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Friday Aug 31, 2012 #
5 AM
Cycling- Road 59:55 [3] 17.3 mi (17.3 mph) +400ft
ahr:130 max:159 slept:6.5 weight:137.6lbs shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Nice ride to work after not enough sleep. Legs felt good. Got to work in under an hour without trying. Cooler temps helped. Too bad it's over 80 degrees in my building. Powered by Friday.
Yoga/ Stretching warm up/down 2:00 [1]
90sec plank + star
4 PM
Cycling- Road 1:11:26 [3] 20.5 mi (17.2 mph) +800ft
ahr:133 max:162 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Ride home in the wind with some rain thrown in there. Legs were just OK. The headwind kinda sucked but made the temps feel a lot cooler. Felt good to get rained on the last couple miles. Made it through the first full week back at work. I'm tired.
Thursday Aug 30, 2012 #
Note
slept:8.8 weight:139lbs (rest day)
Good sleep. 12h day in the work furnace. I brought my running stuff in case I felt like sneaking in a run. But, I decided to just make it a rest day. Hopefully, the legs will feel rad tomorrow to/from work and over the weekend. Psyched to get in some road runs and turn the legs over. I think I'm going to run a 5k in 2 weeks.
Wednesday Aug 29, 2012 #
5 AM
Cycling- Road 1:04:20 [3] 17.3 mi (16.1 mph) +400ft
slept:7.3 weight:140lbs shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Up at 4:30 to ride to work. Slept pretty well but need to get more of it.
Hot and dark on the ride. Legs were decent- just easy spinning with a few sprints to make stoplights. Nice ride.
Hot and dark on the ride. Legs were decent- just easy spinning with a few sprints to make stoplights. Nice ride.
4 PM
Cycling- Road 1:15:55 [3] 20.5 mi (16.2 mph) +800ft
ahr:133 max:168 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Ride home from work in the heat and headwind. My brain felt cooked. I drank 2 bottles on this ride. I drank a gallon of water at work today, and my weight is only up .8 lbs from this morning. Crazy. My legs felt pretty dead. Good to be home in the AC.
Tuesday Aug 28, 2012 #
Note
slept:7.2 weight:139.5lbs
To bed by 9:30 but took a while to fall asleep. First full on day back to work- all about resource management. Get 'er done.
4 PM
Bouldering (plastic) 54:00 [3]
Climbed OK and didn't rest much while I was there. I think I was dehyrated from work b/c I got and stayed pumped pretty fast. Flashed a new v2, 3, and 4. Did a new v5 second go. Then, I repeated a few moderates. Finished with 3x 10 dips, 75 sec plank.
Monday Aug 27, 2012 #
Note
slept:7.0 weight:139.4lbs
Lights out at 9:15, but it took me at least an hour to fall asleep. Slept too late yesterday. I feel pretty good this morning though. Probably run after work.
5 PM
Trail Run (Trail) 1:12:00 [3] 5.7 mi (12:38 / mi) +1200ft 10:32 / mi
shoes: RogueRacers
Guardsman-scott's bypass-shadow lake-jupiter pk- out and back on clayton pk trail with Seann. Legs felt OK. Had 2 mini bonks- ate 2 GUs. Awesome evening up there. Climbed the mini grunt up Jupiter Pk, and then hung out up there for about 5 minutes hitting rocks off the summit with the golf club that was up there. Seann was killing it. I felt good on the gradual climb toward Jupiter Pk. Enjoyed being up there. It feels good to have a (very) little bit of a jogging base to be able to get out in the mountains for a little bit. Glad I went up there.
Sunday Aug 26, 2012 #
10 AM
Cycling- Road 3:03:35 [4] 47.25 mi (15.4 mph) +4075ft
ahr:144 max:183 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Solo ride south to mouth of LCC and thru those hoods to get some climbing in my legs before heading to Mill Creek.
Rode Mill Creek at a tempo effort in 52:53 (gate 22:56, elbow fk 10:23, top 19:18). Pretty hot today, but the canyon was shady for the last half. Kinda pleased with the last 2 splits for not really going too hard.
Got down at 2:20 in, so I spun through town a bit into a hot headwind to hit 3 hours. Solid ride. I was surprised by my motivation to stay out in the heat and wind. Nice.
Rode Mill Creek at a tempo effort in 52:53 (gate 22:56, elbow fk 10:23, top 19:18). Pretty hot today, but the canyon was shady for the last half. Kinda pleased with the last 2 splits for not really going too hard.
Got down at 2:20 in, so I spun through town a bit into a hot headwind to hit 3 hours. Solid ride. I was surprised by my motivation to stay out in the heat and wind. Nice.
Yoga/ Stretching warm up/down 2:00 [1]
75sec plank, stretch, etc.
Got really dehydrated today, dropped 3+ lb on the ride.
Got really dehydrated today, dropped 3+ lb on the ride.
Saturday Aug 25, 2012 #
Note
slept:10.0 weight:139.2lbs
Slept pretty solid, except for hour b/t 4-5 when the cat was being insane. Up at 8:30. My legs (whole body?) feel a little weird from drastic change in amount and types of activity. I'm a little paranoid about getting sick with all the new germs I'm surrounded by again, which is nothing compared to what it will be like next week. Just stay healthy.
10 AM
Road Run (Road) 54:19 [3] 6.2 mi (8:46 / mi) +300ft 8:23 / mi
shoes: Black.lunarglide
Jogged to the track to do some 400s, but it was taken apart and getting worked on. So, I continued uphill to hit 2mi in 18:30 or so. I'm so slow. The last half of the run was mostly downhill. During the 5th mile I ran 4x 60sec T/ 60sec jog with the goal of jogging low 7/ high 6min/ mi pace. The 5th mi was 8:02, my fastest since starting to jog again. I ran a little extra once I got near home to hit 10k. I'm making a little progress on each run but I'm feeling generally just worn down- need to get used to the new schedule. My legs feel like heavy cyclist's legs. My upper body feels like a heavy climber's body. Oh well. Added another brick in the wall.
Friday Aug 24, 2012 #
Note
slept:7.0 weight:141.4lbs
Up at 4:30 to ride to work. Fat from pizza last night, I guess. I didn't think I ate that much yesterday. Oh well. It'll take a few days to adapt to the new schedule. I need to be sure to bank some major sleep this weekend.
5 AM
Cycling- Road 1:04:22 [3] 17.3 mi (16.1 mph) +400ft
ahr:121 max:150 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Ride to work with Hobbs. Warm.
Yoga/ Stretching warm up/down 2:00 [1]
stretch, 90 sec plank
4 PM
Cycling- Road 1:20:48 [3] 20.5 mi (15.2 mph) +800ft
ahr:134 max:179 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Ride home with Hobbs. Hot and windy. Legs felt OK, but the going felt slow. Just trying to make sure I stay hydrated at work- so hot in there.
Thursday Aug 23, 2012 #
Note
slept:7.5 weight:140.6lbs
Up at 5:15 for 1st official day back at work. Riding home.
Probably lose 5 or more lbs in water today. Get psyched!
Probably lose 5 or more lbs in water today. Get psyched!
4 PM
Cycling- Road 1:18:03 [3] 21.0 mi (16.1 mph) +800ft
ahr:131 max:174 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Rode home from work in the heat. Legs were OK, felt a little dehydrated.
Wednesday Aug 22, 2012 #
Note
slept:8.7 weight:137.4lbs
Good sleep. In bed before 8. U p at 5 to get back to work today.
My right side (si joint?) above my hip tightened up last night and is still bothering me. Bailed on an AM run bc of it.
Gotta do something today though.
My right side (si joint?) above my hip tightened up last night and is still bothering me. Bailed on an AM run bc of it.
Gotta do something today though.
2 PM
Bouldering (plastic) 45:00 [3]
Circuited a bunch moderates today. Repeated some 3s, 4s, and 5s. Energy-wise, I felt really good. Project-wise, there's nothing that's interesting to me or particularly suited to me. Good workout.
Finished with 3x12 dips, 75 sec plank
SI was a little stiff but didn't really bother me.
Finished with 3x12 dips, 75 sec plank
SI was a little stiff but didn't really bother me.
5 PM
Road Run (Road) 36:27 [3] 4.11 mi (8:52 / mi) +150ft 8:34 / mi
shoes: Black.lunarglide
Back did ok. Slow in the heat. Stomach felt off last mile from misc debris I ate since the gym (rice, half pbj). Didn't feel like a runner. But each run is a baby step ingesting my jogging legs back. Glad I went.
Tuesday Aug 21, 2012 #
Note
slept:8.9 weight:139.4lbs
Up til 10 last night watching Hunger Games. Feel OK this morning. Legs aren't sore from 2k descent yesterday, which is a good sign jogging-wise.
Have work to do at home today, and then back to work tomorrow. Road ride this morning. Maybe hit the gym later today.
Have work to do at home today, and then back to work tomorrow. Road ride this morning. Maybe hit the gym later today.
9 AM
Cycling- Road 3:00:42 [3] 48.76 mi (16.2 mph) +3750ft
ahr:144 max:180 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Up little and big mt in combined time of 71:24 (35:34,5:27,30:53). Goal was sub 75. Rode out another 2k from big mt summit before turning around. I was down 2.2lb when i got home so go pretty dehydrated.
Legs are tired from yesteday. Also faced with fact that I'm not totally recovered from lt100. I feel like I climb better on steep stuffs now as a result ore riding the ss, which is cool. In all, kind of a slog because of my garbage legs but psyched to get it done.
Legs are tired from yesteday. Also faced with fact that I'm not totally recovered from lt100. I feel like I climb better on steep stuffs now as a result ore riding the ss, which is cool. In all, kind of a slog because of my garbage legs but psyched to get it done.
Monday Aug 20, 2012 #
Note
slept:7.1 weight:140lbs
Cat woke me up before 5, couldn't fall back asleep. Had a hard time falling asleep last night b/c I was thinking about work. I feel pretty good this morning though, ready to get out and run in the mountains.
Trail Run (Trail) 1:38:57 [3] 7.25 mi (13:39 / mi) +2108ft 10:42 / mi
shoes: red.masochist
With Seann from Alta to Albion basin-Catherines Pass-Sunset pk-across ridege back down to albion basin.
Legs felt pretty good on climbs, ran most of them. Legs kinda died at 5mi on descent and had to eat a gel, bonking from riding the brakes? Nice to get up there, didn't start seeing other people until last 1.5mi.
Legs felt pretty good on climbs, ran most of them. Legs kinda died at 5mi on descent and had to eat a gel, bonking from riding the brakes? Nice to get up there, didn't start seeing other people until last 1.5mi.
Sunday Aug 19, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.5 weight:140.2lbs
Solid sleep til 8. Up til after 10 though.
10 AM
Cycling- Road 2:01:15 [3] 31.5 mi (15.6 mph) +1800ft
ahr:128 max:179 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Easy up LIttle Mt with B. Went easy up the climb until last 1.5mi. Up in 36:58. I wonder how fast I could do it going hard. Been a while since I've done that.
I felt pretty out of it the first 30min of the ride. But, the legs came around. My nose felt a little stuffy, which I think was from the smoke. PM2.5 has been really high. Still pretty hazy out.
I just need to get back into the daily flow and get back my mind back in touch with my body. Something like that.
I felt pretty out of it the first 30min of the ride. But, the legs came around. My nose felt a little stuffy, which I think was from the smoke. PM2.5 has been really high. Still pretty hazy out.
I just need to get back into the daily flow and get back my mind back in touch with my body. Something like that.
Yoga/ Stretching warm up/down 2:00 [1]
90sec plank plus stretch series
1 PM
Bouldering (plastic) 48:00 [3]
At the gym for an hour and never really rested at all. Climbed well on new problems. Flash 2 v5s, a couple 4s; did another 5 2nd go, and then repeated a bunch of easier stuff. Almost climbed to failure, just couldn't stop.
Finished with 3x12 dips.
Finished with 3x12 dips.
Saturday Aug 18, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.0 weight:140.4lbs
To bed at 9. Cat woke me up before 6. I feel pretty good though, the best I've felt since last Saturday morning. Hopefully, the body is starting to come around.
8 AM
Road Run (Road) 48:41 [3] 5.6 mi (8:42 / mi) +200ft 8:25 / mi
ahr:135 max:151 shoes: GreyLunarglide
Hit 5mi in 42:29. Ran a standby loop to know the distance. Legs felt ok. Cool AM temps helped. Air is bad but at least doesn't have a taste this morning.
No plans right now, maybe a fall 5k or 10k. I think I'm going to alternate ride and run days for a bit. Kinda feeling an itch to climb outdoors.
No plans right now, maybe a fall 5k or 10k. I think I'm going to alternate ride and run days for a bit. Kinda feeling an itch to climb outdoors.
1 PM
Hiking 42:00 [1] 2.2 mi (19:05 / mi) +200ft 17:34 / mi
shoes: LunarElites
Hike to Wall Lake and back in the Uintas. Bailed on camping up there tonight. It was a freakin zoo- packed with big loud families. Wall Lake was like a water park. Didn't even feel like we were in a national forest, more like an amusement park, plus lots of dogs. Crazy.
On the way home, we saw the new big fire next to Jordanelle. So smokey.
On the way home, we saw the new big fire next to Jordanelle. So smokey.
Friday Aug 17, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.8 weight:139.2lbs
It was easier to get out of bed today, but still a slow process.
11 AM
SS MTB 1:05:00 [3] 9.0 mi (8.3 mph) +600ft
ahr:137 max:172 shoes: Ardent/captain
Glenwild CCW with B. Trails were dry and chossy. We got so lucky at Leadville last weekend with the rain the night before the race.
Legs felt OK until climb up the backside. Mentally, I felt like I had to concentrate a lot. Hands and shoulders hurt a little after ~55 minutes.
It was good to ride up there and get out of the smoke, although it was even hazy up there. I'm generally still cooked from last Saturday though. Jeez.
Legs felt OK until climb up the backside. Mentally, I felt like I had to concentrate a lot. Hands and shoulders hurt a little after ~55 minutes.
It was good to ride up there and get out of the smoke, although it was even hazy up there. I'm generally still cooked from last Saturday though. Jeez.
Thursday Aug 16, 2012 #
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slept:9.2 weight:138.4lbs
Up at 7:30. I can't remember the last time I had so much trouble getting out of bed. Gotta get out and run or ride today. Air quality is horrendous due to a fire (I think). First obstacle: get out of bed. Check.
9 AM
Road Run (Road) 36:53 [3] 4.2 mi (8:47 / mi) +148ft 8:30 / mi
ahr:135 max:155 shoes: Black.lunarglide
Easy around the hood in the heat, haze, and humidity. I had a few minutes of feeling decent. Not surprisingly, my legs felt stiff.
My hrm and pace went schizo a few times, but I think my max speed was somewhere in the low 7s. Whatever. Can't complain avg'ing under 9min pace going easy.
As I was trying to look at the laps from my jog, the "enter" button stopped working on my refurbished 305 I got from Garmin a month ago. Kinda feel like complaining about that. I first had trouble with it 100mi into the race when it said "low battery, press enter." They're going to warranty it and send me another refurbished one. I'm glad it's not costing me anything, but now I'm out a bike/run computer for 2 weeks.
After a lethargic morning, so-so jog, and technical difficulties, I feel tired, cranky, and annoyed. That race worked me. Holy cow.
My hrm and pace went schizo a few times, but I think my max speed was somewhere in the low 7s. Whatever. Can't complain avg'ing under 9min pace going easy.
As I was trying to look at the laps from my jog, the "enter" button stopped working on my refurbished 305 I got from Garmin a month ago. Kinda feel like complaining about that. I first had trouble with it 100mi into the race when it said "low battery, press enter." They're going to warranty it and send me another refurbished one. I'm glad it's not costing me anything, but now I'm out a bike/run computer for 2 weeks.
After a lethargic morning, so-so jog, and technical difficulties, I feel tired, cranky, and annoyed. That race worked me. Holy cow.
2 PM
Cycling- Road 38:31 [3] 9.5 mi (14.8 mph) +150ft
ahr:123 max:161 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Quick ride to meet B at work and then ride home in the heat and smoke. Legs were toast. Nice to spin a little though. I'm tired, man.
Wednesday Aug 15, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.2 weight:139.6lbs (rest day)
Pretty good sleep. Hard to drag myself out of bed before 7.
Unplanned rest day but had no motivation or energy to get out in the heat and smoke-polluted air after spending the morning waiting for the dishwasher delivery guy. Lazy day including a 30min nap in the afternoon. No doubt my body can use the rest. I'm not in a hurry to do too much. I think I was a little overzealous yesterday. Tomorrow is a new day.
Unplanned rest day but had no motivation or energy to get out in the heat and smoke-polluted air after spending the morning waiting for the dishwasher delivery guy. Lazy day including a 30min nap in the afternoon. No doubt my body can use the rest. I'm not in a hurry to do too much. I think I was a little overzealous yesterday. Tomorrow is a new day.
Tuesday Aug 14, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.3 weight:141.8lbs
To bed at 10. I didn't feel that sleepy and I wanted to finish a sudoku I'd started in the car (dork).
Slept pretty well but feel beat this morning. Regardless, I'm getting on the rd bike today. It feels good to be home, although I'm not looking forward to the 20 degree temp increase.
Slept pretty well but feel beat this morning. Regardless, I'm getting on the rd bike today. It feels good to be home, although I'm not looking forward to the 20 degree temp increase.
10 AM
Cycling- Road 2:03:28 [3] 33.15 mi (16.1 mph) +1876ft
ahr:123 max:170 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Mostly flat with a few mini climbs. Legs felt pretty good. My arms and shoulders felt dead at first but got better after 20min or so. My neck started getting sore toward the end. In all, I felt pretty good.
I felt pretty wrecked this morning. I just needed to get out the door.
I felt pretty wrecked this morning. I just needed to get out the door.
12 PM
Cycling- Road 21:56 [3] 5.55 mi (15.2 mph) +150ft
shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
To/ from B work to pick up the car to do some stuff. Pretty darn hot out. Felt good to get out and spin again.
3 PM
Bouldering (Plastic) 48:00 [3]
OK session at the gym just to move a bit. Did 2 new soft v5s plus several other new probs v1-4. Climbed OK. It was one of those days there, though, in which I question if it's worth the cost. Still, it felt good to climb a little.
Monday Aug 13, 2012 #
Note
slept:8.2 (rest day)
Lights out at 8:45. Woke up at 2:30 and couldn't fall asleep for 30min or so. Up at 6:50. I'm still in search of a solid night's rest. The elevation might have something to do with it, or too many bevs. Driving home today, so I should be barely able to move by the end of the day. Feeling stiff this morning.
Uneventful drive home. Walked 1/2mi total and rode beater ss 1mi total running evening errands.
Uneventful drive home. Walked 1/2mi total and rode beater ss 1mi total running evening errands.
Sunday Aug 12, 2012 #
Note
slept:6.8
Up at 5:20 to go to Leadville for awards. I feel a little stiff everywhere but not too bad. Nose is a little stuffy.
Yoga/ Stretching 3:00 [1]
75sec plank
Lazy day. Walked around a little bit.
Lazy day. Walked around a little bit.
Saturday Aug 11, 2012 #
Event: Leadville Trail 100 Mile MTB
Note
slept:5.0
Lights out at 8. Didn't fall asleep until after 9. Woke a couple times before 3AM alarm. Feel pretty good. Nerves not too bad. All systems go.
6 AM
SS MTB race 11:27:13 [5] 103.4 mi (9.0 mph) +11693ft
ahr:136 max:177 shoes: Ardent/captain
Done. I'm going to pick up my buckle and sweatshirt and never return to that town. Psyched and proud to finish, even though my time was slower than hoped for. Crazy how many people were on the course- super crowded. It puts the demons to rest from my LT100 run DNF at mile 87 in 2008.
Negative split it by about 1/2 hour. Chip time: 11:25:14. It took longer to cross the start line at LT100 than it did at the Boston Marathon.
To Columbine in 5:58
To finish in 5:29
My moving time was 11:01. I stopped at Twin Lakes in and out to refill my camelbak, and then at the mile89 AS for some sports drink in my bottle. The crowds on St. Kevins and the singletrack sections cost me at least 10 minutes, maybe 15. 100s of riders had to deal with that though. Just glad to get it done under 12h without crashes, mechanicals, or vomiting violently.
Negative split it by about 1/2 hour. Chip time: 11:25:14. It took longer to cross the start line at LT100 than it did at the Boston Marathon.
To Columbine in 5:58
To finish in 5:29
My moving time was 11:01. I stopped at Twin Lakes in and out to refill my camelbak, and then at the mile89 AS for some sports drink in my bottle. The crowds on St. Kevins and the singletrack sections cost me at least 10 minutes, maybe 15. 100s of riders had to deal with that though. Just glad to get it done under 12h without crashes, mechanicals, or vomiting violently.
Friday Aug 10, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.3
Lights out at 8:30, and then slept pretty well. Woke up a couple times.Out of bed at 6:50. Felt OK, despite 3 bevs (??!!) last night. My brain was not working well by the end of yesterday afternoon.
I feel OK but can feel hanging out at 8500"+ a little bit. Don't over-analyze it!
I feel OK but can feel hanging out at 8500"+ a little bit. Don't over-analyze it!
SS MTB (Road) 45:28 [3] 8.78 mi (11.6 mph) +868ft
ahr:119 max:159 shoes: Ardent/captain
Easy spin on the rd with a few hundred total yards on random dirt rds around here. Rode up to 9000' (from 8500'). Legs felt fine. Head feels a little cloudy. Typical "day before long race" kinda crappy ride. I'm ready to do this thing.
For the rest of the day: get stuff ready, eat, drink, obsess a little, try to relax.
For the rest of the day: get stuff ready, eat, drink, obsess a little, try to relax.
Thursday Aug 9, 2012 #
Note
slept:5.0 weight:140.6lbs
Woke an a hour before my alarm and was (mostly) wide awake.
Wednesday Aug 8, 2012 #
Note
slept:8.7 weight:141.2lbs
Fat from cinna bread we got yesterday at GH. 3 days of no bevs. I don't feel like I am sleeping any better, even though I probably am. I don't feel that much more pep in the morning either. Good to take a break regardless of the length anyway, I guess.
9 AM
Cycling- Road 1:02:02 [3] 16.37 mi (15.8 mph) +770ft
ahr:130 max:180 shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Good last rd ride before the race. Legs feel really good. I'm most psyched on my head though. I feel aggressive, ready to attack. I went a little hard during the first 8 miles, and then reined it in the rest of the time.
I easily spun some guy off my wheel who was huffing and out of the saddle trying to catch me on the mini climb by the porcupine.
In all, I feel ready for Saturday. I didn't really start geeking out on splits and reading race reports until the past couple days, which is a good thing. I am shooting for sub 10 hours and copied the splits of a ss guy who rode 9:50 last year. I'm planning to just keep er steady the first 60-70 miles, and then try to turn it on and keep it on at the end. I'm more curious than nervous about the 1800+ rider mass start. If nothing else, it should make the first miles (hours?) go by quickly. I hope.
I easily spun some guy off my wheel who was huffing and out of the saddle trying to catch me on the mini climb by the porcupine.
In all, I feel ready for Saturday. I didn't really start geeking out on splits and reading race reports until the past couple days, which is a good thing. I am shooting for sub 10 hours and copied the splits of a ss guy who rode 9:50 last year. I'm planning to just keep er steady the first 60-70 miles, and then try to turn it on and keep it on at the end. I'm more curious than nervous about the 1800+ rider mass start. If nothing else, it should make the first miles (hours?) go by quickly. I hope.
Tuesday Aug 7, 2012 #
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slept:9.5 weight:140.8lbs
Decent sleep, in bed by 9:30. Hips a little tight since gym on Sunday. I think it was from a problem I did with a burly heel hook. Psyched to ride today.
9 AM
SS MTB (Road/Trail) 1:33:08 [3] 18.61 mi (12.0 mph) +1078ft
ahr:122 max:176 shoes: Ardent/captain
On the rd to BST zoo TH
26:55 3.53mi on BST 141/7.9, and then on the rd home.
Climbed a lot in the saddle, felt good. Feel generally "off" from less activity, which is to be expected. But nice little ride to get out of the house.
With B.
26:55 3.53mi on BST 141/7.9, and then on the rd home.
Climbed a lot in the saddle, felt good. Feel generally "off" from less activity, which is to be expected. But nice little ride to get out of the house.
With B.
Monday Aug 6, 2012 #
Note
slept:8.2 weight:141.8lbs (rest day)
Fat from ziti and cheerios last night. No bevs though. Slept well but woke at 6 and couldn't fall back asleep.
No activity planned for today. Rode a mile total on the beater ss to run an errand. Lazy day.
No activity planned for today. Rode a mile total on the beater ss to run an errand. Lazy day.
Sunday Aug 5, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.0 weight:140.2lbs
Slept OK. I celebrated something way too much last night, not sure what got into me. Hitting the gym for one last time before the race. Then, take it easy.
10 AM
SS MTB warm up/down 15:00 [3] 3.5 mi (14.0 mph)
To/from gym on the beater
Bouldering (plastic) 54:00 [3]
Flashed a soft v5. Sent a v5 I didn't do last time. Also flashed a couple other new problems. Climbed fine. All of the other new probs that are harder are all significantly harder. Typical gym fare. I will not go to the gym again until after the race.
Finish with 3x10 dips.
Finish with 3x10 dips.
Saturday Aug 4, 2012 #
10 AM
Cycling- Road 1:09:48 [3] 19.66 mi (16.9 mph) +700ft
ahr:130 max:176 slept:9.0 weight:139.8lbs shoes: Gator skin.3.31.12
Steady moderate effort out and back on Wasatch with B. Got the HR up heading north, drilled it in the saddle up the mini hill and beyond the stoplight. Legs felt good. Starting to spot pros in town for the T of UT- saw Dave Z. and a Liquigas guy asked B where the nearest gas station was as he spun by us.
Friday Aug 3, 2012 #
Note
slept:9.5 weight:140.6lbs
Slept well, got to bed before 9. Definitely feel the time spent climbing in the gym.
9 AM
SS MTB 1:51:56 [3] 16.02 mi (8.6 mph) +1854ft
ahr:131 max:168 shoes: Ardent/captain
Easy to moderate on Flying Dog with B. Legs were pretty good. Felt confident and comfortable on the ss. Really good, encouraging ride. Getting more psyched for next weekend, curious to see how I'll do. Dropped the bike off at the shop for one last check up. Probably won't get it back til Monday. Time to really get my rest on. I feel like I always blow this part of the race prep. Err on the side of less.
Thursday Aug 2, 2012 #
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slept:8.0 weight:141.6lbs
Woke at 5 pretty wide awake.
7 AM
SS MTB (Road/Trail) 2:04:28 [3] 22.1 mi (10.7 mph) +3215ft
ahr:130 max:178 shoes: Ardent/captain
Rode to pipeline via rsnake gulch up to elbow fk, down rd to bhollow TH, on p-line to church fork, down to the rd and home. Legs felt OK. Was blinded by the sun most of the way up canyon, which was disorienting. Climbed pretty well. Good ride. Just trying to get in some easy to moderate miles to get back the feel of the SS.
2 PM
Sport Climbing (plastic) 1:00:00 [3]
wu with onsight 5.10a, 10c
tried an 11b that had some weird moves, so I just topped it out using holds from other routes. I don't mind taking falls. I just don't want to get my teeth knocked out if my foot pops off a crappy hold on a slab.
Onsighted a different 5.11b, and then redpointed a 5.11a that I didn't finish last weekend.
Then, we bouldered for about 30 minutes, working on some new problems. I did a 3/4 that was pretty cool. We were at the gym for 2 hours.
tried an 11b that had some weird moves, so I just topped it out using holds from other routes. I don't mind taking falls. I just don't want to get my teeth knocked out if my foot pops off a crappy hold on a slab.
Onsighted a different 5.11b, and then redpointed a 5.11a that I didn't finish last weekend.
Then, we bouldered for about 30 minutes, working on some new problems. I did a 3/4 that was pretty cool. We were at the gym for 2 hours.
Wednesday Aug 1, 2012 #
Note
slept:6.0 weight:139.8lbs
Went to bed at 9 and couldn't sleep. So, I got up to read a little. I ended up finishing my book and going back to bed at just before midnight. I feel decent this morning though. Quads feeling almost not sore at all.
11 AM
Hiking 39:43 [2] 1.54 mi (25:48 / mi) +905ft 16:34 / mi
ahr:111 max:145 shoes: RogueRacers
Easy hike with a few hundred yards of jogging thrown in starting at Guardsman and heading west. I was considering doing Clayton Peak, but there was a group of 20+ kids heading up it. Maybe tomorrow.
I just wanted to be in the woods a little and hang out above 10000'. I sat around at 10,400 for about 20 minutes checking out the views, and then read at the car for a bit after the hike.
I just wanted to be in the woods a little and hang out above 10000'. I sat around at 10,400 for about 20 minutes checking out the views, and then read at the car for a bit after the hike.