Day 8. One island complete and 1 to go. It was a tough day into Wellington. Not only did we have the substantial climb over the Rimatakas but we had to battle a fierce wind as well . The little riders got blown around. As a member of team Buddha I did not suffer from that problem. My thighs felt much better this morning. The easy ride pace yesterday must have allowed some recovery. The climb was raced hard. Read the blogs on the epic camp site to get the full story. I went 100 percent and just got chicked by Tara in the last 600m. She is pretty good so I was happy with that.....
Just got back from my massage. It was fantastic. We get 5 on tour and they are looked forward to and are so good. We are very well looked after with the support crew basically doing everything for us except the swim/bike/run sessions. We are all starting to get brain dead so are relying on the crew to provide the necessities of life.
The rest of the day consisted of a regroup then a downhill that ended with a Dan McDonald express train into Wellington. Highway Dan had us over 50k an hour for long periods and ended with just myself and Douglas stuck to his back wheel. Way too hard but a real blast. That's what its about having some fun.
Then into the hotel. 3pm run to Freyburg pool. I did my 1k bands only set. Then suffered through the hardest and slowest 2k of my life. When the pregnant lady passed me I knew I was in trouble. All I could think of was a latte and muffin. I talked Dave L and Rip into joining me at the café across the road for the best bowl latte and apple yogurt muffin. Then ran home into the wind. Day 8 done. Rest day tomorrow yeah!!
Pete
Just got back from my massage. It was fantastic. We get 5 on tour and they are looked forward to and are so good. We are very well looked after with the support crew basically doing everything for us except the swim/bike/run sessions. We are all starting to get brain dead so are relying on the crew to provide the necessities of life.
The rest of the day consisted of a regroup then a downhill that ended with a Dan McDonald express train into Wellington. Highway Dan had us over 50k an hour for long periods and ended with just myself and Douglas stuck to his back wheel. Way too hard but a real blast. That's what its about having some fun.
Then into the hotel. 3pm run to Freyburg pool. I did my 1k bands only set. Then suffered through the hardest and slowest 2k of my life. When the pregnant lady passed me I knew I was in trouble. All I could think of was a latte and muffin. I talked Dave L and Rip into joining me at the café across the road for the best bowl latte and apple yogurt muffin. Then ran home into the wind. Day 8 done. Rest day tomorrow yeah!!
Pete
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