Training Log Archive: 1L

Event: Why Just Run: Albion Hills
 

Since this WJR fell through for logistical reasons I volunteered at the Shore Thing beach run out in Burlington. First year for this race. Neat format.
It's a sand run with 2 options: 3 x 2.5k knock out series or a straight up 5k run. The distances were supposed to be longer but with higher than usual water levels it was shorted from 3k to 2.5k.
Most runners participated barefoot in the sand. The sand is cleaned pretty well so I think it was a good idea. There were a few barefoot shoes and some regular runners but most racers seemed to opt for actual barefoot with some tape to prevent blistering.

I did some running along the beach and it felt pretty good.
My PF was a bit sore the next day. I think if I had raced it would have been very sore but as it was it was nice to run a few 100m's here and there while I was working.

Not very happy about the bike-O not happening. It's such a cool format! Fingers crossed the paddle-O fares better.

Boat: Dagger
A longer paddle tonight than usual.
Once across the harbour we took turns towing each other's boat. I had a helluva time keeping a straight line when I was doing the towing.
Then we moved to short sprint bursts. Something like 15 secs on 15 secs off.
Next, paddles were put inside the boats and we just used our arms to move. First forward than backwards. Still steering issues. I think maybe I'm leaning to one side too much...
On the way back we played with a ball trying to get a scoring game going. I guess it was like polo or something, we could only use our paddles. It took a long time so eventually we just picked it up and threw it.
From the channel to the first buoy was an 80% effort.
The balance of the paddle was just a cool down back to the docks.

Met with the sports Dr today.
She's fairly sure that I have a chronic tendonopathy in the adductors in my right groin. Ruled out stress fracture, joint issues, and any neural issues.
Will be going for an ultrasound in a week to make sure there are no actual tears.

Same results as all other practioners: very tight quads, very tight IT on the right, right side movement more restricted.

With an aggrivated rotator cuff I decided to keep tonight really light.

We started with lunges across the grass and back. Was supposed to be 3 times but after the first time my right adductors were done. Sigh...
Will need advil.

Sit ups (full with feet braced) 100

Paddling in two parts.
1) Mj and I went for a short fun warm up paddle by the slip.
2) class paddle. Some racing. Some technique work. Some circles.

Was feeling pretty sore and tired after. Mostly from pulling myself up into a boat repeatedly last night during the rescue class and from the 1 set of lunges.

Kayak Rescue course
Part of my training for becoming an instructor.
Useful rescue training (for self and others) in the pool at University settlement.
Would like to practice some more in actual open water conditions at some point but this was a good refresh for me.

Short warm up run before kayak class.

Groin was tight from the get go. Not sure if it would losen with a longer run. Hopefully I can get to the club earlier next time for a longer run warm up.

2 mins of knees up marching
push up ladder 5 up to 10 and back down to 5
4 mins abs
stretching

Instructor: Jay
Boat: Sirocco

Endurance class in sea kayaks.
Worked this as a shadow class so some sprinting and some hanging back with newbie paddlers.

Really enjoyed it though.