BMMC TNF TR2

Had a great day out in the lower-upper to mid-upper regions of the Blue Mts yesterday. Pleased to find King Donges, Cedric, Justdidit, W.E.S and Brad from MT Colah ready to joint the fun of what was roughly speaking the first half of section one (plus an addendum to Echo Pt), section five (;ess 1-2km from the ovals) and section six.

The trails across to Echo Pt were spectacular. With a breeze through the trees adding another sensory element to visual surrounds of Jamison valley to our left. Justdidit being very bullanty in his popping in and out of every lookout we past. Providing opportunity to get excellent conceptual images of the path through from giant staircase to Jamison Creek.

An emergency detour to Echo Pt to enjoy the public facilities and an early departure pt for our up to now guide through twists and turns in Cedric. Turns out he had already knocked over 40km the night before with vstaR and for some reason was feeling a bit tired.

At the bottom of giant staircase ran into two gentlemen in fluro budgie smugglers and sneakers seeking the wisdom of local on the location of which way to run in order to drop into a stream for a swim along the way. Some concerned walkers came past here uncertain of how to respond to so much lycra and skin. If I hadn't seen one of these runners complete Port Ironman a few weeks earlier I may have been as unsettled as some others.

Through Jamison Valley across Leura Creek and Jamison Creek is stunning and glad to have seen this section with day light. Quite confident now on tackling this section on the day knowing with suitable pacing most of this is runnable. As opposed to Kedumba.

Got to the gate on top (I find if you just mention the start and finish it seems much easier) regrouped and wound our way though section six. I can now see why we spent longer waiting for finishers last year over this last section then we had expected. This section will bring people undone, and I can only recommend anyone who can access it should get a look and feel for this section in daylight. Or take a few extra dollars and grab a coffee at Conservation Hut on the day to break it up.

A great days running with excellent company all round for 6hours 21 minutes. Followed by excellent coffee and food at Prince Donges Cafe. Now two weeks of long runs that have contributed positive aspects to the confidence as the run approaches. To just get in some descent mid week training this week and then to the tapper. Current target time 14 to 15 hours.