Training Log Archive: Gswede

I was originally planning on only going an hour, but when I felt how good my foot felt I couldn't resist going for a long run. Really enjoyed this. My stamina is getting good since I hardly got tired at all. But the last 3k my foot did start hurting a bit more, that was after some rocky downhills though. So overall, this was good. I've just got to keep taking care of it.

Went pretty slow since I'm just getting back into it. By 14 my foot started hurting so I decided to call it a day there.

I really screwed up 10. I've always made really novice mistakes in that area. I think it's the lack of direct reference points and the difficulty of understanding the reentrants in the valleys surrounding the ridge. A special type of difficulty.
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My foot feels like it's got a bruise on it, but that's about it. So, I did a fartlek workout of 3x2km with Pau. Felt great!

Times and climbs:
9:09, 110 m
7:22, 20 m up, then 40 m down
6:36, 60 m down, with 15 m climb.

120 pushups, 20xpedestal, 15 minute plank

I probably could have run today, but I decided that the best option would be to wait another day. So an hour on the elliptical it is!

10 minute warm up, 10x2 min on resistance level 8, 2 min on resistance level 1, 10 minute cool down.

Luckily, I'm an orienteer and my sport makes this type of cross training more interesting.

Also, I just got back some stats on the AthleteBiz venture. Looks like my store was the most visited out of all the athletes on the website. Yes, an orienteer outdid some of the USA's greatest athletes. That's thanks to everyone who supports me though. So, gracias.

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120 pushups, 20xpedestal, 10 minute plank, 30 pullups

So, I can at least get out for a spin on the bike with this injury. Unfortunately sleet and wind decided to accompany me for this.

So, just listening to a great talk by Bob Bowman, Michael Phelps' coach.

Most pertinent characteristic of a champion for me now:

Champions welcome challenges as a means to grow and learn.

Some forced time away from training and competing can be beneficial. Just have to take it in stride.

Foot is feeling much better. I can actually walk decently now. But most other physical activity is not happening for at least a few more days.

Time to get some solid Catching Feature seshes in!

So, bright side: I can still do my core routine with only slight modifications to take pressure of the sole of my foot.

120 pushups, 20xpedestal, 15 minute plank, 30 pullups