Training Log Archive: phatty

Winterstart, Banff, AB - After months of preparation and training, it was finally the day. Oh yes, the 5 Miler in Banff dans le nuit. I originally thought it was a trail race so I likely didn't need the XT Hawks. Instead, I realized that this was my 3rd road race. Pretty flat to start, so Zoolander took off like a dude wearing Exo 3/4 Tights in the Autobahn / Bright Red colourway...you know, as one does. I took it pretty easy as I didn't know the course or how tough the Tunnel MTN climb would be. I got passed again and again on the flat but when the hill came, that was my time to strike. My legs fired away and I passed a whack of folks, made the turn and let it rip back down as best I could...without slipping on the snowy road. Back on the flats, I continued to pass people and didn't realize the finish was so close. Dropped it into top gear and gave'r to the line...almost 4 minutes behind Zoolander...doah! Definitely left some on the course but decent result.

Dark run around b-town, stopping off to wish CoachLD a happy '40th'.

Up HVT to Duffy's and back via roads as the trail was bloody slippery and the coyotes were scaring Goose...big time...I think I saw a tear of fear.

C • Race 2

Goose's session for the birthday woman, CoachLD began with a portage to the Humber River from their house. We definitely got a few odd looks from passers-by, as we lugged our boats along the neighbourhood streets in the middle of fall. We then ran to the Humber Camp area, quite derelict now, and back to their place.

Up to Albion for CoachLD's b-day present treasure hunt. Slippery underneith the leaves but still that fall smell hanging in the air.

Ran up to the stashed boats along the Humber. The two river crossings were chilly on our legs.

Fun paddle downstream to complete the 50km tour sans carbon emissions! Good day! Great job, Goose!