Summer Series - Cremorne

24th January, Folly Point, Primrose Park, Young Street, Cremorne.

It was an overcast evening and the threat of rain, but in the end it didn't eventuate. The air tempreture was perfect for running. This particular course was set to hurt you, there were plenty of hills and spread out controls, no easy points on this one.

Again my plan was to head to the furthest point and work my way back collecting the controls along the way. Climbing out of the start (Primrose Park) point was tough, but once the heart rate came down below 200bpm :-), now settling into a nice rhythm this allowed me to focus more on my navigation, although I did start to second guess myself a couple of times the overall effort was good.

In the end, I came home with 2 mins to spare and collected 260 points, even more surprising I manage to pip Nick and Alastair this time. Next week we're off to Telopea (wherever that is?).

Summer Series - Greenwich

It was back to my old stomping ground of Greenwich (Manning Park) last night for the latest Summer Series event. The weather was threatening and with a stiff breeze that made the run, just that little bit harder than it had to be :-) And of course plenty of hills.

This week I decided to try a different plan, it was going to be about distance not points this week. Instead of going for the natural clump of controls, I thought why not push myself, by making my way to the furthest points this week. Trying improve my fitness, by having to run further. So I chose to attack the controls in Woolstonecraft, running along the bush track linking the suburbs. It was much nicer than just running along the street.

In the end, I ran over time by 4 mins. But was happy with the distance covered.

100KM Classic... am I crazy?

Now, call me crazy, I've committed my hard earned, but I just couldn't help myself. I think I'll need to do a little bit of training for this one.

Now this is the ride profile from last year.



The other crazy man to join me so far is my "Highland Fling" and "Adventure Racer" buddy, Mark.

MaxAdventure : Results Update

Place: 86th out of 125 (Overall)

Time: 07:51:19

Penalties: None

 

Full results: http://www.maxadventure.com.au/k107_results.htm

 

MaxAdventure - Blue Mountains

Yesterday at Leonay NSW (the foot of the Blue Mountains), was where it started. The first MaxAdventure race of 2007. Due to numbers we were to start a hour behind the first group at 10:00. 8hr52mins later Mark and I finally carried our kayak up the enbankment to complete a long day. The presentations had long finished, the prizes distributed and speaches given, only the organisers and a few weary compeditors remained contemplating the day.

It was a gloroius day, it started with a run leg, the off onto the mountain bikes and we headed up the Blue Mountain. Then back down to the transition area, and off on the trek leg, a kayak (up the Nepean), back on foot (through the Blue Mountains National Park @ Glenbrook). The leg was particularly challenging as it required us to traverse through Glenbrook Gorge - no track) and finally back in the kayak to finish the day.

We did make a couple of navigation errors that cost us about an hour and a half over the course of the day, but we did finish (even some of the elite teams didn't finish) and we did collect "all" the checkpoints. The only injury for me was my right knee about an hour out from the end. While I was certainly tired I was not a compelete wreck which I'm claiming as a victory to me.

Here's to the next event.

Summer Series - Harbord

This week the Summer Series finds itself on the Northern Beaches "Harbord". This time I stuck to my plan, didn't get lost and finished early (no penalties). Now I just have to improve my running. Course Map



"Curl Curl" Beach

Sydney Summer Series - Linfield

Well it was a my first attempt at a "Summer Series" event last night. It's a way for me to do some running but with a purpose. The course location this week was Linfield, I was happy with my progress and chosen course until a made a wrong turn on my way back to the finish line. This cost me about 7 mins, that ultimately made me run 9 mins late (max time 45mins) and penalties were accumilated. Something to be more careful of next time. But a nice way to spend a summer evening.

Happy New Year to All.

Happy New Year to you all, and may 2007 be all that you want it to be. Remember to "Live Loud" :-)

 

 

The party's over, time to get back to work!

Well it's back to work for me. No time to enjoy the festive season, it's back to the coal face for this little black duck. I hope you all had a great Christmas.

P

A bit of Exploring...

I thought I'd take the opportunity to do a some exploring of the fire trails around Hanging Rock for some future MTB riding next time I was up this way. There wasn't anything too technical around, but there were plenty of climbs, a great place to train for the "Highland Fling". Plenty of long, long ascents (and plenty steep at times) on pretty slippy surfaces at times, clay, gravel, rocks.

Michiel and Dave already to fire up for a Boxing Day Breakie.

Merry Christmas to all.

It was a cold and wet Christmas Day up in Hanging Rock (NSW, AUS) this year. But cheer, gifts and good food still made the day. When the skys finally cleared a bit, it was a good opportunity to take the bike out for a bit of a spin. So I didnn't feel totally guilty about all the food consumed. :-)

Christmas @ Hanging Rock

Xmas 2006

Hanging Rock

Welcome to "Hanging Rock" a small hamlet set 1100mtrs above sea level in the Great Dividing Range (approx 5.5 hrs North West of Sydney). The nearest major centre is Tamworth (an hour away). The area is well known for it's gold mining history in the 1800's, today it's predomitory farming (Cattle) and forrest plantations.

The GT is back.

Finally after 2 months waiting (after the accident) for the fellow to finally submit a claim to the insurance company, the GT is back.

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!

5 Days to go... Despite the hectic pace at work, I actually have managed to sort nearly all my chrissie presents. Who say's miracles aren't real?

Sun and Surf on Sunday

The weather man said it would raining, but hey, when have you ever listened to them. The day was fantastic, a near cloudless day, and there was a nice breeze to cool it down a little, and the water was perfect. The occsasion for me being there were my friends at the bike shop had their Christmas Party over on Manly Point. A great way to wind down over the last week.