Training Log Archive: 'Bent

Hockley with BGY, Shedman, MsGally and Virginia.
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Harder going this time with 10-15cm of new snow. BGY and I had spikes and poles, but Shedman only had Snowcross and 3/4 tights, and the ladies were going pole-less and spike-less.

Great to be out with a bunch of friends in perfect winter conditions yet again.
At the North end of the West side, we were post-holing, and it was tough for those without poles, spikes or covered legs so we turned around and did all the side trails back, following Shedman's bloody trail markings. I felt good the whole time, really good on the last side loop and didn't mind breaking trail most of the time. MsGally and V were really tough to run without the poles, as was Clyde the wonderdog.

BGY and I did an extra bit at the end, including an off-trail bash to the top of the hill on the East side.

C • One day I hope I can actua... 2

Out on Quest for Crust with the big guy. Open spots are runnable, shady North faces are deep post-holing. Trails are packed hard. A couple of speed intervals when we spotted deer.

http://youtu.be/-srzT2olJ2Q?t=31s

C • I wonder how many men (and ... 5

Bulletdog and I spent a pleasant couple of hours in the sun hauling 2 huge sled loads of logs, and dragging a half-load over the hill to the shed to split and stack. Some serious sledge hammer work required there.

Foothab, kneehab, workout 3, agility ladder and some other striding/ plyo stuff.
Fast agility drove Bazingadog insane.

Lumpy icy run in via Rollercoaster. Good self-control exercise for BZdog as 4 deer ran in front of us. We survived, and I even got him to sit (reluctantly).

Also saw a big owl being harassed by crows.

C • cool 2

Foggy soggy night run home in softening snow.

Aha- perfect non-recumbent cycling posture explained!
http://www.lightfootcycles.com/perfect-posture/

C • :) 17

Easy jog in and a hike-jog back with Bulletdog, who was a bit tired from yesterday. Hard and crusty in the AM, soft and getting slushy in the PM. Tough on the ankles- and I can feel my left heel a bit.

Good paced run to work and back via Singletrack and switchbacks, with a challenging winter ascent of Mt Tobler north face at the end. Bazingadog likes this leash vs harness thing.

I was just thinking about ordering more Pocketfuels for this year.
I went on their site, and now they have single shot disposable pouches, as well as a bigger silicone flask that can be filled from their big refill pouch.
Also came out with cold coffee energy shots- looks like coconut milk and espresso, witih or chocolate or vanilla.


http://pocketfuel.bigcartel.com/

C • no more chocolate smackeroo 5

Last running Mini-day. Sheldon took some of it up a notch, but a little practice at home was helpful.