Training Log Archive: Leanimal

Nice run along the HVT. Love the cool, crisp, sunny days.
Now back to packing.

C • Harp's rack 4

C • GOOD LUCK!!! 4

Out with Coach LD for a pole run on the HVT. Perfect fall temps. I loaded up my pack just to see how it feels. I am going old school for the Worlds. Pete's yellow Raid pack from back in they day. It has all of the features that I want though. I tad bit heavier but it will be worth it.

C • Yellow Pack 2

Phatty and I headed over to Fanshawe Lake in the morning for a trail run. It was raining and cold while we sat in the car getting ready to go. We were both moaning about that but of course once we got going it was just about the perfect temperature for running. My ITBs were both on fire at the end of the run so some excessive stretching and self treatment is in order for the next couple of weeks.

C • ITBs 3

The plan was to get dropped off a distance from London and ride the rest of the way there. It was pouring and windy and so I wimped out. Of course Phatty asked me if I would be able to get a ride when in Tas if the weather was less than desirable.

We went for a quick run in Springbank Park before a small party that Phatty and PhattyJrs Mom had for PhattyJr and 2-min to celebrate their recent wedding.

Couldn't even get through one episode of True Blood before she woke up!

On the trainer once again while Weeanimal napped.

Another road ride, this time with Phatty. Knees, particularly the left, were sore. I still don't think it's anything major but I better work on it before Tas. Hard to believe it is October with this weather. Hot, sunny ride. Of course we ended up on a gravel road for a bit, I really should have a cross bike and not a road bike.

Didn't bring any food and I was STARVING by the end of the ride. Nice to get some training in with Phatty since that doesn't happen very often any more.

Beautiful run on the Bruce at Lion's Head. Legs were tired from yesterdays effort to stay ahead of the setting sun. Technical running too so I was being extremely cautious. Hard to resist stopping at all of the lookouts since it was such a glorious day and the lake was a beautiful turquoise.

Saw some climbers out there too.

I was supposed to ride to Harps house this morning but wasn't prepared enough for the weekend. Phatty and Harps went for a trail run and I hung out with Amy, Sara and Weeanimal and then Harps served us up an incredible lunch. The presentation was a 10/10 and so was the taste. I am feeling the pressure for the time that we have them over for a meal.

After lunch Phatty, Weeanimal and I drove northwest toward the cottage in Southampton. Phatty dropped me off in Clifford and I rode the rest of the way. One of the main reasons I don't like road riding (actually the only reason) is how dangerous it can be around cars. I had to jump off my bike onto the shoulder when some idiot lady tried to pass a farm vehicle (they were both oncoming to me) and there was no shoulder for me to move on to. She saw me when she went to pass but still decided to go. It was obvious that once she was coming right at me she realized it was not a good idea. Too late and I was on the gravel shoulder - B*TCH. I didn't gesture but certainly felt like it.

No shoulders for the whole ride so I was extremely nervous. It only takes a second for someone to turn the radio dial or text! and they are two inches closer to the shoulder and dangerously close to me. I saw 4 vehicles hit the gravel shoulder over the course of the ride. I think I will stick to mountain biking.

Made it just in time to see a beautiful sunset! Great ride otherwise.

Rode the trainer again while Weeanimal slept. Hopefully I can get out for a trail run later when Phatts gets home. Watched a couple of episodes of Criminal Minds and left the clock up so I could do some pyramids. Soaked the floor......

While Goose and Phatty went out on the Palgrave o-course that Bent set up I decided to do a trail run. I had a crappy light and about 3 seconds after I left Goose and Phatty I realized that I was ALONE IN THE FOREST IN THE DARK! I have seen too many episodes of Criminal Minds lately and immediately had visions of serial killers lurking in the woods. I ran for a bit and then bee-lined it for Humber Station road. Did a loop of the concessions but was still skittish. This is the reason for the level 4 - I was trying to stay ahead of the monsters.

Probably the number one reason why I would have to think long and hard about doing a solo race that took place at night. Also the reason why my bathroom breaks at night in a race typically take place right beside my teammates. Take note FB and urthbuoy!

C • no monsters in Tas... 6

On the town again with Weeanimal. Boy does training ever get boring when Grandma isn't around. We also had to take a bit of a pit stop again so that Weeanimal could burn off some energy and watch the cars go by.

While Weeanimal napped again. I forgot the monitors at my parent's house so I just had to trust that she would sleep that long. I heard her whining when I got upstairs - oops! That's what she gets for talking to herself for an hour before she goes to sleep.

Tossed Weeanimal in the Chariot for a lovely fall run. We did stop at the park to play on the swings for a bit. Love days like this.

The Wee one was sleeping so I got a chance to get on the trainer. Didn't feel too badly since it is yucky out. My knees are still sore, time to work on myself.