Many a matter of the grey stuff was found clocking over amongst the BMMC this week. For the mirror was big and it was clearly ourselves playing the pot in that epic battle v kettle.
Mid week it had been decided that both the BMMC and associated associates should drive down to Canada for the evening, Banff to be precise and it is fair to state that tremendous time was had by all who attended. Though rising for running was left too challenging in some instances.
With interest it left a point of clarification for formalised board member, being those who so appoint themselves. If an area of wilderness (arguably of equal footing as THE national park we love, see last week if you need clarification) should bee willing to invite not just us but low landers to their very door step. Should therefore we be making a greater effort to reach out our selves. take up a chalice to those less fortunate than the Blue Mountains post code holder.
The decision, a Coburn Card. Residing at the weekly place of ground beans and water it was decided that opportunities (scholarships if you will) should be provided for low landers who wish to rub shoulders with BMMC. Based on the customer reward card fancied by so many such establishments the Coburn Card will operate in a manner that for each coffee purchased at a licenced BMMC dealer the user earns their way towards a run with the BMMC. Just ten cupola investments will grant a free run with BMMC for low landers with no other tie in. Hence showing contribution to Blue Mountains Economic Cycles in these trying times.
Besides we need someone to push into puddles and buzz out of conversations.
Monday 4th May 2009
The MonRun with the Gnomes had the best numbers seen for some time. Still short however of the lofty heights back in the day of 2008. Having just recovered from the alteration imposed last term it was back to the recognised lap of the bridges in the required direction (Sleep train would be so proud).
Unfortunately one little upstart of a Gnome thought they had the right to try and beat me back from the M4 bridge to the car park. Much pain latter and a higher heart rate than hit for some time and he was dealt with over the final 'climb' (low lander talk here) out of the track to the finish.
Not looking forward to when he gets to year 10 though. I think I have seen into the thoughts of Tricky as I tried to push past him round Trotter Track in the early 90's before school. No swim as back coaching Syd Wst Rugby for the next month on Mon's.
Tuesday 5th May 2009
BMMC run from the round house. Standard circuit, standard direction, standard start time and becoming standard view of Sleep train and Animals back as they head away through the trail from bottom of shit hill to Sun Valley.
Happy enough to have run own pace and still gone round in 58 mins (including Sleep train stretch time) some 4 minutes faster for similar intensity in January. Dr Phil made this run.
Wednesday 6th May 2009
BMMC excursion to Banff Canada meant time was short and afternoon training postponed to an nondescript future time. Morning swim at the woods missed because I was cold and didn't want to get up (I was going to make up for it in the afternoon ride anyway)
Supper trip, though hadn't expected to see Polar Bears being chased away with rubber bullets. Did initiate initial instigation of the Coburn Card. Haven't we all grown from the experience.
Thursday 7th May 2009
BMMC, minus Dr Phil who was still recovering from his jet lag after the journey to Banff the previous evening and Sleep Train who has developed a mysterious heel ailment this morning. So in reality it was Animal and I (Kiwi still fluttering around Perth, I heard he is trying to get further from NZ but is not sure if it is far enough away yet).
Out round the Basic Hill Circuit. Good time was made without unnecessary pain for a 1hr 3min finishing time. Felt good up the gully track and began planning the clips that will fill the screen in Banff next year in the quest to make trail running an adventure sport.
PM and Im gone. First game back in the highly charged NDTTA. Up against Way to Go Chifley (not as rhythmic as Way to Go Whalan but what can you do but move with the times). Two collisions in unexpected circumstances and the left chest just ain't right.
Friday 8th May 2009
Out and about with the Gnomes Mt Bikers again. this time sweeping round the tracks of Marges and Elizabeth lookouts. Sweeping as much as you can when it feels like your left torso is going to implode with each bump (not too many when Mt Biking though).
1hr negating the tracks and with help the bike was back on the racks. These guys are getting better all the time. Pumped for NSW All Schools Mt Biking champs in June.
Saturday 9th May 2009
Having reassured She Who Must Be Obeyed that it is not possible to get lost running from the causeway to the oaks gate an back if you don't take any turns. Set off with some doubts for the long run of the week from Sleep Trains adolescent round house.
Out to Faulco Point then down the stairs to the Grose River for stories of conquests concurred in past type days. Before returning up and out finishing some 3hrs and 1sec latter. All good surprisingly until the final 30 mins when again the chest became resistive to breathing. Touch of a problem when running I'm finding.
Sunday 10th May 2009
Pain and mothers day equals no training for Scam today. Pleased to let all know that She Who Must Be Obeyed was present at lunch indicating my beliefs that running out then running back with no turns makes getting lost very difficult.
Early Entry Monday 11th May 2009
3-4 displaced ribs. No wonder it bloody hurt. Has this pain influenced my soft nature towards the Coburn Card?
