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Training Log Archive: Magic

In the 31 days ending Mar 31, 2019:

activity # timemileskm+m
  X-C skiing12 39:07:13 174.43(13:27) 280.71(8:22) 5577
  Bike - Road22 11:57:16 177.91(4:02) 286.32(2:30) 686
  Run - Trail 7 10:02:37 49.94(12:04) 80.37(7:30) 2079
  Walk2 2:41:20 8.39(19:14) 13.5(11:57) 1236
  Climbing2 1:25:00
  Total45 65:13:26 410.67 660.9 9578
  [1-5]45 64:31:07

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Sunday Mar 31, 2019 #

Note
(rest day)

Day of travel back from Norway. Great week. Yes, it was a bit warm so the snow was often either icy or wet and the wind was constantly cold and annoying, but the mountains, accommodation, food and company were all great. Hope to make it back again next year.

Saturday Mar 30, 2019 #

Event: Southern champs weekend - POSTPONED
 
8 AM

X-C skiing 57:22 intensity: (4:10 @0) + (52:25 @1) + (47 @2) 5.84 km (9:50 / km) +155m 8:41 / km
ahr:106 max:128

First part of the morning, stopped my watch and failed to restart it, causing it to reset, so have lost a couple of km of GPS. Cold last night and the trails, especially the un-groomed ones, were very icy.
9 AM

X-C skiing 2:35:29 intensity: (2:23:36 @1) + (10:53 @2) + (1:00 @3) 15.5 km (10:02 / km) +424m 8:50 / km
ahr:99 max:145

Second part of the morning. Clare very keen to the skidoo track to Bygdin again. Got to it, had a look, and decided with Emma, Alan and Mat that it was too icy (or not enough snow) to be any fun so we headed back to the main track and let the rest go on. Still icy enough and walked down a couple of hills after some falls on the ice. Piste machine on its way but not in time for Emma and me to get to the cafe in Bygdin.
1 PM

X-C skiing 2:05:18 intensity: (1:47:09 @1) + (17:39 @2) + (30 @3) 19.81 km (6:20 / km) +364m 5:48 / km
ahr:109 max:142

Reconvened with the others in the cafe and then headed back on lovely newly groomed trails - with of course a second lunch stop in my favourite cabin. Lovely ski to finish the week.

Friday Mar 29, 2019 #

9 AM

X-C skiing 1:49:36 intensity: (1:44:36 @1) + (4:45 @2) + (15 @3) 12.65 km (8:40 / km) +199m 8:02 / km
ahr:104 max:137

Planned a loop to the west of Beitostolen but got to the cafe at the bottom of the ski slope to be told that it was too windy on top. Wasn't a bad thing as the cafe was really nice and did excellent chips!
12 PM

X-C skiing 1:16:05 intensity: (1:04:44 @1) + (11:21 @2) 7.45 km (10:13 / km) +174m 9:09 / km
ahr:111 max:134

Clare and GD44 decided to climb the ski slope but opted out of joining them as I didn't fancy the descent if the XC route wasn't reachable. Instead had a very nice and social ski back with Emma and Matt.
4 PM

X-C skiing 2:12:45 intensity: (59:30 @1) + (53:42 @2) + (13:23 @3) + (4:13 @4) + (1:57 @5) 16.69 km (7:57 / km) +218m 7:28 / km
ahr:121 max:176

After opting out of going up the ski slope with Clare and GD44 I needed to get something proper done, so headed out to explore the lit route with Mat. This wasn't up to much and wasn't groomed so headed out to the disabled loops on my own. These were in better condition and I had fun exploring. Very enjoyable couple of hours.

Thursday Mar 28, 2019 #

7 AM

X-C skiing 6:46:52 intensity: (2:37:33 @1) + (3:54:16 @2) + (13:17 @3) + (1:46 @4) 52.68 km (7:43 / km) +948m 7:05 / km
ahr:119 max:162

One way ski from Valdres ski centre back to Beitostolen. Drove to the start with Nick and Gary and skied until we meet the rest of the group heading towards us. From where I carried on (with GD44 for a few extra km) and the others turned back to the cars. Conditions great for the first hour, but the wind then really picked up (head wind) and the snow started to go soft. That with snow already on the tracks made it hard work and it got harder all day. Well tired by the end but it was a great day out.

Wednesday Mar 27, 2019 #

9 AM

X-C skiing 5:24:13 intensity: (10:59 @0) + (4:14:29 @1) + (54:35 @2) + (4:01 @3) + (9 @4) 38.72 km (8:22 / km) +693m 7:41 / km
ahr:108 max:153

Out to the north-east of Beitostolen today. Tracks not groomed in the morning and were hard work with the groves filled with wind blown snow, especially up on top. Lovely route though. Fell a few meters either side of lunch, which was a bit annoying (and got me cold hands). After lunch we hit some trails that had just been groomed and they were so much fun - so nice to have some proper glide! Finished by following the newly laid trails for a disabled competition that's on tomorrow.

Tuesday Mar 26, 2019 #

9 AM

X-C skiing 6:27:26 intensity: (3:08:36 @1) + (2:27:09 @2) + (43:49 @3) + (5:55 @4) + (1:57 @5) 50.04 km (7:45 / km) +1098m 6:59 / km
ahr:117 max:183

Plan was to head to Bygdin via a skidoo track but when we got to it it was hard packed icy snow, so turned to plan B and headed back over the pass we used yesterday. A morning groom made it much easier, though very flat light made the track very difficult to see, especially on the descent. Waffles in Bygdin and a second lunch stop in a lovely hut in the way back. Added an extra loop at the end as the conditions were so nice, the first part with GD44.

Monday Mar 25, 2019 #

9 AM

X-C skiing 5:50:05 intensity: (4:03:43 @1) + (1:22:16 @2) + (13:23 @3) + (10:29 @4) + (14 @5) 33.34 km (10:30 / km) +783m 9:24 / km
ahr:113 max:172

XC ski to the north of Beitostolen with the MDC crew. Tracks not groomed recently after about half way and it was tough, but fun, going in a mixture of soft wind blown slow and ice. Steep descent wasn't so fun and briefly got very cold in the wind. Nice run back dropping down to the bottom of the hill and a good fun climb back up.

Sunday Mar 24, 2019 #

Event: BMBO Event 4 -The Forest of Dean, South
 
10 AM

X-C skiing 1:49:58 intensity: (1:43:47 @1) + (5:52 @2) + (19 @3) 14.33 km (7:40 / km) +133m 7:20 / km
ahr:98 max:147

First loop from Beitostolen with the MDC crowd. Easy pace as a few not been on XC skis before. Conditions pretty good and tracks in good condition. Nice spot with an impressive mountain backdrop.
1 PM

X-C skiing 1:52:04 intensity: (1:25:16 @1) + (24:28 @2) + (2:20 @3) 13.66 km (8:12 / km) +388m 7:11 / km
ahr:108 max:149

Out again after lunch. Still pretty cold so conditions remained good. Did a bit of off piste, but was a bit icy in places and not so much fun. Not been any fresh snow for a while. Tricky descent at the end which had me down (when trying to go faster).

Saturday Mar 23, 2019 #

Note
(rest day)

Long day of travelling to Beitostolen for a week of XC skiing :-)

Note
(rest day)

Long day of travelling to Beitostolen for a week of XC skiing :-)

Friday Mar 22, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 32:57 intensity: (8:55 @1) + (20:50 @2) + (3:12 @3) 12.93 km (2:33 / km) +29m 2:31 / km
ahr:123 max:146

IW. Quite this morning. Maybe lots of other people don't work Fridays?
5 PM

Bike - Road 33:13 intensity: (1:05 @0) + (4:02 @1) + (25:14 @2) + (2:52 @3) 15.86 km (2:06 / km) +39m 2:04 / km
ahr:123 max:145

HFW. legs still unresponsive, but maybe that was just the result of having to work 5 days in on week?
7 PM

Climbing 45:00 [1]

Summit with Ollie, top-roping. Too much endurance for my arms! Fun enough, but would have preferred to be bouldering.

Thursday Mar 21, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 32:28 intensity: (1:28 @0) + (5:28 @1) + (19:25 @2) + (6:07 @3) 13.01 km (2:30 / km) +28m 2:28 / km
ahr:125 max:145

IW. Dreary and mild but busy. Legs lifeless.
6 PM

Bike - Road 32:09 intensity: (10 @0) + (8:50 @1) + (19:07 @2) + (4:02 @3) 12.76 km (2:31 / km) +47m 2:28 / km
ahr:124 max:145

HFW. No enthusiasm.

Wednesday Mar 20, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 30:17 intensity: (1 @0) + (1:34 @1) + (23:25 @2) + (5:10 @3) + (7 @4) 13.2 km (2:18 / km) +32m 2:16 / km
ahr:127 max:157

IW. Forgot my lock so had to turn around. Mildish but overcast.
5 PM

Bike - Road 32:08 intensity: (1:02 @0) + (20:37 @1) + (10:16 @2) + (13 @3) 12.29 km (2:37 / km) +22m 2:35 / km
ahr:117 max:136

HFW. From massage, legs still wobbling! So much pain. Took it very steady.

Tuesday Mar 19, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 31:47 intensity: (14 @0) + (1:39 @1) + (18:16 @2) + (11:38 @3) 12.99 km (2:27 / km) +30m 2:25 / km
ahr:131 max:144

IW. Busy, the lack of rain and lighter evenings seem to be enticing more people out on their bikes.
5 PM

Bike - Road 31:27 intensity: (53 @1) + (3:57 @2) + (23:03 @3) + (3:34 @4) 12.82 km (2:27 / km) +22m 2:26 / km
ahr:140 max:155

HFW. Slight headwind all the way, had to work hard to keep the gear turning.
6 PM

Run - Trail 1:14:23 intensity: (25 @0) + (8:45 @1) + (42:01 @2) + (18:10 @3) + (4:19 @4) + (43 @5) 11.43 km (6:31 / km) +208m 5:58 / km
ahr:131 max:168 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

MDC run from Mynydd y Gaer. Lead the steady group and glad that I did, ITB was niggly after less than an hour and my quads were really tight all the way up the climb. Otherwise, a nice and social run despite there being a damp mist about.

Monday Mar 18, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 32:52 intensity: (1 @0) + (10:00 @1) + (20:11 @2) + (2:39 @3) + (1 @4) 13.01 km (2:32 / km) +16m 2:31 / km
ahr:124 max:150

IW. Dry and not much wind about. Quite busy though. Moving okay but that was about all.
5 PM

Bike - Road 30:56 intensity: (9 @0) + (1:22 @1) + (5:54 @2) + (13:43 @3) + (9:37 @4) + (11 @5) 12.81 km (2:25 / km) +23m 2:24 / km
ahr:143 max:177

HFW. Busy again, especially as I missed peak traffic. Moving well at times, but just enough of a breeze to make it hard work in places with no gear options.

Sunday Mar 17, 2019 #

5 PM

Run - Trail 47:07 intensity: (24 @0) + (35 @1) + (16:07 @2) + (18:15 @3) + (11:43 @4) + (3 @5) 7.38 km (6:23 / km) +159m 5:46 / km
ahr:140 max:165 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

Shoes with 1800km don't feel anywhere near as bouncy as the brand new ones that I wore yesterday! Legs not too bad though. Just a short stretch and a bit of an explore after a day at the computer. Starting to feel the ITB in the last km. Much nicer day than yesterday.

Saturday Mar 16, 2019 #

1 PM

Run - Trail 47:16 intensity: (15 @0) + (2:04 @1) + (10:38 @2) + (14:28 @3) + (18:29 @4) + (1:22 @5) 6.27 km (7:32 / km) +251m 6:17 / km
ahr:143 max:170 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2019 (aqua)

Jog to test the legs and loosen out a bit. Trails around the edge of the Garth, got into the open to find it windy and wet so retreated back to the trees. Aside from being slow, all okay.
Entered M21E at IOC, think I would struggle with M45 atm so that's going to be interesting.

Friday Mar 15, 2019 #

Note
(rest day)

Plan was for a climb but it got cancelled, so did some more study instead of moving.

Thursday Mar 14, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 31:44 intensity: (9 @0) + (38 @1) + (23:24 @2) + (7:33 @3) 12.94 km (2:27 / km) +25m 2:26 / km
ahr:130 max:148

IW. Had a good following wind for a lot of it and lights were friendly, so surprised to be so slow.
5 PM

Bike - Road 33:45 intensity: (15 @0) + (4:47 @1) + (18:59 @2) + (9:11 @3) + (33 @4) 12.75 km (2:39 / km) +43m 2:36 / km
ahr:130 max:157

HFW. Plenty of headwind, but otherwise a relatively nice evening, sun was even still up until just before I got home.

Wednesday Mar 13, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 30:24 intensity: (2:15 @1) + (21:54 @2) + (6:15 @3) 12.99 km (2:20 / km) +25m 2:19 / km
ahr:129 max:148

IW. Most have rained some last night as there were puddles aplenty. Raining, but not too badly.
7 PM

Bike - Road 34:42 intensity: (1 @0) + (4:23 @1) + (22:42 @2) + (7:23 @3) + (13 @4) 12.95 km (2:41 / km) +55m 2:37 / km
ahr:129 max:156

HFW. Had a massage on my quads, only a short session but the difference is immediately noticeable. Windy in a mostly unhelpful way.

Tuesday Mar 12, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 34:48 intensity: (1 @0) + (5:47 @1) + (26:42 @2) + (2:09 @3) + (9 @4) 12.95 km (2:41 / km) +31m 2:39 / km
ahr:125 max:156

IW. Still windy and not being so helpful.
5 PM

Bike - Road 33:53 intensity: (3 @0) + (7:19 @1) + (7:24 @2) + (18:40 @3) + (27 @4) 12.77 km (2:39 / km) +22m 2:38 / km
ahr:131 max:151

HFW. Hard work into a headwind for much of it. At least it was dry.
6 PM

Run - Trail 1:22:30 intensity: (39 @0) + (18:01 @1) + (28:12 @2) + (29:20 @3) + (6:17 @4) + (1 @5) 11.01 km (7:29 / km) +318m 6:33 / km
ahr:131 max:167 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

Last MDC run from HQ for the winter. Lead the steady group as quads not up to more. Took it asy and they were okay, though my ITB started hurting after dropping off Craig-yr-Allt, not pleased about that. Otherwise a nice and enjoyable social run and good evening afterwards.

Monday Mar 11, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 34:32 [1] 12.95 km (2:40 / km) +24m 2:39 / km
ahr:82 max:82

IW. Plenty of wind, occasionally in a helpful way. Not many people. Git damp but luckily missed the downpour.
6 PM

Bike - Road 32:14 [2] 12.87 km (2:30 / km) +62m 2:27 / km
ahr:82 max:86

HFW. Wind more help than hindrance which was most welcome. Taff very full.

Sunday Mar 10, 2019 #

Event: Wharncliffe UKOL Long (Northern Champs)
 
4 PM

Climbing 40:00 [1]

Quick session at Spot with Ollie and Mark. Lost ability since the last time and generally getting on quite rubbish. At least the legs were nothing more than tired from yesterday.

Saturday Mar 9, 2019 #

Event: WNL Pen hill
 
11 AM

Run - Trail 3:09:22 intensity: (2:38 @0) + (51:12 @1) + (1:04:07 @2) + (58:57 @3) + (12:03 @4) + (25 @5) 24.27 km (7:48 / km) +807m 6:41 / km
ahr:127 max:170 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

Run with rcro from Llyn Brianne. Somewhere I've wanted to visit for ages and will be back, interesting area. Route was much nicer than I was expecting following a pretty hidden valley with just an old trail in it. Have to go back on a bike. Wind was much stronger than I was expecting, and was glad to be in a valley for a lot of it, but weather otherwise actually pretty decent. Legs weren't decent though, and really did not enjoy the running side, struggling massively with tight quads. Don't think they've been this bad before so time for some serious work. Goof day out but much more tired than I should have been.
C • It's a classic bike ride. 2

Friday Mar 8, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 32:51 intensity: (7:38 @1) + (20:13 @2) + (5:00 @3) 12.97 km (2:32 / km) +19m 2:31 / km
ahr:126 max:148

IW. Sun now up when I leave the house. Most have rained quite a bit last night.
5 PM

Bike - Road 31:10 intensity: (35 @0) + (11:32 @1) + (2:43 @2) + (13:49 @3) + (2:18 @4) + (13 @5) 12.77 km (2:26 / km) +23m 2:25 / km
ahr:129 max:171

HFW. Two ejits in cars in Tong this evening, another coming against my priority and a dithere lady who first turned in the middle of the road, then stopped and mounted the pavement before passing me with little space. Otherwise, just very wet.

Thursday Mar 7, 2019 #

7 AM

Bike - Road 32:15 intensity: (12:16 @1) + (19:38 @2) + (21 @3) 12.98 km (2:29 / km) +27m 2:28 / km
ahr:121 max:138

IW. Tailwind but body still not moving, lights even helping, but still slow.
5 PM

Bike - Road 34:44 intensity: (42 @0) + (12:11 @1) + (19:23 @2) + (2:28 @3) 12.75 km (2:43 / km) +42m 2:41 / km
ahr:121 max:141

HFW. Better than this morning. Lady in an Audi TT in Tong didn't seem to realise that cyclists count as traffic and that she should give way to one when the sign says priority to oncoming traffic. She seamed to find it amusing that I had to avoid her.

Wednesday Mar 6, 2019 #

5 PM

Run - Trail 1:07:20 intensity: (1 @0) + (26 @1) + (4:10 @2) + (53:08 @3) + (9:32 @4) + (3 @5) 12.01 km (5:36 / km) +61m 5:28 / km
ahr:143 max:168 shoes: Asics trail (orange)

Run home from work after a pizza buffet - not as painful as I was expecting. Although my quads were still so sore that I was paying more attention to them than my stomach. About 50/50 road and grass, the latter of which was super soft, slippery and wet. One day I am going to feel good enough to actually enjoy running home.

Tuesday Mar 5, 2019 #

Note
(rest day)

As per yesterday.

Monday Mar 4, 2019 #

Note
(rest day)

Site visit all day and not enough motivation to get out in the evening. Quads still battered though so rest no bad thing.

Sunday Mar 3, 2019 #

Event: Welsh Champs
 

Note
(rest day)

Giving the quads a chance to recover.

Saturday Mar 2, 2019 #

Event: WNL Cher Hill
 
9 AM

Walk 2:05:03 intensity: (1:19:04 @1) + (32:58 @2) + (11:31 @3) + (1:29 @4) + (1 @5) 10.98 km (11:23 / km) +807m 8:20 / km
ahr:100 max:165 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

Walk with Caitlin from Butermere up High Stile. Just managed to get the best bit of the day, just getting back before the rain. Cloud on the ridge bit though. A lot cooler and windier than the past few days - blow my hat off at one stage (was lucky to find it as it took off). Quads much happier with the walking pace.

Friday Mar 1, 2019 #

11 AM

Walk 36:17 intensity: (10 @0) + (18:58 @1) + (15:27 @2) + (1:42 @3) 2.52 km (14:25 / km) +429m 7:47 / km
ahr:118 max:144 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

Up the Old Man with Nicky. Watch failed to start and then stopped and reset near the top. Super misty above about 300m but still fairly warm and still.
12 PM

Run - Trail 1:34:39 intensity: (16:42 @0) + (1:01:49 @1) + (15:57 @2) + (11 @3) 7.99 km (11:50 / km) +275m 10:06 / km
ahr:105 max:146 shoes: Salomon Fellraiser 2017 (blue)

Down the Old Man. Missed the path off the ridge on the way down but found an easy way down the next gully (not sure that the map was correct). Quads really sore on the road over the last few km.

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