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Sunday Jul 24, 2011 #
9 AM
Running (Trail) 2:15:53 [3] 19.16 km (7:06 / km) +263m 6:38 / km
ahr:144 max:161 shoes: Salomon SLAB-2 XT Wings
Fun Bruce Trail run as a part of today's Super-stravaganza. After 46 hrs and 22,000 feet of elevation gain last weekend, I didn't expect much spring in my step today but the legs weren't too bad. Just in case, when we did the car shuttle, I requested an early drop-off at Guelph Line along with Raf. Hansel, Turbo, Bender, Super and 'Bent continued on to Rattlesnake Point to get in a few extra kilometers before heading in our direction.
Great technical run with lots of rocks, roots, uneven ground and steep little climbs, broken up by some fast hard-packed trail sections and a splash of pavement. I worked on converting Raf to the joys of trail running with some success. At first he was hating the rocks and looking forward to the smooth sections but by the end, he was surprised at how much easier it was on his body than his usual city pavement runs.
Just before we headed down off the escarpment at the lower end of Mt. Nemo Conservation Area, we phoned the main peleton to see where they were. They were just entering Mt. Nemo so we ran back a kilometer to a lookout where we took a break to wait for them.
Turns out the boys had suffered major attrition due to injury and deerfly attacks. Only Bender, Super and 'Bent remained, and Bender was sporting impressive, bloody trail rash on his right shoulder and left upper thigh. I can't picture how he managed to land on only those two body parts but I'm told he made quite an impression on a group of passing hikers.
Back to the beautiful Casa del Super for an awesome BBQ and pool party. We were joined by Trav, Baloney and various other pooches and human family members. The Mini-Supers did a great job of dog-sitting BulletDog while we ran. Jildo and 5-week-old Kaden stopped by. Hansel demonstrated that he is loved by both babies and dogs - maybe a future career in politics?
Great to see J-Ro again after hanging out together at the Boston Marathon. As Super pointed out, it's been an awfully long time since this whole group has had a chance to hang out in person. Although it seems like we chat all the time on AP, there's no substitute for getting together in real life. Much thanks to Super and J-Ro for taking the initiative to make it happen! :)
Great technical run with lots of rocks, roots, uneven ground and steep little climbs, broken up by some fast hard-packed trail sections and a splash of pavement. I worked on converting Raf to the joys of trail running with some success. At first he was hating the rocks and looking forward to the smooth sections but by the end, he was surprised at how much easier it was on his body than his usual city pavement runs.
Just before we headed down off the escarpment at the lower end of Mt. Nemo Conservation Area, we phoned the main peleton to see where they were. They were just entering Mt. Nemo so we ran back a kilometer to a lookout where we took a break to wait for them.
Turns out the boys had suffered major attrition due to injury and deerfly attacks. Only Bender, Super and 'Bent remained, and Bender was sporting impressive, bloody trail rash on his right shoulder and left upper thigh. I can't picture how he managed to land on only those two body parts but I'm told he made quite an impression on a group of passing hikers.
Back to the beautiful Casa del Super for an awesome BBQ and pool party. We were joined by Trav, Baloney and various other pooches and human family members. The Mini-Supers did a great job of dog-sitting BulletDog while we ran. Jildo and 5-week-old Kaden stopped by. Hansel demonstrated that he is loved by both babies and dogs - maybe a future career in politics?
Great to see J-Ro again after hanging out together at the Boston Marathon. As Super pointed out, it's been an awfully long time since this whole group has had a chance to hang out in person. Although it seems like we chat all the time on AP, there's no substitute for getting together in real life. Much thanks to Super and J-Ro for taking the initiative to make it happen! :)
Saturday Jul 23, 2011 #
Note
What an exciting Tour de France THAT was!!! (Well, technically it's not over yet.)
4 PM
Mountain Biking (Trail) 30:00 [1]
At Forks of the Credit hanging flagging tape and checking control locations for an orienteering session at a kids' day camp next week. They're very enthusiastic but I am unspeakably bad at (a) wrangling children and (b) teaching beginners how to do just about anything. Ya, this should go well. :)
Thursday Jul 21, 2011 #
Strength & Mobility (Upper Body) 10:00 [2]
Just a quick workout in front of le Tour because I want massive pipes like my hero Andy Schleck.
Running (Treadmill) 30:00
Tooooo hot to go outside when I don't have to. Legs were sluggish; apparently a 46-hour adventure race causes a wee bit of fatigue. My muscles and joints have been relatively pain-free since ET. The one exception is my stupid, stupid headlamp injury. Never take off a 24 lb pack while your headlamp is on your helmet and your battery is in your pack. Especially if you forget about the battery part. The pack yanked my neck hard to one side. Whiplash!