Training Log Archive: 'Bent

Test drove some Salomon Fell Cross (Felt good- I'll be getting a pair!) and some Speed Cross (Too high and didn't feel great). Also a short loop with PH.

Out for a post-race spin with the gang. See how my knee likes this tomorrow.

5 Peaks Hardwood. Part of Team Attackpoint AR

Went in after a pretty heavy week of training and not much taper, and my knee's been a bit dicey. I ran my HR, which seemed a bit high due to mega-humidity, and meant backing off on uphills a bit but driving hard on the flatter bits, where I passed guys.

I ended up 16th overall, about 1 minute behind Pat-hectic and a bit ahead of WilSmith. A skinny kid in the 10-14 category ran the whole thing with me, and I felt bad about dropping him at the finish. He'll destroy us all next year.

First in my category! Pleased with that, as I outran 2 fast guys in the cat. who used to beat me. Knee was a bit sore after.

Good showing by the entire team, with Sergei 3rd overall and Hansel, DD on11, FB,Galyna, me and Leanimal on the podium in our categories. .

C • Great Race Bent 11

The works- foot/kneehab, home gym, KBs, core.

Knee not 100% for tomorrow's run.

Easy commute with BZdog.

A little foothab, pushups and cable back flies while finishing up the Bashblaster between sets. Will finish the workout tomorrow- too much fun fiddling with electronics.

C • Bashblaster?! 5

Bah, decided to shower and drive to work since it was pouring. When I came out of the shower it was sunny and 22C, but too late to run or bike.

Easy run home with (the former) Bulletdog.
My knee's about 90-95% right now, but she's got a sore leg so I was waiting for her.

Great ride down to Albion, with some extras in the NE corner as Chico had marked some hills backwards for the Tuesday Night race so I tried them both ways. Trails are perfect- dry but not sandy.

Biking legs are coming back, and I surprised the heck out of 2 strong riders when I caught them at the top of a hill after some doubletrack. They dropped me like an anvil on the singletrack though.

I ran out of legs on the final hills, and ran out of time and sunshine when it started to pour on me just as I was heading back.

Some easy foothab/kneehab after.

Anybody want to ride Albion tomorrow morning?

C • That would be fun! 2

Easy commute with Bulletdog

Quick post- commute spin.

Ride to work via pond hill and back around Palgrave Northern double track with BZ dog. Got a flat on the way to work, but the tubeless tire caught well with a cartridge so I was on time.

Suffered up th Paso de Giau with Ryder and the lads, then a nice ride down to Cortina. Gorgeous scenery- we hiked here once. Total sweat- fest on the climb at level 4.

C • Bike 3

Out for a hilly spin with LD, who dropped me on the biggest climb. Legs still not there, but good to get out.