On 20/10/05 Coolrunner (CR) 'slowaz' posted
this message on the Cool Running (AU) website seeking interest for a group run starting from Brimbank Park following the Maribyrnong River. The inaugural run of about 21 km was booked in for today (Sunday 6th November 2005 at 8 am).
I arrived about 7.45 am, after first going to Horseshoe Bend Road, the farm. No car park there and thought to myself, "self, I've stuffed this up - I really should have read the message properly". What I'd done, is that I skimmed the message, saw the street name "Horseshoe Bend" and didn't bother taking note of anything else. The actual location was the "Horseshoe Bend Scenic Lookout" which is accessed from Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East. Thank god I knew the area at least a little bit. I was getting a little concerned thinking I driven 30 odd minutes and possibly missed the run. I didn't have any phone number to contact.
On arrival I kitted-up, heart-rate strap on, big wad of cotton wool around my left heel (sore from last week's Portland Marathon), a little vaseline, fuel belt on and powered up the Garmin 301 unit. The 301 seemed to access and aquire the satelites straight away, other times I've had to wait 5 or so minutes.
I had my camera with me, I couldn't not get any photos of our inaugural run. Who knows this may kick off something that will last for quite a while and so was thinking would be nice to have a record of the 'originals'. A friend of Jegster's (Kylie) did the honours and took three group shots of us.
After all the introductions and photo shoot it was about time to head off. All were talking about a 5:30 pace which seemed to suit everybody. I wasn't looking for a fast run today, merely to back-up with a longish run after my marathon last week.
I was the only one carrying any fuel of any sort. It was mentioned in the CR thread that there were not many water stops along the way. Along with water I was also trialling my own homemade gel which I prepared the night before (a very messy affair - I should get better at it).
Slowaz and Morely advised that we'd be running from our current location to the trail and then follow the trail to the 8km marker and return, about a 21 km course.
We were off and as it worked out we organised ourselves into three little groups. The trip out was very comfortable for me, at about 5:00 min pace. Whilst heading out to the 8 km marker it didn't register with me that we would be basically running up hill on the return leg and one massive/steep hill towards the end. That only dawned on me on the return trip.
The return trip was a gradual rise and then at the 18 km mark it was a steeper rise for about a 1
km distance. I was running with Jegster and (Jon) two young blokes and they powered on up the last hill. I was feeling the effects of the hill, more so than I did last week running the hilly marathon. I took the mindset that I was not going to stop or walk, had to run/jog, which I did. My legs were certainly feeling the pain. At the crest, and I was glad to get to the crest, recovery mode kicked-in and then felt alright. At this stage the two young blokes had decided to walk, no wonder they near enough sprinted up the hill.
I followed the trail back to the car park, getting lost along the way. Those forks in the path were so confusing when you're stuffed.
My Garmin 301 registered a total distance of 21.04 km and a time of 1:48:49 for a pace of 5:10. Yeah, I was reasonably happy with that considering I was backing up from last weekend. My heart-rate maxed out at 189 and averaged
147 bpm. Not bad for a 45 yr old.
I got my camera out of the car and took shots of everybody finishing.
All in all I think everyone had a good day and was enjoyable running with a group. Our next run will be in two weeks time at the same location. It was also discussed that we might vary the location and Williamstown was suggested, that's okay by me.
Slowaz and Morley mentioned that they saw a snake on the last hill which squirmed back into the grass as they got closer. I certainly didn't see any snake and I certainly would have given it a wide berth.
Joh - he sprinted up the hill with the Jester.
The Jegster with Debbie and Little Jegster. Jegster sprinted up the last hill.
I'll update these names later, sorry I simply can't remember.
Until next time.
On 20/10/05 Coolrunner (CR) 'slowaz' posted this message on the Cool Running (AU) website seeking interest for a group run starting from Brimbank Park following the Maribyrnong River. The inaugural run of about 21 km was booked in for today (Sunday 6th November 2005 at 8 am).
I arrived about 7.45 am, after first going to Horseshoe Bend Road, the farm. No car park there and thought to myself, "self, I've stuffed this up - I really should have read the message properly". What I'd done, is that I skimmed the message, saw the street name "Horseshoe Bend" and didn't bother taking note of anything else. The actual location was the "Horseshoe Bend Scenic Lookout" which is accessed from Keilor Park Drive, Keilor East. Thank god I knew the area at least a little bit. I was getting a little concerned thinking I driven 30 odd minutes and possibly missed the run. I didn't have any phone number to contact.
On arrival I kitted-up, heart-rate strap on, big wad of cotton wool around my left heel (sore from last week's Portland Marathon), a little vaseline, fuel belt on and powered up the Garmin 301 unit. The 301 seemed to access and aquire the satelites straight away, other times I've had to wait 5 or so minutes.
I had my camera with me, I couldn't not get any photos of our inaugural run. Who knows this may kick off something that will last for quite a while and so was thinking would be nice to have a record of the 'originals'. A friend of Jegster's (Kylie) did the honours and took three group shots of us.
After all the introductions and photo shoot it was about time to head off. All were talking about a 5:30 pace which seemed to suit everybody. I wasn't looking for a fast run today, merely to back-up with a longish run after my marathon last week.
I was the only one carrying any fuel of any sort. It was mentioned in the CR thread that there were not many water stops along the way. Along with water I was also trialling my own homemade gel which I prepared the night before (a very messy affair - I should get better at it).
Slowaz and Morely advised that we'd be running from our current location to the trail and then follow the trail to the 8km marker and return, about a 21 km course.
We were off and as it worked out we organised ourselves into three little groups. The trip out was very comfortable for me, at about 5:00 min pace. Whilst heading out to the 8 km marker it didn't register with me that we would be basically running up hill on the return leg and one massive/steep hill towards the end. That only dawned on me on the return trip.
The return trip was a gradual rise and then at the 18 km mark it was a steeper rise for about a 1
km distance. I was running with Jegster and (Jon) two young blokes and they powered on up the last hill. I was feeling the effects of the hill, more so than I did last week running the hilly marathon. I took the mindset that I was not going to stop or walk, had to run/jog, which I did. My legs were certainly feeling the pain. At the crest, and I was glad to get to the crest, recovery mode kicked-in and then felt alright. At this stage the two young blokes had decided to walk, no wonder they near enough sprinted up the hill.
I followed the trail back to the car park, getting lost along the way. Those forks in the path were so confusing when you're stuffed.
My Garmin 301 registered a total distance of 21.04 km and a time of 1:48:49 for a pace of 5:10. Yeah, I was reasonably happy with that considering I was backing up from last weekend. My heart-rate maxed out at 189 and averaged
147 bpm. Not bad for a 45 yr old.
I got my camera out of the car and took shots of everybody finishing.
All in all I think everyone had a good day and was enjoyable running with a group. Our next run will be in two weeks time at the same location. It was also discussed that we might vary the location and Williamstown was suggested, that's okay by me.
Slowaz and Morley mentioned that they saw a snake on the last hill which squirmed back into the grass as they got closer. I certainly didn't see any snake and I certainly would have given it a wide berth.
Joh - he sprinted up the hill with the Jester.
The Jegster with Debbie and Little Jegster. Jegster sprinted up the last hill.
I'll update these names later, sorry I simply can't remember.
Until next time.
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