Training Log Archive: BorisGr

Too tired to get out for a run, but did a bunch of strength exercises for my butt and hamstrings. Barney was my cheerleader.

Event: QOC Patapsco Glen Artney
 

CSU Training session. Kenny and I decided that driving an hour south to go orienteering made a lot more sense than driving an hour north, given the snow situation, and so we went to Prince William Forest. We parked at Lot H and ran the relay courses that were not used during the training camp three weeks ago. Thanks to Tori, Jon, Anna, and Peter we had lots of streamers to find! It made for nice head-to-head running, as we ran forked courses.

The snow cover was around four inches, which made for pretty nice running while still keeping orienteering challenging. Definitely glad we made this choice in terms of quality of orienteering training, but always sad to miss a QOC event.

Alli and Barney went for a nice hike in the snow and were cheering for us as we finished!

The second part of our training. I drew a course using some of Jon T's controls from the local event that was cancelled and a bunch of other controls that I made up. Kenny and I ran together, taking turns leading. It was really nice - the conditions were pleasant for running at a cruising pace, but I think racing in the snow would have been very tough.

Butt and hamstring exercises plus foam roller torture.

Long run in Rock Creek, mostly on the trails going up and down along the creek. Pretty solid snow cover on the trail on my way out turned into mush and slush after I turned around and temperatures hit the high 30's. Beautiful, sunny day in the snow.

Finally trying some speedwork on the treadmill. I did 2x10 minutes at 9.5 mi/hr with a 2 minute rest. It felt ok, and i think my back and hamstrings held up.

C • treadmill speed work 5

C • Where to live in NA to O and XC Ski? 21

Treadmill in the morning - before finding out we were having a snow day!

Doing a bunch of my exercises with the new foam roller while watching the Ultimate Guide to US Presidents with Alli and Barnacle.

It was an excellent snow day, complete with a delicious crepe breakfast with good friends, snuggling, beasting, and game of Cards Against Humanity with a chihuahua.

Elliptical in the morning, then a second chiropractor appointment. Back feeling significantly looser after this one.

Has any serious orienteer ever attempted this?
http://io9.com/the-barkley-marathons-is-the-kobaya...

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