Training Log Archive: NSW Stinger

Wakefield - Bolton Point:- Didn't feel too bad this morning, probably because i restricted alcohol consumption for my MC duties last night.
Kath and I got dropped off near Wakefield on the way back home and race back via Wakefield fire trail and Fassifern ridge. I actually felt quite good, but L achilles hurt up last hill.

Bolton Point to Fennell Bay return:- Flew up to Newcastle last night with kathryn for Dave and Lisa's wedding. Didn't get to sleep again until 1am. Did a quick run in the morning before heading to Wandin Valley, in the vineyards near Cessnock.

I had been given the job of Master of Ceremonies. I had been pretty nervous leading up to it, but it wasn't so bad after all. The wedding went smoothly and it was great to see some of my extended family again.

C • Wandin Valley 4

Forrest:- Got to bed about 1am, and the last team left at 2am. I slept in the back of the car and it was bloody freezing. Got up for an early morning run from West Barwin Res to pick us some controls.

Forrest:- with Kim from West Barwin Resevoir near Forrest. It was the location of TA7 in the Keen AR. We placed some controls for the short orienteering leg, then 3 on the Forest single tracks. Much nicer riding and relatively dry. Mariners run track is always good fun. I was pretty hungry by the time we finished.

I spent the rest of the evening at the TA checking teams in and out. Also finally picked up some Inline skates from JJ and did a bit of practice around the carpark and up the road.

C • Thanks for the hot chips. 5

Aye River:- Morning run from Aye River on the Great Ocean Road 20km west of Lorne. I ran the MTB leg of yesterdays prologue at the Keen Adventure Race. It was up a big hill on horrendously wet and slippery clay track and was quicker to run than ride. Also spent 30mins running to put out a CP 9 (which was trickier than I expected!).
Spent the rest of the day at TA watching teams come in with the worst clay covered bikes ever. I was NOT envious one bit.

Event: Keen Adventure Race
 

Bruce:- quick early morning from Ben and Mace's.
Attended two sessions at ACTAS- one on eating disorders, and another on balancing coaching life with family life- both were very interesting.
Very busy day. Flew back to melbourne then drove to Aye River to volunteer for a few days at the Keen Adventure Race. I couldn't race this year because my brother David's wedding is on Saturday.

Bruce:-