Training Log Archive: mayer22In the 7 days ending Jul 8, 2012:
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Sunday Jul 8, 2012 #
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slept:5.0
Calleva Race Vetting
Orienteering race 1 [0]
MTBO race 1 [0]
Trail Running race 8:36 [4] 1.1 mi (7:49 / mi)
shoes: Scott eRide Grip2
Prologue
Orienteering race 4:50:00 [4] 11.91 mi (24:21 / mi)
shoes: Scott eRide Grip2
Ocourse 1 - Pretty smooth. 1 mistake that we had to attack 3 times. Another point we missed due to lack of communication.
Ocourse 2 - Baker was spent. I was overheated at the start from towing Baker on the bike. Tried to cool down in the Potomac but the water temp was 90+. I recovered but Baker didn't recover until the last KM. He was on toe whenever we weren't in the woods.
Ocourse 2 - Baker was spent. I was overheated at the start from towing Baker on the bike. Tried to cool down in the Potomac but the water temp was 90+. I recovered but Baker didn't recover until the last KM. He was on toe whenever we weren't in the woods.
Mountain Biking race (Gravel/Paved) 1:32:20 [4] 18.73 mi (12.2 mph)
shoes: Salsa Moto Rapido
Towing Baker most of the time and carrying some of his gear.
Mountain Biking race (Tech ST) 54:39 [4] 4.91 mi (5.4 mph)
shoes: Salsa Moto Rapido
Didn't really have a map. Dima gave us a GPS to make sure we were going the right way. It was difficult to use it to verify our route.
Swimming race 15:00 [4]
About as close to swimming as I usually get.
Paddling race (Canoe) 1:48:00 [4] 8.25 mi (4.6 mph)
With single blade paddles and bikes in the boat.
9 AM
Adventure Racing race 10:20:00 [0] 44.9 mi (13:49 / mi) +2779ft 13:03 / mi
Vetting Calleva Race Course with Baker. We made some mistakes but ran the first half of the course real well. The course was good but I can't post anything specific since the race has yet to occur.
It was hot, I think HI100+. It rained about 7 hours in and cooled us off a little. Water in the Potomac was very hot so we could only cool off in the creeks. Baker had trouble in the heat (as usual) so I did quite a bit of towing. This was good practice for next weekend (Toby not racing).
It was hot, I think HI100+. It rained about 7 hours in and cooled us off a little. Water in the Potomac was very hot so we could only cool off in the creeks. Baker had trouble in the heat (as usual) so I did quite a bit of towing. This was good practice for next weekend (Toby not racing).
Saturday Jul 7, 2012 #
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slept:7.5 weight:193lbs
9 AM
Trail Running (ST and DT) 1:04:06 *** 6.61 mi (9:42 / mi) +710ft 8:48 / mi
ahr:153 max:174 shoes: Scott eRide Grip2
Parked at Happyland campground and did a loop on some of the trails (S Valley Trail and High Meadow Trail). Carried a map with me since I didn't know the trails. I ran in this area once before for an Omeet. Ran slow at times to keep track of my location and look for trails.
It was super humid (95F/DP75/HI105). Baxter joined me for his last run. We stopped twice to jump into Quantico Creek and cool off. He drank some as well. It was 5-10 degrees cooler in the forest.
I had hoped to do a slightly longer loop but didn't have the time and it was a little too hot to do much more anyway. Baxter did well for his last run.
It was super humid (95F/DP75/HI105). Baxter joined me for his last run. We stopped twice to jump into Quantico Creek and cool off. He drank some as well. It was 5-10 degrees cooler in the forest.
I had hoped to do a slightly longer loop but didn't have the time and it was a little too hot to do much more anyway. Baxter did well for his last run.
12 PM
Mountain Biking (ST) 1:10:43 11.35 mi (9.6 mph) +1086ft
ahr:148 max:167 shoes: Scott Scale 29er
Rode the new trails at Fountainhead. The work they have been doing here is really noticeable. The trails are in excellent shape. I did one complete (long) loop. I would have loved to do a second but I had no more time. Caught myself taking it easy at times because the trail just kept you moving.
Temps were hot (99F/DP65/HI104) but it wasn't too bad in the woods as long as I was moving. Plus on the back end of the loop there was a nice breeze coming off the river. The trails were empty. I think the heat scared everyone away. It was a great day to ride there.
My FR and bike computer were very different (2 mi). I don't think the FR can handle MTBing with lots of turns, high speed, and under tree cover.
Temps were hot (99F/DP65/HI104) but it wasn't too bad in the woods as long as I was moving. Plus on the back end of the loop there was a nice breeze coming off the river. The trails were empty. I think the heat scared everyone away. It was a great day to ride there.
My FR and bike computer were very different (2 mi). I don't think the FR can handle MTBing with lots of turns, high speed, and under tree cover.
Friday Jul 6, 2012 #
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slept:7.5
At least the house had time to cool off yesterday so I was able to sleep through the night. They are not planning to restore power until tonight. It's gonna get hot again today (100F/DP70).
8 AM
Commuting 17:13 5.42 mi (18.9 mph) +92ft
ahr:131 max:152 shoes: Answer Impact MTB
When we got power back yesterday I thought I might ride today. I hesitated with the temps and decided to take the car in for service and just ride from there. When the power went out schedule had to change again to accomodate Baxter.
Took the ride easy so I didn't sweat too much. Felt good to work the legs riding again. It's been a week.
Took the ride easy so I didn't sweat too much. Felt good to work the legs riding again. It's been a week.
1 PM
Note
Power is back on, again. Hoping it stays on this time.
3 PM
Commuting 1:08:00 20.77 mi (18.3 mph) +750ft
ahr:149 max:168 shoes: Answer Impact MTB
Had the opportunity to elave work early so I did and spent some extra time on the bike before I picked up the car. It wasn't quite as hot as I was expecting (97F/DP65). Did some looping around on the roads trying to get as many long stretches as possible. Did some riding on my old commuter route.
Kept the pace pretty easy so I didn't overheat. Felt comfortable.
Kept the pace pretty easy so I didn't overheat. Felt comfortable.
Thursday Jul 5, 2012 #
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slept:4.5
Trouble sleeping. Couldn't turn off the brain and it was HOT.
Dominion says we should have power by EOB today.
Dominion says we should have power by EOB today.
12 PM
Note
Power back on.
6 PM
Stretching 5:00 [0]
Trail Running (Some Paved) 53:20 6.61 mi (8:04 / mi) +360ft 7:40 / mi
ahr:159 max:180 shoes: Brooks Cascadia 7
Our power was restored around noon so I left work in time to drop Baxter off at the house, turn on the AC and drop the car in McLean for KT.
I ran home from McLean doing the whole western section of the Pimmit Run Trail. It has been a while since I have ran this since I haven't been running much. Again there were several trees that had fallen. Many of which had been cut and cleared already. Only 3 times did I have to run into the woods and around. The rest of the time I could run through.
I was pretty happy with my pace considering the shape I am in, the heat (99F/DP70), and the condition of the trail. Probably worked a little harder for that pace than I'd like but thats whats gonna get me there. Carried a hand bottle to fight the heat. Wouldn't have been able to keep the pace any longer with all the water I was putting in my stomach.
First time wearing the Cascadias. They definitely have a nice fit and tread. They still have a little more support and stiffness than I want. I almost rolled my ankle when I started running through some grassy areas right off the bat. I got a little more comfortable in them as I ran. Left foot is bothering me a little bit though. May need to go back to the Asics :(
I ran home from McLean doing the whole western section of the Pimmit Run Trail. It has been a while since I have ran this since I haven't been running much. Again there were several trees that had fallen. Many of which had been cut and cleared already. Only 3 times did I have to run into the woods and around. The rest of the time I could run through.
I was pretty happy with my pace considering the shape I am in, the heat (99F/DP70), and the condition of the trail. Probably worked a little harder for that pace than I'd like but thats whats gonna get me there. Carried a hand bottle to fight the heat. Wouldn't have been able to keep the pace any longer with all the water I was putting in my stomach.
First time wearing the Cascadias. They definitely have a nice fit and tread. They still have a little more support and stiffness than I want. I almost rolled my ankle when I started running through some grassy areas right off the bat. I got a little more comfortable in them as I ran. Left foot is bothering me a little bit though. May need to go back to the Asics :(
7 PM
Stretching 20:00 [0]
11 PM
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Power went out AGAIN!
Wednesday Jul 4, 2012 #
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slept:10.0
Despite being really hot when we went to sleep we were able to sleep in during the cool morning.
10 AM
Trail Running 1:14:00 [3] ***** 6.8 mi (10:53 / mi) +284ft 10:28 / mi
shoes: INOV8 Roclite 295
Went running with Baxter. Tried to get out before it got too hot for either of us to run. Was 80 when we started and 90 when we finished. Could tell Baxter was really feeling the heat but he made it.
Battery died on the FR since I don't have any power to charge it. Used past runs to determine length.
Went to Langley since it has been a while and its the best place for Baxter to run off leash. The trails were much more overgrown than I am used to. I even lost track of the trail in two spots.
There was also a lot of deadfall across the trails. A lot of the time it was so much that it made it very difficult to even go around. Not sure if it will get cleaned up since the trails are hardly used. Maybe sometime without Baxter I can do a little work as I am running.
Felt the heat a little myself. I have also not been running much and can't keep the pace I'd like to. Enjoyed running the trails though and hopefully I can keep it up more into the summer.
Battery died on the FR since I don't have any power to charge it. Used past runs to determine length.
Went to Langley since it has been a while and its the best place for Baxter to run off leash. The trails were much more overgrown than I am used to. I even lost track of the trail in two spots.
There was also a lot of deadfall across the trails. A lot of the time it was so much that it made it very difficult to even go around. Not sure if it will get cleaned up since the trails are hardly used. Maybe sometime without Baxter I can do a little work as I am running.
Felt the heat a little myself. I have also not been running much and can't keep the pace I'd like to. Enjoyed running the trails though and hopefully I can keep it up more into the summer.
12 PM
Stretching 15:00 [0]
Tuesday Jul 3, 2012 #
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slept:8.0
Power is out again!! This time it is just us and our 5 closest neighbors that lost power. Looks like we will likely be at the bottom of the list.
Monday Jul 2, 2012 #
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slept:9.0
Slept in a little to make up for the poor sleep over the weekend.