. Then just got very confused by the hedges at 12 and the lack of anything on the map except white - so dithered for about 10 seconds before trusting to direction and distance. Took the wide route to the east to 13 which had easy running and navigation. The rest was good. Ended up 25 secs behind Morten and would have needed to be a lot cleaner to match him.

Great sprint course that made excellent use of the area - and some great route choices especially 8 to 9. Liked the arena too.

Late leaving work, but not as late as MaryMac. Got home and changed clothes and bikes and rode towards ANU. Nearly there when I met MaryMac on her commute. We rode back home together, with a short detour for beer and fish and chips at the Bolt Bar. The beer was excellent.

C • Nice 1

After checking out the house I ran home via Kaleen, the ridges, and Aranda.

C • How's it going? 3

To Lawson and return

Core work. The ball of my left foot is sore so a non-run is good.