Training Log Archive: Torino

Did a sprint town-O in Appenzell. I have never been there and enjoyed this very pretty town with all the painted houses. The orienteering was tricky in spots and I ran into one dead-end at #2 before I realised that the flag was on the other side and I had to get around a whole block. I made another major mistake in a route choice because I thought the area was off limits (they were taking down the stage for the previous' day open air concert) but in fact one could run straight through it! I lost 1 minute there.
From the 26 ladies in my age category, including lots from the Tour O-week from all over the world, I placed 6. But with a little luck and better eye sight I could have been 2nd or 3rd which is good to know for next weekend's WMOC! quite encouraging.

After my sprint O, we went on a mountain bike ride trying to follow the route that was indicated on a map. We made some detours until we finally found some signs with our number on it. We climbed the heights on the south side of Appenzell. Very pretty area.

did the Elfenau loop between rains! Pushed the wrong button at the halfway point, so some of the time is missing. Bummer.

Teaching my yoga class; as it was still hot, I did lots of stretching flow motions and very little power movements. Still felt very good.

Went to the Gantrisch to do that bike ride again that Urs and I checked out some months ago. ! Enjoyed it much and pushed it, too!
Thought I could catch some sunshine but when i got there the thunderclouds had already moved in. Rats! No rain though just not the hot sunny ride I envisioned.

Tuesday eve group, we went to pick up Lola at her house and went to Plattenweg and Rugenbräu to have a beer. Home by the way of Little rugen. Wonderful evening.

Ran up the Harder after work, first time in over 2 years again. Could jog all the way, but not very fast.