Training Log Archive: billa

Very brisk snow-shoe up to the checkpont I was maning for the Weber Loppet. I was determined to get there before the first skier came through. Was soaking wet and had no change of undergarments but it was mild and windless so I was fine. Took my time on the way back to shout encouragement to the long course skiers like Jennie. All in all a very nice event but I was tired and the hip was buzzing from dragging the snowshoes and wet snow up the hills. Had to shorten my stride to keep the hip happy.

Brisk walk on the Revelstoke loop and a good stretch afterwards. Stiff from yesterday's massage. Weight was 159 - above expected level. Blame it on Mumsey's good cooking.

Travis the massage therapist beat up on my glutes, back and quads. So I will take it easy for the rest of the day.

Easy spin watching the tube. Howling winds outside killed any desire for a walk or skate.
Stretch and strength afterwards.

First skate on the canal this season. The cracked blade holder held out for one more session. Surface was a bit rough in the south part but downtown was better. Kept up a steady pace for most of the skate and never out of Zone 1. Hips/glutes complained a bit but nothing serious. We will see what happens when I try to push it a bit on another session.

Beautiful ski from P19 to Lusk with Mumsey, Jennie, and a bunch of friends. Kept up a steady pace on the uphills, double poled the flats to rest my legs. No sore bits afterwards - just nicely tired out.
Bonus was geting home in time to see the Senators win over the Devils!