Training Log Archive: HammerIn the 30 days ending Nov 30, 2009:
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Monday Nov 30, 2009 #
Note
climate change quote du jour #4:
"The [anthropogenic climate change] contrarians or deniers do not have a scientific leg to stand on. Their aim is to win a public-relations battle, or at least get a draw, which may be enough to stymie the actions that are needed to stabilize climate." James Hansen (NASA)
"The [anthropogenic climate change] contrarians or deniers do not have a scientific leg to stand on. Their aim is to win a public-relations battle, or at least get a draw, which may be enough to stymie the actions that are needed to stabilize climate." James Hansen (NASA)
Note
Good old Westdale boy blogging for Canadian Running Mag now....
http://runningmagazine.ca/2009/10/sections/trainin...
Speaking of Canadian Running check out this dude....
http://runningmagazine.ca/2009/10/sections/trainin...
http://runningmagazine.ca/2009/10/sections/trainin...
Speaking of Canadian Running check out this dude....
http://runningmagazine.ca/2009/10/sections/trainin...
Sunday Nov 29, 2009 #
Skiing 1:25:00 [3]
On the waterfront with Sudden.
Climate Change quote du jour #3:
"We will never wake from the nightmare of climate change unless our national governments and the European Union act." - Thom Yorke
Climate Change quote du jour #3:
"We will never wake from the nightmare of climate change unless our national governments and the European Union act." - Thom Yorke
Saturday Nov 28, 2009 #
Running 1:15:00 [3]
(sick)
SMT in the DV with some woods running and tempo with Tarno, Turbo and Sudden. Legs felt good and felt smooth in the forest. Breathing not so good while recovering from the cold.
Note
Climate Change quote du jour #2:
"I have always been impressed by Canada's ability to provide moral leadership in the world....I have been surprised in recent years" - Al Gore
"I have always been impressed by Canada's ability to provide moral leadership in the world....I have been surprised in recent years" - Al Gore
Friday Nov 27, 2009 #
Note
Climate Change quote du jour #1:
With only a few days before COP 15 in Copenhagen (hey there is even an update app for that for my iphone) I thought I would list climate change quotes each day until then. This first isn't a quote but was written by Canada's Prime Minister and makes me embarrassed to be Canadian.
"this controversial theory of climate change is based on tentative and contradictory scientific evidence and focuses on carbon dioxide, which is essential to life.....[ the Kyoto Accord is] “essentially a socialist scheme to suck money out of wealth-producing nations”. S. Harper
http://en.cop15.dk/
With only a few days before COP 15 in Copenhagen (hey there is even an update app for that for my iphone) I thought I would list climate change quotes each day until then. This first isn't a quote but was written by Canada's Prime Minister and makes me embarrassed to be Canadian.
"this controversial theory of climate change is based on tentative and contradictory scientific evidence and focuses on carbon dioxide, which is essential to life.....[ the Kyoto Accord is] “essentially a socialist scheme to suck money out of wealth-producing nations”. S. Harper
http://en.cop15.dk/
Thursday Nov 26, 2009 #
Cycling 15:00 [3]
(sick)
loosening up the legs...and the lungs. also some stretching and leg exercises
Monday Nov 23, 2009 #
Strength 20:00 [3]
(sick)
some Baloney leg exercises but gave up. sicky sick sick
Sunday Nov 22, 2009 #
Orienteering 1:15:00 [3]
(sick)
THOMASS: Knee was sore during warm-up but didn't bother me during race. I think I can orienteer OK when it is flat and rocky. Vitman I helped too. Jogged around the new Yaremko map with Phatty. Nice map revisions Klepperton. Thanks for the race. time includes warm-up, race, and Yaremko warm down.
Saturday Nov 21, 2009 #
Running 1:20:00 [3]
(sick)
struggled thru a half-SMT workout with the GHO gang. I was tired but was able to stay on my feet without doin a travestee.
Note
Checking out the DV permanent orienteering course with Adventure Girl! and GHOSlow and GHOSlower. Got about a 3rd complete before it got dark. Need to round up 4-5 volunteers in the early spring with some spray paint, steel wool and a permanent pen to get these ready for use again. Also need to get a saw to remove the posts we no longer plan to use...
Friday Nov 20, 2009 #
Note
(sick) (rest day)
Sick (and tired). Huh that has a nice sound to it. Actually very very fatigued after yesterday's easy workout. Resting to play it safe...
So McMaster has already given honourary doctorates to
their funny alumni Eugene Levy, Ivan Reitman and Martin Short
so it was only a matter of time that the hoser Dave Thomas himself
got one too to round out the comedy foursome era at MAC. Yup, today it
was official - Dr. Hoser.
So here is a Canadian Great White North geography lesson for my American friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ZvAVcBIrQ
http://thespec.com/News/Local/article/672001
Take off eh! Maybe the Canadian O team should adopt 'Aim off eh' as their new slogan.
So McMaster has already given honourary doctorates to
their funny alumni Eugene Levy, Ivan Reitman and Martin Short
so it was only a matter of time that the hoser Dave Thomas himself
got one too to round out the comedy foursome era at MAC. Yup, today it
was official - Dr. Hoser.
So here is a Canadian Great White North geography lesson for my American friends.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-ZvAVcBIrQ
http://thespec.com/News/Local/article/672001
Take off eh! Maybe the Canadian O team should adopt 'Aim off eh' as their new slogan.
Thursday Nov 19, 2009 #
Running 35:00 [3]
TNT with the Wadd Squad. Bannistairs. Not even close to sub-4.
Followed by GHO pow-wow.
Followed by GHO pow-wow.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 #
Note
DOUBLE RANT:
believing the NHL will work in the desert
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/red-ink-flow...
is almost as stupid as believing the Friends of Science care about the science of climate change. I guess we need to re-think basic radiation physics now according to these idiots.
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomme...
believing the NHL will work in the desert
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/red-ink-flow...
is almost as stupid as believing the Friends of Science care about the science of climate change. I guess we need to re-think basic radiation physics now according to these idiots.
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomme...
Tuesday Nov 17, 2009 #
Strength 20:00 [3]
(sick)
Tired and missed TNT.
Monday Nov 16, 2009 #
Orienteering 1:15:00 [3]
in the DV with the thirty thr33 purple monsters. Running the 2nd half of their RTH course then back on Lower Lions Club. Great morning for orienteering in the Valley.
Smart advertising:
http://haveavoice.makeitseven.ca/entry/1602340?cha...
Smart advertising:
http://haveavoice.makeitseven.ca/entry/1602340?cha...
Sunday Nov 15, 2009 #
Strength 45:00 [3]
While watching BC win the eastern semi final?
WTF! Oh I get it because they are owned by a Hamiltonian.
Caught up on the sleep. Drugs help.
WTF! Oh I get it because they are owned by a Hamiltonian.
Caught up on the sleep. Drugs help.
Saturday Nov 14, 2009 #
Running 1:20:00 [3]
DV run with Trav, Baloney, SuperWes, Sudden, Dawg and a dog. Felt sluggish (perhaps the 3:30am wake up) so it was good to be running with a hungover fish fryer.
http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/viewphoto/11716-8...
http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/viewphoto/11716-8...
Friday Nov 13, 2009 #
Orienteering 1:00:00 [3]
with Sudden in the DV.
Thursday Nov 12, 2009 #
Running 30:00 [3]
easy jog at Chedoke with Scotia and Etoile. including Frankensteps up the Chedoke stairs.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2009 #
Note
(rest day)
Adventure Girl! doing the nav for The Thirty Thr33 Purple Monsters at the Raid the Hammer. Mique is a great photographer. Time to buy a photo.
http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/viewphoto/11716-8...
Today is a rest day for me. Perhaps I need to organize races more often because I got lots of training in the last week. My most in quite some time but the legs are sore so I'll skip training today and go see another Raptors game tonight. This time with Klepperton, Scotia and Chepis.
http://mikewasthere.zoomphoto.ca/viewphoto/11716-8...
Today is a rest day for me. Perhaps I need to organize races more often because I got lots of training in the last week. My most in quite some time but the legs are sore so I'll skip training today and go see another Raptors game tonight. This time with Klepperton, Scotia and Chepis.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2009 #
Cycling 35:00 [3]
GHO TNT with Turbo, Griz, Sudden, Scotia and Chepis in Aberdeen.
a bit of easy riding a bit of running sans shoes on the fairways.
a bit of easy riding a bit of running sans shoes on the fairways.
Monday Nov 9, 2009 #
Cycling 1:15:00 [3]
great night ride with Tarno. warm evening in November
Sunday Nov 8, 2009 #
Cycling 2:00:00 [3]
Biking from Redhill valley to Dundas valley along the escarpment vetting and watching the RTH. Great weather, great course by Sudden and fun to watch a great group of athletes suffer on the long, hilly course from one of the Hammer to the other. A couple of falls on the bike today but pain went away with a great meal and drinks followed by karaoke with Sudden, Scotia, Chepis, Dang/Dawg, Chemical Bro and Turbo at the Snooty Fox.
Saturday Nov 7, 2009 #
Orienteering 2:25:00 [3]
Night O in KF and at JC. knee very sore at 2 hours. Limped back to the car. Scotch in the hot tub afterwards took the pain away (for now).
Friday Nov 6, 2009 #
Note
Today is PAN AM Games announcement day watch for the Hammer...
Hamilton would play host to cycling and track and field.
interestingly Ontario has not hosted a multi-day multi-sport international games since Hamilton hosted the original Commonwealth games in 1930.
http://www.thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/6...
Lets hope for more good news tonight.
Could be an even bigger celebration at the GHO party tonight.
Hamilton would play host to cycling and track and field.
interestingly Ontario has not hosted a multi-day multi-sport international games since Hamilton hosted the original Commonwealth games in 1930.
http://www.thespec.com/News/BreakingNews/article/6...
Lets hope for more good news tonight.
Could be an even bigger celebration at the GHO party tonight.
Orienteering 1:00:00 [3]
Night O in the DV with Sudden. Uncertain of the time. But I do know I trained more than Sudden tonight. "What would the World Champion do?"
WWTWCD
WWTWCD
Thursday Nov 5, 2009 #
Cycling 1:10:00 [3]
AM: a 5:50am ride in the rain and at +2C with Tarno.
Running 45:00 [3]
PM: TNT with the WaddSquad at Chedoke. Ran the radial trail with Adventure Girl and Etoile and finished on the golf course with the rest of the GHO gang. ran last five minutes like a Trav wannabe. Feet got uber cold.
Adventure Girl did a flight on Frankensteps followed by a few Terosteps.
Adventure Girl did a flight on Frankensteps followed by a few Terosteps.
Tuesday Nov 3, 2009 #
Cycling 1:15:00 [3]
GHO TNT with Sudden, Turbo, Griz, Dang, Chepis (straight from Scotland) and a couple of others...
Stuck to the bike. A few intervals. Legs felt the burn.
Stuck to the bike. A few intervals. Legs felt the burn.
Monday Nov 2, 2009 #
Running 10:00 [3]
testing out the knee in the Valley on a beautiful morning. Dropped off Scotia and Chepis for their first day of mapping.
Sunday Nov 1, 2009 #
Orienteering 30:00 [3]
RTH stuff with Sudden.
This year's race is fast, slippery and furious!
This year's race is fast, slippery and furious!
Cycling 2:00:00 [3]
RTH stuff with Sudden
Note
RANT!
Phoenix, Florida, Tampa, Atlanta, Nashville, etc.
What a joke. <80% capacity. 57% in Phoenix and thats with $15 tickets some nights.
It costs more to see Ontario University hockey than the NHL in Arizona.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/attendance
and what team draws the worst in the NHL? Buffalo. Yikes.
end of Rant.
Phoenix, Florida, Tampa, Atlanta, Nashville, etc.
What a joke. <80% capacity. 57% in Phoenix and thats with $15 tickets some nights.
It costs more to see Ontario University hockey than the NHL in Arizona.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/attendance
and what team draws the worst in the NHL? Buffalo. Yikes.
end of Rant.
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