Training Log Archive: hutspotIn the 31 days ending Jan 31, 2010:
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Sunday Jan 31, 2010 #
xc skiing 1:30:00 [2]
So incredibly gorgeous with the heavy snow falling and the trees heavy laden! But words cannot describe it. Went out with Sandi to the KOA. Mostly had to cut our own trails. Good thing I wore gaiters because my ankles completely disappeared. Sandi, who doesn't own gaiters, had to tuck her pants in her socks. Quite a sight! Luckily the snow covered them.
hiking 30:00 [3]
Uptown. Should have worn snowshoes. Snow way too deep!
Saturday Jan 30, 2010 #
snow shoe 1:49:00 [3]
Snowshoe in Bracebridge with Debbie. Some great vistas and a few scary moments when we broke through the ice, slid down the hills and dodged trees. Lots of fun and gorgeous weather for a snowshoe!
Friday Jan 29, 2010 #
snow shoe 2:44:00 [3]
Big loop at Hardy Lake with Paula. Sooo very, very cold. Had to keep our faces covered. We should have brought some more food other than the granola bar we shared because I felt a little confused and sluggish at the end. Carried my water under my shirt against my belly (thank god for the extra fat) and it stayed a nice temperature. Last time I went in this cold I carried it in my waist pouch and it froze.
A couple of places we stopped in the glorious sunshine and soaked up the rays. You could feel your parts thawing.
A couple of places we stopped in the glorious sunshine and soaked up the rays. You could feel your parts thawing.
Thursday Jan 28, 2010 #
10 AM
snow shoe 1:30:00 [3]
Had the most amazing snowshoe ever!! Emily and i braved the storm and headed out to Hardy Lake. More than a foot of fresh snow!! It was like a winter wonderland. Visibility across the lake was nil. At times, blankets of snow would plop down from the trees. During the last 15 minutes the sun came out. It was spectacular!
4 PM
xc skiing 49:15 [4]
I braved the elements again and went for a quick ski. The trails close at 5 so there wasn't much time. Nice to have some new snow but that means more friction. Plus lots of debris on the the trail and blown over sections. Crazy winds but a great ski!
Tuesday Jan 26, 2010 #
4 PM
snow shoe 1:00:00 [3]
Short loop Hardy Lake.
Monday Jan 25, 2010 #
10 PM
biking 30:22 [3]
Thanks to cyclegirl1, I squeezed it in. Hopefully it doesn't keep me up.
Chamomile tea and a good book should do the trick. Pretty tired anyway. Was up at 4:30 this morning to get Larry to the airport.
Hopefully winter comes back tomorrow...
Chamomile tea and a good book should do the trick. Pretty tired anyway. Was up at 4:30 this morning to get Larry to the airport.
Hopefully winter comes back tomorrow...
Sunday Jan 24, 2010 #
10 AM
snow shoe 55:00 [3]
Hardy lake with Kristen and Sandi. Short loop. Hard packed and icy. Probably didn't need shoeshoes.
Saturday Jan 23, 2010 #
strength (core) 18:00 [1]
10 AM
xc skiing 1:50:00 [3]
Lovin' these sunny days! Supposed to rain tomorrow so I went for another loop. Skied the first loop with Sandi and the second with Kristen.
Sore right knee on the second loop which I think is a result of a tight IT band. (same problem last year). Followed with a good stretch and the foam roller.
Sore right knee on the second loop which I think is a result of a tight IT band. (same problem last year). Followed with a good stretch and the foam roller.
Friday Jan 22, 2010 #
Note
slept:7.0
9 AM
xc skiing 1:00:00 [3]
With Emily at the KOA. Another gorgeous day! A little icy but better than I expected.
Thursday Jan 21, 2010 #
snow shoe 1:05:00 [3] 4.4 km (14:46 / km)
I was meeting Lori for coffee today in Huntsville so we thought we'd strap on our snowshoes and try out the trails at Arrowhead provincial park.
Great trails and an absolutely gorgeous day out there with that blue, blue sky and bright sunshine. We took time for pictures and yakking. Did the Stubbs Falls trail and ,of course, checked out the falls. The mist had frozen on the trees which was beautiful!
Great trails and an absolutely gorgeous day out there with that blue, blue sky and bright sunshine. We took time for pictures and yakking. Did the Stubbs Falls trail and ,of course, checked out the falls. The mist had frozen on the trees which was beautiful!
yoga 30:00 [3]
Wednesday Jan 20, 2010 #
hiking 30:00 [3]
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Tonight we enjoyed the Banff Mountain Film festival at the Algonquin Theatre in Huntsville. About 24 of us met for dinner beforehand at The Cottage restaurant. Great company and wonderful stories about trips and adventures.
The festival was awesome. My favourite film was called Take a Seat: Dominic Gill's 32000 km ride on a tandem bike from the northern coast of Alaska to the southern tip of South America. Picking up random strangers along the way.
Great clips about skiing, biking whitewater kayaking and climbing & lots of crazy stuff that I'd never do!
The festival was awesome. My favourite film was called Take a Seat: Dominic Gill's 32000 km ride on a tandem bike from the northern coast of Alaska to the southern tip of South America. Picking up random strangers along the way.
Great clips about skiing, biking whitewater kayaking and climbing & lots of crazy stuff that I'd never do!
Tuesday Jan 19, 2010 #
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slept:7.0
Finally it's snowing today. Not much but enough to make it all clean and pretty. We still have a good base for snowshoeing (a couple of feet). But the ski trails are messy and icy. So this should make things better.
As a result of yesterday's strength work I am having trouble with stairs and getting in and out of my car, and pretty much sitting down or standing up. Not sure what I'll manage for activity tonight...
Pretty pleased with my results at the Thomass event yesterday. Although there were a couple of controls I could have done better. Next time!
As a result of yesterday's strength work I am having trouble with stairs and getting in and out of my car, and pretty much sitting down or standing up. Not sure what I'll manage for activity tonight...
Pretty pleased with my results at the Thomass event yesterday. Although there were a couple of controls I could have done better. Next time!
biking 30:00 [2]
Longest 30 minutes of my life.
Monday Jan 18, 2010 #
strength 34:00 [3]
Really worked up a sweat here.
Core 18 min.
Walking lunges 8 min.
3 sets of 40
Ball squats 8 min.
3 sets of 20
Realized I've been neglecting my strength workouts. Need to work glutes to balance strong hip flexors and work core. All that to prevent imbalances that trigger back and hip problems for me. (and my back/hip have been acting up lately).
Too bad that's what it takes to remind me. If only I had a little warning light that blinks "danger, danger!"
Core 18 min.
Walking lunges 8 min.
3 sets of 40
Ball squats 8 min.
3 sets of 20
Realized I've been neglecting my strength workouts. Need to work glutes to balance strong hip flexors and work core. All that to prevent imbalances that trigger back and hip problems for me. (and my back/hip have been acting up lately).
Too bad that's what it takes to remind me. If only I had a little warning light that blinks "danger, danger!"
biking 1:02:18 [3] 19.27 km (3:14 / km)
Little unmotivated today.
Sunday Jan 17, 2010 #
orienteering (approx.) 1:12:00 [4]
Awaiting results.
Absolutely a great Thomass event at Forks of the Credit, put on by Caledon Navigators. Phatty designed a fun and challenging course.
Terrific food, especially the famous "Crash brownies"!
Absolutely a great Thomass event at Forks of the Credit, put on by Caledon Navigators. Phatty designed a fun and challenging course.
Terrific food, especially the famous "Crash brownies"!
Saturday Jan 16, 2010 #
orienteering 1:08:00 [4]
Challenging training event for the upcoming Snowshoe Raid put on by Bob Miller.
Unfortunately, Rebutt and I went out way too far to get back on time within the 1 hour time limit. Therefore, our total was in the negative. Oops!
Good lesson for the Raid...
Unfortunately, Rebutt and I went out way too far to get back on time within the 1 hour time limit. Therefore, our total was in the negative. Oops!
Good lesson for the Raid...
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Great AR wrap up party! Nice to see so many friends there and really enjoyed the slideshows from Leanimal, Bash and BobTheNavigator. Those were some extraordinary races and quite inspiring!
However, Bob takes the cake for perseverence! The next time one of us gets wimpy in a race I will recount Bob's tale of his infection in the "nether region" and how he still managed to finish the race. :)
However, Bob takes the cake for perseverence! The next time one of us gets wimpy in a race I will recount Bob's tale of his infection in the "nether region" and how he still managed to finish the race. :)
Friday Jan 15, 2010 #
swimming (laps/pool) 1:11:00 [3] 2.0 km (35:30 / km)
This time I didn't pack my bag the night before and, as a result ,sleep poorly because of worrying about getting up on time. I just went to bed and told myself that if I woke up early enough I would head to the pool.
Well, I woke up at 4:15 and hopped out og bed. Lots of time for a coffee , toast and a glass of milk before heading to the pool. In the water at 6:30. Woo hoo!
Great swim but I have to say I prefer swimming in the Lake where I only have to turn 5 times while swimming this distance. In the pool I have to turn 78 times!
Meeting with the dietitian at ten, we'll see what I learn...
Well, I woke up at 4:15 and hopped out og bed. Lots of time for a coffee , toast and a glass of milk before heading to the pool. In the water at 6:30. Woo hoo!
Great swim but I have to say I prefer swimming in the Lake where I only have to turn 5 times while swimming this distance. In the pool I have to turn 78 times!
Meeting with the dietitian at ten, we'll see what I learn...
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slept:5.0
Will have to take a nap today to make up for getting up soo early.
Wednesday Jan 13, 2010 #
xc skiing 48:28 [4] 6.0 km (8:05 / km)
Great early morning ski. The tracks were messy but nice and fast! Really trying to improve my technique. First fast ski I've had in a bit so it was a lot of fun!
We could use some fresh snow, though.
We could use some fresh snow, though.
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slept:5.5
Tuesday Jan 12, 2010 #
hiking 30:00 [3]
Monday Jan 11, 2010 #
hiking 30:00 [2]
biking 30:00 [3]
Sunday Jan 10, 2010 #
snow shoe 1:30:00 [3]
With my daughter gone for the weekend and my husband home, I decided to skip the Thomass event put on by the TOC and stick close to home.
Went out for a group snowshoe at Porcupine Ridge in Bracebridge. Followed that with take-out chinese at Gary and Debbie's. Good times with good friends.
Went out for a group snowshoe at Porcupine Ridge in Bracebridge. Followed that with take-out chinese at Gary and Debbie's. Good times with good friends.
Saturday Jan 9, 2010 #
xc skiing 2:00:00 [2]
Went out skiing with some less experienced skiers which was good for me because I had to keep things low key. Lots of fun and very social. Gorgeous weather to boot!
We were out there about 3 1/2 hours but only skied about two. Usually this section takes me less than an hour.
Have to consider buying new boots because I got new blisters again. I'm positive the size is fine and I've tried all kinds of socks.
We were out there about 3 1/2 hours but only skied about two. Usually this section takes me less than an hour.
Have to consider buying new boots because I got new blisters again. I'm positive the size is fine and I've tried all kinds of socks.
Friday Jan 8, 2010 #
hiking 45:00 [2]
Very low intensity stuff today . Went to the chiropractor for treatment on hip/back thing. Feeling much better after treatment but have been advised to take it easy this weekend. sigh...
Thursday Jan 7, 2010 #
xc skiing 46:00 [3]
What a gorgeous sunny day! Because of that, I decided to start off on the Marsh trail to enjoy the sunshine. This year I guess they're grooming it (quite roughly) for skateskiing. Seeing as I usually only ski on groomed, trackset trails, that was a bit of a challenge. Twice, I simply fell right over!
The rest of the trails were groomed nicely for us classic skiers so it wasn't a problem.
Only downside? Blisters. Will have to try different socks although I recall the same problem last year. Will have to research...
Better do some stretching.
The rest of the trails were groomed nicely for us classic skiers so it wasn't a problem.
Only downside? Blisters. Will have to try different socks although I recall the same problem last year. Will have to research...
Better do some stretching.
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Found out today that there is a dietitian in our health centre and that it's covered by OHIP! So I've made arrangements to meet with her on Monday. Pretty excited!
Still, thanks Bash for recommending Crash (or is it PGB) to me. I might feel more accountable if I actually meet in person with someone.
Still, thanks Bash for recommending Crash (or is it PGB) to me. I might feel more accountable if I actually meet in person with someone.
yoga 1:00:00
Wednesday Jan 6, 2010 #
swimming (lap swimming/pool) 50:00 [3] 1.5 km (33:20 / km)
Yeah! Nailed one of my goals. I don't think I'll be able to make Friday's spin class because I have to take Danielle to horseback riding. But maybe something will work out.
As for the running, I guess I'll have to try it with my grips. Can't find any Yak Trax in town.
As for the running, I guess I'll have to try it with my grips. Can't find any Yak Trax in town.
running (snow) 18:30 [4]
strength (upper body sculpt class) 1:00:00 [4]
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slept:7.5
second good night. mood much improved.
Tuesday Jan 5, 2010 #
xc skiing 35:00
Finally...
By the time I found my shoes, skis and wax there wasn't much time left for a ski. Beautiful out on the trails. Too bad I struggle so much with this discipline.
By the time I found my shoes, skis and wax there wasn't much time left for a ski. Beautiful out on the trails. Too bad I struggle so much with this discipline.
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slept:8.0
Time to start tracking sleep.
Monday Jan 4, 2010 #
biking 45:31 13.52 km (3:22 / km)
Easy ride. Still have a sore hip and leg.
yoga 55:00
Sunday Jan 3, 2010 #
hiking 30:00 [2]
Easy day today due to sore hip and knee. Probably IT band.
Pretty cold out there today! Dare I say even colder than yesterday?
Pretty cold out there today! Dare I say even colder than yesterday?
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Not sure what all my goals are or will be but here are two I've decided on:
1 Try winter running this week and get at least one session of running (hopefully outdoors otherwise track) in per week.
2 One swimming session/week. I really enjoyed ,and was proud, of my 2k swims at Gull lake this past summer. Plus it will keep me from overtraining certain muscles.
3 Join the spin class Fridays at the Bike Shop. (guess that's 3)
1 Try winter running this week and get at least one session of running (hopefully outdoors otherwise track) in per week.
2 One swimming session/week. I really enjoyed ,and was proud, of my 2k swims at Gull lake this past summer. Plus it will keep me from overtraining certain muscles.
3 Join the spin class Fridays at the Bike Shop. (guess that's 3)
Saturday Jan 2, 2010 #
yoga 40:00 [1]
snow shoe 1:37:00 [3]
Debbie, Cheryl and I braved the -31 windchill and did the trails near our house. Stopped to jump (read: slide down) some cliffs for thrills. Soooo cold we had to cover our faces on the ridges.
Friday Jan 1, 2010 #
biking 45:06 16.63 km (2:43 / km)
Note
Today I spent a little time reflecting on 2009. Although it was not a racing year for me due to injuries, it turns out that there were more memorable outdoor adventures this year than any other.Quite a few with new friends others with long time buddies.
So I think the injury provided me with a new perspective on enjoying the outdoors at a non-competitive level which turned out to be quite rewarding.
This year my main goal is to train smart and thus be injury free (knock on wood), and to be able to enjoy the outdoors as often as possible both at a competitive level and just for the fun of it.
So I think the injury provided me with a new perspective on enjoying the outdoors at a non-competitive level which turned out to be quite rewarding.
This year my main goal is to train smart and thus be injury free (knock on wood), and to be able to enjoy the outdoors as often as possible both at a competitive level and just for the fun of it.