Training Log Archive: possum

Adventure race at Ft. Leavenworth. I paused my fenix at the kayak, where I waited quite a while, the paintball area, again a wait, but I did well here, and the compass test, which was hard. So this is a reflection of how much time I was moving. Mostly walking, a bit of slogging. At control 8, I went all the way around into the area, and all the way around to get back. Coming back to go to the next control, I saw several groups going though a door into the area. This would probably have saved me 10 minutes, because I had to go up and back down several steep staircases. Then, the one navigational error at 2--I went down the steep and rocky staircase, but it wasn't there. After the paintball area, I went back up the road, and punched it. Maybe five minutes here. Otherwise, very straightforward. I felt great, but hungry, when finished. Overcast, with on and off rain sprinkles.

C • Fort 1

Toughest workout this week. The spike came at the first round. We did three minutes of jump roping, with 50 regular, then 10 criss-cross and repeat. The criss-cross feet and Ali shuffles always seem to get my heart rate up.

After recycling, we went on the Riverfront Trail. I let Elray do lots of sniffing on the way out, and not so much on the way back.

I went to a new class today. The FAC--Friday Asana Club. Similar to Tuesdays, but it included a bunch of sun salutations. We had 60's music, and I am still channeling Janis Joplin in my head. I was concerned I wouldn't be able to do this stuff, but it was ok, except for balancing on one foot during the standing pigeon.

I'm improving on my skipping and gorilla jumps. Jumping in general. A good one today, then off to a massage. Feeling good.

Lifting weights while balanced on one foot, some of the time on two balance cushions. My agility exercises were done with tethers, to increase power. Not too aerobic, but a good one with some heavier weights.

Lots of core work. I did the CHOW today. 125 side kicks, but it wasn't as vigorous as usual.

Stretch & Strengthen

Not good to miss two days in a row, especially since the weather is good and a lot of rain is coming, but I follow doctor's orders, and can't drive today anyway.