Training Log Archive: Vandi

Racing choc foot 7 hour at Stromlo.

Got caught in traffic at the chaotic start, as we wound our way up the singletrack hill which cost me a lot of time. Then lay in third for a lap or two, after which I passed Vanina. Trudy Nicolas was in front. I elected not to find out how much she was ahead and focus on my own pacing, otherwise I'd be in trouble with coach - again - for pushing too hard. After the race I found out she was only 5 minutes ahead so probably good I didn't know or I would have had to chase her. But then she would have contested the win, which would have costed me too much energy.

Felt good racing, but noticed the kms in my legs from the past two weeks. Pretty fresh at the end of the day which was positive.

Great day out. Found Chris Thompson still around at the finish, which meant Celia hasn't given birth yet...

Dropped by at their house for a quick chat before heading home to Sydney.

Session 4 - 3 hours of tempo riding with 5 x 30 second intervals at top power. Beautiful day out, and feeling pretty good. Legs don't feel entirely fresh - am starting to feel the load.

Finished at kids' school in time to collect them.

Recovery ride through Belrose. Nice 'n easy.

To Brooklyn and back. Glorious spring day.

Felt great, pacing at the upper end of the spectrum. Happy with that ride. Very sleepy for the rest of the day.

Session 2 - split session

1st part around Belrose to St Ives and back just before 3pm, second part after dropping kids at gymnastics at 4.30pm thru Belrose. Not very organised today. Ran out of food as had offered bars to kids who didn't have enough with their afternoon tea.

Not a very pretty example of pro riding...

Session 3 to Bobbin Head. Rode to Asquith then returned through Bobbin. Bit of back and forth to make sure I fit in 3 x 40 minute efforts. Felt great.