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Training Log Archive: Vaala

In the 30 days ending Jun 30, 2009:

activity	#	time	miles		km		+m
Gym	11	11:25:00
Run	11	8:28:00	30.51		49.1
Orienteering	3	3:33:55	7.15		11.5
Peloton (Spin) class	3	2:20:00
Rowing Machine	9	1:19:37	11.18	(7:07)	18.0	(4:25)
Walk	2	1:05:00
Gym - Cardio	1	6:00
Total	25	28:17:32	48.84		78.6

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Tuesday Jun 30, 2009 #

Run 54:10 [3] 10.2 km (5:19 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

Really didn't want to go out (was hoping it would rain so I could chicken out and go to spin instead 'cause then someone else does your motivation for you!) but it was a pretty nice morning. Wasn't so bad I guess once I got going but my shoulder started aching after about 35 minutes. Still sore. It annoys me.

Monday Jun 29, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:57 [4] 2.0 km (4:29 / km)

Tough work this morning but pulled it together in the last 800 metres to get under the 9 minute mark. Actually had a not too shocking amount of sleep last night so wasn't tired but feeling really tightly strung so breathing is not the best.

Gym (weights and core) 1:10:00 [3]

The usual...glad when it was over!

KB 2km TT - Splits

Sunday Jun 28, 2009 #

Orienteering race (OY4 - Mushroom Road) 1:24:57 [3] 5.1 km (16:39 / km)
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite 285

Not concentrating and feeling pretty shattered. Stupid 90 degree error on #8 and after that I'd totally had enough.

Friday Jun 26, 2009 #

Run long 1:12:39 [3] 13.3 km (5:28 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

Felt like a long, hard run! From home up to and around the tracks at Macleans Reserve, back and then up to the end of Musick Point then home. Started pouring with rain just as I started the ascent up to Musick Point and the water kept getting into my eyes. Had to wring my clothes out when I got home and my shoes are totally soaked!

Thursday Jun 25, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:49 [4] 2.0 km (4:25 / km)

Tough work. Definitely got faster in the last 800 metres.

Gym (weights and core) 1:10:00 [3]

KB 2km TT - Splits

Wednesday Jun 24, 2009 #

Run hills 43:55 [3] 8.0 km (5:29 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

An up and down circuit round 3 hills in Remuera/Parnell. Wasn't too bad but thighs feeling tired. Nice to be out running rather than inside but my hands felt like blocks of ice.

Tuesday Jun 23, 2009 #

Peloton (Spin) class 50:00 [5]
shoes: Louis Garneau Monte Rosa MTB

Jannelle's class complete with Rage Against the Machine and Miley Cyrus (quite a combination!). Throat slowly unclogging itself so managed to get through without gagging which is always good.

Gym (core) 10:00 [3]

Monday Jun 22, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:56 [4] 2.0 km (4:28 / km)

Not fast, not slow...didn't feel all that hard but my throat is still really clogged up so felt a bit crappy.

Gym (weights and core) 1:20:00 [3]

Took ages for some reason. Increased some of the weights...

KB 2km TT - Splits

Sunday Jun 21, 2009 #

Run 35:00 [2]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

Over to Macleans with Brent where we wandered around looking at how the school's changed (stopped the watch obviously) then back up through Howick and down to Mellons Bay. Felt really sick most of the way. Been eating too much crap in the last few days and potentially something my body can't handle since my throat has got all clogged up and I can't swallow properly :(

Saturday Jun 20, 2009 #

Walk 45:00 [1]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 3

With Brent somewhere in the Howick-ish area from his parent's house. Popped in to say hello to Chris but he'd just left for the beach. The sun was out...was good.

Friday Jun 19, 2009 #

Peloton (Spin) class 45:00 [4]
shoes: Louis Garneau Monte Rosa MTB

Survived...

Thursday Jun 18, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 9:00 [3] 2.0 km (4:30 / km)

No strength in my arms this morning. Need a break.

Gym (weights and core) 1:10:00 [3]

Strange to be back at my usual gym again.

KB 2km TT - Splits

Wednesday Jun 17, 2009 #

Note
(rest day)

Tired, travelling, long day...

Tuesday Jun 16, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:49 [4] 2.0 km (4:25 / km)

Really didn't feel like it...lack of sleep sucks. Only the view kept me going.

Gym (weights and core) 1:10:00 [3]

Despite being 3 degrees outside it was still really hot in the gym...I hate to think what it's like in the summer.

KB 2km TT - Splits

Monday Jun 15, 2009 #

Run 1:08:00 [3]
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite 285

Up Queenstown Hill. Bloody freezing at the summit but awesome views. Lucky I had my jacket and gloves in my bag though (plus the camera which I wished I'd had on Saturday). Ran to each sign then took a few moments to breathe then continued to the next one - made it possible to run all the way to the top without completely dying although the group of tourists walking up that I passed thought I was totally mad...and yes, they'd probably be right...

Sunday Jun 14, 2009 #

Gym - Cardio warm up/down (cross trainer) 6:00 [3]

Waiting for a rower to be free...

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:46 [4] 2.0 km (4:23 / km)

Tough work.

Gym (weights and core) 1:10:00 [3]

More tough work. Legs feeling like total jelly even just trying to walk the 5 minutes back to the apartment (and then up the stairs - now they were real hard work!).

KB 2km TT - Splits

Saturday Jun 13, 2009 #

Event: Lactic Turkey Rogaine - 1

Run 1:20:00 [3]
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite 285

From the apartment round One Mile Creek Loop Track which dumps you out at Fernhill with no signs to the town link track so not much of a loop track. Luckily I found the link track back in the end though. Didn't realise the track was gonna go so high - ended up in amongst some snow - cool! Was an awesome run. Luckily I was wearing my offroad shoes 'cause it was pretty slippery especially up in the ice. Fog was over the lake today so the views were mainly of the mountains above the fog but still awesome.

Friday Jun 12, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:41 [4] 2.0 km (4:21 / km)

Although I used all my usual settings it felt easier which would explain the way faster time - the rower was a different brand than at my gym so yeah, maybe that's it. The rowers look right across the lake and towards the Remarkables. Makes working out way cool.

Gym (weights and core) 1:15:00 [3]

At the Queenstown Gym. Thought it might be nice to get amongst people and it was quite fun. Most people are very friendly. Was able to do my usual program with only a couple of modifications. Nice facilities and cool to have a casual entry (bought 3 for my stay).

Run (treadmill) 12:00 [2]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

'cause my legs were feeling a little wobbly after gyming. Again, you get an awesome view from the treadmill.

KB 2km TT - Splits

Thursday Jun 11, 2009 #

Run 43:01 [2]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

Along the track to Sunshine Bay and back. Stopped at the bay with the excuse of stretching but really just to enjoy the view. Once I'd warmed up it wasn't that cold at all. Everyone you pass smiles and says hello...makes you smile back.

Wednesday Jun 10, 2009 #

Run 55:48 [3] 10.4 km (5:22 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

Felt so slow and my thighs were feeling really heavy and sluggish. Got a bit wet but it was warm out this morning. Felt good to be outside though.

Tuesday Jun 9, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:49 [4] 2.0 km (4:25 / km)

So tired and didn't feel all that good so was pretty impressed at my speed and even more impressed that it's my fastest time yet! Now that made me smile.

Gym 1:10:00 [3]

Feeling weak.

KB 2km TT - Splits

Monday Jun 8, 2009 #

Note
(rest day)

Was going to run after work but it just wasn't going to happen.

Sunday Jun 7, 2009 #

Orienteering race (Waiuku) 1:18:00 [3] 6.4 km (12:11 / km)
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite 285

Not very well executed and felt totally exhausted. Most embarrassing though was getting lost finding the finish!

Friday Jun 5, 2009 #

Peloton (Spin) class 45:00 [4]

My legs hurt and I felt kinda sickly tired...

Thursday Jun 4, 2009 #

Rowing Machine warm up/down 8:50 [4] 2.0 km (4:25 / km)

Didn't feel like I was pushing myself totally like the last few times but cranked it up in the last 800 metres or so.

Gym (weights and core) 1:10:00 [3]

Wrist a bit sore. Sucks...

C • wrist action 2

KB 2km TT - Splits

Wednesday Jun 3, 2009 #

Note
(rest day)

Girls night with my darling cousin - ate so much crap it's not funny!

Tuesday Jun 2, 2009 #

Run 38:27 [2] 7.2 km (5:20 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 4

Round Remuera and back up to the Domain after work. Feeling good and was strangely looking forward to running all day. Even felt okay up Portland Road. Used the wrist guard again though 'cause it's feeling really uncomfortable when it moves too much :(

Gym (core and stretches) 30:00 [2]

LOTS of stretches. The spa afterwards was the best bit though.

Monday Jun 1, 2009 #

Run warm up/down 5:00 [2]
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite 285

Despite a lift to the start some kind of warmup was in order since it was so bloody freezing.

Orienteering race (QB Multiday) 50:58 [4]
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite 285

First control was a disaster. Ended up chest-deep in some marsh then was so cold I couldn't think straight. M50A caught me up about then and I joined their chain which was good fun. We all seemed to take turns being head navigator but a couple of us outsprinted the rest to the last 4 controls (I'd hope I could outsprint them!). Good fun :)

Walk (collecting controls) 20:00 [1]
shoes: Asics Gel Trabuco IX WR

If birdman can log it then so can I...except I didn't really look at the map! Nice, leisurely way to finish the weekend. The forest looks different when you're not madly dashing through it.

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