Training Log Archive: PrueD

It was sooo hot in Melbourne today and l couldn't be bothered unpacking my bike and so took it up to Bendigo this evening. Went for an exploratory ride along Bendigo Creek from The Flat to Golden Square. Names are all topsy turvy here - Lowe St is awfully steep, whereas High St is low. The Flat should really be Mt Bendigo!

C • The Flat is flat 36

MTBO at Lysterfield Park in 38 degree heat. I was a late starter as l had to return home, half way to the event, to shut a door. Oddly, it was the door that burglars tried to jemmy open two years ago when l was at the exact same event. I think they saw me load my bike into the car, and assumed l was going somewhere. I didn't want a repeat.
The ride was ordinary, but it was good to go and see everyone.

Run around Blackburn lake and creeklands. I felt surprisingly good, despite lots of late nights and poor sleep lately. The temperature was just right, although it warmed up towards the end.
On a personal note, l am still waiting for my house (and the soil underneath) to dry out after it flooded when the inlet pipe to my dishwasher split sometime over the 5 days l was away last weekend. A very unfortunate occurrence!

Street O at Blackburn South. The rain cleared for the run but it was very humid and the course surprisingly hilly. I struggled a bit and, for a while, thought l had pulled something in my leg. I then went to the ARDF BBQ at Surrey Dive and there was an extended heavy downpour - good for the fires and gardens.

Run around Benalla lake and gardens, prior to returning to Melbourne. It was pretty humid and my back was a bit sore - l have done a lot of heavy labouring lately, including hauling up my Benalla side fence yesterday. It is covered in ivy and vines, and had fallen down, but the neighbours don't want a new fence, despite owning two lively big dogs.