Well I did it. My first 100km trail ultra is done and dusted. In short, it was an amazing experience. This is how it unfolded. I stayed down with my wife, kids and sister in a nice house a short distance from the race. A pretty chilled evening, some simple pasta and disappointing loss in the AFL prelim. In the middle was race registration and briefing. Signing in had me feeling nervous for the first time, but I soon relaxed after catching up with a few people. Though it played on my mind I couldn't check and recheck my drop bags after I handed them over, even though I'd already checked them at least ten times. The sleep was a little disturbed, but that's no problem. I'd slept well during the rest of the week. Up early, liquid breakfast, coffee and a selection of stretches and movements had me feeling loose and ready. Soon enough I got my way down to the start. The weather was brilliant. Bright blue skies, plenty of sun and a light cool breeze. I couldn't ask fo
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ReplyDeleteI hope I hear some news before I go away for a week.
The very best of wishes to you both!
oh wow....that's the hard part! I hope Kristy is doing well (emotionally). It's so hard going past that date.
ReplyDeleteI'll be thinking of you guys this weekend. I'm really excited for you!
I hope it's not too long. You'll be soon down to riding 400 laps of the block for a long ride if it is.
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