Training Log Archive: Torino

Did another uphill bike training. I am already in much better form than a month ago when I got out of an almost 2-months-layoff with low energy, cough going on forever et more. I just did some outings on skis, foot or bike but really, really easy. Even with that strange cough, my lungs were not taxed or hurt. Still puzzled over what I had.

Did a "quick" loop, first with Urs up to Sandra's place, and they were all outside, so we chatted a little (and I brought some homemade jam that had been sitting in our cellar for years to Marc). Then we continued pretty much keeping the altitude before Urs cut off down and I went on to do another loop. Felt so good and enjoying this weather.

Tried "my" loop again, but can't seem to pick up a tad of speed (?). I felt good and gave an effort. Probably need patience.
(Yesterday, we were in Berne for the funeral of Flöri (97yrs), Urs's aunt. It was almost a serene and gentle affair, weather perfect, warm and lots of flowers blooming, and nobody was crushed but moreso happy that she could finally go. She had wished for and suffered for the last 2 months. We were only a very small group, 5 and then also the nephew with family.)

Did a nice, easy loop with Urs. Such great weather. We split after being down at the lake, and I took the higher option with more climb.

A first on this trail! Did a slow jog from the train station in Chambrelien high up over the canyon of the Areuse river. It was spectacular, very rocky and tough to run on. But I mostly enjoyed it and took lots of pictures. There were also many, hardy wildflowers blooming along the way within the cliffs and rocks. A phantastic discovery which I will do more in the future.