Training Log Archive: Vaala

Stressing, packing, more stressing, traveling, eating, crashing. But my computer is all sorted now.

Nice little ride out to Kumeu and back. When did that new roundabout get put in? Then I got to take my bike apart...I'm getting quite good at this!

Just the usual parks but with an added loop up to Western Park from Grey Lynn Reserve and round that then back down again. Thank god it's not as humid today so leaving after 8am wasn't too bad...there was even the odd nice breeze! Had some wicked stomach and back pain after about 10 minutes which wasn't going away 5 minutes later so had to stop for a little while and thought I'd have to walk home again but it actually went away and didn't come back when I started running again which was magical! So happy to be out running and exploring all the local parks.

To and from Grey Lynn Park via a couple of detours. The problem with living on the top of a hill is that getting back home is always uphill...I must have worked hard 'cause the run home almost killed me.

3 x twice round the track with recoveries of once round the track then 4 x once round the track with 1 minute recoveries. Was going to do 4 of twice round but my legs felt like they were collapsing under me on the 3rd. I don't know what the distance of the track is but I'm certain it's shorter than 400 metres. Oh, and there are lots of dogs around there too which is entertaining. Actually quite enjoyed myself if that's possible!

Times were: 2:38, 2:46, 2:44 and 1:19, 1:18, 1:18, 1:17

On my walk round the lake this evening I noticed the water level is really high which made me wonder if the lake has ever flooded. One of the rocky depressions that is normally dry was quite full of water as well. I also spotted some bird that looked like a cross between a white goose and a black swan...oh and maybe with a bit of duck in there too. That also made me wonder for a while.

To and from the gym. I like my bike.

Down to the lake, up and then back down the Bullock track, up and over bush track in Arch Hill and back then back to home from the lake. A nice collection of hills. Was going to attempt a longer run if my stomach felt okay but was stuck at work much longer than planned. Very glad I made it out in the end though. Good for venting frustration and the rain is pleasant for running. Plus my stomach was mostly okay.