Training Log Archive: AC

Heavy rain overnight gave way to a clear sky in the morning, but meant that the roads were quite wet. Legs were a bit tired this morning and back was giving some grief. So just took it easy on this ride out to Versailles and the countryside beyond. Nice starting out in the dark and riding through the dawn and into the day. Quite cold - around 5-6 deg - and hands got pretty chilly after a while. Good ride in the end.

Easy evening jog that turned into a bit of an effort when the competitive juices kicked in and I tried to stay with someone who overtook me half way through the run. Did the 4th and 5th ams reasonably briskly (for me).

Listened to the best hits of Stevie Wright, Australian rock icon. Superb and a world away from French hip-hop ...

Easy early morning jog. Felt like I was moving a bit better and things weren't quite so sore. Looking promising but keeping fingers crossed. Am also doing a lot of stretching and core strength work after each bout of exercise.

rain overnight and roads were quite wet, and a bit of misty drizzle, but decided to HFU and go out anyway. It turned out to be quite windy as well so it was a bit of a slow ride, esp as teh roads were quite slippery and had to be very cautious around corners and roundabouts. But good to get out nonetheless. Rain started a bit more in earnest in last few kms and by then I was ready to finish up and jump in a hot shower. The ride was made a little more entertaining by having to take my 9 year old daughter's iPod (mine was out of juice) and so was educated on French hip-hop and pop songs along with various artists taht appeal to young girls such as Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainer, Ellie Goulding (taking said daughter to see her in concert at the end of Fenruary!), Taylor Swift. Will definitely make sure my own iPod is fully charged next time out!

C • Lol 2

Easy run on my own through the Bois. Felt okay, just slow and heavy. It will take some time before the running legs get back into shape.

Good steady ride on a windy but dry morning. Battled into the wind on the long climb up through Sevres to Versailles, but then had a lovely tail wind for most of the flat and downhill back home.

Easy jog around the two lakes with Jon. Well, "easy" would be not quite accurate. It was slow and lots of things hurt, esp the right hip and back of knee. But prob to be expected. Nice day to be out though, and the company was excellent.

C • half hour 1