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Wednesday May 16, 2012 #
6 AM
Paddling 1:00:00 [1]
More technical work. There was a new addition to the group so I volunteered to paddle a more tippy boat as we ran out of the other ones. A couple of close calls but to be expected.
Wrist adjustment is happening..s l o w l y but I am seeing progress.
We did 2min on 1 min off of technical focus and 1 min on 70% intensity.
Other tips - reach from the back of the armpit.
Wrist adjustment is happening..s l o w l y but I am seeing progress.
We did 2min on 1 min off of technical focus and 1 min on 70% intensity.
Other tips - reach from the back of the armpit.
7 AM
Running 18:00 [2] 3.0 km (6:00 / km)
Quick change of footwear and clothing and ran from LS's (gotta give her a nickname) to work with pack.
5 PM
Running 18:00 [2] 3.0 km (6:00 / km)
From work to LS's place with pack- WINDY! When I ran in the morning, I noticed two males "hanging" out on a grassy knoll - sitting in camp chairs with something in their hands (A book?) - they hadn't moved an inch when I ran by on the way back so I had to ask them what they were doing. Turns out, they are paid city employees that count cars that go by all day (The "book" was their portable counter. That is up there for most BORING job. At least they have each other to talk to although it didn't seem like they were.
6 PM
MTB (Mad skillz) 1:00:00 [2]
I was supposed to meet up with a group for a KL ride but ended up getting there a little late and didn't have any of their cells and no smartphone to respond to their messages to inform them.
But I actually think it was for the best. I've written down a little training program for the next few months and it includes "skills mtb rides". I've realized unless I am riding with someone with this very focus, I am better off to do these on my own so I can go and practice certain parts over and over again and not worry about staying together.
Soo off I went, riding all ofl the easy stuff to warm-up and get used to riding this terrain. Then I went and hit the "M loop" which has one section that is a little tricky for me. As they say, third time's a charm - I did it all cleanly the third time. Now if I could just do the same in the other direction! ( It has one pretty technical uphill that I am not sure I'll ever be able to get).
Finished the ride doing some more of the easier trying to focus on keeping momentum up in places where I tend to lose it.
It was a bit windy and had cooled down but I was grateful as the bugs weren't an issue - much better for when I stop and study a line that I should try!
Fun ride.
But I actually think it was for the best. I've written down a little training program for the next few months and it includes "skills mtb rides". I've realized unless I am riding with someone with this very focus, I am better off to do these on my own so I can go and practice certain parts over and over again and not worry about staying together.
Soo off I went, riding all ofl the easy stuff to warm-up and get used to riding this terrain. Then I went and hit the "M loop" which has one section that is a little tricky for me. As they say, third time's a charm - I did it all cleanly the third time. Now if I could just do the same in the other direction! ( It has one pretty technical uphill that I am not sure I'll ever be able to get).
Finished the ride doing some more of the easier trying to focus on keeping momentum up in places where I tend to lose it.
It was a bit windy and had cooled down but I was grateful as the bugs weren't an issue - much better for when I stop and study a line that I should try!
Fun ride.