Maroubra Fun Run 23/10/2016

Jogged over for the start at 9.30 and met Neil on the way.

A very friendly crowd of locals with the usual stirring pipe band. Elke, Lily, RIki were there to run for their school.

Just missed a big pile up at the start. Settled down to approx 4 minute pace. Feeling very sluggish. Still stuffed from Monica's roast lamb the night before.

There was a fresh southerly blowing which made the run up Malabar road difficult. I found I was gradually overtaking but not being overtaken.

The second run up Malabar road was a big struggle but I was still overtaking people.

On the last run down Broome St to the finish two younger guys went past down the steep hill but I was happy to let them go and save my knees.

Came in at 33.40 and quite happy with that. First in age group.

Heathcote to Grays Point 20th October 2016

I was on the way back from Port Kembla with some employees and bailed at Heathcote. Ran along the beautiful track to the river then to Audley and up the Honeymooners track to the station and on to Grays Point.

Then had dinner with Sas, Dave and Dave's Dad Maurie from Ballina. 

Very enjoyable. A lot of wild flowers out.

Moreton Island- Blue Lagoon to Bulwer return

> It was a tough run but fascinating. Lots of wildlife and wonderful solitude. Undisturbed heath land and sclerophyll forest.
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> Saw Scrub Brush Curlews, numerous Eastern Brown Snakes, several Carpet Pythons, lots of finches, Oyster catchers and Sea Eagles as well as dolphins and frisky Humpbacks. Just a great place.
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> I was stuffed at the end. The sand kept filling up my shoes and causing blisters. Still I enjoyed it.
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Hornsby to Pearl Beach Ride

With Graeme and David we met at Hornsby at 7.30 and rode up the old highway to Pearl Beach. We rode to the top of the ridge Above Pearl Beach to see the many Waratahs.

A great workout. Lunch at David's place at Pearl afterwards.

Centennial to Bondi Return

Ran from Centennial to Bondi and then swam 500m with surf club. Felt good all way

Centennial best time

8 laps 30.17km 56.05mins

Drawing Room Rocks 3-9-16

I was in PK for urgent callout and finished by 12pm. So I drove down to Berry and ran the short distance from the car park to Drawing Room rocks.
It is an interesting but short climb, about 3k. The top section is through tea tree scrub. The view is well worth it.