Training Log Archive: maprunnerIn the 30 days ending Apr 30, 2008:
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 #
weights 30:00 [2]
Tuesday Apr 29, 2008 #
run/walk (speed) 40:00 [3]
at PNS after work. I saw a dead turkey and lots of people enjoying a perfect spring evening.
Sunday Apr 27, 2008 #
run/walk 40:00 [2]
run/walk 40:00 [3]
ahr:160 (sick)
Mike and I went to Wyandotte this morning. I ran along the trail/road below the dam. This was the first time I covered the whole length, so I saw lots of new things, which helped keep me interested during an otherwise boring jog.
Saturday Apr 26, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
(sick)
some anti-AOWN activities today: weed killer around the landscaping, and Critter Ridder under the front steps. Trying to convince the ground hog to find somewhere else to live. Hope it works.
Friday Apr 25, 2008 #
walk warm up/down 13:00 [1]
run/walk 30:00 [3]
(sick)
nice and easy at PNS after work. Feeling better, but still have to blow my nose every other minute.
Thursday Apr 24, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
(sick)
Tuesday Apr 22, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
(sick)
Monday Apr 21, 2008 #
Note
(sick)
Feeling worse today. Mostly because I'm back at work :( Work has been pretty stressful lately, which I suspect is what led to me getting sick in the first place.
Sunday Apr 20, 2008 #
run/walk warm up/down 12:00 [3]
orienteer race 18:23 [4] 2.5 km (7:21 / km)
(sick)
Relays at ROC. I was determined to do my best for the team this year. In the past, I have dropped us several spots after my leg; my goal was to drop 2 places or less. I loaded up on cold meds, and decided to go for it. After all, what did I have to lose?
My winter training paid off. I was able to keep up a steady slow jog the whole way! I did walk about 4 steps as I needed to double check the map, but that's it. It definitely helped that this was an easy yellow course on flat terrrain (except for one leg). I ran a clean race. Never performed so well in a relay before, so I was very happy.
I had forgotten to start my watch, so I had no idea of my time. When I downloaded, I was shocked. Sub 8 min/k! A first for me, even on sprint courses. Even better, I managed to pull us UP one place in the overall standings. Yeah!
Everyone on the team had good runs this year, which made it even more fun.
Consistency 9.8, time lost 20.3
Saturday Apr 19, 2008 #
orienteer race 46:23 [3] 3.38 km (13:43 / km)
ahr:163 (sick)
Middle Distance champs at ROC. Since I was sick, I decided to not count this as a ranking day, and just go out and walk the course. Also, had to save myself for the relays, which was much more important.
Because I was walking, I had a clean race. Very minor bobbles keeping a straight line one or twice, but that's it. Had to stop twice going up the big steep hill, just to catch my breath. I did jog three times, for about 50 meters each time.
I was so disappointed with being sick. I had trained hard for the last five months, and I was hoping to have my best O performance of the year at this event. I was especially excited by the depth of the field (women on green) which will probably not happen again this year. Ah well, such is life. Have to try to do well at West Point in a few weeks.
Consistency 11.9, time lost 34.3
Wednesday Apr 16, 2008 #
Note
(sick)
Ugh! Bad timing: I have a cold. I've been in denial, convincing myself it was just bad allergies. So I lost two days of taking Cold-Eze, which really works well for me.
So, I'll pop those lozenges as if they were candy between now and Saturday, and see how much they can help.
Tuesday Apr 15, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
Also one trip to the storage unit. We're way behind Peggy and Nadim.
Sunday Apr 13, 2008 #
run/walk 45:00 [2]
Mike and I explored around the Perry Lake trails. It was fun to be on a contour only map, in a new area.
Afterwards, we braved the crowds and cheered the champion Jayhawks as they paraded through downtown.
Saturday Apr 12, 2008 #
run/walk warm up/down 10:00 [2]
orienteer 51:00 [4] 4.14 km (12:19 / km)
ahr:163
One last time on the Wyandotte loop. We got lucky this year, and spring is late, so I got an extra two weekends in the woods (although this is definitely the last weekend).
Wasn't trying for a record, since I thought the trails would be wet and sloppy. They were wet, but not in bad shape (the horses haven't been out lately). I really pushed up the final hill, but I just missed a new PR. Still, a good way to end my O training season.
Wasn't trying for a record, since I thought the trails would be wet and sloppy. They were wet, but not in bad shape (the horses haven't been out lately). I really pushed up the final hill, but I just missed a new PR. Still, a good way to end my O training season.
weights 20:00 [2]
Friday Apr 11, 2008 #
run/walk (speed) 45:00
at PNS for a change. The waterfalls were beautiful.
Thursday Apr 10, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
Wednesday Apr 9, 2008 #
run/walk 1:20:00 [3]
at SMP after work. Long and slow; felt fine. As I drove out, I counted 37 deer in about 0.5 mile. Time for a controlled hunt?
Tuesday Apr 8, 2008 #
Note
Amazing! The Giants and Jayhawks in the same year! Both win their third title on miracle plays; David Tyree and Mario Chalmers become instant icons. Mike and I might as well give up now; life will never get better than this :)
C • life 7
Monday Apr 7, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
run 30:00 [2]
a short outing around the HS to check out all the new construction projects. My tax dollars at work.
Go Jayhawks!
Sunday Apr 6, 2008 #
run/walk warm up/down 35:00 [2]
orienteer 55:00 [3] 5.0 km (11:00 / km)
SMP test loop. I should have listened to my body better. When I arrived at the park, I had an overwhelming desire to take a nap. Instead I spent 15 minutes walking/jogging to wake up.
I knew I was tired from yesterday, so I didn't plan to push for a record today. But I was also sleepy and hungry; not a good combination.
I went about half way, and decided that since it was already Not Fun today, I should stop now before it became Miserable.
Jogged/walked back to the car.
Saturday Apr 5, 2008 #
run/walk warm up/down 15:00 [2]
orienteer race 1:09:44 *** 5.2 km (13:25 / km)
11c
local PTOC meet at Fleming Park. Didn't always push the pace, wasn't always as clean as I wished exiting controls. I'd give myself a B. Beautiful day, last local event of the season.
I entered my splits, and made up splits for Marv (maprunner rerun) in order to calculate my lost time.
consistency 8.4 Time lost 2.8
weights 20:00 [2]
I was going to do my usual TRX workout this afternoon, but I think I can easily log my yard work today as "weights"
Friday Apr 4, 2008 #
run/walk (speed) 40:00 [2]
Thursday Apr 3, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]
Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 #
run/walk 1:00:00 [3]
I had a meeting in Lawrence today, so I commuted in with Mike. After work, we went for a run on the River Trail. It's smoother than the SMP trails, so I didn't have to watch my feet so carefully. But I did have to dodge as many mountain bikers. Mike joined me at the end, which was fun for me, but probably painfully slow for him.
Tuesday Apr 1, 2008 #
weights 20:00 [2]