Australian Masters Athletics 8km XC

Last event for this season before a short down time and starting the training cycle again. The body has survived but is weary with some sore spots. Nothing that's gonna slow me down.

Course: 4 x 2km out and back loops. Should be able to control the race visually once I build a lead.

Goals: Win running at my tempo from the start...no sitting in today...and enjoy

Outcome: See above. Left small pack comprising John Jago and Brett Roach (one other M40???) after 600m, tried to build on my lead each lap, maybe Brett pulled some time in over the last lap. Garmin's had it at 8.2km for 28:07 .

Of my friends: k=3rd overall, 1st W40-44

Comments

David said…
An easy M45 win I suspect!
Well done on another great season.
April 5, 2010 at 9:19 AM
GRIFFIN said…
Well Bruce,

A great end to a great season, looking forward to catching up and breaking down the Championships with you...

A few days off then back into the training cycle, can't wait to start !

See you soon mate and once again, well done to you and all the others over there in Perth, done the ACT proud :o))

Yours in Running Writing

Gary (GRIFFIN) Bowen
April 5, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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