Training Log Archive: Johnny MIn the 28 days ending Feb 28, 2010:
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Sunday Feb 28, 2010 #
Note
(rest day)
I think playing hockey this weekend was a mistake...
Saturday Feb 27, 2010 #
2 PM
Trail Running 2:00:00 [3]
shoes: Black100
Nice trail run through very snowy trails. Tough workout. Also played hockey earlier in the day.
Friday Feb 26, 2010 #
9 AM
Trail Running 3:02:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Lots of untouched snow on the trails this morning. Felt great to get out there and make fresh tracks. It was a hard workout as we got a fair bit of snow last night. I probably could have worn snowshoes for most of the run, but the Crosslites were excellent.
Now a half-day of work and then off to Haliburton. I've packed my Dions just in case I choose to feign an injury and head off for a snowshoe run while the rest of the guys play hockey. But I suppose that would be a bit antisocial...
Now a half-day of work and then off to Haliburton. I've packed my Dions just in case I choose to feign an injury and head off for a snowshoe run while the rest of the guys play hockey. But I suppose that would be a bit antisocial...
Thursday Feb 25, 2010 #
Note
(rest day)
Didn't need a rest day, but since I'm heading off to Haliburton tomorrow for the annual boys' weekend, I decided to hang out with Rochelle and Kieran for the entirety of the evening. As well, since I'm taking the morning off work to run, I felt it would be better to wake up fresh rather than still feeling the effects of a late-night run.
Lots of shinny hockey ahead this weekend. I haven't played hockey since before we moved to Zimbabwe, so I'm screwed. The last time I skated was in 2008 at an indoor rink (obviously) in Johannesburg, South Africa, which involved very sketchy skates on crappy ice conditions. It's funny, but the last time I tobogganed was in the Namib Desert in Nambia, sliding down the large sand dunes on waxed toboggans. Enough of this fake stuff. It's time to become fully Canadian again!
Lots of shinny hockey ahead this weekend. I haven't played hockey since before we moved to Zimbabwe, so I'm screwed. The last time I skated was in 2008 at an indoor rink (obviously) in Johannesburg, South Africa, which involved very sketchy skates on crappy ice conditions. It's funny, but the last time I tobogganed was in the Namib Desert in Nambia, sliding down the large sand dunes on waxed toboggans. Enough of this fake stuff. It's time to become fully Canadian again!
Wednesday Feb 24, 2010 #
9 PM
Road Running 1:47:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Tuesday Feb 23, 2010 #
12 PM
Trail Running (Hills) 55:00 [3]
shoes: Grey
Easy hill repeats. Forgot my running pants, so went out in my shorts. After the spring conditions on Sunday, the trails are covered over with snow again. Only ran one stair climb at the end because the stairs were quite slippery.
This is going to be a bad week for running as far as my schedule is concerned, so I need to fit in a few more of these lunchtime runs.
This is going to be a bad week for running as far as my schedule is concerned, so I need to fit in a few more of these lunchtime runs.
8 PM
Trail Running (Hills) 1:23:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
After 20 min, ran 40 min worth of hill repeats. Finished with a fast 20 min tempo. The snow was crisp and sticky, and my Crosslites were amazing on the trails. I just flew on the tempo run. At one point, a rabbit ran along beside me for a few yards before darting right in front of my feet and then into the underbrush. I wanted to slow down in the first minute, but then I just seemed to adapt to the pace and felt comfortable.
Sunday Feb 21, 2010 #
3 PM
Road Running 1:20:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Trails are a muddy mess today, so went for a run on the paved trails along the Don Valley.
Saturday Feb 20, 2010 #
9 AM
Trail Running 2:32:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Had planned to get up early for a long run, but my son got sick and my wife was exhausted, so I was up until the early hours of the morning. And since we've got family coming for lunch, I had to split my long run in two. Will fit the second run in later this afternoon or evening.
Very muddy and slippery on the trails. Lots of loose dogs today, but I remained confident and had no trouble at all.
Very muddy and slippery on the trails. Lots of loose dogs today, but I remained confident and had no trouble at all.
7 PM
Road Running 1:55:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
First half great, second half shit. I think it's a lot easier to just do one long run than to split it in two.
Friday Feb 19, 2010 #
Note
(rest day)
Felt a bit slow and sluggish last night, so will rest up today so that I can run long tomorrow.
Thursday Feb 18, 2010 #
7 PM
Trail Running 1:40:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Crowther.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2010 #
12 PM
Trail Running 52:00 [3]
shoes: Grey
Easy noon trail run. Finished with two sets of the stair climb. Legs felt like jelly after the first one, but somehow stronger on the second, which makes absolutely no sense to me.
8 PM
Road Running 1:10:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Slow and easy. Ran on the paved trails and roads along the river toward Sunnybrook Park. Very peaceful, particularly near the water.
Tuesday Feb 16, 2010 #
12 PM
Trail Running (Hills) 50:00 [3]
shoes: Grey
Long hill repeats. No dogs. Finished with the stair climb. Might try finishing with two sets of the stair climb on Thurs.
8 PM
Trail Running 1:17:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Nice evening run on the trails. Lots of light reflecting off of the snowy trails and frozen river, so I only needed my headlamp for a short 15 minute section.
Monday Feb 15, 2010 #
8 AM
Trail Running 2:01:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Felt very strong today, particularly during the second half of the run. Would have liked to have stayed out longer, but it is Family Day and I want to stay married...
Sunday Feb 14, 2010 #
6 PM
Trail Running 2:03:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Easy trail run through Crother's. Felt really good. The Petzyl Myo XP is a sweet headlamp.
Considering the first three days of this week were a washout, things came together okay overall. Hoping for eight solid weeks ahead.
Considering the first three days of this week were a washout, things came together okay overall. Hoping for eight solid weeks ahead.
Saturday Feb 13, 2010 #
7 AM
Road Running 4:00:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Easy road run. Didn't push the pace. Ran up Don Mills to Markham then down Vic Park to Danforth and back up Pape to Thorncliffe Park. Felt okay, but wouldn't have wanted to subject my feet to many more minutes of pavement.
Friday Feb 12, 2010 #
12 PM
Trail Running (Lunch Run) 53:00 [3]
shoes: CL44
Got impatient, so went for a trail run at noon. Due to the warm weather, the trails were mostly mud and melting snow but still had some good sections for running. The achilles felt fine on the run, with no pain or discomfort. I can tell that it's not as strong as it should be, but as long as I monitor it, I should be free and clear. I am very relieved. I will probably stick to the roads for my long run this weekend and give my body enough time to heal up before subjecting it to more trail running.
Finished with the stair climb. Good workout for the quads.
I finally drank the eastern-Ontario Kool-Aid and picked up a pair of Crosslites.
Finished with the stair climb. Good workout for the quads.
I finally drank the eastern-Ontario Kool-Aid and picked up a pair of Crosslites.
5 PM
Road Running 1:00:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Easy run to the in-laws for supper after work.
Thursday Feb 11, 2010 #
7 PM
Road Running 2:10:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Easy run. Other than a few hills, I ran along a very flat route and kept to a slow and easy pace. No pain in the achilles, but I didn't push it too hard. Need to try a fast-paced run and also a trail run to see how it holds up, but will wait a few more days for that.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2010 #
8 PM
Road Running 1:12:00 [3]
shoes: BL Orange
Very easy run. Took it slow. Wore a pair of tanks on my feet. No pain, but knew that I didn't feel strong (or confident) enough to push things too hard. Not sure that I'm out of the woods yet, but I can chill a bit now that I've had a run without pain. Glad I took a couple of days off.
My calves have been very tight the last week, so need to let them relax a bit and stretch them out.
My calves have been very tight the last week, so need to let them relax a bit and stretch them out.
Tuesday Feb 9, 2010 #
Note
(rest day)
Had some achilles pain on the weekend. I don't think it's anything too serious, but will take today off as an extra precaution. My calves were pretty tight after some snowshoeing in deep snow, so I should have taken it easy rather than putting in another two hours of running in the snow. There's no swelling, the rear ankle area isn't painful to the touch and I feel fine walking, so it should be okay. Will take it easy tomorrow and check out the situation.
Monday Feb 8, 2010 #
Note
(rest day)
Sunday Feb 7, 2010 #
8 PM
Trail Running 1:00:00 [3]
shoes: Black100
Saturday Feb 6, 2010 #
11 AM
Snowshoeing 1:08:00 [3]
shoes: I8PK
12 PM
Trail Running 1:15:00 [3]
shoes: Black100
4 PM
Trail Running 1:02:00 [3]
shoes: Black100
Friday Feb 5, 2010 #
4 PM
Snowshoeing 1:00:00 [3]
shoes: I8PK
5 PM
Trail Running 30:00 [3]
shoes: I8PK
Thursday Feb 4, 2010 #
10 PM
Road Running 1:10:00 [3]
shoes: Black100
Wednesday Feb 3, 2010 #
12 PM
Trail Running (Hills) 51:00 [3]
shoes: Grey
Easy lunch run. Lots of snow on the trails today, so a bit more slippery than yesterday. Was up until 2 AM stressing about work assignments, so feeling pretty tired today. Put in some hill repeats and then finished with the stair climb. I leave for Winnipeg tomorrow, so may skip my run this evening to hang out longer with my wife.
Tuesday Feb 2, 2010 #
Note
Leg Work
2 x 15 single calf raises; 2 x 15 hip extensions; 2 x 15 two-legged squats
2 x 15 single calf raises; 2 x 15 hip extensions; 2 x 15 two-legged squats
12 PM
Trail Running (Hills) 50:00 [3]
shoes: Grey
Lunch run at Crowther. Since I'll be in flat Winnipeg for six days come Thursday, I figure I should try to get in some hill work while I can. Felt great on the trails. Was moving quickly early on, then came upon a woman with six unleashed dogs. She didn't seem to care that they kept running back and forth at me, as she was engrossed in her phone conversation. So I turned around and went back the way I came. On my hill repeats, I ran by another woman with an unleashed dog and this one bit (or nipped??) me on my left calf. She paused in her phone conversation long enough to ask if I was okay. I don't hate dogs, but really wish their owners would keep them from jumping/biting/intimidating others.
Finished with the stair climb.
At the in-laws for an early dinner tonight, so will only get in another 45-min run for the commute. Unless, of course, I go out for a third run of the day, but that seems a bit excessive.
Finished with the stair climb.
At the in-laws for an early dinner tonight, so will only get in another 45-min run for the commute. Unless, of course, I go out for a third run of the day, but that seems a bit excessive.
5 PM
Road Running 47:00 [3]
shoes: Blue
Easy commute to the in-laws for dinner after work.
Monday Feb 1, 2010 #
Note
(rest day)
Feeling good. I take Mondays off to hang out with Kieran for Boys' Night while Rochelle goes out with friends. It's probably good to give my legs some rest anyway.
Note
Core Work
2 x 15 crunches; 2 x 10 leg raises; 2 x 15 bicycle (?) crunches; plank (45 sec); 2 x 12 push-ups
I'm a weakling, so I need to keep doing these.
2 x 15 crunches; 2 x 10 leg raises; 2 x 15 bicycle (?) crunches; plank (45 sec); 2 x 12 push-ups
I'm a weakling, so I need to keep doing these.