Training Log Archive: Timato

Warmup before the Thomass.

Thomass in Palgrave. Race went pretty well. It was a slow slog through the woods, so I tried to stay on trails as much as possible. My navigation was pretty good for this one, and I was able to pass 2 pretty strong Adventure Racers because of it.

This was supposed to be a line orienteering training session with GHO. Had some problems with some sections and found it pretty frustrating. I'm not sure there was much training going on since there was noone around to even ask questions to.

It took me 1:23 to get to probably the farthest point from the car and then after going through some very thick bush I realized I'd gotten lost again. Looking at my watch I decided to just trail run back to the car.

In the end I don't think I got much out of this except for general fitness. Probably a good training exercise, just poorly executed/organized. I think it would have been better to just go for a 2 hour trail run in the end.

C • Line-O 2

7 minutes on, 2 minutes recover, times 4.

Light ride on the trainer this morning.

Saw the physiotherapist last night. He thinks the tendons/muscles running down the outside of my knee are tight and thus pulling the knee cap over to the side. This is what's leading the the pain I feel on the inside of my knee. Have another appointment for Thursday and some homework to strengthen my glutes. He also taped my knee to start stretching the outside tendons. Felt good on the ride this morning.

C • Improvement 1

Added some other leg weights for calves, tibula and some more core exercises.

C • Knee 4

Warm up/down, other stuff. Knee was sore so I had to cut it short. Got myself into to see a sports doctor tomorrow to see if I can nip this thing once and for all.

Part of the workout was an extended period at a high pace.