The tendonitis is not getting any better so I decided to take it easy for a couple of weeks to see if things improve. I run about 50 km in the last 10 days, mostly just easy or steady running. My steady pace is just below 4:20/km which is actually quite good so I hope the tendonitis will bet better soon and I can get some longer runs in and start some faster running again.
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While we were in Western Australia I couldn’t miss the opportunity to check the Ironman WA course in Busselton. Busselton is a pleasant little town on the West coast of Australia and it really embraces the Ironman event. It’s small enough that I imagine the athletes take over the town during the race week, which creates a great atmosphere.
The race course itself looks pretty simple. The swim is a one lap around the 2km long jetty, starting from the beach to the left of the jetty and finishing on the right. Sounds like a nice sea swim is the sea is calm. In choppy conditions it probably can be quite a tough swim. The bike course consists of 3 out and back laps and it’s completely flat. The only difficulty could be the wind on a bad day as there are long exposed sections of the road along the beach. The run is also 3 out and back laps along the seafront. It’s a flat course and partially shaded, but can probably get very hot. Generally should be a reasonably fast course in the right conditions.
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While we were in Western Australia I couldn’t miss the opportunity to check the Ironman WA course in Busselton. Busselton is a pleasant little town on the West coast of Australia and it really embraces the Ironman event. It’s small enough that I imagine the athletes take over the town during the race week, which creates a great atmosphere.
The race course itself looks pretty simple. The swim is a one lap around the 2km long jetty, starting from the beach to the left of the jetty and finishing on the right. Sounds like a nice sea swim is the sea is calm. In choppy conditions it probably can be quite a tough swim. The bike course consists of 3 out and back laps and it’s completely flat. The only difficulty could be the wind on a bad day as there are long exposed sections of the road along the beach. The run is also 3 out and back laps along the seafront. It’s a flat course and partially shaded, but can probably get very hot. Generally should be a reasonably fast course in the right conditions.
As I didn’t have a bike and there didn’t seem to be too many rental opportunities around I decided to check out the swim and the run courses only. As I was getting into the water one of the locals pointed out that I ought to be careful as it’s a stinger season. I didn’t make much of it and jumped in. Needless to say the swim had to be cut short as I got stung pretty badly within the first 400m and another two times on the way back. Dammit, these jellyfish can really hurt you!--------------------------------------------------
I didn’t realise how much I miss cycling until I read and emails from Karl and Nick. I guess that’s a good thing, though. I will have so much more motivation when I get back! I’m really looking forward to getting some miles in on the bike when I get back. Sorry Karl - no chance of beating me up BoxHill when I get back!
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