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Saturday Jun 16, 2012 #
9 AM
Adventure Racing race 4:36:04 64.99 km (4:15 / km) +259m 4:10 / km
ahr:162 max:185
ESAR with Tiny and Shedman Dave. Actual race time 4:58.
This course format reminded me of the Mountain-X Storm race a few years back.
At the start 1 team member had to run a small loop and collect 3 flags, to spread teams out a bit. Tiny got the task, and came in top 1/3.
Onto bikes, where within a few km we were leading the race. Nice bumpy ATV trails, followed by really nice flowy smoother ATV trails to TA1, with a good lead. A fairly short run around Kawartha Nordic I think, which I did in my AR bike shoes. I'd hoped for more running and trekking....
We messed up the first CP pretty well, going in too early, but the rest went fine. I felt strong on the run, but it was 30C and deerflies were bountiful. Lots and lots of mid-pack racers standing at the trail as their teammates went in for the CPs, hundreds of meters away. The police teams were the worst scofflaws. Not that they're in contention, but it would be nice to see less of that.
Back at the T/A we learned that Beowulf had left 7 minutes earlier, and Long Sault Longshots were ahead of us too. We caught Beowulf shortly after, when they unfortunately had a flat in deerfly hell. Loads more fun ATV trails, with loose sand, rocky descents, fast sections, to 2 advanced CPs. At one point my calves were just starting to cramp up. I tried my top secret weapon- Pickle Juice prescribed by FB, and it seemed to help. We caught and passed LSL, and I was back taking turns up front.
A bit of confusion at the first advanced CP let LSL catch up, but we lost them and Tiny nailed the next CP perfectly. Back on the bikes for even more great ATV trail then some flowy road. My crampy legs weren't good on the climbs, but on the flats and descents I could take a pull out front on the 'bent.
Next up was a 5k paddle, and predictably my adductors immediately cramped on and off for the whole thing. Passed a lot of teams, got swamped by some inconsiderate boaters.
Back on the bikes, and a new one for me- the dry heaves. I guess I would have puked anything in my stomach.
Still able to get going if a bit slow on the uphills at first, and sailed into the finish.
First overall followed by Beowulf. If they didn't have a flat it could have been close- they ran a great race. LSL were about 25 min back.
Great suffering with the boys- Dave was strong on bike and Tim was solid throughout. We were pretty well matched- I had a better race than at Storm- still cramping, but less, and rode harder in hotter weather.
STORM puts on a good race, but this one was particularly good. Ran like clockwork, tons of true AR biking and loads of fun. Sorry we had to leave early and miss the party, BBQ, beer and awards.
This course format reminded me of the Mountain-X Storm race a few years back.
At the start 1 team member had to run a small loop and collect 3 flags, to spread teams out a bit. Tiny got the task, and came in top 1/3.
Onto bikes, where within a few km we were leading the race. Nice bumpy ATV trails, followed by really nice flowy smoother ATV trails to TA1, with a good lead. A fairly short run around Kawartha Nordic I think, which I did in my AR bike shoes. I'd hoped for more running and trekking....
We messed up the first CP pretty well, going in too early, but the rest went fine. I felt strong on the run, but it was 30C and deerflies were bountiful. Lots and lots of mid-pack racers standing at the trail as their teammates went in for the CPs, hundreds of meters away. The police teams were the worst scofflaws. Not that they're in contention, but it would be nice to see less of that.
Back at the T/A we learned that Beowulf had left 7 minutes earlier, and Long Sault Longshots were ahead of us too. We caught Beowulf shortly after, when they unfortunately had a flat in deerfly hell. Loads more fun ATV trails, with loose sand, rocky descents, fast sections, to 2 advanced CPs. At one point my calves were just starting to cramp up. I tried my top secret weapon- Pickle Juice prescribed by FB, and it seemed to help. We caught and passed LSL, and I was back taking turns up front.
A bit of confusion at the first advanced CP let LSL catch up, but we lost them and Tiny nailed the next CP perfectly. Back on the bikes for even more great ATV trail then some flowy road. My crampy legs weren't good on the climbs, but on the flats and descents I could take a pull out front on the 'bent.
Next up was a 5k paddle, and predictably my adductors immediately cramped on and off for the whole thing. Passed a lot of teams, got swamped by some inconsiderate boaters.
Back on the bikes, and a new one for me- the dry heaves. I guess I would have puked anything in my stomach.
Still able to get going if a bit slow on the uphills at first, and sailed into the finish.
First overall followed by Beowulf. If they didn't have a flat it could have been close- they ran a great race. LSL were about 25 min back.
Great suffering with the boys- Dave was strong on bike and Tim was solid throughout. We were pretty well matched- I had a better race than at Storm- still cramping, but less, and rode harder in hotter weather.
STORM puts on a good race, but this one was particularly good. Ran like clockwork, tons of true AR biking and loads of fun. Sorry we had to leave early and miss the party, BBQ, beer and awards.
Friday Jun 15, 2012 #
Strength 40:00 [1]
A little spin on the paddle erg, a little easy kneehab and a few pushups and pull-ups to keep limber.
Thursday Jun 14, 2012 #
Running 55:00 [2]
Commute with Bazingadog. Also cut a big fallen log by hand, and Gary happened by just in time to help me move it.
Wednesday Jun 13, 2012 #
Strength 1:00:00 [2]
Home gym workout 1 + foot/ kneehab, pull-ups and KBs.
Cycling (Commute +) 1:10:00 [2]
To work with BZ dog (Mocha still has a sore knee) with extra pond loops, and back before dark.
Monday Jun 11, 2012 #
Cycling (Commute) 50:00 [2]
Too humid and smoggy for Bazingadog to do any extras today.
Sunday Jun 10, 2012 #
8 AM
Cycling 4:01:17 [3] 80.91 km (20.1 kph) +430m
Off to Caledon East on the rail trail to meet Goose, then to Inglewood to pick up Bash. From there we rode to Erin and the new Shed for iced lattes. Goose showed us a great route via Forks of the Credit.
Met hundreds of fellow cyclists, including dozens we know.
Back to Ingelwood via Belfountain, Grange and the trails to drop Bash off after refuelling on ice cream, then back down the trail with Goose and home.
Wonderful ride in the shade on the rail trail, except when I swallowed the biggest bug I've ever had the misfortune to encounter in that way.
Knee wasn't too bad, but the legs sure felt the one steep climb after yesterday's outing.
Met hundreds of fellow cyclists, including dozens we know.
Back to Ingelwood via Belfountain, Grange and the trails to drop Bash off after refuelling on ice cream, then back down the trail with Goose and home.
Wonderful ride in the shade on the rail trail, except when I swallowed the biggest bug I've ever had the misfortune to encounter in that way.
Knee wasn't too bad, but the legs sure felt the one steep climb after yesterday's outing.