Training Log Archive: PrueD

A bit of a plod around Benalla between showers. The lake is now up over the boardwalks so I couldn't go there, and Reef Hills or anywhere else in the bush would be very wet. Knee sore but held up.

The excitement for the evening was the Bombers' failed attept to get to Wang for a match against St Kilda. Peter and a friend were going and we visited the ground yesterday to see if it was OK, which it was. But I can't think how the decision-makers thought they were ever going to land a small plane at Wang with all this water around!

Reminded me of the 2003 fires where I flew regularly up to Jindabyne, over the fires. The plane was never able to land in the appointed place at either end. Mostly I flew to Canberra and had to drive back - once after 3 failed attempts to land at Cooma. And at this end they flew to Shep or Wang - but never Benalla where my car was!

A swim in the Benalla pool this morning followed by some stretching in the pool. I think my knee problem is coming from my back as it certainly felt a lot better after some good back stretches and twists - which seem so much easier to do in the pool as compared to dry land. I dropped $10 somewhere in the pool environs on the way in. But it was duly handed in - indicative of the level of honesty in the country.

It certainly is wet up here! Driving up last night I noticed the water lying around didn't really start until Violet Town - suggesting Benalla is at the southern most part of the rain system. The lake hasn't yet gone over the walking tracks. However it rained all night and more is expected today - but hopefully Benalla has had a reprieve!

My week has been busy. I've had several agents through the Heathmont house and I now have an idea of the market value. Thursday night's agent stayed for 1 and 1/2 hours. My neighbours had previously expressed an interest so I left a note in their box - offering at the price I was hoping for less the agent's fee. Hopefully they will accept and it will be a win all around. If it goes on the market I have a bit more preparation work to do. I am 'camping' at Blackburn.

Street O at Blind Creek. I headed off on the eastern side of the map which was flatter - leaving the hils to the end. The weather was threatening to rain but held off until after the event. My route was exactly the length specified for course C - so I am guessing I picked a good route.

Knee was a bit seized up at the start but loosened towards the end. I am still trying to work out how to best manage it. It feels OK walking around in flat comfortable shoes during the day. I have bought several pairs lately - all seemingly designed using the latest comfy 'slipper' technology.