Training Log Archive: NSW StingerIn the 7 days ending Nov 11, 2007:
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Sunday Nov 11, 2007 #
Event: Triple Tops Run
Kayaking (Lorne) 1:04:00 [3] 10.2 km (6:16 / km)
shoes: Fenn Millennium
Morning paddle in the Millenium on the Anaconda course. Didn't go the whole way, but out past Cumberland beach then back in catching a sweet little wave. Really flat and disappointed I wasn't paddling a bit faster, but maybe tired from yesterday.
Running long (Cumberland River) 2:00:00 [3] 16.0 km (7:30 / km)
shoes: North Face Anurva Boa
Following the paddle, Kathryn and I ran the Anaconda run leg. starts with a few k's up the Cumberland river, which is really beautiful and enclosed in a canyon. There had been flooding here last weekend, and there were some massive log jams across the track in a few places. The track out of the valley was almost totally covered in fallen branches from the storm so it was pretty slow. Finally got moving faster on the ridgeline, then descends into the next valley. Out to the beach for 4 km's of rockhopping. The first 2km is pretty though, but after that it gets easier. I really loved this section and look forward to passing lots of surf ironman/triathletes during the race. Turned around at the pier and ran all the way back to cumberland river on the coast. It definately got harder as I tired and I was happy to stop at the end.
Saturday Nov 10, 2007 #
Kayaking (Torquay) 1:17:00 [2] 8.0 km (9:38 / km)
shoes: Fenn Millennium
Jarad's ocean paddling training day. I planned to spend the weekend in the area anyway, so was happy to help Jarad with his coaching day. Not that I'm an expert or anything, but most people were beginner to intermediate anyway so I felt like I could give a few tips.
I was a stunning day, but no swell or wind which made conditions very easy.
I was a stunning day, but no swell or wind which made conditions very easy.
Kayaking (Torquay) 1:18:00 [2] 8.0 km (9:45 / km)
shoes: Fenn Millennium
Afternoon session from Torquay to Jan Juc. Practiced surfing waves into the west end of the beach on a nice little break. Lots of fun and great practice.
MTB Cycling (Anglesea) 1:25:00 [2] 23.0 km (3:42 / km)
shoes: Cannondale Rush
Afternoon ride with Jarad and Kathryn around the X-Tri course for tomorrow and a few other tracks. Not a bad course, a bit of single track and rough fire trails.
Friday Nov 9, 2007 #
Kayaking (Port Melbourne) 1:00:00 [3] 9.0 km (6:40 / km)
evening paddle from Sandridge SLSC on Port Melbourne. The water was surprisingly warm, and conditions ok, but a few storms around. Was pretty windy by the end. I paddled a Roberg, and Kathryn tried a Fenn XT.
Thursday Nov 8, 2007 #
Running (Delburn) 35:52 [3] 7.15 km (5:01 / km)
shoes: North Face Anurva Boa
after spending the most intense day in front of the computer for quite a while I had a headache and didn't feel like running. But managed a short evening run around the forest trails in Delburn. Legs actually felt ok, and surprisingly not sore from the four peaks.
Wednesday Nov 7, 2007 #
Kayaking (Hazelwood Pondage) 58:00 [3] 8.5 km (6:49 / km)
shoes: Fenn Millennium
afternoon paddle on Fenn, with Kathryn and workmate Ian (both on very slow plastic skis). The pondage is a man made lake with the cooling water from the power station. Sounds bad, but means the temperature is pleasant 18degrees. It was really windy and there was a lot of chop on the lake. Didn't feel so strong but haven't paddled for a week.
Note
Kath had a quick go on the Fenn. I expected her to swim very quickly, but was surprised by her stability and she didn't fall out.
Tuesday Nov 6, 2007 #
Running race (Mt Buffalo) 1:11:55 [5] 10.3 km (6:59 / km) +1200m 4:25 / km
ahr:171 max:181 shoes: Asic 2110 GT
Bright Four Peaks- #4.
Wasn't properly warmed up, and the first 15mins is the hardest. Very steep, but just runnable. Ran in front of Kath, then she passed me on the first road crossing about 20mins in. There was a nice easy flat or slightly undulating section, before it started climbing again. The 2nd half was great, awesome views, and fun rocky track. I ran i front for the last 25mins at Kath tired a bit (or I started feeling better). Really good finish with a fun little flat/descent section before climbing up to the Chalet.
Not sure why I can't get my HR up real high- my RPE is certainly higher then the HR avg would suggest.
Wasn't properly warmed up, and the first 15mins is the hardest. Very steep, but just runnable. Ran in front of Kath, then she passed me on the first road crossing about 20mins in. There was a nice easy flat or slightly undulating section, before it started climbing again. The 2nd half was great, awesome views, and fun rocky track. I ran i front for the last 25mins at Kath tired a bit (or I started feeling better). Really good finish with a fun little flat/descent section before climbing up to the Chalet.
Not sure why I can't get my HR up real high- my RPE is certainly higher then the HR avg would suggest.
Running (Mt Buffalo) 1:00:00 [3] 10.3 km (5:50 / km) +200m 5:19 / km
ahr:134 max:164 shoes: Asic 2110 GT
I waited around the top for an hour or so before running back down. Legs will regret it tomorrow.
Kathryn won Queen of the Mountain, and Dave Osmond was King. Kath was unfortunate not to pick up a few records too- due to taking wrong turn on descent of Day 1, being stopped at the hut due to bad weather on Feathertop, and the blizzard on Hotham. She might have beaten Hanny's record time Buffalo too so not a bad weekend.
Kathryn won Queen of the Mountain, and Dave Osmond was King. Kath was unfortunate not to pick up a few records too- due to taking wrong turn on descent of Day 1, being stopped at the hut due to bad weather on Feathertop, and the blizzard on Hotham. She might have beaten Hanny's record time Buffalo too so not a bad weekend.
Monday Nov 5, 2007 #
Road Cycling (Mt Hotham) 3:50:00 [4] 104.0 km (2:13 / km) +1900m 2:02 / km
ahr:146 max:177
Bright to Mt Hotham, with Shep, Reuben and Duncan (Kath's friend from Morwell). After the terrible weather of the last few days we were very fortunate to have a perfect day. Started with cruisy 25km ride to Harrietville before the ascent began. Felt ok on the climb, but got a puncture after we regrouped with the others. After the restart my legs never got working again and I really struggled up the last steep sections. We turned around with about 3km to go when the conditions became unbearable. Great descent and the Carboshotz kicked in near the bottom and my energy returned. Coffee break in Harrietville before a fast return back to Bright. Good day in the saddle.