Training Log Archive: C-Bass

Early evening hike into jumbo. Late decision to go after Bart's elbow got infected. In the end really glad we went.

Started off as a nice run at Williamson Lake with Logan and Bart. Loved re-connecting with these trails a few weeks ago so we thought we'd go back. Then drove 500 m to put the car in a better spot with Logan and started up Crowbar. Was frustrating b/c i basically had to hike it with occasional running. Was too steep and couldn't settle my HR. Planned to do both upper RMR loops but was so tired only managed the one closest to Crowbar. Then 30 mins from the bottoms i rolled my ankle. Sat down for a few minutes and then tested it out. Bit sore but i'll be fine thank heavens. 30 mins later i heard a prolonged blood curtling scream from Bart. And it wasn't just once, he kept repeating it. I started to freak out and yell "i'm coming" but at the same time totally terrified of what i was going to have to deal with. Only to find him angry because the laceration he spent the night getting fixed at the hospital tore open again when he tripped and again landed on his elbow. Spent the rest of the morning then at the hospital getting his elbow debrided and cleaned for 1.5 hours. Oh Bart. I'm starting to feel like trail running is almost more dangerous than mtn biking. This is Bart's third fall in 4 weeks.

C • Yikes 2

15 mins warmup then about 40 min race. Did only 1 lap because my chain got caught on the initial 1/3 of Flow Down. Couldn't fix it so started bush wacking up to find Bart who was at the top timing. Then started running on the trail. Eventually called Bart and have him come down to meet me. Once this was done i wasn't too motivated to do a second lap. Didn't want to keep the volunteers waiting.

Nice early morning crisp run with Logan. Tempo pyramid 1-2-3-2-1. Then decided to check out the trails on the way home by the water. A true adventure return home. Lots of mud still in some section plus other areas had grass up to my face. Had to do a water crossing up to the groin as well. Great run overall.

C • Adventure run 2

Fun ride with the gang at Macpherson. Now i really need a rest.