Jo

Franz Klammer – roll over!!!
We had the best time in Mt Buller being terrorized by boarders and small children. It was the best fun we’ve had in a weekend for years and we are now totally hooked! Already planning a day trip back there before we head to the tropics in 3 weeks time.
The weather was pretty murky for most of the time but when the cloud cleared there were some great views. My camera battery died on the second day so we didn’t get many pictures bit here are a few:

Other news – I’m not sure if I can race on Saturday as my hamstring/hip is now so bad I can hardly extend my leg forward when running. This is something I’ve had for years but has now got to the stage where I’m going to have to do something about it. Hey ho – yet another injury to add to the ever growing list! Maybe I should go back to triathlon training as I didn’t get nearly as many injuries with that! I just feel resigned to getting a problem every few months at the moment. Old age I reckon. At least the weather is so poo that I don’t feel like I’m missing anything by not running.

Ed & I are now in month 10 of winter – when will it end???? At least in the snow it was bright – foggy but bright if you know what I mean?

Did you think I’d dropped off the end of the planet? Well almost – this is Australia after all!
I just got bored with writing this so stopped.
Anyway, I’m back and can’t think of anything to say now, hmmmmmmmm
Well, running is going well. I’ve done a few races and think I’ve done quite well. I certainly felt good, especially the last one which was an 8km XC. I would usually die at about 5km but I kept it going all the way through this time AND made it into the Division 1 team where we finished 2nd!!
We also did a road relay near Bendigo which was excellent fun. Here are the division Sandringham team – don;t be fooled by the crop tops. It was freezing!!!

Despite getting lost in the car and a few route finding issues on the run we had a great time but finished LAST in our division. A few of us stayed overnight in Bendigo (my first weekend away in Australia!) and went for a meal etc . However I came down with a stinking cold the next day and had to miss a bit of training the following week. My ferritin (iron) levels were very low at 15 a few weeks ago so I’ve been scoffing iron pills (and kangaroo steaks) every day and I think there is an improvement as I don’t feel quite so tired all the time now. I’ll have another blood test next week to check the levels again. There is also something particular going on with my hip and hamstring which I need to get checked out too! Dr K will be busy with me!!!
We are off skiing to Mt Buller on Friday for the weekend and I’m feeling a bit nervous! I’ve only been once about 20 years ago (do you remember THAT holiday, Jane??) and Ed has never been so watch this space for a full report next week.
I went to help out at Riding for the Disabled (RDA) today in Moorabbin. It was great and I only got trodden by a horse once. The kids were very sweet and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I’ve also volunteered to help out with Wildlife Victoria on their helpline initially and maybe as a rescuer once I’ve done the training in Sept.
Oh, and we are going buy another car but can’t find anything small enough at the moment. Needs to be about 2 litre, station wagon, reliable and cheap-ish. Any ideas?? All I can find are Falcons and Commodores which are HUGE!!
That’s all for now folks………………….

Oh I forgot to mention that winter just improved by about 100%. Today has been about 17 deg and sunny. The washing was on the line, the doors were all open and I ran in sunnies, singlet and shorts for the first time in ages!!