Training Log Archive: KFish

rainy day, glad I hadn't taken off the trainer tire yet

10-
10+ fail
10-

pretty sad day top roping, but i did put together a V3 i've been stuck on, so we'll call it a success

Comparing to Raccoongaine last year:

Identical distance traveled (19.7 mi)
very slightly more climb this year (1200 vs 1160m)
more controls this year (31 vs 30, but 2 vs 3 child)
Fewer points this year (880 vs 990)
higher percentage of points compared to winner this year (80 vs 71%)

And supposedly better shape this year (at the very least, neither of us coming off injuries as opposed to both of us last year).

I think the difference maker was the amount of off trail. Looking at last years tracks I think we were on trail almost 75% of the time, to probably 50% this year (complete guesses).

but we got the same placing in our category, and moved up overall (7 to 3)(probably moreso due to changes in the competitors than personal improvement, but we'll take it).

In any case, its the perfect start of the season race, and it'll be fun when its our home turf next year.

recovery trot. Feeling surprisingly good today. Maybe i should always keep up my nutrition...

Event: Raccoongaine
 

Raccoongaine 2017 Route

Raccoongaine 2017 with syd as Topo the Mountain, elite mixed 6 hr

Rode down with W4J and Mr. W Saturday evening to the tune of much smack talk. Once we got the maps it was all business.

The map was about 25% bigger than last year, and it was already an unclearable course, so that meant lower point density. Still we thought we were in better shape and would get in more distanec, so our goal was 1000 points and 22ish miles. Planned a route that was was very similar to last year, SE below the lake, back west above the lake, and then a small loop with a couple options depending on time.

Started off moving pretty well going back and forth with a small group that included olga and scott. By control 7 or 8 we were on our own and it would stay that way for a long time. Found 1 mother/child control on this loop and didnt have any nav issues.

Things started going slightly (up and) downhill after rounding the lake. Low point density and lots of elevation. I felt mostly physically alright, but I think I was mentally lagging. My calves started getting on the verge of cramping, so i started guzzling electrolytes to try to fend it off.

At about 4.5 hours we had some choices to make and decided to book it for our long finishing loop that included 50 pointers instead of going for the easy route. The second one on this loop was a mother, and the child sent us towards the 50 pointers, so that cemented our decision. We both perked up and were able to move extremely well even through the woods. Got our whole final loop except 1 50 pointer that was even farther out.

I think overall this is the best i've felt during and after a race. Stayed really on top of food and electrolytes, I dont even know how many ecaps i ate, probably at least 12. Also 3 gu, 1 shotblocks, a bagle, and some jerky. 100oz water that just ran out at the end, and shared a bottle of gatorade with syd.

Syd on nav, i offered a few suggestions and took over while she ate. Worked out well.

Didnt get our point and distance goals which I htink points towards a more physically demanding course than last year. 880 points, 19.7 miles. 1st coed elite (1st coed overall) and 3rd? overall.

Order: 101, 109, 115(MC), 139, 127, 131, 128, 138, 132, 144 148, 134, 126, 121, 129, 142, 136, 116, 108, 125, 107, 123, 117, 124 (MC), 145, 106, 122, 105, 104.

C • nice track! 1

better than nothing

quick arms and core

Event: SMOC Heritage Park
 

Off to a rough start, for some reason i didnt even look at 1 and started off straight towards 2. In view of everyone watching...

Able to keep up a good pace until 7, which ended up being slightly off. luckily i saw it from where it should be off through the woods so I was able to check and keep going pretty quickly. Came up a little short at 10 which meant slogging through the marsh longer than I had to.

Got to 15 and saw Dave Eaton wandering and figured something was up. He said he had been there for a while and Igor had already taken off, so I did one sweep along the ridge line and moved on. hard to give up but also pretty clear it wasnt in the right spot.

16-26 went quite well, played leap frog with Dave the rest of the way out, and I think I even beat him on a few legs :o.

Wet feet and cold waiting for syd to show up so we didnt stick around to help pick up :/.

Fun middle type course that went ok despite the few hiccups.

C • thank you for breaking the ice 2

Red - Splits

Event: Waterloo G & G
 

Did manage a 5.11-, but also failed at a 5.10

felt really good. Feeling less stressed

Long day, no oomph

Arms and abs

island lake blue loop. beautiful day. good way to clear my head. I dont think I can do the active ankle for prolonged periods - blisters and bruising.

C • nice run 1

Looks like our relocation will be to Pitt for the next ~ 2 years. Still good driving distance for MI training weekends and races in OH, KY, MI, PA, NY. We relate this news with mixed emotions, the positives of which relate to anyone reading this!

C • - & + 4

Mostly new v2s, couldn't finish any 3, I think they started rating them harder

Got power back! But now don't have water because one of our stupid neighbors closed the main and damaged the valve

olson bike trail loop. a little chilly.

5.9
5.10
5.10+
5.11 no luck
5.12-/5.10- definitely mis rated cuz I could start it. Got stuck and switched

Registered for Flying Pig

M21+ - Blue for Mid, Long, and 2x Sprint
Recreation Red for Night (save a little bit of legs and get to race Syd and Jens)

Waterloo Controlapalooza with W4J, Mr. W, and Syd

47 imaginary controls spread across th entire park, 25km straight line.

Started off taking turns on Nav, and of course on my first turn I twisted my ankle and face planted down a hill. After that I spent a lot more time watching my footing than the map.

Wasn't really expected a 7 hour extravaganza, but great training and mostly fun minus the ankle! Happy Birthday W4J!

C • I can't get over... 2