Training Log Archive: BashIn the 7 days ending Nov 25, 2016:
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Friday Nov 25, 2016 #
4 PM
Running (Trail) 37:02 [3] 5.04 km (7:21 / km) +77m 6:49 / km
slept:7.0 shoes: Salomon Snowcross1 2nd pair
Slush run around Palgrave West with AdventureDog before kicking off 'Bent's Birthday Weekend by letting him cook one of my favourite dinners.
Thursday Nov 24, 2016 #
Note
For anyone who used to use Picasa and wasn't satisfied with the automatic "upgrade" to Google Photos, SmugMug now makes it easy to import photos from Google Photos. I'm currently importing all the photos I'd ever posted on Attackpoint before last March when I made the switch - over 6,000 of them. I can't imagine that I'll ever change the links though - maybe for my major race reports.
Strength & Mobility (Core) 20:00 [3]
Power Yoga 52:00 [1]
'Bent joined me in tonight's class. Caron took it easy on him.
10 AM
XC Skiing - Classic (Ungroomed) 1:04:18 6.06 km (5.7 kph) +122m
slept:5.75
The forecast is calling for rain so if I wanted to enjoy the snow that fell overnight, I had to get out this morning. It wasn't pretty - the skiing, that is. Palgrave West forest, on the other hand, was *really* pretty. There was just enough snow to ski but not enough snow to ski back on the same track. It was slow going with waxless rock skis on sticky, wet snow - and it was wonderful. I met Crash Caylor skiing with her pooches Sadie and Skye, so we skied together and chatted for awhile.
Time includes some trail clearing. There were a few days with gusty winds this fall and if we don't clear the fallen branches now, they'll freeze to the ground and grab our skis in mid-winter.
Time includes some trail clearing. There were a few days with gusty winds this fall and if we don't clear the fallen branches now, they'll freeze to the ground and grab our skis in mid-winter.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2016 #
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Only one more week of R&R before I start training for real again. In the meantime, BazingaDog and I had a great hike in the forest before the snow started coming down. He is less than a week away from getting his License To Run after several months of limping followed by 12 weeks of post-surgical recovery. He is soooo ready.
6 PM
Strength & Mobility 45:00
slept:7.5 shoes: Salomon Speedcross Pro - Blue
Boot camp before grocery shopping. I guess that's called a "brick".
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016 #
7 PM
Strength & Mobility 55:00
slept:5.75 shoes: Salomon Speedcross Pro - Blue
New C3 injury prevention class in Caledon East after a fruitful trip to Salomon Toronto.
Monday Nov 21, 2016 #
Note
slept:7.0
BazingaDog and I hiked in the snow today! We didn't get enough to ski but it's great to see that Mother Nature still remembers how to make winter weather.
Sunday Nov 20, 2016 #
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slept:7.0
Until early afternoon, it looked like I might have to drive back to Brantford to help Mom but the situation improved with more effective pain control. Word of advice: never tear your bicep!
Note
Hamilton Theatre Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario (home of Raid The Hammer) received dozens of angry tweets over the weekend.
http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2016/11/20/tru...
http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2016/11/20/tru...
Saturday Nov 19, 2016 #
1 PM
Orienteering (O Cup) 45:00 [4] 5.59 km (8:03 / km) +115m 7:18 / km
slept:7.0 shoes: Salomon S-Lab Fellcross 2
Stars O Cup Kick-Off - Shades Mills, Cambridge
After weeks of near-summer weather, we got lots of rain today. Because I'd packed in a hurry yesterday when I went to Mom's place, I hadn't brought all the right gear. I ran in a good rain jacket that I would hate to tear, which influenced my route choices, i.e. more trail running than bushwhacking. The O Cup box used dog bone controls, which allowed a longer course in a smaller park - great strategy and quite a challenge. There was a good crowd of participants and a wide range of finish times.
Afterward, Funderstorm suggested that a group of us go to The Old Marina for a hearty mid-afternoon lunch and beer. It was delicious! It was great to catch up with various people and enjoy the view and cozy atmosphere. I knew what it was going to feel like to run on a full stomach in the evening race (and I was right!) but I decided it was worth it. This is one of the cool things about the Stars offering two races in a day; it gives orienteers a chance to hang out in clean clothes indoors. Nice!
Update: In the excitement of the race, I interpreted double control 1/4 as the start of the box and ran almost right past 2/3 without paying any attention to it. So I kickstarted my season with a mispunch! Boo, I will try not to make it a habit.
(I don't know either of my race times and I didn't start/stop my Ambit at the exact times. Will fix later.)
After weeks of near-summer weather, we got lots of rain today. Because I'd packed in a hurry yesterday when I went to Mom's place, I hadn't brought all the right gear. I ran in a good rain jacket that I would hate to tear, which influenced my route choices, i.e. more trail running than bushwhacking. The O Cup box used dog bone controls, which allowed a longer course in a smaller park - great strategy and quite a challenge. There was a good crowd of participants and a wide range of finish times.
Afterward, Funderstorm suggested that a group of us go to The Old Marina for a hearty mid-afternoon lunch and beer. It was delicious! It was great to catch up with various people and enjoy the view and cozy atmosphere. I knew what it was going to feel like to run on a full stomach in the evening race (and I was right!) but I decided it was worth it. This is one of the cool things about the Stars offering two races in a day; it gives orienteers a chance to hang out in clean clothes indoors. Nice!
Update: In the excitement of the race, I interpreted double control 1/4 as the start of the box and ran almost right past 2/3 without paying any attention to it. So I kickstarted my season with a mispunch! Boo, I will try not to make it a habit.
(I don't know either of my race times and I didn't start/stop my Ambit at the exact times. Will fix later.)
5 PM
Orienteering (O Cup) 32:19 [4] 3.43 km (9:25 / km) +77m 8:28 / km
shoes: Salomon S-Lab Fellcross 2
Starry Nights O Cup - Riverside Park
I love night O! It was a chilly evening with some rain and a few snowflakes before we started. As always, the weather wasn't an issue once we got going. It was an interesting course design with two O Cup boxes and different types of terrain and navigation. The ground was wet from all the rain today, which added to the adventure. I'm going to need to re-think my system of lights and glasses; it wasn't always easy to see the map because my vision is getting worse. I think I was 2nd woman behind Val, maybe in the top 4 or 5. She is tough to beat!
Thank you to the Stars for another terrific O Cup double header to kick off the season. It's a lot of extra work but we sure appreciate it.
I love night O! It was a chilly evening with some rain and a few snowflakes before we started. As always, the weather wasn't an issue once we got going. It was an interesting course design with two O Cup boxes and different types of terrain and navigation. The ground was wet from all the rain today, which added to the adventure. I'm going to need to re-think my system of lights and glasses; it wasn't always easy to see the map because my vision is getting worse. I think I was 2nd woman behind Val, maybe in the top 4 or 5. She is tough to beat!
Thank you to the Stars for another terrific O Cup double header to kick off the season. It's a lot of extra work but we sure appreciate it.