Surprisingly my life has been getting in way of my training. Thursday last week Jo Stevens (Trumper) old work colleague now living in Scotland was in town and some of my fellow "lifer" work colleagues from the council had a meal out with Jo and her family at the new Japanese restaurant. The next evening Denise and I were off to an art and photography viewing at St Margarets College with Kate O'Neill one of the feature artists and photographers. The next morning we were off to Wellington, I was up at 3:30am. We were off to the Opera, but prior to this we had breakfast with Hugh, Donna & Amy at a cafe on the south coast. We then checked into the hotel on Cuba Street, very central. From here we went shopping and then eventually went for a swim at the hotel lap pool....some exercise. Prior to the opera we have a meal at Stephen's favourite restaurant - Estana Malaysia. After a great meal we head to the opera house and take our seats two rows back from the orchestra pit...wheelchair seats always the best in the house. The opera was awesome, Simon O'Neill (Ashburton boy) is brilliant as Cavaradossi and the passion and drama of the opera is appreciated by all our companions who include Nigel and Amanda Ingram who join Denise, Stephen, Judie and I. After a long day I sink in the hotel bed gratefully although the France vs All Black World Cup 1/4 final looms the next morning. Stephen picks up Denise and I and we enjoy both the All Black victory and a tasty breakfast from Stephen. More shopping on Sunday morning and arvo and then back home Monday morning.
Other excuses for the following week include Kate's leavers diner on Monday and then sports massage on Tuesday and rest required afterwards.
The push today was not great, I felt sluggish and lacking energy. The stats from todays push;
Distance: 23.4km Time: 1 hour 40 min (ish, GPS not set correctly)
More taper training required over the next few days!!
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