Training Log Archive: Torino

Running in the rain. Still being careful as I 'm still coughing. But it felt good being outside.

I decided to try some biking despite my persistent dry cough and went on a gentle, easy loop which I like very much. It was really warm out there, 17 degrees, but I was riding into a head wind going west. Down at the lake, the temps were much lower and I was glad for all the clothes I had put on.
Nice outing which didn't seem to affect my cold, except that the hills seemed stepper than they were last year!

A wonderful day, warm and still some snow on the Vue-des-Alpes. So, when we got there, I realised that I had two left shoes, mine and one of Urs's. Which meant I couldnt classic ski which I wanted. So I went skateskiing which is much harder on me and as I hadn't felt well all week (relapse with my cold and interrupted sleep) I just had no spunk in me to get any kind of rhythm on my skis. The tracks were also kind of bad, either slippery or with some deeper snow that made it an effort to push off. Plus, a few steps after the car I already did a faceplant as a rock stopped me right in my push-off.
I stopped earlier than I thought and just sat in the sun and we had our sandwiches.

Packing-up and classic skiing before we had lunch and left mid-afternoon. First, I skied a loop with Urs. Then he brought me over to the trailhead at the InterContinental (where Trump stayed in, bleugh) and skied up to the Wolfgang Pass where Sandra, Lena, Matti and Urs waited. So glad I could ski this latter section again, with my new classic skis it is so much easier, they hold on the uphill and feel safe on the downhills. What difference a good ski can make.
Wondering whether this was the cross-country skiing for this winter as the Jura has not had much snow and now, all is green :'-/(. It's been a terrible winter, too warm, too stormy with definitely barely any really cold days. But here's still March............?

Bringing Lena to her last ski school lesson and final ski race this morning. Doing a minor loop on skate skis. It had snowed 20-30 cm overnight and it was beautiful but hard to skate as groomed early in the morning, but not much after. After her race did a little loop and went home earlier (skipping the awards) to get lunch ready as we were sure everyone was ravenous.

Same deal in the afternoon for Matti's last ski school lesson and final race. Watched his runs, and he raced down really well and determined. Did little loops between waiting and then stayed for the awards at 4 pm. He had won in his class (even though he was one of the smallest!). The classes are put together by ability not necessarily age, and there are many older kids with the young kids.
Went afterwards to do a little loop up on the world cup loop where I didn't see another soul, then back out and down again to the main valley where I did another loop to the ski center and back until I felt really tired. Now, my muscles finally start to feel the skiing meaning that I can finally put an effort into them. It actually really feels good how I can push off and have some decent speed (and pass people). A big change to beginning of the week.
I also skied into the sunset and it was glorious.
Vacation is over tomorrow, going back home where there is no snow whatsoever, sniff. And Sunday should be almost 20 degrees warm.

Having a moment to go on a longish x-c ski loop and as I felt (finally) better energy-wise (still some runny nose and coughing), I chose to go up to the end of Dischmatal which is such a beautiful valley and only has classic tracks. The snow was cold and slow, I climbed fairly well, chasing another silver-haired woman, and we finally chatted a bit. Coming down into the wind was very tough as the wind was cold and fierce. I covered my head as much as I could and hurried back down.
Added another loop down in the big, flah valley in the sunshine before heading home. I was quite tired at the end. The first long training I've had all winter. Pleased.

Picking up Matti and Lena from the ski school then pulling Lena home.
It was the morning after the storm and it cleared up at lunch so I went out again with the classic skis which were still visible, some places blown over. However, the valleys (I had wanted to go up to) were closed due to the storm. So I did some loops close to home.
This wasn't the best day today.

Felt better today, some energy is back. Still runny nose and coughing.
First, we went looking for Matti who had skied away from us in search of his papa (did he really think he could catch up with Marc? I was wondering....). Urs went one way, I did the other, but we all connected, after several phone calls about our status) way south in the cross-country ski center. Matti was there in good shape and laughing at us.! Silly worrying grand-parents.
We then did a loop together, and Matti was goofing off a lot on his skis showing me what all he can do in the tracks. It's fun watching a kid being so free and subtle on those skinny skis. He also showed me the "Klaebo-run" uphill which was actually really good ;-0).
Marc eventually joined us pulling Lena on her downhill skis and the three of them headed off, Marc now skating and pulling 2 of them! The kids enjoy it so much and loudly cheer on their dad that people keep stopping and gawking at this super-dad.
I then went on my own, the same as yesterday but a little further, and I felt more energy and strength in my muscles.
Today was supposed to be the stormy day, but we were spared most of it behind the mountains. However, it had warmed up and a mix of raindrops and snow fell at times.

The first time out with my cold. We're in Davos and the day is absolutely wonderful. I am having a strong cold since it hit Wednesday with stuffed up nose, a head full of cotton candy and a beginning cough. No energy and took a lot of naps Thursday and Friday. It takes so much energy just to function in a normal day.
So I went slowly and felt that my lungs were aching when cold air would get down into the lungs demanding an effort. And the stop light came on at once. Did a gentle loop, easy and taking pictures, taking my time.

Kind of slow jog; my calves still hurt from workout on Wednesday (?) or from classic skiing in heavy snow. Dragging today but good for the mind.
I ran into hunter in full gear in the woods and was very surprised! So I asked them about being "out" of season, but no boar hunting season is from September until the end of February every Saturday! Amazing.
12 degrees out but slightly raining, way too warm.