Training Log Archive: ernst

Skiing Gunstock with Jim. Fabulous conditions at first, then a bit of a slow down as trails got softer while temps were climbing towards freezing. Felt great - quads seem to have gotten stronger since last week. So was able to hold long glides while putting all the effort into my shoulder and arms. One, loop (grand tour) w. Jim, then extra ups and downs for 20 min, then another loop with jim. Then a final loop including the high trails at Cobble and up the Maple and coming down on Birch. I tried to visit all trails.

Then an intended "warm down" on classic skis. Instead it became an even harder workout! It would have helped to add some wax du jour for warm temps onto my still remaining universal klister. I had poor kick on the hills. It was pleasant on the flats, though. Eventually, since my shoulders were burning on the hills, I cheated by resorted to uphill skating. Car to Cobble to S loop (forgot name) to Birch up to highpoint, then traced my way back to the car and called it a day. Nice to be out in a balmy 33F.

Ice scraping. Getting as much of the driveway ice layer cleaned off with the garden spade. It is a bit of a workout but not enjoyable, because it impacts lower back and my already burning right shoulder. Had to be done though. I keep my fingers crossed hoping this was the last episode for this season.