Training Log Archive: nmulder

Since I decided to skip the Magoebeskloof MTB Race this weekend (too tired from Rogaine), Mac pulled me into joining him and Ryno for a LSD club ride. Turned out to be 100km at 25-27km/hr with the 'C' group.

Rode to Cyclelab first, then out through Randburg, Linden and Albertsville to Ontdekkers. Wind started picking up here and we had a strong tailwind all the way to Randjiesfontein. Then we did a u-turn. Ouch. Group was down to about 9 before we got blown off the back. Took a slightly easier pace back via Ruimsig, Honeydew and Witkoppen. Short break at Vida before heading home. Felt good, but had to work hard on the flats to stay with the bunch when we were doing 50km/hr +. (averaged 27km/hr at the turn).

Av 25.1, Mx 76.6 (down Doreen)

TE 2.1, Epoc 32, 2237 kcal.

C • Keeping it short & fast? 2

Trail running with Ryno, Arrie, Victoria and Carla. Started off by going north into the Fountain loops and then the shortened version of the main trail in Groenkloof. Overcast and muggy this morning.

TE 5.0, 284 Epoc, 587 kcal.

Paddling with Brian. Good start and then worked with a diamond for 8 laps until we got blown off. So a bit dissapointing to be 18s slower than last week - the diamond being slower than we thought on some laps.

15 adventure racers on the water tonight, including all three RSA Abu Dhabi teams (except Alex!).

TE 3.0, 78 Epoc, 470 kcal.

8 long laps of Emmies with Brian.

Both HRM and GPS were a bit slow off the mark, so data is inaccurate. Started the GPS late, so only the last 6km is recorded.

Otherwise, nice venue and fun running in the dark. Good organisation and prizes. Real bonus running on a golf course. Route was a figure of 8, with the 2nd half slightly more technical. I was set off in the A-batch and spent the first half trying to catch Landie. The 2nd half was spent trying to get away from her. Finished about 8th overall, but far, far back from 7th place. Route was technically easy with a mix of grass and path, but the darkness and head-lighting gave it an extra edge nonetheless.

Splits: 16:06 and 18:02 - quite tired on the 2nd loop

TE 3.9, Epoc 159, 247 kcal.

Easy paddle with Landie.