Sunday was my birthday so a lazy morning opening all of my presents (which comprised a can of Irn Bru and a pack of Rolos) before a solo ride around Akuna Bay taking it very easy. Rode clockwise which is a lot easier - you can get up Akuna hill in the big chain ring in that direction which was the only section I put some effort into. Absolute beaut of a day. 55km.
Monday was spent watching Mags in the Regional athletics in the am. She came 8th in the 1500m in 5:49 and was a bit disappointed. They go off crazy fast and she hung back on the first lap and just picked people off for the rest of the race. She then came 9th in her 800m heat but was knackered as she only had 75mins rest. It was great watching all the races, some real talent. Interesting though that Under 10's both boys and girls is as competitive as Under 12's. The winner of the U10 Boys 1500m ran 4:55 and the first 3 were all under 5mins. That was the same winning time for the U12's and he won by 10s. Mags time (slower than she ran in Zone) would have placed her 7th in the U12's so plenty more to come if she stays interested (which, judging by her current enthusiasm I'm sure she will).
Busy day at work so attempted a run to Mosman where I intended to catch a cab. Couldn't find one so ended up running all the way home - 14.5km in a pedestrian 4:59's. Achilles good after the rest though.
For some reason I get really pissed off with overheight vehicles. Flying to Melbourne this am and the Harbour Tunnel is closed due to an overheight vehicle. Does the driver just think "what the fuck, I'll give it a shot and hope for the best". I got similarly annoyed when that truck knocked down the stone arch at North Head. That's my rant for the day.
Actually, I've got another. People who try to take too much carry-on luggage on planes. Check it in you pricks!
Maggie - pony tail flying, picking off the 4 in front with 500m to go.
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