Training Log Archive: Sudden

First P2A race ever. So much fun! Thanks to Hammer I got a spot in the 70K, although it was only 56K. I only have a MTB so I had to find a CX to use, which I did and although borrowing a bike for the first time is risky, this one worked out perfectly. Perfect weather and for the experienced P2A racers this was supposedly one of the best weather days ever. Started in the first wave and was a bit uncertain how that would fall out so I started cautiously but soon realized that this was my pace so after 10K or so it started to feel really good and I pushed it at times, trying to find groups to ride with and then moving on to the next. I am not the most technical rider so the trails and mud slides were not my strength. Felt good all the way to Martins Rd but then it was only a few k's left. I did however get cramp in my hamstrings in the last climb. Probably from a lot of pulling going up the hills. I had to get off the bike, stretch and walk for a bit before finishing riding the bike. Placed 219th out of 1200. Happy with that.

C • P2A 4

Event: West Point Annual National Ranking Event
 

Orienteering with Isak using some RtR controls. First time in a very long time east of 4th line which probably have some of the more runnable areas at Rocky Ridge/Hilton Falls. Navigation was decent. One minor and one major loss of direction.

Joined a group ride in France. Good, steady pace. Ride was 90min but I stopped short not wanting to overdo anything. Hammer found me a way in to the P2A so need to do any excessive riding today.

Cold and rainy run with HS track team.

DB strength

Group ride with race last third. Done this session a few times now and I like it. Flat parts of Watopia. Finished around 50th out of 180ish. Similar to last time I think.

ARX canceled so did taxes instead.

The girls and I re-ran an o-course from Easter last year at Hilton Falls. Area has not gotten any faster since then but excellent nav practice nevertheless.