Training Log Archive: Spike

On the trainer while watching the TDF on TV.

Parked my car at PNS, warmed up then ran over to English Landing. I climbed 240 feet.

At an honest effort (70/20s) at English Landing. Nice day for running, cloudy and just 75. I expect to feel strong, maybe even fast. I didn't. But, I felt better than I would have if it had been warmer. Snorkel put in a ten miler today. Good Snorkel. Good.

I jogged around at PNS. I carried my camera, hoping to get a photo of some turkeys. I saw a few, but never close enough to get a shot.

I didn't work today. I began the day by spending some time on the trainer in the basement while watching today's TDF time trial.

In the late afternoon I found myself in Lawrence. So I spent some time on the river trails. I felt good for about 20 minutes, then a bit tired for 10 minutes. At the 30 minute mark I looked at my h.rm and it was 160+ (despite a slow pace). It was hot (mid 90s) and humid (heat index 105). I guess that was the problem.

I shuffled around PNS in the heat. I saw a couple of confused looking turkeys. I cut the run short so I'd have time to mow before watching today's TDF stage. I climbed 240 feet.

I did a slow/easy run at Wyandotte in the morning before it got especially warm. I took it easy, taking breaks of 20-40 seconds to walk and get a clunk of water every 15 minutes or so. Lots of people in the park this morning -- some fishing and a big group of motorcyclists at one of the shelters. I climbed 780 feet.