January 20, 2006 - Epic Camp NZ Day 12


Last Day of Epic Camp. Maximum effort activities today.

We were able to sleep in today. This is big points day for those who are into the points competition. The activities today included:

Speed Miniature Golf
1 km Beach Run
1 km Bike Time Trial
400 Meter IM Swim
200 Meter Kick Swim
50 Meter Swim
(Pushup were scheduled but skipped)

Speed Miniature Golf was the first activity of the day. I believe the scoring was the number of strokes to complete all 18 holes plus the time required to do the course multiplied by 2. Something like that, anyway I didn't really care it was more fun than competitive. Everyone teamed up with a partner. One person played the holes while the other kept score and the time. I teamed up with Dan.



Above Left is Dan, Molina and Gordo. Above Right is John and part of group, with more below.




After the speed miniature golf we drove the beach. This was a true 1 km run along the beach. John measured out the course in the van and set out cones along the way. The run was down the middle of the beach with the ocean on our right. The cones were set out to keep us from running on the packed sand near the water – we had to run to the left of the cones. After two weeks of serious fatigue and over use stress in our legs, this was a very hard, very long run! :-)

Last night we were given our Epic Camp swag which consisted of some Omph cycling shorts and matching sleeveless jersey, some horrid floral print speedo trunks, and neoprene swim cap. Where of these items was highly encouraged for todays activities. Some of the campers can be seen in there Epic Camp swag at the beach run starting line below.



After the beach run, we drove back to Bottle Lake Lodge and got warmed up for the 1 km bike time trial. With all the fatigue and soreness in our legs it was a good idea to warm up a bit. The course ran along the road directly in front of the lodge. It was a fast maximum effort event. I stomped out about a 28 mph average and got 8th place. Woo hoo!

The on to the QEII Aquatic Center. We had 4 lanes to ourself so for the 400 IM four raced at a time. This is a 50 meter pool so doing a 400 IM was deadly! I've never done more than a 25 yard fly in my life. I actually made it 50 meters to the wall and turned around then fatigue set in in both my arms and legs. The last 25 meters or so I was sucking water and trying to survive. I was so glad to do the back stroke so I could breath. I was destroyed by the end and hardly had enough strength to pull myself out of the pool.

Then the 200 meter kick. We had 8 racing at one time. My legs were screaming in agony! Afterwards I was wobbly kneed and my quads were quivering. Oh my!

The final swim event was a 50 meter sprint. It was all out. I got in a pretty good heat as everyone hit the wall right around 32 seconds.

The Molina took us to Dux de Lux, his favorite bar, for libations before the big end of Epic Camp dinner.



Gordo handing down some of his gear on to noteworthy campers.



Scott Davis presented thank you gifts to the staff.



Posted: Sat - January 21, 2006 at 02:23 PM          

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