EC 2007 day 9 (Dave C's blog)

Officially, today was a "recovery" day. The mandatory sessions were (1) the 3.8km swim-the-course race that is part of the build-up for Saturday, (2) a 60km bike, and (3) a 10km run. I opted for a 2:00 run for a few extra points and the (rare) chance to enjoy running in sunshine. Actually, more than just sunshine - it was bloody hot today. Not that anyone's complaining. So, anyway, 5:30 on "recovery" day.

My swim on the course was disappointing - 1:07. Partly explained by some accumulated fatigue, but a number of the guys did PBs. So I guess I was just slow.

We biked another part of the race course - out to the Treble Cone access road and back through town to Albert Town. Nice ride but, to use the word that seems to have cropped up all too often on camp, "undulating". This won't be a fast bike course on Saturday. 5:00 would be a very respectable time for a pro.

My run took in most of the run course. Mostly on a track, very scenic as it follows the Lake around to Albert Town. Again, it won't be a fast run on Saturday.

We're off to Alexandra tomorrow, via the Crown Range. A pity 'coz the general consensus is we like Wanaka, and our accommodation is great. In fact, sitting back this afternoon after my run, sipping on a cold beer, feet up watching the cricket, and hoovering down a mountain of nacho chips with Molina's special guacamole, I almost convinced myself I was having the sort of holiday normal people enjoy. But very little normality around here I assure you.