Training Log Archive: nmulder

Hennops 4x4. Raced the sprint race with Ryno and Brian. First leg a 3km run to 2 hill tops to pick up our control card and punch, then back to transition. Got back in 3rd, but were the first team to leave transition in the right direction on the bikes.

Lots of technical single track. Brian got a puncture after a few kms, but we got it repaired before the 2nd team was in sight. Back into transition for the 2nd run. Must have opened a good gap again, as we stuffed around about 4 minutes for 1 control (didn't look high enough up into a tree). A few river crossings on bridges and lots of rocky ground in places.

Final bike leg was shorter but still very rocky. Lots of falls by competitors during the race, but we managed to stay upright. Then back into the transition a final time before the paddle and obstacle course. I got to sit in the middle of the boat and keep my head down whilst Brian and Ryno paddled. Not easy, especially when we were going upsteam. Very unstable. We had a good lead going into the obstacle course, so we could take it easy. Was still very tough with wet shoes. Nice race by Kinetic once again.

Bike stats: Tm 47:20, Dst 11.97, Av 15.1, Mx 34.8

TE 4.5, 221 Epoc, 958 Kcal.

MTBO at Groenkloof. First training since Rogaine, but could have felt worse. Started off okay, but lucked sharpness in the legs and mentally. Made 1 error going to #8 where I took a wrong path, 1:20 lost. Also wrong route choices to #4 and #12. Alex beat me by 4 minutes.

Dst 19.73, Av 19.7

TE 4.3, 193 Epoc, 575 kcal.

Tried to walk more than 100m. Failed and returned to the car. Nice scenery around Arthur's Pass.