Training Log Archive: Yvonne

Lame laps in Y pool & the usual uncomfortable struggle just to swim at a snail's pace. Plus lots of off-clock goofing around w/ daughter.

- myrtl
- forearm/elbow strengthening

Well that didn't take long...received word that I successfully obtained a permit for my Wonderland circuit hike. eeeeeee!!! Not sure if it was my strategizing, low applicant numbers this year, or sheer luck. I told them I was very flexible on dates - that may have been key. I received my exact itinerary, except it was bumped up a week or so. I applied for the week of Sept. 10, but my permit spans Labor Day weekend. Fine w/ me - one less day to take off work.

I have a bit of gear purchasing to do - my 1990s backpacking stuff won't do. I am NOT schlepping a 35 pound pack like I did back then. Planning to go ultralight.

C • congrats! 10

Hamburg, Lost Valley doubletrack, Katy, lap around Klondike, more Katy, lap around Augusta, and back. Same experience as silkychrome! Temp dropped and rain fell so I kept pulling out all extra clothing - wisp jacket w/ hood under helmet was a lifesaver. So were the 4 dog poop bags I got at Klondike - very thankful for the little baggie stations there. Bagged hands and feet and was kinda/sorta/not really comfortable for the rest of the ride. Bags worked surprisingly well on the hands - could still grip bars, brake and shift. Feels like ages since I've ridden in normal weather.

Power Up - not enough sleep and dragging big time but salvaged some good effort, so I was happy w/ that. Z3-4 hills w/ Z5 intervals tucked in. Perceived effort much harder than HR would indicate.

Ft. Zum HS campus - about half track, half lumpy fields w/ little hills. MUCH better than Wed.

Heavy bag w/ good hip strengthening (thai knees, etc) & sparring.

Ft. Zum HS campus - lumpy fields plus hills. Tummy felt BAAAD...

...so I walked instead.

Short track run. We got to daughter's practice late so not too much today.