ACTVAC Handicap : Stromlo West
A bit of fun in the sun in the semi-remote and hilly valley on the 'other' side of Stromlo. Also perfectly located for brunch at 'Scope' on the top of Stromlo..15 or so of us grazing on the breakfast menu.
Both long and short courses among the toughest physically and technically on the calendar. No place to hide for those in our group with the courses favouring those who are strong, agile and mentally tough...qualities we all share. Did I mention we trained hill technique yesterday?
Frylink 4km: Mostly down and uneven surface in the first 2km, mostly up on the return. Even the warm up and down had us working hard.
sb Gold 93.9% ; kt Bronze 83.2% ; GT 75.4%& Heidze 77.8% not far back ; sk returning to running 66.5%
Thomas 7.5km: A tough undulating course that shared the first and last 2km of the Frylink.
mia 5th 86.2%; minnie 72.0%, michelle 76.0%, pete 53.9%, roget 66.8%, Janene 67.6% all very brave.
Of me: Splits 2:59, 3:15 ; 3:58 ; 3:53 = 14:08 93.9% (surprised last month at 92.6%, knew I would be better today). Let the legs run in the first 2km, working hard but controlled in the last 2km, coasted the last 200m climb after I had rounded everyone up...it was tough and enjoyable. Not enjoyable being put back several groups after the win:-( Very lonely back there.
Both long and short courses among the toughest physically and technically on the calendar. No place to hide for those in our group with the courses favouring those who are strong, agile and mentally tough...qualities we all share. Did I mention we trained hill technique yesterday?
Frylink 4km: Mostly down and uneven surface in the first 2km, mostly up on the return. Even the warm up and down had us working hard.
sb Gold 93.9% ; kt Bronze 83.2% ; GT 75.4%& Heidze 77.8% not far back ; sk returning to running 66.5%
Thomas 7.5km: A tough undulating course that shared the first and last 2km of the Frylink.
mia 5th 86.2%; minnie 72.0%, michelle 76.0%, pete 53.9%, roget 66.8%, Janene 67.6% all very brave.
Of me: Splits 2:59, 3:15 ; 3:58 ; 3:53 = 14:08 93.9% (surprised last month at 92.6%, knew I would be better today). Let the legs run in the first 2km, working hard but controlled in the last 2km, coasted the last 200m climb after I had rounded everyone up...it was tough and enjoyable. Not enjoyable being put back several groups after the win:-( Very lonely back there.
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