Maroondah Dam 30km

Ran the Maroondah Dam 30km trail run on the weekend. So that finally proves that I have recovered from the hip injury from last year.
















Running into an aid station at 17km

I had forgotten how hilly this run is. It was also really hot that day (about 34oC when I got into the car). I started well, and knew that I couldn't push too hard in the first few kilometres, so I let everyone go. I needed to be able to recover well enough to train hard this week in the leadup to Six Foot Track ultra in Sydney in 3 weeks time.

After the initial shock of the first 3 kilometres, which goes straight up, I settled into a run and started to pull back a few people here and there. I ran with my trailwalker buddies, and soon got into a rhythm again.

It was nice to top out on Mt St Leonards, and then smash downhill for a few K's. Came in about 3h50m which was about what I wanted to do. Very hot and bothered at the end, and a good lie in the creek soon helped me recover.

3 weeks to Six Foot Track and then 8 weeks until I give Trailwalker Melbourne a good nudge with my Purple Toed Sloths team mates.