NSW Part II 2018, December 25

Off to Gungahlin for the Christmas parkrun. I've done this once before, as the second event on 2018 new years day, but missed out of the top 10 so wanted to give it another go. I was just hoping for anywhere in the top 10 but still had really sore legs during the previous two days since running around Bathurst.

Didn't feel much better during the warm up so was considering not running. Somehow settled down a little while waiting for the run to start, so was able to participate. Dropped down to 11th after a kilometre, was going to give up but just waited a bit longer. Got lucky when a couple of people slowed down, 19:04 was good enough for 8th this time!

Back to hotel to checkout, and get ready for the long drive home.

Stopped in Gundagai after 2 hours for early lunch. Drove a bit more and swapped over before the border, still feeling comfortable.

Rested for a bit but took over driving for the last two hours. My back was so tight and painful the rest of the way, glad to finally make it home in the afternoon.