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Training Log Archive: NSW Stinger

In the 31 days ending Dec 31, 2013:

activity	#	time	miles		km		+m
Adventure Race	1	16:46:00
Orienteering	4	7:08:55	46.71	(9:11)	75.18	(5:42)	3036
Kayaking	5	5:20:57	31.25	(10:16)	50.3	(6:23)
Road Cycling	3	5:04:35	83.17	(3:40)	133.85	(2:17)	818
MTB Cycling	4	5:01:39	57.64	(5:14)	92.76	(3:15)	1297
Running	6	4:58:17	30.68	(9:43)	49.37	(6:03)	1501
Swimming	6	3:55:51	7.46	(31:38)	12.0	(19:39)
Total	29	48:16:14	256.91		413.46		6652

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Tuesday Dec 31, 2013 #

7 AM

Swimming 40:00 [3] 2.0 km (20:00 / km)

post nightshift swim with Matt. Had trouble keeping up with him in his new wetsuit. Arms felt tired and out of practice but got better as I went on.

5 PM

MTB Cycling 54:56 [3] 20.17 km (2:43 / km) +224m 2:35 / km
shoes: Cannondale Rush

The new commute to work. Not as nice as DIS to Hazelwood because there is more boring roads with no shoulder but it could be a lot work. The first climb up Downies Lane is pretty tough.

Monday Dec 30, 2013 #

8 AM

Road Cycling 4:04:35 [3] 113.85 km (2:09 / km) +818m 2:04 / km
shoes: Cervelo P3

Melbourne Ironman training begins. Probably not the best ride to bring out the TT bike for the first time in 8 months, probably should have used the yellow racer that doesn't mind a bit of off road action as it took a bit of exploring to find the best roads. Bit disappointed to find there are only two possible sealed road options from Traralgon South, one i on the busy Tgon Creek road which has no shoulder and the other is over Mt Tassie to Yarram and would involve about 160km round trip. Still the loop was pretty nice after I got out to Loy Yang, then Gormandale, Willung, Rosedale for a pie and coffee, Glengarry, Traralgon and home.
Made a few adjustment to seat position which I think helped. Will try lifting the arm rests a bit next time. Shoulders and neck didn't really enjoy the ride but the legs were pretty happy.

Sunday Dec 29, 2013 #

Note

rest. worked then to the movies

Saturday Dec 28, 2013 #

7 PM

Orienteering 35:30 [3] 6.3 km (5:38 / km) +348m 4:25 / km
shoes: Saucony Peregrine 2

short jog after work, didn't feel as fresh as yesterday.

Friday Dec 27, 2013 #

7 AM

Kayaking 1:10:00 [3] 10.0 km (7:00 / km)

morning paddle at Port Melbourne, with Kathryn, Jarad, Paul Patrick and Elizabeth.

6 PM

Orienteering 1:09:38 [3] 13.13 km (5:18 / km) +334m 4:42 / km
shoes: Saucony Peregrine 2

evening run in the new playground. One of those very rare days where I felt good running.

Thursday Dec 26, 2013 #

10 AM

Road Cycling 30:00 [3] 10.0 km (3:00 / km)

hired one of the shared melbourne city bikes and smashed around the city a bit before heading to the cricket. Great way to get around and very convienent now that most bikes have helmets left with them.

Wednesday Dec 25, 2013 #

8 AM

Running 31:57 [3] 4.92 km (6:30 / km) +199m 5:24 / km
shoes: Saucony Peregrine 2

morning jog with Kathyn before heading to Christmas dinner in Sunbury.

Tuesday Dec 24, 2013 #

8 AM

MTB Cycling 2:01:16 [3] 39.12 km (3:06 / km) +742m 2:50 / km
shoes: Cannondale Rush

Time trial on the mtb up Taylors road to collect some signs for the weekends race. Had to push pretty hard to get back in time for my massage.

Monday Dec 23, 2013 #

5 PM

MTB Cycling 58:30 [3] 14.47 km (4:03 / km) +331m 3:38 / km
shoes: Cannondale Rush

exploring the new trails in Traralgon South. Lots of potential with existing trails and a few hidden bike tracks.

Sunday Dec 22, 2013 #

Note

Legs a bit tired and L achilles a bit tender but otherwise feeling ok today so hoping I'll be training properly again soon.

Saturday Dec 21, 2013 #

6 AM

Orienteering 4:48:46 [3] 50.09 km (5:46 / km) +2207m 4:43 / km
shoes: Saucony Peregrine (green)

Duncan's Run Hundred 50km race, memorial run for my mate Duncan Orr.
I really wanted to do the 100km race but my running training since the marathon has been pretty restricted and the last few shifts at work have been pretty hard on the legs with lots of stairs in heavy boots. I wasn't even sure if the 50km was a good idea but I was going to start anyway.
6am starts are never very enjoyable but at least we now live only 20mins drive from Balook (didn't stop me from being the last to register). The 50 and 100km races started together on the same course. I took it pretty easy from the start and it wasn't long before Magnus Michelsson ran off the front. It was nice to have a chat with a few of the other competitors and met a local legend from Warragul, Robbie Z, who has a won his age class at Hawaii ironman a few times. On the climb up to Taylors Rd a few of the guys slowed down and I was in 2nd. Felt quite good along Taylors Road but never really fired all day. The climb up to Balook was bloody hard but I didn't worry about it and walked the steeper parts and didn't see anyone behind. I was considering changing to the 100km course but came to my senses and decided to look after the body and hit 2014 running. Finished 30mins behind Magnus but that was understandable.

Friday Dec 20, 2013 #

10 AM

Kayaking 45:00 [3] 7.0 km (6:26 / km)
shoes: Fenn Elite Spark

Had a quick paddle in between numerous other appointments. Pretty warm day and nice to be on the water.

Thursday Dec 19, 2013 #

Note

Achilles felt shit after work again, and I stopped at the Harriers Christmas feed on my way home so didn't train.

Wednesday Dec 18, 2013 #

7 PM

Orienteering 35:01 [3] 5.66 km (6:11 / km) +148m 5:28 / km
shoes: Salomon Speed Cross 3

evening plod after work. First run from the new house after moving yesterday. Heaps of trails to explore straight from the back door. Sweet. Though I had no energy for running.

C • New house 1

Saturday Dec 14, 2013 #

Adventure Race race (AJ's X-Marathon) 16:46:00 [3]

Results
http://adventurejunkie.com.au/index.php?option=com...

Friday Dec 13, 2013 #

7 AM

Running 43:30 [3] 7.65 km (5:41 / km) +188m 5:04 / km
ahr:131 max:160 shoes: Salomon XT Wings

nice morning jog with Kathryn. Glad she encouraged me to get out of bed.

Thursday Dec 12, 2013 #

6 PM

Road Cycling 30:00 [3] 10.0 km (3:00 / km)

evening spin on Kathyn's Trek so get it ready to use for this weekend's X-marathon. I can see why she likes the bike.

Wednesday Dec 11, 2013 #

7 AM

Swimming 40:00 [3] 2.0 km (20:00 / km)

morning swim after nightshift. I forgot have much night shift sucks. It gonna take a while to get used to it...

Sunday Dec 8, 2013 #

8 AM

Swimming 35:51 [3] 2.0 km (17:56 / km)

Lorne Adventure Fest Leg 1
88th, 14th in category.
Got into some clear water from the start which was nice but this only lasted for the first 100m before I got smashed by a few people near the first buoy. It took a while to get going but I felt like I swam the 2nd half pretty well and passed a few in that time. Though time wasn't any better than last year when I did NO training. At least I beat Jarad :-)

C • You only did the swim? 2

9 AM

Kayaking 1:05:57 [3] 12.3 km (5:22 / km)
shoes: Fenn Elite Spark

It didn't seem like a great paddle, not much strength into the wind. But the downwind section was better. But I was only 6min behind the best solo guys which is better than I normally do. The new boat must have made all the difference. Felt good to catch and pass Dodd too.

10 AM

Running race 1:14:17 [3] 13.0 km (5:43 / km)
shoes: Saucony Peregrine (green)

11 AM

MTB Cycling 1:06:57 [3] 19.0 km (3:31 / km)
shoes: Chiru Pulse 29er

28th, 7th in category

Saturday Dec 7, 2013 #

Note

hangover day after work dinner. drove to Anglesea and had a nice afternoon snooze.

Friday Dec 6, 2013 #

7 AM

Swimming 40:00 [3] 2.0 km (20:00 / km)

morning swim before work. Got my replacement 2XU wetsuit just in time for Lorne.

Thursday Dec 5, 2013 #

6 PM

Running 33:33 [3] 6.28 km (5:21 / km) +168m 4:43 / km
shoes: Salomon Speed Cross 3

short afternoon jog after my final work exam (interview). Feeling pretty drained and a bit of an anti-climax for the end of the course.

Tuesday Dec 3, 2013 #

6 AM

Swimming 40:00 [3] 2.0 km (20:00 / km)

morning swim with Matt. Probably the nicest morning yet.

4 PM

Kayaking 1:00:00 [3] 9.0 km (6:40 / km)

Arvo paddle. Rescued a Blue tongue lizard swimming about 100m from shore and took him back to dry land. Buggered if I know why he was out there?

C • Looking for a wave? 1

Monday Dec 2, 2013 #

9 AM

Swimming 40:00 [3] 2.0 km (20:00 / km)

morning swim at Inverloch. Perfect day for an RDO. It was hot but I had a massive icecream headache as soon as my head hit the cold water.

10 AM

Kayaking 1:20:00 [3] 12.0 km (6:40 / km)
shoes: Fenn Elite Spark

Paddle to Australia rock and back. Water was so clear and I've only seen it this flat once. Wind did pick up while I was out there though.

11 AM

Running 50:00 [3] 9.0 km (5:33 / km)
shoes: Saucony Peregrine 2

Run along the coast with a few nice swims.

Sunday Dec 1, 2013 #

9 AM

Running 1:05:00 [3] 8.52 km (7:38 / km) +946m 4:54 / km
shoes: Salomon Speed Cross 3

morning jog with Kathryn at Mt Baw Baw. Another really nice day up here.
Pretty tired but legs not too sore.

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