Training Log Archive: TorinoIn the 31 days ending Dec 31, 2008:
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Tuesday Dec 30, 2008 #
Nordic Walking 1:00:00 [3] 5.0 km (12:00 / km) +200m 10:00 / km
Had my 2 senior classes. Nordic Walking in the evening with again the 4 most faithful participants and went up towards Bleiki. Beautiful views over Interlaken at night!
Note: I did not go running at lunch as is usual because I was just too unmotivated to change and go out into the cold and grey. It remains just very cold for Switzlerland with blue skies above appr. 1000m elevation and grey for all of us folks living and working down below. I want spring back, it has been winter since the end of October which is quite unusual here.
Note: I did not go running at lunch as is usual because I was just too unmotivated to change and go out into the cold and grey. It remains just very cold for Switzlerland with blue skies above appr. 1000m elevation and grey for all of us folks living and working down below. I want spring back, it has been winter since the end of October which is quite unusual here.
Monday Dec 29, 2008 #
Teaching classes 1:00:00 [2]
Taught my two regular classes of core conditioning. We did circuits, and I participated as well.Some good strength exercises.
Nordic Walking 45:00 [2] 5.0 km (9:00 / km)
Nordic Walking with the seniors. Only the 2 fastest ones came, and we walked to the Lombach and back. Very cold indeed :-(.
Sunday Dec 28, 2008 #
Running 47:24 [3] 9.0 km (5:16 / km) +70m 5:04 / km
Walked with Urs to check on the lynx, then ran on my own along the Aare, then up through Elfenau the Dählhölzli woods to the bank and home. The trails were very icy and slippery and ran very cautiously.
Saturday Dec 27, 2008 #
Downhill skiing 45:00 [1]
Downhill skiing in Meiringen-Hasliberg; beautiful day full of sunshine. Skiing with brother Reto and his 8year girl, Christoph and Urs.
Knee hurt quite a bit.
Knee hurt quite a bit.
Friday Dec 26, 2008 #
Running 1:02:44 [3] 9.0 km (6:58 / km) +250m 6:07 / km
Run up to Ruedi's hut, the road seemed mostly clear of snow and ice! This was the first uphill run again since end of October, and I felt it. Slow going. I also took the Gnome trail back and forth because there were so many people walking along the Aare.
Thursday Dec 25, 2008 #
Running 54:00 [3] 9.0 km (6:00 / km) +90m 5:43 / km
Ran with Marc first, then Sandra and Christoph to see the lynx, then continued on my own, the same as on Sunday and back along the Aare. My left knee hurt quite a bit, the meniscus is shifting and complaining. Things are not getting any better :-(, rats.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2008 #
Running 44:12 [3] 8.0 km (5:32 / km)
Went for a quick run over lunch despite all the Christmas preparations. To Lombach and back. I felt so slow which I was, too! Still quite a bit of ice on the trails and slippery run in spots.
Nordic Walking 1:00:00 [2] 6.5 km (9:14 / km)
NW to Matten and over the fields to Wilderswil over the the airfield and back into Matten for a birthday celebration at a participant's house :-).
Monday Dec 22, 2008 #
Teaching classes 1:00:00 [1]
Teach 2 core classes with stomach and back strengthening exercises.
Nordic Walking 1:00:00 [2] 5.5 km (10:55 / km) +70m 10:15 / km
Nordic Walking with my Senior class; beautiful sunset! Walking to Goldswil and back down to the Aare and back. They have improved a lot and are getting faster.
Sunday Dec 21, 2008 #
Running 53:04 [3] 9.0 km (5:54 / km)
Went for a Sunday run to see the lynx (they were moping as they were not fed on sundays!) and continued to the Elfenau, down and back along the Aare. Into the sunset.
Saturday Dec 20, 2008 #
Running 39:18 [3] 8.0 km (4:55 / km)
Late afternoon run (finally!) in Bern through the Dählhölzli. Saw the lynx again, the female cub came up to me and jumped up on the fence, very playful. Then, food arrived, and the four of them were gone! Continued my run through the animal park, Elfenau, back along the Aare. The trails are still very slippery.
Friday Dec 19, 2008 #
Unspecified 1 [1]
No running, no training nothing. With all the snow, melting today with some rain, I had absolutely no desire to go running. Still lots to do for Christmas preparation and end of the year stuff for my classes.
Thursday Dec 18, 2008 #
Yoga 50:00 [1]
Teach the last Yoga class of this year. Kind of mellow today (had a grandchild who just died of sudden infant death syndrom at 1 month of age).
Nordic Walking 1:05:00 [2] 5.0 km (13:00 / km) +150m 11:18 / km
Decided to organise snow shoes for everybody and went to collect them over lunch. It was a fun class going up the road on the Harder looking down at Interlaken all white and with magical llights. A beautiful sight. Some people had never used snowshoes. :-)
Wednesday Dec 17, 2008 #
Unspecified 1 [0]
It had snowed much overnight and everything was covered in even more white! Lots of work all day with watering plants, decorating some more for the Christmas events in house.
Year-end dinner with the seniors. Lots of fun, they all came through the snow! Amazing! Did some taxi service to bring them back home later, home by 11 finally! Those are long days, and I had a headache again.
Year-end dinner with the seniors. Lots of fun, they all came through the snow! Amazing! Did some taxi service to bring them back home later, home by 11 finally! Those are long days, and I had a headache again.
Tuesday Dec 16, 2008 #
Nordic Walking 1:00:00 [2] 4.0 km (15:00 / km)
Was teaching 2 senior classes today, had a visit over lunch and was just plain busy all day organising the Nordic Christmas Singing for tonight.
Went first by car to decorate the hut and leave my car with hot punch and cookies and stuff. Then back to the hotel and walked with my group through Matten on safe ice-free neighborhood roads eventually into the Rugen and up to the little hut with the lanterns. Had punch, cookies, chocolates and sung some Christmas carols. With all the snow in the middle of the woods, it was a truly magical moment.
Everybody enjoyed it much!
Walking out with the tummy full of punch but cold toes and fingers first going straight through the woods on snowy and icy roads and trails. Back in the hotel by 10pm!
Went first by car to decorate the hut and leave my car with hot punch and cookies and stuff. Then back to the hotel and walked with my group through Matten on safe ice-free neighborhood roads eventually into the Rugen and up to the little hut with the lanterns. Had punch, cookies, chocolates and sung some Christmas carols. With all the snow in the middle of the woods, it was a truly magical moment.
Everybody enjoyed it much!
Walking out with the tummy full of punch but cold toes and fingers first going straight through the woods on snowy and icy roads and trails. Back in the hotel by 10pm!
Monday Dec 15, 2008 #
Teaching classes 45:00 [1]
Teach the am class with core strengthening and upper back strenth with bands. Quite intense and good workout.
Had a big headache and decided to cancel the pm class. Went home for a 1hour nap and ibuprofen. Felt better and went to Nordic Walking class later on.
Had a big headache and decided to cancel the pm class. Went home for a 1hour nap and ibuprofen. Felt better and went to Nordic Walking class later on.
Nordic Walking 50:00 [1] 4.0 km (12:30 / km)
NW with my senior group. Because of all the snow and ice, I am trying to find places that are safe for walking. I am paranoid everytime to get everybody back with no broken bones. It's a challenge this winter!
Went to the Neuhaus by car and walk through the nature preserve along the lake of Thun. Very pretty and ice-free!!
In the evening year-end dinner with the Fitness classes.
(this is going to be a tough week with something special every evening)
Went to the Neuhaus by car and walk through the nature preserve along the lake of Thun. Very pretty and ice-free!!
In the evening year-end dinner with the Fitness classes.
(this is going to be a tough week with something special every evening)
Sunday Dec 14, 2008 #
Running 1:01:00 [2] 9.0 km (6:47 / km)
Decided to go for a run late in the afternoon. Lots of snow and ice on the trails and small roads. Went through the animal park (saw the lynx cubs again up close!) and over to Elfenau, down to the farm and back along the Aare. Slow and cautious pace.
Saturday Dec 13, 2008 #
Downhill skiing 1:30:00 [1]
Slept very badly and only few hours. We decided to go skiing not far away and only for a few hours. The sun came out again and it was wonderful, Skied up on Elsigalp. The wind was strong though, and I could not do many runs, too tired and my right knee hurt even more :-(.
Friday Dec 12, 2008 #
Unspecified 1 [0]
The day started out grey but then the sun came through, finally!! I had already decided not to run at lunch because everything is snowcovered and icy, therefore very treacherous to run. In fact, it was just a lame excuse and I found tons to do anyway at work.
Thursday Dec 11, 2008 #
Yoga 1:00:00 [2]
Teach good flowing yogalesson with a middle section with power moves.
Nordic Walking 50:00 [2] 5.5 km (9:05 / km) +120m 8:12 / km
Nordic Walking with my Thursday group. "only" 6 people show up because it has been snowing and was grey and cold. Went to the Little Rugen and walked around it. Very magical lights from the town, the woods are completely covered in snow.
In the evening, we had our annual NW and fitness Apéro which was kind of fun. We have 2 newly weds (I went to their ceremony yesterday), Ruedi is 78 years old and Marlen is 75!! We enjoyed teasing them ;-).
In the evening, we had our annual NW and fitness Apéro which was kind of fun. We have 2 newly weds (I went to their ceremony yesterday), Ruedi is 78 years old and Marlen is 75!! We enjoyed teasing them ;-).
Tuesday Dec 9, 2008 #
Running 42:24 [3] 9.0 km (4:43 / km) +110m 4:26 / km
Run at lunch the Lombach loop to the 2nd bridge. Felt good and energetic, but my legs would not move fast. Realised that I was advancing at a snail's pace and was disappointed. One of the slower times :-(. But it was a beautiful day, cold but sunny just before another round of snowfall is supposed to set in. It is only middle of December, and I am already sick of the snow, the ice and the short days.
Nordic Walking 1:10:00 [2] 7.0 km (10:00 / km)
NW with my Tuesday evening fast group. Along the Aare towards Bönigen and the Lake of Brienz.
The last 2 weeks it already has been a challenge to find trails and places that were not too iced over. Especially at night it is hard to see, so I chose routes that are rather boring but more on the safe side.
The last 2 weeks it already has been a challenge to find trails and places that were not too iced over. Especially at night it is hard to see, so I chose routes that are rather boring but more on the safe side.
Monday Dec 8, 2008 #
Teaching classes 1:10:00 [1]
Teach my 2 core classes mostly on the ball and on the floor.
Nordic Walking 45:00 [1] 5.0 km (9:00 / km)
NW class with my seniors and diabetic/sight impaired people; good pace for them, I was still cold all the time ;-(.
Sunday Dec 7, 2008 #
Running 56:08 [3] 9.0 km (6:14 / km) +110m 5:53 / km
Only my 3rd run since coming home from Australia 2 weeks ago. It's the first day in over a week that I felt kind of healthy again. I had muscle and joint aches and basically felt drained. Most days, I had no strength to go running nor did I feel like it.
The previous week, I had decided to extend my training break to last all of November. Mostly it was also because of some dismal weather and lots of catching up to do after vacation.
Last week, I did the decorating of the hotel entry hall and both restaurants. It was, again, a huge job that took all of Wednesday and Friday. So again, no training on both days.
Today, I started out with Urs and we went by the animal parks and watched the 2 young lynx chase each other like two kitties. So much fun.
Later, after the Elfenau, I went by myself along the edge to the bench and back.
The previous week, I had decided to extend my training break to last all of November. Mostly it was also because of some dismal weather and lots of catching up to do after vacation.
Last week, I did the decorating of the hotel entry hall and both restaurants. It was, again, a huge job that took all of Wednesday and Friday. So again, no training on both days.
Today, I started out with Urs and we went by the animal parks and watched the 2 young lynx chase each other like two kitties. So much fun.
Later, after the Elfenau, I went by myself along the edge to the bench and back.