Training Log Archive: Cakewoman

morning commute - windy! but not wet or very cold so that was ok.

Stopped at truganini for a run to the split tree. transition was smoother as I just locked my backpack to the bike and ran with my mobile. and I didn't bring my wallet to work at all. it would take a keen early-bird thief to steal my bike shoes, lights etc out of my bag and they only have 25mins to do it.

11:45 to split tree

Commute home. Howling northerly winds - I'm glad they weren't southerly or I'd still be riding.

I was cross and (as a result of incident which made me cross) running late which is a good way to run a bit faster, although having said that, the time looks about the same. legs felt pretty good though.

Day 2 of official icebreaker training went better than day 1. Tonight was the first winter paddle group session so the usual tough workout. I'm back to being the only woman in these sessions as Jodi can't make it by the earlier start time. Nice calm evening.

first official day of Icebreaker training did NOT go to plan. I loaded the boat onto the car on tuesday night and got everything ready for a morning paddle and run. Indluding setting my alarm for 6.30. So when I woke up at 7.30 it was a bit disappointing (turned out i'd set it for 6.30pm). also it was raining.

So I had to unload the boat and gear. and ended up getting a lift to work and riding home - my lights went out just as I started to climb out of taroona so it was quite dark and wet. sigh.

brrr.. frost..

commute home. very calm. but dark.

lovely sunny morning for a cycle. calm too yay! only about 7 when I left so might need something for my ears next time though.

It's had to do anything productive in these high winds so I'm happy I toughed it out and turned up to the Huon Series Race 1. I was amazed that the boat was still on the roof when I arrived as it certainly moved about during the drive.

From Huonvillle down though the big channel and then back. Last nights pouring rain made for a roaring current but there were also gusty headwinds so it was quite a mishmash. At one point a little tornado created itself in front of me (very little - 2m diameter) and I saw water surge up! it was gone moments later.

Anyway - I missed the start of my division due to a miscalculation (dumb) of the time it would take me to drift down to the line if I didn't paddle. Not sure what went wrong but everyone got off a minute ahead of me! doh. Nethertheless I felt I paddled ok so I'm happy with that effort in very tough conditions.