Training Log Archive: VaalaIn the 30 days ending Apr 30, 2008:
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 #
Run 30:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
A shorter loop round the Domain in the morning. Muggy and my legs were feeling rather dead. Jono refused to get out of bed so I was on my own which feels a little weird these days. I've got used to having someone next to me or just in front.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2008 #
Gym - Cardio warm up/down (crosstrainer) 10:00 [4]
Gym (Weights and Stretches) 55:00 [3]
Monday Apr 28, 2008 #
Run 30:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Loops round the roads in the Domain after work with Jono. Stretching out stiff and tired legs...they did feel a whole lot better afterwards so it was worth it.
Sunday Apr 27, 2008 #
Note
(rest day)
Eating too much sorbet and travelling back again.
Saturday Apr 26, 2008 #
Run race (Autumn Challenge) 8:00 [3]
shoes: Asics Gel 2120
A mad dash to the rafts. Running in a wetsuit sucks.
Rafting race (Autumn Challenge) 55:00 [4]
Down the Waikato River. It was pretty low so we had to paddle quite hard to keep it moving along. Passed 3 rafts near the beginning which was great fun! My arms were killing me by the end though.
MTB race 1:25:00 [4]
The first mountain bike leg. Mostly on dirt roads except for a slow, steady uphill grind in the middle. My wheels somehow managed to be pretty flat by the end but according to the support crew nothing was punctured so that was a bit weird. Maybe it was my spin out at the checkpoint in the gravel!
Run race (Autumn Challenge) 1:20:00 [3]
shoes: Asics Gel Trabuco IX WR
A pretty easy jog along the edge of the Waikato. Sandra was struggling by now so Charlotte and I just plodded along at her pace (and enjoyed the scenery!).
MTB race (Autumn Challenge) 3:00:00 [4]
Mountain biking on the Craters of the Moon trails. This was awful. We really struggled, especially Sandra. By the time we got to Ridge Road we were buggered...and then Sandra's bike broke. After fixing her up enough so she could wheel it back to the final transition and support crew we set off again. I had a big tumble off my bike which shook me up quite a bit and then my chain came off and got stuck. Another team stopped to help me as Charlotte was ahead at that stage. We managed to pry it loose so I could keep going. The leg finished with a killer uphill on the road to Craters of the Moon and a rest (at last) from the cursed bikes.
Run race (Autumn Challenge) 25:00 [3]
shoes: Asics Gel Trabuco IX WR
Round the Craters of the Moon boardwalk collecting clues. Good fun.
MTB race (Autumn Challenge) 45:00 [3]
Didn't have much steam left for the final mountain bike but luckily there wasn't too much trail stuff. Charlotte was great. I was so glad to see my support crew at the end...until I realised we still had a small loop to go until we could get off the bikes for good! Cruel!!
Run race (Autumn Challenge) 40:00 [3]
shoes: Asics Gel Trabuco IX WR
Because we took so long on the mountain bike we didn't get to do the orienteering section (damn...the one part of the race I knew I could do!!). One final run back to Spa Park along the edge of the Waikato and finally as a whole team again (Sandra joined us again for the last stretch).
Note
All times very approximate!
Friday Apr 25, 2008 #
Note
(rest day)
Sleeping in and travelling.
Thursday Apr 24, 2008 #
Note
(rest day)
Wednesday Apr 23, 2008 #
Run 30:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Same as Monday. Didn't have such a chill to the air this morning though. I think it might have been Hanny who passed us on the bush track but I was kind of engrossed in our usual weird conversations we seem to have while running. Anyway, my ankle felt good (although I had strapped it as recommended) and the physio was pretty happy with it at my appointment this morning.
Note
One of our team members for the race this weekend has ended up in a cast. Although it looks like we can still compete as a team of 2 if anyone knows someone who'd like to take her place then let me know (they have to be female though since it's a women's adventure race).
Tuesday Apr 22, 2008 #
Gym - Cardio warm up/down 15:00 [3]
Gym (Weights and Stretches) 55:00 [3]
Monday Apr 21, 2008 #
Run 30:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Round the Domain (a shorter loop) with Jono. Starting to feel the bite of winter in the air in the mornings now.
Sunday Apr 20, 2008 #
Orienteering race (Auckland Champs - Long) 1:26:12 [4] ***** 5.8 km (14:52 / km) +120m 13:28 / km
shoes: Jalas Black FLX
A few shockers inside the control circle but the navigation to those points was pretty good!
Saturday Apr 19, 2008 #
Event: Auckland Champs
Orienteering race (Auckland Champs - Middle) 51:39 [4] ***** 3.5 km (14:45 / km) +170m 11:52 / km
shoes: Jalas Black FLX
Better than the last time I was on this map but I had a brilliant 180 (don't know WHAT I was thinking!) and the odd small mistake elsewhere. Felt a bit slow and tired but it was lovely out there.
Friday Apr 18, 2008 #
Gym - Cardio warm up/down 10:00 [3]
Gym (Weights and Stretches) 1:00:00 [3]
Note
A bad day. Kind of wish I didn't have orienteering all weekend so I could hybernate or something.
Thursday Apr 17, 2008 #
Note
(rest day)
Thought about climbing but since Debs wasn't going and I didn't feel up to the others I stayed in and cooked instead.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2008 #
Run 40:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Round the Domain with Jono. It was so hard to get out of bed this morning and I still feel achy from the gym yesterday!
Ice Skating 1:30:00 [3]
There was some huge group that invaded the rink after our class so we didn't stay long afterwards. Lots of backwards stuff and turns. My confidence is increasing.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2008 #
Gym - Cardio warm up/down 10:00 [4]
Gym (Weights and Stretches) 1:00:00 [3]
One killer of a new programme. I could barely lift my arms in the shower afterwards! But it should be good in the end and hopefully ease the lower back pain again although I'm pretty sure a lot of that was caused by mental stuff as in the past.
Monday Apr 14, 2008 #
Note
(rest day)
I got convinced into staying in bed this morning which was a mighty fine idea. Rest is good.
Sunday Apr 13, 2008 #
Orienteering race (OY2 - Hobbit Woods) 1:54:04 [3] ***** 7.4 km (15:25 / km)
shoes: Jalas Black FLX
I sent Jono out on Orange Long so kinda felt obliged to do Red 2...hmmm, was a bit long considering the last few days but hey, I was under 2 hours with quite a lot of walking and general tiredness so was pretty happy. Some hairy navigation in parts but it was mostly okay. Brain fade as usual!
Saturday Apr 12, 2008 #
MTB 2:00:00 [3]
Out at Woodhill with Jono and his mates. I took Stacey's bike which seemed to hold up okay. It was my first time mountain biking and considering how crap I am at riding anyway I was pretty happy with it and I feel a whole lot more confident about that component of the upcoming race. Was completely knackered afterwards though.
Friday Apr 11, 2008 #
Run 44:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Loops in the Domain. Was supposed to go with Jono earlier in the morning but he piked. The ankle was well strapped and felt good. Still slow but felt a bit less unco.
Walk 40:00 [2]
To gym and back with a bit of jogging on the way there as I was running late. Need to pick up my camelbak next time I'm at my parents as jogging with my backpack was so uncomfortable!
Gym 1:00:00 [2]
Going through my new gym program with Alex.
Note
I had sore feet at the end of the day...too much walking around (walked around in afternoon getting places then down into town in the evening and stood all afternoon in the kitchen baking) so my ankle was a bit swollen.
Thursday Apr 10, 2008 #
Gym - Cardio warm up/down 10:00 [3]
Gym (Core and Stretches) 15:00 [3]
Note
Was supposed to be climbing with Debs in the evening but life conspired against us.
Wednesday Apr 9, 2008 #
Ice Skating 1:50:00 [3]
Cold and I had sore feet but got some good work done. With the ankle feeling a bit stronger my balance is a little better.
Tuesday Apr 8, 2008 #
Run 47:00 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Loops round the Domain in the early morning light (if only this would last!). Strapped up the ankle fairly tight and it was okay. I run like some kind of retard still though.
Monday Apr 7, 2008 #
Peloton (Spin) class 45:00 [4]
Convinced Jono to come along. We were going to go to the new Abs/Stretch class but my back was still playing up.
Gym (Stretches) 10:00 [1]
Sunday Apr 6, 2008 #
MTB 45:00 [3]
Testing out Stacey's bike that I've borrowed. After I got the seat height sorted it was okay but I wish I'd remembered that it was daylight savings because I could have got an extra hour of sleep or more time to ride! So silly but I guess I'm all over the place lately.
Saturday Apr 5, 2008 #
Run 30:00 [2]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
With Ee round the streets along the cliffs in Browns Bay. I had a sore back and he hadn't run for ages so it was fairly cruisy but good all things considering. Strapped the ankle good and tight so it felt fine for once.
Walk 30:00 [1]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Because we both decided we weren't up to running the rest of the way back and could do with a breather.
Friday Apr 4, 2008 #
Peloton (Spin) class 45:00 [5]
Very tired this morning but at least it gets my day off to a good start.
Gym (Core and Stretches) 20:00 [2]
Tired, achy muscles from last night that needed some serious stretching out.
Thursday Apr 3, 2008 #
Climbing 1:30:00 [3]
With Debs and Dalen. Tough climbing today but I was pretty happy with myself. My smearing is improving and I'm slowly getting a bit less afraid of falling (my first proper fall off a hold tonight although obviously not a proper fall since I'm being held by a harness and rope of course!).
Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 #
Orienteering race (SS - Auckland Domain) 23:55 [3] 3.3 km (7:15 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3
Jono was navigating (and I didn't have a map...only brief glances at it every now and then) and this time we only ran through 2 of the circles so he's improving (although we did an easier course tonight). My ankle hates me.
Ice Skating 1:40:00 [3]
Well, my boots were one way of getting compression on the ankle (and naturally a bit of ice along the way...my feet were freezing by the end)! Doing okay I guess but feeling cold and a bit unstable on my right leg (I'll blame the ankle). Would have stayed on longer if I hadn't felt so cold and sore.
Tuesday Apr 1, 2008 #
Peloton (Spin) class 50:00 [4]
The girl power class (thank god the usual Tuesday instructor was back again...have been looking forward to her class for ages). For some reason I was hard out in the 1st half but the last couple of tracks I just couldn't get my heart rate back up again so I'm giving it a 4 although the majority was a 5.
Gym (Core and Stretches) 15:00 [3]
Passing the time waiting for Jono.