Training Log Archive: ndobbsIn the 31 days ending Jan 31, 2011:
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Monday Jan 31, 2011 #
7 PM
running 10:00 [3]
slept:8.0
aerobic (bike/other) 10 [3]
strength 20 [3]
Sunday Jan 30, 2011 #
Note
slept:2.0
... and that was after I got home this morning. Thanks hrt :)
Saturday Jan 29, 2011 #
running 15:00 [3]
slept:8.0
Ran out of time today. Silly Neil.
Friday Jan 28, 2011 #
Note
slept:7.0
Body feeling tired the last while. The cold outside isn't helping. Just did a small few crunches and pushups today before going to bed.
Thursday Jan 27, 2011 #
5 PM
running 43:30 [3]
SLP, W
Hard work with the extra foot of snow. Spring please.
Hard work with the extra foot of snow. Spring please.
7 PM
climbing 1:00 [3]
Perhaps not long enough since the previous session, fingers/forearms still tired. Did most of a 5.6+ and a bit of traversing.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2011 #
Note
slept:7.0
Anyone interested in staggering around this?
http://www.attackpoint.org/eventdetail.jsp/event_6...
http://www.attackpoint.org/eventdetail.jsp/event_6...
4 PM
running 56:40 [2]
around the streets of Harrison
interesting weather
interesting weather
Tuesday Jan 25, 2011 #
running 52:30 [3]
slept:8.0
SLP, W&Y
plus a spin out onto the lake at the end. Running fast on ice coated with three or four inches of soft snow is like running on air, amazing sensation.
plus a spin out onto the lake at the end. Running fast on ice coated with three or four inches of soft snow is like running on air, amazing sensation.
7 PM
climbing 2:00 [3]
Lost my climbing virginity with a 5.5 and a 5.6-
Fun stuff. Really uses the fingers.
Fun stuff. Really uses the fingers.
10 PM
Note
Obama is impressive. He spoke coherently for over an hour, without being fuelled by Guinness. Cowen, take note.
Monday Jan 24, 2011 #
6 PM
aerobic (bike/other) 30 [3]
slept:8.0
Gym, on a cybex arc-trainer or some such. Felt better than an exercise bike.
strength 5 [3]
some arms and legs stuff
Sunday Jan 23, 2011 #
running 38:30 [2]
slept:5.0
scouting Purchase
Meant to run longer, but started late and it was cooooooooooooold out.
Meant to run longer, but started late and it was cooooooooooooold out.
C • cold 5
Note
MINUS NINETEEN?????????????????
Saturday Jan 22, 2011 #
skiing 1:20 [3]
slept:7.0
Fahnestock, learning to waddle again. The snow was nice and the trails pretty.
Friday Jan 21, 2011 #
9 AM
running 1:30:14 16.12 km (5:36 / km)
ahr:160 max:180 slept:5.0
With Boris, East Rock, New Haven, snow.
Felt good by the end. Long socks seem to help the calf.
Felt good by the end. Long socks seem to help the calf.
Thursday Jan 20, 2011 #
running 59:30 [2]
slept:6.5
headed towards Silver Lake, then changed my mind and went for a spin aroun the New York Presbyterian Hospital campus... which, if not ideal, has just about enough going on to be a sprint venue.
sunny, but more 27ºF than 27ºC. Boo.
sunny, but more 27ºF than 27ºC. Boo.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2011 #
Note
slept:9.0
didn't get out to run as I had hoped. Made do with a few push-ups and sit-ups.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2011 #
Note
slept:2.0
Short night on the aeroplane, only 4h30 flight time. It was enough to drink 1.5 litres of water.
Temperature in A-B was around 28 on Monday in the shade. In New York, 0 and "freezing rain". Booo.
I hadn't a squeak out of my calf, amazing the difference a bit of warmth makes.
My replacement mac arrived. Five clicks, plugged in the backup and out popped a clone of my old machine, minus the chronic defects, I hope.
http://picasaweb.google.com/neil.dobbs/CaliforniaA...#
Temperature in A-B was around 28 on Monday in the shade. In New York, 0 and "freezing rain". Booo.
I hadn't a squeak out of my calf, amazing the difference a bit of warmth makes.
My replacement mac arrived. Five clicks, plugged in the backup and out popped a clone of my old machine, minus the chronic defects, I hope.
http://picasaweb.google.com/neil.dobbs/CaliforniaA...#
Monday Jan 17, 2011 #
11 AM
orienteering race 2:05:33 17.5 km (7:11 / km)
ahr:166 max:199 slept:7.0
The Anza Borrego Desert Bighorn Goat
I was starting to feel the previous days' exertions in my legs. Or maybe breakfast was too recent. Anyhow, led for the first three controls, then Ian was a bit stronger. Most of the time I was a bit cleaner, slower on the flat and uphill and faster on the downhill. At the fork I caught him again as we had a drink. He went off one way, me the other. I nearly fell asleep and got caught out, but managed to find the control without losing much time. Ian messed up his control, so I had a couple of minutes to lose at the eleventh to let him catch up and overtake me again. Had him in sight, and caught him again at the drinks at 14 (I took a nuun). He ran away again, I caught up flaking the downhill to 16. 17 I took a silly route for fun, thought he'd be miles away but it nearly seemed like he was uneasy without me behind him :)
Saw him leaving 18, 19, 20, 21. 21 and 22 I ran fast, downhill, but we both missed 22... considered skipping as we were close to 23, but decided to get them all, come what may, and convinced Ian to do the same. 22 was also a drinks control, so worth getting.
We were running across the plain together more or less until I suffered my fifth or sixth cholla-attack of the day, and dropped 80m. Nearly caught him two controls later, right behind him leaving the last triangle control, pushed up and along the hill to the last, Ian staying a couple of metres ahead, but I somehow had a sprint left in me to take it by two seconds... happy days.
Rested for a bit, then drove to Julian for apple and boysenberry pie with ice-cream and then to Oceanside for a leak (bursting I was), petrol, a walk, a paddle, a swim, a walk, an outstanding burrito, bumbleberry pie chez Jen and Michael and Bo and Colin, and a slightly stressed drive to San Diego airport. No wrong turns and no delays and I dropped the ever-so-slightly worse-for-wear Prius off and got to check-in an hour before departure, loads of time to spare. Sort of.
Prii are great... SNA-> Anza Borrego -> Borrego Springs -> AB -> Oceanside->SAN for 27$ of petrol ain't half bad.
Bugger:
I was starting to feel the previous days' exertions in my legs. Or maybe breakfast was too recent. Anyhow, led for the first three controls, then Ian was a bit stronger. Most of the time I was a bit cleaner, slower on the flat and uphill and faster on the downhill. At the fork I caught him again as we had a drink. He went off one way, me the other. I nearly fell asleep and got caught out, but managed to find the control without losing much time. Ian messed up his control, so I had a couple of minutes to lose at the eleventh to let him catch up and overtake me again. Had him in sight, and caught him again at the drinks at 14 (I took a nuun). He ran away again, I caught up flaking the downhill to 16. 17 I took a silly route for fun, thought he'd be miles away but it nearly seemed like he was uneasy without me behind him :)
Saw him leaving 18, 19, 20, 21. 21 and 22 I ran fast, downhill, but we both missed 22... considered skipping as we were close to 23, but decided to get them all, come what may, and convinced Ian to do the same. 22 was also a drinks control, so worth getting.
We were running across the plain together more or less until I suffered my fifth or sixth cholla-attack of the day, and dropped 80m. Nearly caught him two controls later, right behind him leaving the last triangle control, pushed up and along the hill to the last, Ian staying a couple of metres ahead, but I somehow had a sprint left in me to take it by two seconds... happy days.
Rested for a bit, then drove to Julian for apple and boysenberry pie with ice-cream and then to Oceanside for a leak (bursting I was), petrol, a walk, a paddle, a swim, a walk, an outstanding burrito, bumbleberry pie chez Jen and Michael and Bo and Colin, and a slightly stressed drive to San Diego airport. No wrong turns and no delays and I dropped the ever-so-slightly worse-for-wear Prius off and got to check-in an hour before departure, loads of time to spare. Sort of.
Prii are great... SNA-> Anza Borrego -> Borrego Springs -> AB -> Oceanside->SAN for 27$ of petrol ain't half bad.
Bugger:
C • Maps 6
Sunday Jan 16, 2011 #
Note
slept:8.0
In bed by 8pm, up before sunrise, somehow it seemed natural. Camping is great. The colours are wonderful.
Ocotillo:
View from the car
Ocotillo:
View from the car
C • wow 3
12 PM
orienteering race 51:30 7.95 km (6:29 / km)
ahr:144 max:185 13c
AB Blue II
Faster terrain and a shorter course made for less time out there. A couple of bobbles and a bad route-choice, mostly pretty easy/good. Lots of fun!
Except, I was clearly feeling snubbed by the chollas, so on the way in to the 7th I kicked one hard. It hurt, toes are still a funny colour.
Laid down under the Prius afterwards.
Faster terrain and a shorter course made for less time out there. A couple of bobbles and a bad route-choice, mostly pretty easy/good. Lots of fun!
Except, I was clearly feeling snubbed by the chollas, so on the way in to the 7th I kicked one hard. It hurt, toes are still a funny colour.
Laid down under the Prius afterwards.
5 PM
trail run 10:00 [2]
ahr:142 max:157
orienteering 48:35 1.85 km (26:13 / km)
ahr:159 max:174 9c
Anza Borrego Maze-O
Magical stuff, sometimes a bit nerve-wracking. I don't know how the 6yo boys and 60yo girls do this stuff. Only started the garmin halfway through, unfortunately.
One big mistake, and I think Ian may have beaten me, haven't seen results yet. Change that, Ian took 5 minutes out of me.
Fun fun fun!
The Maze:
Magical stuff, sometimes a bit nerve-wracking. I don't know how the 6yo boys and 60yo girls do this stuff. Only started the garmin halfway through, unfortunately.
One big mistake, and I think Ian may have beaten me, haven't seen results yet. Change that, Ian took 5 minutes out of me.
Fun fun fun!
The Maze:
Saturday Jan 15, 2011 #
Note
slept:6.0
9 AM
orienteering 22:29 3.56 km (6:19 / km)
ahr:162 max:178
Putting out an SI box. Hot already.
10 AM
orienteering race 1:18:58 10.52 km (7:30 / km)
ahr:169 max:189 15c
Anza Borrego Blue I
Made a hames of the first, third seemed strange, 6th wasn't there, apart from that so serious issues. Lots of fun!
I should have worn more sun-cream. On the plus side, I didn't get jumped on by any cholla.
Made a hames of the first, third seemed strange, 6th wasn't there, apart from that so serious issues. Lots of fun!
I should have worn more sun-cream. On the plus side, I didn't get jumped on by any cholla.
Friday Jan 14, 2011 #
9 PM
trail run 16:30 [1]
slept:4.0
A jog along the road to see where the car went bump. Long day, in bed for two hours before going to LGA to fly to MSP to SNA to drive to Oceanside to go for a paddle in the Pacific to have seared albicore lunch to drive to Anza Borrego to get a little lost then find my way then get picked up by Alaskans and taken to a Mexican restaurant to eat taco and tamale and green chili relleno to go back to set up the tent in a gap in the cacti and go for half a jog before bed.
Thursday Jan 13, 2011 #
Note
slept:6.0
http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Anza-Borrego+...
was considering a jog today, but v tired and lots to do
was considering a jog today, but v tired and lots to do
Note
Cowen reminds me of that Simpsons episode where Homer is boxer...
Note
ten pushups was my token bit of exercise before collapsing into bed
Wednesday Jan 12, 2011 #
4 PM
orienteering 54:47 6.87 km (7:58 / km)
ahr:165 max:189 slept:6.5
SLP, white yellow blue
a bit under a foot of snow fell last night... made some trails :)
Plenty of time in bed, didn't sleep well.
Bought a sleeping bag, a down puffy jacket, salamon shoes, an MSR pack towel (XL oh the luxury), an inflatable pillow and a strap buckle. Cheers to EMS.
a bit under a foot of snow fell last night... made some trails :)
Plenty of time in bed, didn't sleep well.
Bought a sleeping bag, a down puffy jacket, salamon shoes, an MSR pack towel (XL oh the luxury), an inflatable pillow and a strap buckle. Cheers to EMS.
C • XL? 3
Tuesday Jan 11, 2011 #
strength 5 [3]
slept:6.0
a little core before breakfast, did a modicum last night too. Woke up after 4hrs sleep, then patchy... 7.5 hrs in bed.
Looks like Anza Borrego was a better choice than Georgia. Anyone else joining the party?
Looks like Anza Borrego was a better choice than Georgia. Anyone else joining the party?
Monday Jan 10, 2011 #
Note
slept:8.0
Another 30 minutes on the phone to apple today after they decided to ship out a 13 inch instead of a 15 inch.
First rep I spoke with was unable to help, claimed there was nothing to do but wait. I asked to speak with someone from the division responsible for the error; at least he had the grace to pass me over. The next guy was a sweet talker, all apologies, and managed to order the shipment of the 15 inch. Apparently the 13 inch, in "shipment prepared" stage, is beyond the point of no return and will come to White Plains, get refused and get shipped back.
Btw, if anyone has mac issues, I am assembling a directory of contacts in the firm :)
First rep I spoke with was unable to help, claimed there was nothing to do but wait. I asked to speak with someone from the division responsible for the error; at least he had the grace to pass me over. The next guy was a sweet talker, all apologies, and managed to order the shipment of the 15 inch. Apparently the 13 inch, in "shipment prepared" stage, is beyond the point of no return and will come to White Plains, get refused and get shipped back.
Btw, if anyone has mac issues, I am assembling a directory of contacts in the firm :)
Sunday Jan 9, 2011 #
Note
slept:7.5
on the phone to apple yesterday for over half an hour... eventually told to remove the battery, hold down the power button 5s, put it back together, turn it on and do a pram reset... and then PFO... since that had the computer working again...
crash bang again this morning... currently on hold... 20 minutes in... depending on the position I hold the mac in I get one beep signal or three beep signal... less amusing than ...---...
50 minutes in, seems like I might be getting a new computer...
crash bang again this morning... currently on hold... 20 minutes in... depending on the position I hold the mac in I get one beep signal or three beep signal... less amusing than ...---...
50 minutes in, seems like I might be getting a new computer...
12 PM
trail run 1:12:57 [3] 9.45 km (7:43 / km)
silver lake... discovered where the heritage trail goes, easier to follow with footprints in the snow...
feel rough this evening
feel rough this evening
Saturday Jan 8, 2011 #
2 PM
orienteering 1:26:21 7.12 km (12:07 / km)
ahr:157 max:183 14c
Snow orienteering in Surebridge. Drew a wildly optimistic course. Did a bit over half of the controls. Messed up one badly enough that I followed my footsteps backwards (easy in a foot of snow) to the last place I thought I knew where I was (I did, to within 20 metres, but they made all the difference).
No campass. Fell often.
No campass. Fell often.
Friday Jan 7, 2011 #
Note
slept:7.0
For those who believe in the wonders of Apple...
Yesterday I had a crash/restart, two WindowServer crashes (all applications close, loss of data) and this morning a kernel panic (crash).
All this on a MacbookPro, which has had the display assembly, logic board (twice) and RAM replaced in four repair jobs. Grrrrrrrrrr.
Yesterday I had a crash/restart, two WindowServer crashes (all applications close, loss of data) and this morning a kernel panic (crash).
All this on a MacbookPro, which has had the display assembly, logic board (twice) and RAM replaced in four repair jobs. Grrrrrrrrrr.
running 28:00 [3]
up around Pace U Law campus, just for fun.
Thursday Jan 6, 2011 #
Note
slept:8.0
woke up again at 5, maybe it's some residual jetlag, although I doubt it... but I went to bed at 11 and got up at 8, so feeling better.
Booked flights for Anza Borrego, going to be a tough weekend - 6am flight with a stopover to Orange County, on the 14th, then nonstop overnight back from San Diego and straight in to work on the Tuesday...
Booked flights for Anza Borrego, going to be a tough weekend - 6am flight with a stopover to Orange County, on the 14th, then nonstop overnight back from San Diego and straight in to work on the Tuesday...
running 43:40 [3]
Jog around Silver Lake with Anna, the snow was crunchy. Fresh snow due tomorrow.
Frustrating news today. Hopefully something good can come of it.
Frustrating news today. Hopefully something good can come of it.
Wednesday Jan 5, 2011 #
7 PM
aerobic (bike/other) 30 [1]
strength 20 [3]
slept:6.5
did a bit of strength and stretching after the bike... was listening to radiolab sped up to "2x" on the ipod, although it seems like it wasn't quite... 20s of podcast taking about 12 seconds... worked fine anyhow, although the sound quality was a bit dodge.
just over eight hours in my new bed, woke up a bit after five, possibly due to being cold... also dehydrated, I think I need to raise the humidity level in the apartment. And get a curtain perhaps. And learn sentences write.
just over eight hours in my new bed, woke up a bit after five, possibly due to being cold... also dehydrated, I think I need to raise the humidity level in the apartment. And get a curtain perhaps. And learn sentences write.
Tuesday Jan 4, 2011 #
7 PM
orienteering 1:00:09 *** 7.52 km (8:00 / km)
ahr:136 max:167 8c slept:6.0
Saxon Woods, my first time there. Night orienteering with a bit of snow on the ground, just enough to provide a bit of cushioning.
Tricky enough area, Anna was navigating as we only had the one map between us, with me shadowing more or less. Good fun, but we weren't going fast enough for me to stay warm, so good thing we did a km and a bit at the end of pure running. Out for 1h41 total.
Tricky enough area, Anna was navigating as we only had the one map between us, with me shadowing more or less. Good fun, but we weren't going fast enough for me to stay warm, so good thing we did a km and a bit at the end of pure running. Out for 1h41 total.
9 PM
strength 7 [3]
jaysus anna nearly has me broken, the beast
Monday Jan 3, 2011 #
Note
Registered for Anza Borrego. Now I need shorts, flights and a new camera.
3 PM
orienteering 39:40 [2] ***
spiked:8/8c slept:8.0
Went for my first run on Blue Mtn in many years. Ran an old Brown course I picked up somewhere. Slowly.
It was nice out, sunny with a couple of inches of snow left. The ice was just thick enough to creak but not break. No issues with runnability. Still, Ross and Jordan et al will have to train well to break 7 minutes per km in the longggggg :)
New Year's Resolutions... record how much sleep I get, and sleep more, and do some exercise every day this month.
It was nice out, sunny with a couple of inches of snow left. The ice was just thick enough to creak but not break. No issues with runnability. Still, Ross and Jordan et al will have to train well to break 7 minutes per km in the longggggg :)
New Year's Resolutions... record how much sleep I get, and sleep more, and do some exercise every day this month.
Sunday Jan 2, 2011 #
other 1:20 [3]
slept:7.0
Took my new Meindls for a walk around Cranberry Lake Preserve. Temperatures must be up, because I had to doff the hat and coat and unzip the hoodie and unbutton the shirt...
The map could do with being redone, as suspected.
The map could do with being redone, as suspected.
Saturday Jan 1, 2011 #
11 AM
running 28:30 [2]
slept:7.0
Nice jog on a beautiful morning in New Jersey with Boris and Kat and Sergei. Temperatures were approaching Irish and shorts and t-shirt would probably have done in the sun.
Lots of snow on the ground.
Still tired after 7 hours sleep, perhaps because I was up for 27 hours before that. Fun night. As Boris did an extra lap of the park and Sergei did strength and stretching, I dangled with my eyes closed from the bar.
Lots of snow on the ground.
Still tired after 7 hours sleep, perhaps because I was up for 27 hours before that. Fun night. As Boris did an extra lap of the park and Sergei did strength and stretching, I dangled with my eyes closed from the bar.