Training Log Archive: FernWerm

I was a bit tired after travelling to WA, and had a late start in the warm sun, but I still really enjoyed myself. This was just the right length for me, and the bush and landscape was just so pretty at this time of year. I took a bit too long getting to 3, going off my bearing and ending up on the creek south of the control, but I quickly realised what I'd done once I oriented my map properly and discovered the creek going at a 90 degree angle to the one I thought I was on. I also took a long time on the long leg, just purely from being unfit, really, and staying a bit too high when contouring around the hill. I ended up too far down the hill at 8, but managed the rest of the controls quite well. I was happy with my time and it gave me false hope for the relay the next day... :)

Walk up Rankeys, down Upper Sturt, along the creek and back via Blackthorn and the streets behind the primary school. Saw the amazing tree house that Ryan has built for his kids with a piece of pine tree trunk chiselled out to make steps up to the platform. Nice.

Only got half of this done before I heard crying.

Walked to the folks place, then slow walk with Mum and her injured knee to Joans Pantry for afternoon tea (not included in time). We got Paddy up on the table outside and he just loved getting attention from Mum and Granny while we ate cake. Then slow walk back to M&D's and a 45 minute walk home up and down various local hills to make sure Paddy got a good sleep in the pram.

To Hawthorndene oval for hoopla, but got there an hour late due to Paddy being uncooperative (clearly he didn't care too much for fun with hoola hoops), so had coffee and cake with the other mums instead and walked home in the rain.

Late afternoon walk with the family.

Around the 'dene to the south and home via the fruit and veg shop.

Around Frank Smith Park and back via Archibald Park. Felt very slow and unfit!

Somehow the weekend disappeared without any time for exercise and with too many delicious calorie-filled morning and afternoon teas. Oh well, next weekend at Nationals I shouldn't have this problem. :)