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Sunday Aug 16, 2009 #
Cycling 4:00:00 [3] 109.0 km (2:12 / km)
Out to Brooklyn and back with Cam, Darvo & their mate Simon. A bit quicker at times than the promised cruise, but a glorious summer like day.
Made the most of not having to rush home, with a stop at Pie in the sky for a satay lamb pie, blueberry pie and coffee. Then another stop in Turramurra for a milkshake. Didn't touch the bars in the pocket.
Made the most of not having to rush home, with a stop at Pie in the sky for a satay lamb pie, blueberry pie and coffee. Then another stop in Turramurra for a milkshake. Didn't touch the bars in the pocket.
Saturday Aug 15, 2009 #
Adventure Race 3:12:59 [3]
Akuna Bay Multisport.
Hadn't planned to do this (entries sold out months ago), but with the family away skiing for a couple of days and a last minute entry showing up 'for sale' on sleepmonsters the day before the event, couldn't think of a reason not to front-up. Bit unsure about the paddle leg though with AP telling me I've done 4hrs of paddling in the past 10 weeks, and a bit disorganized in general having just started a new job this week (same company).
Regardless, a good opportunity to get a bit of a gauge where the fitness is at.
Road Cycle: 32km, 55:30
Horribly disorganised group this year - no obvious pack to hook in with. Made harder by riding in to the big group that started 5 minutes ahead towards the top of the hill, and not knowing who was who. 9:30 to the top of the climb, then solo along West Hd Rd for a while until I eventually managed to find a couple of others to share the load with.
But none of that really matters, BECAUSE THEY HAVE JUST RELAID THE WEST HEAD RD WITH HOTMIX. Hard to over-estimate how cool this is. Always been a fantastic location for riding, but the surface was dead and rough. Therefore, despite a very average ride, finished in high spirits and in to the boat.
Kayak, 12km, 65min
3minute odd transition then paddled off to Bobbin Head.
Unsuprisingly, paddling form was shit-house at first. Not helped by setting paddle too long in the rushed get ready - like riding a bike in too high a gear. Hugh Stodart caught up near Cottage Point (had started 5 minutes behind). Held his & another boat's wash for a while, but lost him in a bit of backwash (I was in the wobbly boat) and didn't get back on.
Glad I had someone to follow though - it was so foggy, I had no idea which arm lead to Bobbin head.
Started to rediscover a bit of rotation towards the end, and trundled in to Apple Tree Bay a couple of minutes behind Hugh & Liam Delany (who'd held Hugh's wash all the way).
Run, 12km, 65:30
Headed off on the Sphinx loop feeling pretty fresh. Moving well over the rough ground, picking off a couple of large paddling types early, but noticeably lacking the top gear needed for that extra bit of zippiness you need for short runs.
Caught Hugh S up the top of the hill, got passed him thru' the hairpins and finished a minute ahead (meaning he'd beaten me by 4 minutes), but Liam Delany stayed away leaving me 3rd overall. Nice to get a prize check, but field a bit soft.
Really enjoyed the run leg.
Learnings
- Base fitnesss is very good.
- Hill running is good - zoomed up Sphinx hill.
- Badly out of practice at 'going fast'/keeping HR right up. Don't think I could have gone much faster over the course, but never really hurting and too fresh at the finish. Having said that, it's a very enjoyable way to race.
- Paddling form is a bit shyte.
Which all just goes to show that you are a product of the type of training you do. Plan to prioritise intensity over volume for a while, with an eye towards the Japan run.
Hadn't planned to do this (entries sold out months ago), but with the family away skiing for a couple of days and a last minute entry showing up 'for sale' on sleepmonsters the day before the event, couldn't think of a reason not to front-up. Bit unsure about the paddle leg though with AP telling me I've done 4hrs of paddling in the past 10 weeks, and a bit disorganized in general having just started a new job this week (same company).
Regardless, a good opportunity to get a bit of a gauge where the fitness is at.
Road Cycle: 32km, 55:30
Horribly disorganised group this year - no obvious pack to hook in with. Made harder by riding in to the big group that started 5 minutes ahead towards the top of the hill, and not knowing who was who. 9:30 to the top of the climb, then solo along West Hd Rd for a while until I eventually managed to find a couple of others to share the load with.
But none of that really matters, BECAUSE THEY HAVE JUST RELAID THE WEST HEAD RD WITH HOTMIX. Hard to over-estimate how cool this is. Always been a fantastic location for riding, but the surface was dead and rough. Therefore, despite a very average ride, finished in high spirits and in to the boat.
Kayak, 12km, 65min
3minute odd transition then paddled off to Bobbin Head.
Unsuprisingly, paddling form was shit-house at first. Not helped by setting paddle too long in the rushed get ready - like riding a bike in too high a gear. Hugh Stodart caught up near Cottage Point (had started 5 minutes behind). Held his & another boat's wash for a while, but lost him in a bit of backwash (I was in the wobbly boat) and didn't get back on.
Glad I had someone to follow though - it was so foggy, I had no idea which arm lead to Bobbin head.
Started to rediscover a bit of rotation towards the end, and trundled in to Apple Tree Bay a couple of minutes behind Hugh & Liam Delany (who'd held Hugh's wash all the way).
Run, 12km, 65:30
Headed off on the Sphinx loop feeling pretty fresh. Moving well over the rough ground, picking off a couple of large paddling types early, but noticeably lacking the top gear needed for that extra bit of zippiness you need for short runs.
Caught Hugh S up the top of the hill, got passed him thru' the hairpins and finished a minute ahead (meaning he'd beaten me by 4 minutes), but Liam Delany stayed away leaving me 3rd overall. Nice to get a prize check, but field a bit soft.
Really enjoyed the run leg.
Learnings
- Base fitnesss is very good.
- Hill running is good - zoomed up Sphinx hill.
- Badly out of practice at 'going fast'/keeping HR right up. Don't think I could have gone much faster over the course, but never really hurting and too fresh at the finish. Having said that, it's a very enjoyable way to race.
- Paddling form is a bit shyte.
Which all just goes to show that you are a product of the type of training you do. Plan to prioritise intensity over volume for a while, with an eye towards the Japan run.
Friday Aug 14, 2009 #
Cycling 45:00 [3]
Pretty sure I rode to work, but didnt ride home.
Thursday Aug 13, 2009 #
Cycling 35:00 [3]
Rode in from Physio at Hunter's Hill. Life is good after a loosen up.
Cycling 45:00 [3]
Rode back to Hunters HIll, with a random detour through the maze that is Balmain. Suprisingly I found my way out again. Fun.
Wednesday Aug 12, 2009 #
Cycling 55:00 [3]
Steady ride in to town.
Cycling 55:00 [3]
Commuting lesson #357: It is difficult to sneak a glance at a pretty lass when you have an 800 lumen spotlight on your head.
Tuesday Aug 11, 2009 #
Gym 30:00 [3]
Lunchtime gym play.
Cycling 45:00 [3]
Hustled home in time to collect the kids.
Amusing anecdote of the day was getting packed and dressed to ride to work in the morning, only to discover that bike wasnt at home. Had left it in town on friday.
Amusing anecdote of the day was getting packed and dressed to ride to work in the morning, only to discover that bike wasnt at home. Had left it in town on friday.
Monday Aug 10, 2009 #
Note
Busy. Interesting to note DOMS is worse 48hrs after a big session, than the day after. Confirmed also by Katrin and her post City to Surf legs. She ran 62 - not bad for a cyclist.