SAC Carl Pointer Training Diary 10 August 2011

L to R Coach, Danny, Luke and Steve at lunch stop

Bang! Bang! Bang! As Danny and I woke up to the boss knocking on our bedroom door, yes we had all managed to be late getting up this morning (Bad times!). The weather was dark and gloomy, generally just a poor start to the day.

Morning mobility, 15min ab workout and breakfast went as usual, apart from the fact that Danny had the worst case of gas possible and I had to hold his legs down in the ab circuit (Eggy!)
Today the Coach had planned to go on another mountain bike ride with various climbs and descents in the Ruhpolding area.

Matt pouting for his fans

Bad case of helmet hair for Danny at the end

Throughout the bike ride/pain train, Steve was at the front (surprise, surprise) I think its down to his big legs and giant 'ghetto-booty' lol. Danny surprised me with his performance, I honestly didn’t think he'd keep up, with today being his first bike ride with us! Matt has improved majorly, but when it comes to going downhill he turns into Mrs Nesbit and takes his time. You can’t judge until you go down the amazingly steep hills yourself! Leaning too far forwards or over-taking at the wrong time could mean certain death by an on-coming vehicle. Luke and I misjudged a sharp corner in the track and almost came close to meeting our maker lol.
Finishing today's session in 3hrs and 15mins, the only time it rained was when we climbed the mean, meandering mountains. I’m pretty sure we were too hanging to care!

Tired and drained, I cant wait for the weekend already, just so I can relax (Ahhhhhhh :)). The bike ride definitely reminded me of the pain I felt during the hills phase on the pre-para selection course! Good hard phys, booom!