Training Log Archive: Yvonne

Event: Dirty Kanza
 

DK100

Rolled into Emporia later than desired Fri. eve @ 8:30PM but the race is the secondary story here...

The main story centered around my conundrum of how to fix a severely damaged car tire (happened right after check-in!) while alone in a town that has no tire repair services on Sun. And, barring an emergency situation, I really needed to be at work Mon. morning. I was resigned to miss the race in order to get repairs done Sat. Sad.

BUT, in swooped one of the owners of the Emporia RV Park and Campground - my usual accommodations while in town. She set aside her personal plans to help me, a perfect stranger, w/ Subaru roadside assistance (midnight Fri. night!), insisted I sleep in her home both nights (very comfy) and arranged to have my car repaired Sat. while I rode. Above and beyond!!!! So a big shout-out to Charlotte and her husband - cyclist-friendly owners who care. So, so grateful.

So anyway, the race...delayed start due to a thunderstorm, 1-2 mi. of bike-carrying through mud, and a high of 91F, but still the great vibe and fantastic scenery that I love about this event. I felt fabulous for the first 50 mi., meh for 20, awful for 30, and ended up pace-wise right about where I deserved based on iffy training the past couple months. My L leg barked quietly (yipped?) all day, but I didn't think I was doing additional damage. I was super careful during the bike carrying parts to not slip and activate the area that is healing. Leg held up! Enjoyed lots of chit-chat w/ fellow riders. Minimal stops - ~1-2 min @ checkpoint (mi. 50), 1 min for water stop @ farm (mi. 80) & 2-3 min to wait for train about 5 mi. from finish. No flats or any other bike mechanical issues. Made it home Sun. w/ no car tire issues. :)

C • Yay for you! 3

Ride back to RV park to shower and beautifully repaired car (!)

Then drive back to finish line party.

Spent all work hours this week w/ my under-desk radiant heat panel turned on (normally use in winter to keep my feet toasty) and blinds on both windows completely open to let sunshine in. Office was hot. Desperate (futile?) attempt for some heat acclimatization!

Sparring and KM1 classes. Planned to leave after sparring but Paul asked me to stay and help (4 new gals tonight) so gladly stuck around. Jiu jitsu/ground stuff didn't feel so good. All else OK.

Trash/recycle hauling. L leg decent.

- myrtl/hip
- forearm/elbow

Easy spin.

Hike @ Broemmelsiek. L leg didn't feel as good as I was hoping.

- myrtl/hip work
- forearm/elbow
- 30 pushups