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Training Log Archive: Vaala

In the 7 days ending Mar 6, 2011:

activity # timemileskm+m
  Road Bike5 2:30:00
  Orienteering2 1:55:14 7.21(15:59) 11.6(9:56)
  Peloton (Spin) class2 1:30:00
  Climbing1 1:30:00
  Run2 1:19:50
  Total11 8:45:04 7.21 11.6

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Sunday Mar 6, 2011 #

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Was going to go to the bike park since the group I was going with on Saturday decided it wasn't such a good idea that morning. But I kind of felt weird and super super down so I just hibernated pretty much all day although I did eventually leave the house for a walk round the lake. Still feeling really weird and frustratingly guilty for not going out to the bike park. I'm going to suck at ARC at this rate :(

Saturday Mar 5, 2011 #

12 PM

Run 33:10 [3]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6

Ran from home down and then up and up to Cyco to pick up my bike (about 15:35) then once I'd ridden home again I did a super short run down to Jagger's Bush, around the lake and then back up to home again (about 17:35). SO muggy and even after a super cold shower I was dripping in sweat. Annoying.

Road Bike 10:00 [2]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

Estimate of time cruising back from the bike shop (well, sort of cruising...decided the brake pads are too tight and once I'd done all the downhill I still had to go back up the hill to my place). Loving the new bright yellow handlebar tape!
9 PM

Orienteering race (SS - Ambury (night)) 43:13 [3] 4.2 km (10:17 / km)
shoes: Inov-8 Roclite-285

I debated not going because the weather had been so crap all day but thought I should probably test out the light before next week...super bright (thanks Michael!!). It was actually super fun, although super easy. I did manage to stuff up the last control though which was a bit embarrassing and didn't have the optimal route choice to #17 (or 18 - I can't remember which one it was now).

Friday Mar 4, 2011 #

Road Bike 40:00 [3]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

To and from the gym then (a bit later) up the hill to Cyco to drop off my bike. I'm getting yellow handlebar tape! I am so excited!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, I rode off down the road this morning without my helmet so had to ride back again. Sigh.
6 AM

Peloton (Spin) class intervals 45:00 [4]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

You know, the usual. It was tough. I thought about asking Lincoln why we couldn't have a class like this. I can see it already...absolute carnage.

Thursday Mar 3, 2011 #

Road Bike 30:00 [3]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

To and from the gym.
6 AM

Run warm up/down 21:10 [2]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6

To the domain and back. On the way there it was so dark I kept almost tripping up on the uneven footpath. Felt so sluggish on the way back afterwards, like my legs didn't want to function. 10:38 warmup, 10:32 warmdown.

Run intervals 25:30 [4]
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6

6 x 3 minute intervals with 90 second recoveries. Didn't feel too bad until the last 2 which pretty much wiped me out. But dug in as hard as I could.
6 PM

Climbing (indoor - TR) 1:30:00 [3]

At Extreme Edge with Chris. Climbing quite well (after a considerable warmup!) on the straight up climbs but weak as anything on the overhangs tonight so didn't try anything too curly. Ooo, the new shoes are nice but my feet are sore after each climb and taking them off is a bugger since they have laces.

Wednesday Mar 2, 2011 #

Road Bike 30:00 [3]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

To and from the gym. Tired.
6 AM

Peloton (Spin) class intervals 45:00 [4]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

Feeling a bit shit this morning and my right knee was a bit weird (although it feels heaps better now). I actually even considered leaving after the first few tracks but everyone would have seen me so I stuck it out but it was rough.

Tuesday Mar 1, 2011 #

Road Bike 40:00 [2]
shoes: Louis Garneau Revo XR

To work then to the Domain and then home again. The first hill on the way to work is fine but then I just get tired on the second one especially when I'm trying my best not to sweat too much. And I hate Ponsonby Road and I had to plow through pedestrians on Park Road because the cars didn't leave any space.
6 PM

Orienteering (SS - Auckland Domain) 1:12:01 [3] 7.4 km (9:44 / km)
shoes: Mizuno Wave Nirvana 6

Apparently I ran (walked/crawled) 9km so perhaps I didn't take the optimal route this week. I had a pretty terrible run and I twisted my right ankle quite badly twice near the start so was hobbling round for a bit until it decided to come right (but now my right knee isn't so happy). Should have worn different shoes 'cause I slid past 2 controls (couldn't stop in time!) and came back covered in dirt.

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