Training Log Archive: nmulder

Rode out with Nathan to the Makiti Adventure Sprint near Sterkfontein Caves. Cold.

Av 21.7, Mx 57.6

Raced as Team First Ascent Cyanosis with Ryno and Nathan.

First leg was a 9 OP nav around Makiti. Got back 3rd, less than a minute behind the other Cyanosis team and Kolbe's pair. No real mistakes, maybe just a bit slow coming down one cliff.

Next bike leg saw us make a few mistakes. Missed a CP at a map-pickup and spent about 2 mins going back for it. Then turned late for a road split and then later miscommunication as to whether we'd found a CP on a koppie or not. We constantly changed positions with Kolbe as a result, whilst the other Cyanosis team stayed ahead.

I had a solo 1km orienteering section in the middle with no problems. Then back to the bikes for a flying downhill back to the finish. No chance of catching. We though we were well ahead of Kolbe, but they did phenomenal stuff to catch us. They then drilled us on the paddle whilst our boat attempted to sink. Finished off with an obstacle course for 3rd overall, 1st male team.

Bike 1:02:30
Dst 22.8
Av 22.0
Mx 52.4

Cycled back home with Nathan. Tail wind helped us get back 12 minutes faster than on the way out. Very hot in the air pockets up the hills.

Av 24.0
Mx 61.4

Team ride from Big John's place. A few new single tracks once we climbed over the Skurweberg, with some technical sections. Then down across the Magalies and up the hill twice, including the church. Back along the river.

Av 17.4, Mx 46.9
TE 3.1, Epoc 90, 2172 kcal.

Slow run with Nathan out on the Barbecue Downs loop.

Shortened run through Sunninghill. Felt a hamstring niggle, so some stretching afterwards.

Went for a bike ride this morning. This is more or less the official start of my ARWC training. 6 weeks to go! Feeling very inspired - strong team composition with good hopes.

Av 20.5, Mx 65.1

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