Training Log Archive: jools

Crackadawn ride with Jo Anne in the Whipstick - just riding on the gravel roads and chatting - great way to start the day, just wanted the coffee and sticky bun afterwards (too far from town).

Bush orienteering at Kangaroo Gully. It was a very warm day and the event format was scatter-O, the annual Mars Bar (Mahers Barr) event. I was the only member of either family represented. Numbers were down because of the national championship events in Queensland and the AFL grand final. Good fun; I just wanted to run steady and concentrate. Wish I'd taken water with me, but Jen had put water stops out, thankfully.

Rode to Eaglehawk and back this morning.

Just a gentle steady jog, unwinding after work. My back was a lot better and I didn't need the medication today.

Hurt my back carrying recycled water yesterday after work, trying to keep a few plants alive. Spent an uncomfortable night then took anti-inflammatory and pain management medication and stretched a lot more than usual.

warm up: 8mins; 5 X 2min intervals with 1min jogging recoveries; 16min warm down.
Haven't done intervals for AGES. It was hard work! Perhaps I should aim to do one sesion per week, to lift my fitness and strength.

Wet and windy ride home. I reckon drivers take more risks when it's wet too. Seems to be a bit more impulsive decision making on the road in these conditions.