An easy 2k warmup then 8x150m sprints on the driving range @ the golf course. Barefoot, in the spirit of TPCB. 31,31, 30,29,28,29,29,28,27. 150m jogs b/w. 2k warmdown.
Did 25mins on the windtrainer inc 5mins in the top gear trying to push 100rpm.
Last night was just an easy strength session, chins, dips, pushups, planks, squats and some weight work.
Lots of rain here the last few days. Was just 8 deg C today.
8C? I don't know if I can believe my eyes! I guess it's the middle of your winter though? It still looks sunny on home and away ;)
I haven't been posting cos I haven't had any training to report. Been using the arm bike but becoming less and less convinced with its usefulness as a training method so I'm gonna ask the physio if I can start swimming tomorrow.
Well, I was really hoping for a breakthrough today, but, it did not come. However, despite the whining that follows, I'm very happy that I did the event, and this one was truly special, in terms of attendance (230+) and Cam Levins winning time.
I didn't feel great on the warmup....1700m jog from home to the start, got my sticker, 1700m jog back, water, washroom, 1700m jog down, a few strides......dammit my legs felt stale.
After the initial mayhem at the start, I settled into a rythm, but it didn't feel smooth at all. Doc was ahead of me as I hit the tracks in 72...a time that I had planned on. I soon overtook Doc, but I knew I wasn't running well. At Extreme (1000m) in 3:04 (I had hoped for 3:00), I felt tired and lifeless.
I just held onto my not very invigorating form to the end....when Doc surged by me before Cliffe, I could not respond. "I'm sure I'll see Keith next" I thought. (I didn't.)
I hit the line in 4:53, spent, dead.....I'm done! Stick a fork in me. I have my theories about why I was so much slower this year, but now it's time to plan for next year....do some things differently.....don't get injured all winter again!!!
I waited for the times to go on the results board, and someone began writing a "3" beside Cam's name. WOW! 3:59. Phenominal.
I was 8th.....it was good to see Mark Cryderman finally out for this event....he was second in 4:19. I know Robin Poirier, Chris Barth and Neil Holm were all up there too.....as well as Doc and Cam's younger brother.....I think that accounts for all who were ahead of me.
I'm sure I'll have some more things to say about this race soon, but for now, my thinking is, wipe the slate clean, tomorrow is Day 1, 2009 was definitely an off year for me for whatever reason, move on, move forward, get back to near 4:42 (my 2008 time) in 2010......but, JUST DO IT ANYWAY!!! (Hopefully with less whining next year.)
MY RUNNING WAS OK. I am just maintaining my milage. Next Monday start training hard for 1/2 Marathon and Marathon in Fall 2010. I am still looking for Joanne Kleinendorst in Bakersfield ca. Please have her call home. I am running and planning a race called the pooch pursuit on October 18 2009. Running helps keep the stress out and loniliness.
Yeah it's winter here Track Chick and today is another damp, cold day, not quite the 47 C we had on that fateful day in Feb.
I hope you have luck with your swimming request.
I'm planning on some nice muddy mtn biking but will take my xc waffles with me in case I feel the need for a running break from the riding.
I haven't seen H&A for sometime so not sure how the weather is in Summer Bay. Do you guys get our much better soapie tripe called Packed To The Rafters?
I suspect there is still plenty of life left in DYRT!
Just 80mins of slogging mtn bike through wet, slippery,muddy trails. Hailing and blowing a chill wind so I chickened out of adding a climb up Mt Ida to make it a 2hr plus ride -was thinking of doing a few running hill sprints the last part of the mtn as well. Never mind, I'll wait for a more appealing day for that bit of fun.
We only get home and away and neighbours. Neighbours is a bit cheesy. I can swim, but with a pull buoy.
Do you think this thread has a limit to it, like it'll get to 5000 posts and then stop?
Too much lightning and rain for my taste today. Some poor guy offshore got hit by lightning off the coast of Mass on his boat this AM. Condolences to his family.
Pushups and situps today. I'll ride the recumbent bike tonight and probably order a movie.
To cap the workday off in a more whimsical fashion, I get to my car and note that I left the windows slightly open, as it had NOT been raining but was humid on the way to work.
Splunch.
Lesson learned.
Happy Independence Day to we Yanks, apologies 'n no hard feelin's to our Brit cousins. Enjoy the long weekend, those who get one. Me? I'll sleep in late...to maybe 6:20AM. The dog will undoubtedly get me up before then.
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ran into cash
Windy and cooler the last few days. Played kick the can 15 minutes yesterday. Striders, sprints, weaves etc.
Got in 6.1 miles at 53 min. this AM. 60F and overcast. Various fragrances in the air, some good smelling hay headed for the cows front end. Too much foul smelling liquid being applied to fields. This material having recently exited the cows back end. Heady.
Gimmelwald; 612 and counting.
Day 1/365:
The sun shone brightly, Highland fields were lush and green, off to one side the sprinklers shimmered and danced. 30min easy. Slightly hungover (not from alcohol). Shirtless.
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30min to 60min.
Not running or riding today, deliberate light week although I did get a long run in on monday.
It's very much the middle of winter here, 10deg C with showers and a cold wind. Tomorrow (the 4th ) is my son's 18th birthday.
Driske, I love the smell of fresh cut hay. Perhaps it reminds me of my teen years when I was a farmhand.
How long can the DYRT thread go on. Who knows, but hey if Neighbours is still going then this thread can go on for years!! Of course the mods might just shut it down but I think there is a place for this sort of stuff on LR.
Dogg: Maybe Skuj is actually a woman and you have an admirer, akin to the Alan Shore character being stalked by the blonde ex-galpal in "Boston Legal"?
(Hey...whatever...)
200 pushups 65 situps yesterday. Mucho lightning. 2 strikes on local buildings as reported in the local paper. Wild.
55-minute run on hills today. No lightning.
Guys are actually buying doggs schtik now?
ha ha
Gonzo Returns wrote:
Dogg: Maybe Skuj is actually a woman and you have an admirer, akin to the Alan Shore character being stalked by the blonde ex-galpal in "Boston Legal"?
(Hey...whatever...)
You have a nice way of looking at things, Gonzo. I may have to mentally reframe this whole stalking thing. Hmmmm....
Moog wrote:
ha ha
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mopak,
Happy 18TH to your Son. On our Independence Day no less. Totally appropriate!
The Neighbors thread you mention, where is that??
Over the generations, New mown hay and all the work it used to take to harvest and store it turned many a young person in these parts into a wiry hard working adult as well.
The light week I had last week was not deliberate, but I'm coming to believe it may serve well in the long term. My training run pace is markedly faster recently.
AM ;8.2 miles in 64 min. LightNW breeze, clear skies and soothing sun.
Ran /walked the mile back from the farm last night. After the same pickup came past me for 3rd time and was turning around at the intersection to come back, I drifted into the woods.Eery.
Great, thanks.
I'm happy for you Wayne, in spite of all the jokes.
Hey look, my form is good, LOL!
Oh, great, another "look at me" picture from Skuj. Get over yourself already.
