All Aboard, Choo CHoo!

The old Choo Choo run was on the cards today. Despite getting not much sleep last night I met up Sugar, Sassy and Herbs at 6.00am at Serpentine. We headed down to North Dandulap and headd out just on first light at around 6.30am. the first 6kms gave those novices to the Choo Choo a taste of the action with some quality climb. The SE wind was howling and teamed up Mr Gradient to challenge us, alas, we prevailed. At the 10k mark, Herby was struggling with the pace and the gravelly surface and an executive decision was made that it would be best that she turn back or else we would all the miss the train...then there were three. The pace was solid of the next hour and the wind assisted in keeping us cool. Plenty of Kangaroo and a friendly python kept the k's ticking by. At about 20ks the soft surface and fatigue started setting in but the "Three S' kept strong in the knowledge that the drink stop (pre-dropped water and powerade in the morning) was not too far away. After soem much needed drinks we soldiered on knowing that gravity was sdoon to our friend. Affter a wrong turn (my fault) we then decended to the coastal plain in hasty fashion and powered into town where refreshments at the local deli and a sweet train ride back to the start (and Herby) awaited. All in all a tough yet rewarding run. 38.6kms @4.56min/k; Ave HR 150