EC:NZ'06 :: Day 11 :: Keep Rollin'....

Nothing special happening on day eleven besides some scratches when I tipped over after hitting gravel at 7mph while climbing. It was another long day that followed Day 1 through Day 10. Not much rest time as I was up early and running in 40 degree F weather by 6:00am for 50min. Then we rolled out on the bike from Arthur's Pass back to Christchurch, about 150k and a bit over 5hrs for me. The were plenty of steep rollers in the first half of the ride, and by the time we reached the steepest climb over the pass I had hit the wall. Off the back, popped, sunk like a three foot putt! My period of alone time lasted until the descents and the long flat 70k back to CHCH. At that point I perked up a bit and stayed with Ciaran and Mike Coughlin back to the ranch. However, it was a struggle for much of the ride. Directly off the bike we went ot the QE2 to swim 3000 meters. Another day and another nearly 7hrs of training.

Tonight we had a big dinner and some schwag was handed out. Gear with Epic Camp and Oomph! printer on them. Nice stuff. I also received an early Core Team bike kit from the Oomph! Scott sent us the 2006 line that has not hit the stores yet. Cycling jersey, matching arm warmers and a skull cap. Thank you, Scott, the kit looks SHARP!

Our 12th and last day tomorrow will have some fun events and a couple events that send everyone to the land of anaerobia! For example -- 400m IM -- that's right -- 400 meters IM in a 50m pool. This will be hilarious. Lots more as well .....

See Yaaa ....