XC Skiing (Skate/double pole) 2:00:00 20.74 km (5:47 / km) +52m5:43 / km ahr:149 max:169
Soft snow day with Hammer. Beaver was tough double pole work but so beautiful. Also made the skating afterwards feel much easier. The snow consistency felt like soft serve ice cream, which meant that DQ Blizzards were necessary après ski snacks.
XC Skiing (Skate ) 1:00:00 14.07 km (4:16 / km) +37m4:13 / km ahr:156 max:181
Felt like a crisp summer evening! Quick go on the Beaver segment again. Nice slo-mo wipeout at the far bend, left my right shoulder a little sore after and bruised my bum. Definitely had more fun on the rough trail today than yesterday.
Had intervals planned today but was pressed for time after work and I slept in this morning after an incredible sleep from the Nuun Rest series I tried before bed. Slept like a log - might need 1/2 next time... (Currently only available in USA, or through Amazon)
XC Skiing (Skate ) 1:02:00 13.09 km (4:44 / km) +29m4:41 / km ahr:159 max:180
Morning Beaver trail with Hammer. Very rough, some parts felt like icy moguls. But a return via the sparkly frozen beaver pond was a very magical way to start the morning! Intervals tomorrow.
6 PM
Strength40:00 [2] ahr:89 max:113
PM strength after a lovely ice skate at the beach.