Woohoo: yay for Brendan’s HBAT which had definitely had a positive effect on my climbing legs. Felt really good on climb out of Murupara and then the big one out of Ruatahuna. Arrived at Waikaremoana 2 hours earlier than I’d estimated! Lovely and very encouraging to keep seeing roving race director Pete at various spots. Also gratitude to Pete and Amanda B for giving me her unused cabin so awesome 🙂
Boo: first 2 hours felt a bit blah head wise but at least avoided overcooking the start. Down hill to lake started feeling a bit off with stomach unhappy re ‘early dinner’ of crisps, ice cream and ginger beer consumed at speed at the unexpectedly open Ruatahuna cafe. BCC later seemed gourmet in comparison.
Song: very pervasive today was a song by Incubus, cant remember the title but the chorus goes ‘I’m not dead yet… I’m bent but not broken…’ may be helpful ear worm for next few days…
Well done Amanda L & R