Training Log Archive: Gooder

We went to the Jays game with the kids. Tor 3 Tex 2.

Swim course at Kelso Quarry. Got off to a rough start as I got my goggles knocked off in the 1st 100m. Had to stop and re-adjust. I got a decent draft for a while before loosing the lead pack at the 2nd buoy. From there on I was swimming right beside some guy for a while so nearing the final buoy I just dropped back and stayed on his toes for the last 300-400m to conserve some energy. Came out of the water feeling great and happy b/c the rain was holding off until later! Came out of the water in 8th spot.

I was happy the rain wasn't here yet and the trail was in perfect condition. I rode here 10 days ago and this last Wed. Apparently on Wed when I followed the ribbons I missed a turn not knowing at a bottom of a hill that went over to Digger Downhill. So i had this pre-programmed in my mind and I had actually missed about 2.2km of the course. I was riding really well so this was a terrible mistake. I knew something was wrong when I came off the bike in 2nd behind only Karsten. At the spot where I made the error I was in 5th behind Karsten, Bechtel, Vanderlinden and Pady. This error caused me to get a DQ for the race.

I had ordered some ALTRA Lone Peak trail running shoes but they hadn't come in yet so I had to go with the Hoka Cliftons (not an ideal trail shoe) but they worked b/c it stayed dry. Improved on my run pace from last year although the new course was much easier with less elevation changes throughout. Had a good run but it didn't really matter b/c of the bike error. That cost me a 5th overall and an AG win.

Window cleaning & yard work today.

Quick afternoon ride. Quite windy from the SW.

Morning swim at WLU
500 free
200 kick
300 with paddles
10x50 on 1:20
500 pull with paddles

Parked at upper lot by Quarry. Rode the course 2x except for the couple of Km's in the Quarry. Nice new course. Should be decent on Saturday. Hopefully not much more rain b/w now and then.
Went race ready with no socks and no gloves. Prob will go with no sunglasses or at least clear lenses as it can be sketchy in the forest with the sun/shade tough to see some roots/rocks. Developed blisters on both R & L hand on outside from handlebars.. Should be OK by Sat. Frig..

Ran 1/2 of the course. Still waiting for my Altra trail shoes from Adventure Guide so I guess i'll be wearing the Hoka's for race. Not ideal but manageable I hope.

Quick ride over to Chicopee on the double track. 1 lap of chicopee trails plus 2 hill climbs. Was supposed to ride Tri or Road today but it was way to windy. Wildlife: 2 deer & 3 fox seen today :)

Morning ride on GRT over to Chicopee. 1 Lap there plus 2 more hill climbs. Saw 1 Deer on the trail.

Noon swim at WLU
300 free w/ fins
200 kick
300 drill
200 kick
500 pull w/ paddles
5x100 on 2:00