Training Log Archive: SpikeIn the 31 days ending Jul 31, 2008:
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Thursday Jul 31, 2008 #
other 20:00 [2]
A bit of time on the rower after mowing the lawn.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 #
running 40:00
On the river trails with 5 x 400 meters (1 minute rests). With all the rain the last day or so, the trails haven't gotten much use. I took a few spider webs in the face.
Monday Jul 28, 2008 #
cycling 40:00 [2]
Sunday Jul 27, 2008 #
running 1:00:00
I managed to wake up and get out the door by 7. That's the responsible thing to do in the summer. I went to PNS and ran on the trails.
I put in 3 x the White Squirrel Hill (begin at the base of the hill and run to the high point on the east loop trail - it took me about 4 minutes).
Back home in time to site on the couch, drink a cup of coffee, and watch the live TDF coverage.
I put in 3 x the White Squirrel Hill (begin at the base of the hill and run to the high point on the east loop trail - it took me about 4 minutes).
Back home in time to site on the couch, drink a cup of coffee, and watch the live TDF coverage.
other 35:00 [2]
A little time on the rower.
Saturday Jul 26, 2008 #
other 50:00 [2]
2 x 25 minutes on the rower. Too unpleasant outside to get myself out the door.
Friday Jul 25, 2008 #
Note
Just after 5, a Lawrence-resident showed up to talk to the City Auditor. Mostly, I listened to complaints about top management and the need for them to get some training in how to run something. Part of the job is listening to residents. So, I listened. And listened. And listened. At 5:45, I explained that it was 5:45 on Friday and I needed to get home and mow the lawn (which was true and was what I did when I got home). I need to figure out how to extricate myself when the discussion isn't going anywhere. I'm not sure how to do that, but I guess I'll either figure it out myself of get some advice from others who have to deal with the same issue.
Thursday Jul 24, 2008 #
running 35:00 [2]
I walked to/from a meeting this afternoon - about a mile each way. By the time I got back to my office, I'd sweated through my shirt. It was a bit gross. I decided that the weather sucked enough that I'd just skip running.
But, then I began "night dreaming" and realized that a bit of a run, even if it was just short and easy, would be the responsible thing to do. So, I jogged on the river trail. It was hot and humid. On the radio they described the weather as "unstable"- meaning hot and humid with a chance of a tornado or severe thunderstorm.
At the end of the run, I chatted a bit with Larry Spray. Larry was riding the trail on a single speed mountain bike.
But, then I began "night dreaming" and realized that a bit of a run, even if it was just short and easy, would be the responsible thing to do. So, I jogged on the river trail. It was hot and humid. On the radio they described the weather as "unstable"- meaning hot and humid with a chance of a tornado or severe thunderstorm.
At the end of the run, I chatted a bit with Larry Spray. Larry was riding the trail on a single speed mountain bike.
other 20:00 [2]
Some rowing. Felt good.
Wednesday Jul 23, 2008 #
cycling 1:10:00 [2]
Fun ride on the river trails. I felt like I was moving better than usual and more comfortable on the trails.
Tuesday Jul 22, 2008 #
running 40:00
Ran on the river trails after work. I included 2 x 2 x 400 meters with a minute of walking between. The running felt pretty good.
Monday Jul 21, 2008 #
other 15:00 [2]
Basically a day off, but I figured 15 minutes on the rower would feel good. It did.
Sunday Jul 20, 2008 #
other 30:00 [2]
The best way to train in July is to get up early and run before it gets too warm. But, then you miss sitting in front of the TV with a cup of coffee and watching the live TDF coverage. I did a bit of that, then spent a little time on the rower watching the riders climb a mountain.
cycling 45:00 [2]
MTB ride on the roads at Wyandotte. Mary drew a few control locations on the map (all either on the road or right next to it) and I read the map as I went along, checking off the control features. That makes the ride a bit more interesting.
I kept the pace easy. It was hot out. Just before I left the house, I checked weatherunderground.com. That page listed the current temp as 107. Well, that couldn't be right. I checked weather.gov - 98. That sounded more like it, but still hot.
I kept the pace easy. It was hot out. Just before I left the house, I checked weatherunderground.com. That page listed the current temp as 107. Well, that couldn't be right. I checked weather.gov - 98. That sounded more like it, but still hot.
Saturday Jul 19, 2008 #
other 50:00 [2]
Row, row, row. I was going to do some riding or running today, too. But, instead I mowed the lawn in the middle of the afternoon. That was draining.
Friday Jul 18, 2008 #
running 25:00 [2]
A short jog on the river trails. It rained for about 15 minutes just before I started, the sun came out just as I started. As a result, it was about as humid as it can get. I was dripping with sweat - soaking through my shirt - after about 15 minutes.
other 15:00 [2]
Rowing while watching some of the TDF.
Thursday Jul 17, 2008 #
orienteering 10:00 [3] ***
6c
Did the PTOC beginner course at Stoll Park (including running to/from Backwoods where the O' clinic was held).
The turnout for the clinic was better than I'd expected. I'm guessing there were almost 30 people. Maybe a few of them will come out to regular events.
The turnout for the clinic was better than I'd expected. I'm guessing there were almost 30 people. Maybe a few of them will come out to regular events.
Wednesday Jul 16, 2008 #
cycling 1:05:00 [2]
MTB on the river trails. I felt pretty good (didn't even come close to crashing!).
Frtiz dropped by City Hall to let me know he'd run last night's practice course (made a big mistake when he got off track and went east of the junior golf course).
Frtiz dropped by City Hall to let me know he'd run last night's practice course (made a big mistake when he got off track and went east of the junior golf course).
Tuesday Jul 15, 2008 #
cycling 20:00 [2]
MTB on the roads at Bonner Park while spectating at tonight's O' practice. The practice was line O' on a contours only map (with 1 meter contours). We had a pretty good turnout - Gene; Mary; Dick and Nancy; Matt, Joe, Kate and Angie Barrett; Pete G.; Reta R.; and Dan W. Also a few friends of the Barrets who ran around a bit but I don't think did any actual map reading.
Monday Jul 14, 2008 #
other 20:00 [2]
Sunday Jul 13, 2008 #
running 1:10:00 [2]
Saturday Jul 12, 2008 #
other 45:00 [2]
Friday Jul 11, 2008 #
other 20:00 [2]
Thursday Jul 10, 2008 #
running 30:00 [2]
Det var som en bastu.
I felt lousy.
Running on the river trail.
I felt lousy.
Running on the river trail.
running 5:00 [4]
2 x 2 x 400 meters with 30 seconds walking breaks.
Wednesday Jul 9, 2008 #
cycling 50:00 [2]
Mountain biking on the river trails. I took it a bit easy. I didn't fall off. Fun.
other 15:00 [2]
Row...row...row.
Tuesday Jul 8, 2008 #
orienteering 30:00 [2]
Setting up the line O' course for next week's training at Bonner. I ran in a nice cool rain.
other 15:00 [2]
Some rowing.
Monday Jul 7, 2008 #
Note
An earned day off = 1 point.
Spent a sweaty half an hour pushing the mower around the yard.
Downloaded the latest QuickRoute:
http://www.matstroeng.se/quickroute/en/download.ph...
Spent a sweaty half an hour pushing the mower around the yard.
Downloaded the latest QuickRoute:
http://www.matstroeng.se/quickroute/en/download.ph...
Sunday Jul 6, 2008 #
running 1:30:00 [2]
Went for a jog at Happy Jack. Warm and humid, so I took it extra easy. It felt good for about 45 minutes, then started getting la bit tough. I struggled for about 10 minutes just after I'd been out for an hour, then started feeling ok again.
other 15:00 [2]
Easy. Feeling a bit tired.
Saturday Jul 5, 2008 #
other 30:00 [2]
A lazy day. Slept late. Took it pretty easy. Watched TDF on TV. Did a bit of training in the basement.
Friday Jul 4, 2008 #
running 30:00 [2]
We planned to run at PNS but ran into a traffic jam on the outskirts of Parkville. I think it must be some sort of July 4th festival. Instead we went to Wyandotte and did a bit of road shuffling.
other 15:00 [2]
Mary acquired a new toy for the Joneski household. I spent a bit of time testing it out.
Thursday Jul 3, 2008 #
running 25:00 [2]
Running on the river trail.
If I were in Sweden, I'd say it was "ganska fuktigt" out there.
If I were in Sweden, I'd say it was "ganska fuktigt" out there.
running 5:00 [4]
2 x 2 x 400 meters (with one minute of walking for recovery). Felt ok.
Wednesday Jul 2, 2008 #
cycling 1:05:00 [2]
MTB on the river trails. I managed to stay upright the entire time, but came very close to falling at one point.
Warm - hot even - when I was riding. But, as I was driving home I could see some big storms developing. It was fun to watch the lightning and dark skies. As I arrived at home the sky was getting green and the rain was just starting. I thought about how much Patrick would like to see a real Kansas thunderstorm instead of one of those South Carolina wanna-be thunderstorms.
Warm - hot even - when I was riding. But, as I was driving home I could see some big storms developing. It was fun to watch the lightning and dark skies. As I arrived at home the sky was getting green and the rain was just starting. I thought about how much Patrick would like to see a real Kansas thunderstorm instead of one of those South Carolina wanna-be thunderstorms.
Tuesday Jul 1, 2008 #
running 35:00 [2]
Easy jog (except it didn't really feel easy) on the river trails.