Training Log Archive: Vaala

Nice little walk with Michael up the hill in the cold and wet! So brain-fried.

Early start to get in a run before Code Camp. Round the road then up the new (?) track that runs along above the Valley track then up Mt Vernon and down Huntsbury and Major Aiken. So ridiculously thick mist. Felt a bit sluggish in the legs on the climb to start but was okay by the final climb. Bit hungry on the descent.

Up Rapaki and Mt Vernon then along the traverse. Down to the kiwi then back along the road to Huntsbury and down. Got off on some of the bumpy things. My wrist hurts worse for the weirdest of things so I haven't figured out what I can and can't ride. This getting back to riding is going to be one hell of a mental challenge again. The tiniest sensation and I was panicked. But in reality I am doing extremely well (thank you M for putting this all into perspective for me!). It could realistically be at least the end of the year before my wrist makes it to something like 80%. I think my pain tolerance has definitely increased though which helps!

Followed the ride with a nice walk with Clare and Ebba which definitely eased out my tired legs. Wouldn't it be nice to be pushed up the hill wrapped in a warm sleeping bag on a freezing cold afternoon?!

Feeling shattered so postponed ride till tomorrow.

Wednesday night run spa pool edition. From Pioneer up to the dog park and back via all the cool tracks. Everyone was setting a pretty speedy pace today I survived! Then it was good times in the wave pool and spa!

Good times at Pioneer. Haven't done this in a while and was a bit tough getting up this morning but I think I managed to look like less of a zombie than Matt. Next week shall be entertaining when we attempt to drag Michael and Viv out of bed early too!

Because it was too beautiful a day to waste and I was too tired to do anything else.

Progress is painfully slow at physio. Very little movement is coming back and it's every day pain level has definitely increased (although that is probably cycling related). Trying a new mobilisation technique this week...fingers crossed it helps. On a more positive note I think it might be pretty much just my right thumb that is still numb so that's at least some progress!

Cruising the streets with Michael. Even felt okay going up Major Aiken so recovery after yesterday seems good.