A Fat Ass Has My Confidence Up Again

Certainly a most enjoyable section of the Mountains to head out for a run, matched equally on this day for the weather provided. Drove up with Shogun and Mr G for the original 8am start out of the camp ground (will offer multitudes of praise to anyone who can persuade Mr G that an early start is a good idea). An empty seat a constant reminder that on W.E.S was not with us for his belief that activities other than joining the BMMC on such an auspicious occasion were more suited to his mental and physical aptitude.

After a stuttering start attempt, attempt, attempt Shogun and Justdidit soon departed our company as they shot out in front heading up insult hill. Whilst SallyL et al started as they would for the remainder  of the day floating behind and in front, in front and behind and generally amongst our general vicinity. At times some were even in front but behind failing taking the time to check out extra parts of Kanangra Rd.

The run along the creek to the old camp site at Jenolan was quite calming. very timely given the sudden nature of the non-trail-ridge line climb that starts IMEDIATELY after the gate having crossed the creek. Both sections however providing sufficient surroundings to take the mind off running and centering it into an environment joyful to be amongst (now I seem to be writing for new age runner, must remedy this)

A brief moment of co-clarification along Bloody Filly Fire Trail of a tight left turn lead to a moment of perplexion. As a floating head appeared from behind a log reassuring us that it was in fact the right way and that having completed his nap he too would rejoin the run in that very direction.

Through all this spent a most enjoyable 4hrs and a bit talking to Mr G as we made our way round to the start of the descent to Jenolan River. The surrounding ridge lines and gully's made this a remarkable section, with Mr G pointing out the incredible nature of the gorge given it's creation through wear and tear applied by the little creek we had seen 3hrs earlier just out of Jenolan Caves.

Paced it individually to the creek were I found Martin contemplating the suitability of the river side for lunch. Joined him in digestion as I briefly awaited Mr G and having regrouped settled into a phase of Vstar inspired walk with purpose back out of the gorge. Two more regroups and shortly back onto the black range for the final section home.

Following the disaster of the Black Range in 6ft I mentioned to Mr G I may run a bit. To be met with the most enlightened reply of "ok you go ahead I might just think about things a bit". Happy to have redeemed myself along here managing a comfortable run all the way back to the cars. Then my happiness was multiplied ten fold as I meat an associate of W.E.S who reinstated our already defined believe in his lack of fortitude at having not made the run given her state of warming down with a walk along 6ft post 800km Spanish escapade.

Very happy with the day out for both the nature of the course and the confidence of a descent long run after a couple of off weeks. Learnt masses about pacing early thanks to Mr G and am now filled with story's of Ultra courses the world over. Also glad Shogun only spent 20mins to find the stashed keys as my 6hrs 53mins would have had him sitting around for a long time cold in wet clothing.