Training Log Archive: Mr WonderfulIn the 31 days ending Jan 31, 2013:
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Thursday Jan 31, 2013 #
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slept:8.0 weight:196.6lbs
Wednesday Jan 30, 2013 #
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slept:7.5 weight:196lbs
Tuesday Jan 29, 2013 #
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slept:8.5 weight:196.8lbs
Could sleep all day. Certainly not because of exercise. I remember the good old days a couple years ago when five was good enough to function.
Monday Jan 28, 2013 #
6 AM
Walking (Shoveling) 15:00 [1]
slept:6.0 weight:198.6lbs
Friday Jan 25, 2013 #
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slept:8.0 weight:197.6lbs
Tough weekend ahead - pretty busy and my parents have snacks.
Thursday Jan 24, 2013 #
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slept:7.5 weight:197lbs
It will be no surprise to anyone that today's performance review at work went something like:
+ technical excellence
- communication
- leadership
Sounds like one of my o meets. I'm happy to scout points for dozens of hours and make countless course revisions while conforming to the guidelines, and I find all that fun. Less so the permits!
+ technical excellence
- communication
- leadership
Sounds like one of my o meets. I'm happy to scout points for dozens of hours and make countless course revisions while conforming to the guidelines, and I find all that fun. Less so the permits!
7 PM
Erg rowing 44:00 [1]
One of these days I'll figure out the little screen so I can get some fictional distance number.
Wednesday Jan 23, 2013 #
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slept:8.5 weight:197lbs
30 + 15 + 15 push ups.
Temptation to cheat on food has been higher lately. Not sure if some sort of depressive coping because work hasn't been great, or depressed about leg or what. Time to buckle down so I won't put as much load on the old leg when I start back up.
Temptation to cheat on food has been higher lately. Not sure if some sort of depressive coping because work hasn't been great, or depressed about leg or what. Time to buckle down so I won't put as much load on the old leg when I start back up.
7 PM
Erg rowing 45:00 [1]
More Survivor season III.
Tuesday Jan 22, 2013 #
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slept:9.0 weight:197.8lbs
Monday Jan 21, 2013 #
8 AM
Orienteering 5:08:35 [0] 8.39 mi (36:47 / mi) +261m 33:32 / mi
slept:7.0 weight:198.2lbs shoes: INOV8 285
AR training course (except #1) with Barbara. She made some interesting route choices, so it kept me on my toes as far relocating. :-) We also played with routes to a couple points, notably using the side hill from 7-8. It started off flat, but then became sloped. We saved elevation, but the footing was not great. Hiking it was probably okay, but if you were running, the elevation cost might be worth it. An interesting experiment. Also she chose a nicer line to #7 - the reentrant has a walking path, so it leads right down to the flag. I came over the top which was tougher walking when I set it.
A single pair of wool socks in my INOV8s was not adequate! If I can't find my sealskins before Cabin Fever, I may spring for a Goretex pair at REI or something. :|
Thanks to whomever propped up #4 as the branches must have broken. I retied it.
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A single pair of wool socks in my INOV8s was not adequate! If I can't find my sealskins before Cabin Fever, I may spring for a Goretex pair at REI or something. :|
Thanks to whomever propped up #4 as the branches must have broken. I retied it.
Sunday Jan 20, 2013 #
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slept:6.0 weight:199.2lbs
100 push ups over the course of a looong program. I suspect the vat of popcorn I ate during Skyfall explains the weight bump.
8 PM
Erg rowing 45:00 [1]
Started Survivor season 3. My wife and I haven't seen it. She uses the treadmill whilst I row.
Saturday Jan 19, 2013 #
6 AM
Erg rowing 1:45:00 [1]
slept:7.0 weight:197.6lbs
My attempt at eight hours of sleep was foiled by pup #1.
Friday Jan 18, 2013 #
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slept:8.0 weight:197.8lbs
Stayed up a little to watch Lance.
2 PM
Walking 20:00 [0] 1.0 mi (20:00 / mi)
Work was frustrating so I walked to the other building rather than drive.
Thursday Jan 17, 2013 #
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slept:7.0 weight:198.4lbs
Discomfort is down. I note the right calf is significantly tighter than the left. Hopefully I can loosen that bugger up.
5 PM
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Well the Rocket is in pieces. I can either salt up the Dragon or spring for a trainer or just row a lot.
Wednesday Jan 16, 2013 #
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slept:9.0 weight:197lbs
Let this serve as a reminder to myself on the efficacy of calorie counting.
I have lost more weight in ten days of counting than I did without counting during 12 weeks of 24-hour race training where my volume was easily 50% higher.
I have lost more weight in ten days of counting than I did without counting during 12 weeks of 24-hour race training where my volume was easily 50% higher.
10 PM
Biking 53:23 8.14 mi (9.1 mph) +3m
ahr:141 max:163 shoes: Old Red Schwinn Rocket
A failed experiment. I thought maybe night riding would be the solution to all of life's problems, but it was not. I was, for one, exhausted. Adding to the lack of fun was a bike that refused to roll. I stopped 1/3 of the way into the planned route to see if I could diagnose it - nope, the back wheel just doesn't spin free. It's like going up a hill, everywhere. It may be great exercise, but it is not as fun as bombing around on backgrounds at 15 mph like last fall.
In conclusion I should suck it up and starting getting my lazy bum up in the morning, and also figure out why the wheel is dead.
In conclusion I should suck it up and starting getting my lazy bum up in the morning, and also figure out why the wheel is dead.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2013 #
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slept:8.0 weight:198.4lbs
Time to consider late night exercise, as I seem to not be getting up early.
On a brighter note....
On a brighter note....
6 PM
Erg rowing 45:00 [1]
Monday Jan 14, 2013 #
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slept:8.0
100 push ups completed over the course of the day.
I think I under ate a little yesterday, as I am pretty hungry today. I may have binged slightly. :(
I think I under ate a little yesterday, as I am pretty hungry today. I may have binged slightly. :(
Sunday Jan 13, 2013 #
6 AM
Erg rowing 2:20:00 [1]
slept:7.25 weight:198.6lbs
The Dark Knight
3 PM
Walking 1:13:20 4.09 mi (17:56 / mi) +114m 16:31 / mi
ahr:92 max:128 shoes: INOV8 285
Dear wife wanted to hike, and I figured the main path would be semi-dry. It was passable. Most of the side trails on this half of the park were okay because of leaves.
This also includes two passes through the zig zag to see how it compares to the map.
I should do some Cabin Fever hill work out here. I scouted some nice spots.
This also includes two passes through the zig zag to see how it compares to the map.
I should do some Cabin Fever hill work out here. I scouted some nice spots.
Saturday Jan 12, 2013 #
6 AM
Biking 1:41:04 16.98 mi (10.1 mph) +44m
ahr:148 max:169 slept:7.0 weight:198.8lbs shoes: Old Red Schwinn Rocket
Slow, sweaty, and sloppy.
2 PM
Orienteering 1:58:06 * 4.22 mi (27:59 / mi) +87m 26:18 / mi
ahr:102 max:145 spiked:5/5c slept:1.0 shoes: Brooks Cascadia
Peach Mountain Trail Update and Boulder Survey Phase #1.
I walked the new trail near the usual start, forward and backward, so Igor can add it. Later I also double walked the junction that is out of date after some brush has people routing around it.
Boulder surveying was not as simple as it sounds. I took a bunch of pictures for the Boulder Review Committee. I also couldn't even find a couple of them. I am curious how close I was. Then, you measure some .3 m boulders that are on the map, turn a corner, and see three .3 m boulders that aren't on the map. :| Well now what do you do with that!
Wife was talking about a hike tomorrow - maybe we can do the main trail at Peach Mountain and that would give a gps track to tweak the one wonky trail bend on the main drag.
I walked the new trail near the usual start, forward and backward, so Igor can add it. Later I also double walked the junction that is out of date after some brush has people routing around it.
Boulder surveying was not as simple as it sounds. I took a bunch of pictures for the Boulder Review Committee. I also couldn't even find a couple of them. I am curious how close I was. Then, you measure some .3 m boulders that are on the map, turn a corner, and see three .3 m boulders that aren't on the map. :| Well now what do you do with that!
Wife was talking about a hike tomorrow - maybe we can do the main trail at Peach Mountain and that would give a gps track to tweak the one wonky trail bend on the main drag.
Friday Jan 11, 2013 #
5 AM
Erg rowing 44:00 [1]
slept:7.0 weight:201lbs
Without an alarm even. Thought about a bike ride, but it was raining.
6 AM
Weights 20:00 [0]
Mostly pushups and sits up
Thursday Jan 10, 2013 #
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slept:9.0 weight:199.2lbs
This round of weight loss will be solely made possible by flavored water.
Wednesday Jan 9, 2013 #
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slept:8.0 weight:199.6lbs
Kensington has two paddling events already:
7/27, Stand up paddleboarding
8/4, Canoe race
So maybe an end of August time frame would be best for canoe o, like 8/24. Kensington has a mud run or something on 8/25, but maybe that would still work. It's a week after Wilderness Traverse and not Labor Day. Something to work towards anyway.
7/27, Stand up paddleboarding
8/4, Canoe race
So maybe an end of August time frame would be best for canoe o, like 8/24. Kensington has a mud run or something on 8/25, but maybe that would still work. It's a week after Wilderness Traverse and not Labor Day. Something to work towards anyway.
6 PM
Erg rowing 43:00 [1]
Tuesday Jan 8, 2013 #
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(injured)
Leg seems to hurt the most just as you put it up on a stair and go to push off. I have a hunch I could run on it without discomfort. It seems to be focused for a strain, but not painful enough to be cracked. :\
Erg rowing 43:00 [1]
Ah, basement. You are so warm, you have television, you don't require me to run around the house finding enough clean layers....
7 AM
Weights 10:00 [1]
slept:8.0 weight:200.2lbs shoes: Barefoot
a few pushups, situps, curls
Sunday Jan 6, 2013 #
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Stopped at the resale shop and browsed xc skis. Unfortunately the selection of crazy old boots did not match the much wider selection of old (three pin) skis. They only had a few more modern types, but only 1 pair of boots for each type.
7 PM
Erg rowing 42:00 [1]
slept:10.0
Before today started, I pictured a pre church or afternoon mega ride. Instead I slept in, then took a three hour nap after lunch.
Leg still feels off when sitting around. I could probably run on it and it would feel fine, just achy when you have the time to notice these things. Tempted to treat it as a tendinitis issue, do more warmup, and hope for the best.
I should have my tire changed here in the near future, since it seems to have a consistent slow leak.
Leg still feels off when sitting around. I could probably run on it and it would feel fine, just achy when you have the time to notice these things. Tempted to treat it as a tendinitis issue, do more warmup, and hope for the best.
I should have my tire changed here in the near future, since it seems to have a consistent slow leak.
Saturday Jan 5, 2013 #
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Some twinges from my right leg near the stress reaction spot of c. 2006. ARGH. I am extremely envious of people who can go out and run all sorts of long distances. :( I thought I had a modest build up this fall, am not super fat, and wasn't drinking much soda. why why why
1 PM
Orienteering 3:47:53 *** 8.69 mi (26:13 / mi) +249m 24:05 / mi
ahr:110 max:161 10c slept:7.0 shoes: INOV8 285
Hid 10 flags at Bishop Lake. I thought they were easy on Purple Pen, but it seemed more challenging in the field.
Jeff and Shadow joined me.
Lots of issues - my printer went into twenty minutes per page mode. Also, it is apparently out of some ink colors. So I had a not very legible, faint, mostly blue thing. I took some pictures of the Purple Pen screen on my phone, but the one that turned out blurry naturally had four controls on it.
All flags have a reflective stripe so they can be used for night practice.
Excellent practice anyway. Hopefully I will tidy up the maps and get them out tonight or tomorrow.
Jeff and Shadow joined me.
Lots of issues - my printer went into twenty minutes per page mode. Also, it is apparently out of some ink colors. So I had a not very legible, faint, mostly blue thing. I took some pictures of the Purple Pen screen on my phone, but the one that turned out blurry naturally had four controls on it.
All flags have a reflective stripe so they can be used for night practice.
Excellent practice anyway. Hopefully I will tidy up the maps and get them out tonight or tomorrow.
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Friday Jan 4, 2013 #
5 AM
Running 38:33 3.35 mi (11:30 / mi) +4m 11:27 / mi
ahr:146 max:163 slept:7.0 shoes: Brooks Ghost Blue
Harder to get out the door today. Maybe more sleep needed....
Cool until 20 minutes in, then roasting!
Cool until 20 minutes in, then roasting!
7 PM
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Tried to double, but I picked the wrong show so you couldn't hear a damn thing if I used either of the available pieces of equipment. Maybe a different show for next time. Maybe a cheap stereo for the basement to relocate speakers closer.
Thursday Jan 3, 2013 #
5 AM
Biking 50:49 8.55 mi (10.1 mph) +2m
ahr:137 max:152 slept:7.0 weight:201lbs shoes: Old Red Schwinn Rocket
Brrr. Boots were a good choice! I was dragging on the fourth lap, which made it easy to rationalize calling it there under the guise of "getting to work early."
Front tire was completely flat at the start, and headlight battery was of unknown charge, so I kept it local.
Front tire was completely flat at the start, and headlight battery was of unknown charge, so I kept it local.
Wednesday Jan 2, 2013 #
Walking 40:00 [1] 1.5 mi (26:40 / mi)
Hiked with boots and dragging a sixty pound sled. Swamp was the hardest part. Very easy to stay warm. I should rig up a harness for this. And do it at Huron Meadows.
Tuesday Jan 1, 2013 #
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Objectives for 2013:
19:59 5k
1:34:59 half
Top 3 at SMOC meets
Competitive finish at a 24 hr AR
Host canoe o
Enabling goals:
180 lbs
3000 bike miles
1000 running miles
750 controls (can include setting/scouting)
I may come up short, but I tried aiming right at the mark in 2012 (finish 24 AR) and it was not successful. If I aim higher, and fall short, I'll still beat where I would be with less ambitious goals.
19:59 5k
1:34:59 half
Top 3 at SMOC meets
Competitive finish at a 24 hr AR
Host canoe o
Enabling goals:
180 lbs
3000 bike miles
1000 running miles
750 controls (can include setting/scouting)
I may come up short, but I tried aiming right at the mark in 2012 (finish 24 AR) and it was not successful. If I aim higher, and fall short, I'll still beat where I would be with less ambitious goals.
8 AM
Biking 50:51 7.91 mi (9.3 mph) +16m
ahr:142 max:163 slept:7.0 weight:204.2lbs shoes: Old Red Schwinn Rocket
Snow is a great sandy two track simulator.