Training Log Archive: GM

A solo Sunday long run from Hackett. A 10 minute warm up, then I set off up Majura, but left off the triple-tri extension. Only 3 weeks ago I could barely walk/jog to the saddle so I was really pleased to be running along - but I still need to get a lot of running fitness back. Everyman and their dog was going up and down Majura this morning - it must be the Spring weather. From the top I headed back down the way I had come and then along zig-zag track and the GMFT. Over Hackett Hill and up to the top of Ainslie via Tricky Track. I was amused by the boot-camp like boxing going on at the very top - bet they drove there though. I had a quick stretch than ran back to the car on a fairly direct route. Just as I got back to the car I could see Nicky PC up ahead. She was getting hammered by a psychotic magpie in the park across the road. It then had a go at her two companions. And then every cyclist that came past while I was getting changed.

I had no pain while running but I was so stiff, and my feet were a bit sore towards the end. This is my first long run in nearly 3 months so it is to be expected.

A pleasant coffee and almond croissant at Little Bean at Hackett shops while I read a magazine was a nice way to end.

C • Good one 3

Event: Australian Championships 2012
 

Ride with Steve from my place, out to the far northern edge of Forde then back around Lake G, with a stop for coffee sitting by the lake at Ride 365 (wouldn't be dead for quids), then back home via Florey. Overall it was a glorious morning for a ride. Steve was only having his 2nd ride on his new bike so it was a bit of a speed-up/slow-down affair while he fiddled with his gears, pedals, etc.

I had the car this afternoon so I drove over the Aranda and parked and went from there. Down into Aranda Hill then into Black Mt reserve for a nice run. I saw one other guy running and older fellow walking, and that was it for the crowds. It was getting a bit dark and cooler towards the end.

Lunchtime run with Anthony Graham. We ran up along the Cook/Macquarie bike path then onto the grass for quite a while. Over the saddle and around the back of Aranda Hill. Back between the houses and the GDE on the east side of leafy Aranda - luckily the magpie that swooped me a couple of weeks ago was gone, or wasn't interested. Back across playing fields, the red bridge, and South Bruce.

RTW.

Ride home via JKP and Paspalum and then a wander along the bike paths through Evatt.

Lunchtime run from work up and over Gossan then across to Bruce Ridge to the end, and back up past the reservoirs then some single track for a while. Finished back past Calvary, through the South Bruce enclave and over Gossan.

Body Pump at Oatley Court. I haven't done weights for ages and my arms were sooo tired by the end. I found riding home a bit hard as my arms were a bit rubbery and didn't feel like supporting much weight.

Riding to gym and then home after.