Training Log: Dooby

HR monitor battery gave up during so data not accurate. Plan was to take it way but pace increased at times. Legs felt tired this morning but not that bad pedalling.

Short sleeves & shorts, basking in the 17-18 degree heat! Cooled by the wind though.

A few people out and about around the park. A new national park in Kerry from today, wonder will that allow Inch to be used again if it’s NPWS rather than a private landowner?

C • Páirc Náisiúnta na Mara, Ciarraí 1

Decided with the weather being fine I’d cycle, especially since parking is messy and I was on my own today. A 4k orange would have been an endurance test with the lads.

Lower Torc

This I felt physically went better than I thought it might. Body wasn’t too bad pace wise and energy wise. And was okay on the climbs. So somewhat positive. Could feel the heat towards the end, strange to have dry lips after the last few months.

Course made good use of the nice bits above the road so that helped the enjoyment levels. A few seconds lost here and there but overall had no real issues.

1st control uphill so that was a thought start.

Slight hesitation on 2. Next few were ok, could’ve been more direct on 4.

Maybe could have dropped soone for 14 but was mindful of the slope. Stopped short on the higher boulders going to 15 downhill as I didn’t want to overshoot.

The second part of the course below the road was basically running, not much orienteering.

Disappointed that this event clashed with Mahon Falls, I’d have like to have gone there but couldn’t justify it all things considered.

Spin home. Legs not too bad but took the road up home easy.

Quick break to check 63, code correct on the box so SI boxes not programmed correctly. Texted Rory to let him know. He can now blame whoever last was messing with the SI boxes rather than an issue with control boxes in the wrong place.

It was a bit gutting to rest training wise today with the sun shining this morning. Went to Gougane Barra for an outing this morning. The lads hopped in the River Lee messing. Then Mary okayed them to walk up a small stream back to the car since their jeans were wet at that stage. She didn’t expect them to wet their tops…

Cut the grass after lunch so that was heavy going, 1st cut of very long grass.

Shorts so things must be better weather wise. Good to get out to finish out the week. Spent most of the day waiting for a decision on who was going to sign a letter!

Legs feeling a bit tired after running last night.

Bike felt good, just ignored that the handlebars were slightly out of line, corrected it when I got home.

Not sure if I’ll do something tomorrow.