Training Log Archive: runninghils

Got a great compliment from coach today saying he thought I would rise up to be one of the steering stars on the team. :) practiced turns and starts/ racing, and our boat rocked it out.
Huli drill today after practice- flipping the boat. It want as bad as I thought, but a couple people panicked. We eventually got it together.

Finally figured out how to use my crew to turn more efficiently. Coach has been telling me for several practices that I can't do it all myself when it's a 400 pound boat with 6 people in it. Felt really good. We were paddling really well. There was some drama in the other boat, so I'm hoping that gets sorted out and that everyone can be cool and friends.

Wow, so windy but we made it out! I was struggling whenever we stopped to keep the boat straight and not blowing across the channel. Also once I got my tail end clipped by the other boat. I should have drawn to get away from it. Stressful day for me, but I know it will make me better for race day.

After a TE of 5.0 last time I rode this, I was made an effort to take it a bit easier. I rode to the 6.8 mile mark in 1:20:14 last time and was red-lining it. Today, took 1:25:38 to the same point and barely got into Z4 at all. Plus, I started my watch at the car and before I had to go through the gate - maybe a minute and a half there. So, a bit slower, but definitely in better shape!