I simply love this run. It is some way out from home but once you are out on the trail it is superb. The trail is a 10km uphill run through Ourimbah State Forest then a 5 km through undulating terrain to an area that is occupied by orchards where you turn around and come back. Four of us started in the dark from the crematorium and by the time we reached the start of the climb we had split up. I love the sound of the bellbirds and whipping birds in the predawn light as you wind your way up. The clearing around the powerlines easement offered stunning views north to Yarramalong Valley, just as the sun was creeping up over the horizon, serenity indeed.
The mist covering the valley was a magical sight and worth the effort to get here at this time of the day. I felt great throughout the run and the tightness in the left hamstring/glute seems to work itself out or else I got good at blocking the message getting through. 
I finished 30km in 3hrs 14min, feeling strong and like I could have gone further. This is just what I needed, a confidence booster. Now I can turn my thoughts to seriously attempting to run the 6 Foot Track in two weeks time.
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