Lazy n hazy

An ‘easy’ training week - admittedly sometimes I translate this into a ‘lazy’ training week, alas a habit that I need to kick this close to Coast. Running along Mt Vernon Valley track was a struggle, as I fought for air to my tired lungs I had to push down the anxiety in the pit of my stomach which called out to me ‘are you sure you are going to be ready’ and reassured myself it was ‘just one of those days’ …instead of feeling sorry for myself I should have spared a thought for those folks over in South Africa doing the legendary Fish Marathon – two days of the craziest paddling you’ll ever see!!

Sunday saw the inaugural race of the newly formed Down River Kayak Club Inc –The club has been born out of a passion for moving water racing, the desire to see the sport supported and the continuing development of both safety and its club members paddling skills. I bowed out of the racing aspect to help out doing tail end Charlie – coming in along the back of the field to ensure no ones left behind….despite the light flecks of snow that fell on our noses (that’s all we were prepared to poke out the window when arriving at Rakaia Bridge) the weather played nice – a bit of wind for good measure (just to separate the men from the boys) and everyone was greeted with a roaring bonfire and hot sizzers from the BBQ!

Amped by our success in the 6 hour challenge and wishing to ‘capitalise’ on my staying power in a moment of ‘non’ lucidness I thought it would a be a fantastic idea to enter the McLean’s Island 6 hour blast!?! So took my new pride of joy out for a wee spin to try and get myself in 'endurance mtb'ing mode lol' …watch this space for a full report from the weekend

Keep ya posted!