[Jun 14, 2014] Glow Worm Trail Run (New South Wales)

Thanks Neil!!!!!!!!!!

 

Kali, have you got some insight into the trail ? Is it like the Manly dam ? I think the distance is not scaring me, as I have done 20km on light trail in the past....And doing the HM in Sydney in May....I am still considering joining you, we'll see how I go in May

 

Well if your going I might as well come along. Won't be the same if we are not all there!

 

Ahhhhhh that's what it's all about !! Feel the luuuurve

Seriously though, I spoke to a friend today who has run the half and full course......starts off plenty of very natural forest trails, climbs up towards the old railway track that runs through fields and the Gloworm tunnel then on to an old ) 200yr old) road that is a bit gravelly and also through a section akin to a creek bed ( but large smooth rocks not chippy gravel) .................in all honesty I completely trust Chri's recount of the course to believe that it is possible to do at least a majority of it barefoot........the cut off times are so great you could walk the whole thing...no pressure to make a time...no pressure to keep a pace.........just achieve the task of finishing

 

I think the important for me is to start putting my mind into trail running. I don't have that many opportunities to train on trails, but these races really sound too nice to skip....Currently doing about 40km / week, but mostly on roads

 

Currently doing somewhere between 0 an 5km a week. Getting smashed with work and uni and kids sports schedules. I will have to really make an effort now! At least I have a goal now. Thanks pjama lady.

 

Well I've got no excuse now, do I? I'm in...

 

TA DAAAAAAAA!!!!!!
Team Monkey NSW rides again
But just in case you missed it I AM NOT CAMPING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I checked the average temp last year and it was -2.5 to 16. Is there a symbol for brrrrrrrrrrr

 

I am getting more excited now...Have a look...Looks awesome ! Some tricky parts on that video, but nothing that can't be done




http://www.visitnsw.com/events/glow-worm-tunnel-trail-marathon

 

Yea mate I am mentally getting in the zone. Got a plan to drop 10kgs and get my feet ready. Here's how it works. You take plenty of fresh fruit and veggies and throw them in a blender with a half a chicken breast. Then you take an ice pack and empty out its original contents. Give it a good clean then pour your protein juice in and seal it back up. timing is critical so you need to plan your runs around when the freezing of your protein juice ice pack. I recommend a couple so you don't get caught out.
Now you are all set so you just grab some tape and fix the ice pack to your feet. You will be tempted to go for a pair of socks and it might not be a bad idea to just ease into it. Barefoot ice pack running can't take some time to transition to. Now the best part of this routine is as you come the end of your run the ice pack will have melted and you can ope it up and drink you're juice and protein! Perfect solution.

 

Brilliant!!

That made my day

 

Mate, your plan rocks...Sounds like I'll follow your steps

On another note, I am tempted to do the Botany Bay trail as a preparation to GWTM (only the 10km though, because the week after I am doing the Sydney HM). I don't have many opportunities to run on trail around my place...

http://www.sydneytrailseries.com.au/sydneytrailseries/kamay

If anyone feels like it, although I realise it is a bit far for everyone except me

 

mmmmmmmmMayyyyybbbbeeeeeeeee. It falls around exams and assignment time. Will have to see how I am travelling. If I can make it I will drive down on the day.

 

Ok I officially started training for this race today. Kicked off with a slow 4.8km run on the road. Got to say I really don't like hard surfaces. The old metatarsal issues raised their little heads around 3km. Since I have been running on trails I thought I was over them. Oh well, better go find some more trails or put on shoes for the concrete!

Week 1: 28 Apr Mon:4.8 BF / Tue:4.8 Shod / Wed:Rest / Thurs 5 Shod / Fri 7 BF (Tot: 21.6km)
Week 2: 5 May Mon: 6 BF / Tue:rest / Wed 5k trail/road shod / thur:
Week 3: 12
Week 4: 19
Week 5: 26
Week 6: 2 June
Week 7:

 

I clocked in a 10k trail over the weekend - 40 Baskets to Clontarf and back. You guys would love it - an incredible view of the heads when you get to the top. I think I'll make it my regular. :-D

 

We will have to arrange a weekend run!

 

What was in the baskets????