Training Log Archive: tinytoes

Got up at stupid o'clock to drive to Woy Woy in order to avail myself of a tourism plus lunch at Mt Penang Gardens with Lyn. Very pleasant morning and a flat, waterside location. At first timers briefing I met Torsten who informed me sadly that Cooks River is folding? last scheduled today. Very sad/strange.
parkrun itself started very quietly and after about 200m I was adopted by a parkwalk ambassador - so there went my plan. It proved to be a delightful chat, but I saw absolutely nothing of the surrounds, my attention being taken up with conversation. Showered and changed and then partook of a cheese and ham croissant for brekkie and then drove to Mt Penang. More waiting as Lyn was delayed by an accident at Berowra so I was glad I'd had something to eat. Coffee, then stroll around grounds, then lunch then car wouldn't start. A bight fraught, but NRMA to rescue when we were absolutely entertained by the technician. Home after 12hr, so a bit weary.

C • Cooks River 4

Having rested my ankle and achilles all week it was time to smash it on a hilly course and actually try. I was also determined to not be late. I wish I'd overlooked the latter as I think I could have made it back from getting a 60 pointer and not lose all those points. But a twinge reminded me I want to do parkrun this weekend. Great course set by Sam B - good area with lots of variety and interesting street layout.

The start of a quiet week I fear. Think one of the contenders for pain producing is achilles tendinopathy.

Remarkable effort from Socceroos. Certainly worthy to be in this level of play. Tears for Matt Ryan's horrendous brain fart. His nightmare 10 seconds after such a good tournament for him.