Training Log Archive: 'Bent

We did the Iroqouis Trail Test. It's a 32km "ultra" run, along the Bruce trail. A mix of doubletrack, trail and rocky tricky terrain, which was slick after yesterday's rain. I almost didn't start because of my rib injury, but thought I'd down some Advil and give it a try. Once I got going it didn't hurt so much, or I got used to it.
I've never done a running race before. I got in with another guy who seemed to keep a comfy pace for me, but for the last 1/3 I reeled in 2 sub-3hr marathoners ahead ,and we crossed the finish together.
Ended up at 3:06, which I am told will be within 5 minutes of my marathon time if I did one.

Part 2 This was the harder portion of the run, including the last bit I ran with the 2 guys training for Chicago. It's about as fast as I think I could go on this terrain. I was surprised how well it went.
Bash did really well too. So much for her claims to not be a runner!

C • Holy #$%@ 4

Easy commute, since it's T-dog's first outing since back surgery. My ribcage's still trouble too.

Ran to work with my manual weed whacker, and spent an extra 35 mintues whacking away at nettles, thistles, burs, thorns and all manner of other nasty things that are making my commute hard. According to my HRM it's almost level 4, harder than running.

Commute home.
Last week I did a Treehugger special when I almost fell off my bike and hugged a tree with my ribs. It wasn't bothering me too much until this afternoon, as I guess I hurt it doing the trail clearing. Made it hard to breathe deeply. We'll see what happens with Saturday's ultra run.

Paddle on Island lake with Bash, Hingo and The Gazelle.
Turns out that both boats are pretty much the same speed, which is good news as far as interchangablility of teammates. Happy Birthday to Bash!

Easy trot to work. Legs a little tired from lots of hours this weekend.
Wildlife for Bash- a nice skunk trotting along next to the trail. He took off when he saw us, and Bulletdog slammed to a halt when I yelled at her. No repeat of this winter's skunking.

Easy jog home

Nice long Tour de Caledon with Bash. We took the rail trail to Inglewood, picked up Knobless, did much of the ESAR route and some roads to Forks of the Credit, and back. Also gorged on wild apples, chokecherries and ice cream.

This was the portion of the ride at level 3.