Training Log Archive: ebuckleyIn the 12 days ending Aug 13, 2007:
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Monday Aug 13, 2007 #
Running (Road) 34:00 [2]
Easy lunchtime jog around Keiner Plaza.
Sunday Aug 12, 2007 #
Terrain (Trail) 25:00 [2]
Warmup. Really stiff and sore.
Orienteering race (Woods) 14:35 [5] *** 2.4 km (6:05 / km)
13c
Sprint relay at Manitou Lake (1:5). Mike Lyons finished the first leg in third place and Ted Good moved us up to second so suddenly this wasn't a "fun run" anymore. I tried to run as hard as I could, but the legs were really shot. Finally got a stride going about halfway through, but it was at the expense of my brain. Not sure what happened at #9, but I didn't register a punch on my stick. Maybe I missed the box and was just too hypoxic to realize there was no beep? Didn't matter because I punched the wrong GO control. Still, it was fun to be locked in a duel for 2nd the whole way around and then kick it in for the place, even if we did get DQ'd.
Orienteering (Woods) 42:00 [2] ***
16c
Went back out and did some control picking. Not sure how valuable it was as both the brain and the legs were pretty spent.
Terrain (Trail) 3:13:00 [1] **
I don't think I could ever "get into" hiking, but when you're in Woodland Park, have 9 hours until your flight leaves from Denver, and your legs are too spent to run, hiking around Garden of the Gods starts to seem like a good idea.
Of course, I needed a goal, so I decided to hike all the trails in the park. I probably spent as much time looking at my map (pretty decent 1:24 trail map by National Geographic w/25 foot contours) trying to figure out the best route as I did looking at the cool rocks. Generally fun, but I was over it by the end of the hike.
Of course, I needed a goal, so I decided to hike all the trails in the park. I probably spent as much time looking at my map (pretty decent 1:24 trail map by National Geographic w/25 foot contours) trying to figure out the best route as I did looking at the cool rocks. Generally fun, but I was over it by the end of the hike.
Saturday Aug 11, 2007 #
Terrain (Trail) 15:00 [2]
Warmup. Intentionally short as is my custom for longer events.
Orienteering race (Woods) 2:08:35 [4] *** 14.0 km (9:11 / km) +515m 7:45 / km
18c
US Long Course Champs, Red, at Saylor Park (1:15). Some shaky nav saved by some of the best terrain running of my career. One of the control sites (13) was a bit bogus - the map didn't give nearly enough detail to know how to attack it. I had about a 2-minute lead going into that, but Ulf Linquist (not champs eligible) and Ted Good got ahead of me by attacking it from above and spiking it. Chased Ted down by 15 and went on to win the champs, but couldn't quite get Ulf. I think he had me by about 40 seconds at the finish. Still pretty pleased with the result. My first win in a champs meet.
Note
I didn't expect to be able to run so hard due to the race being above 9000 feet. It ended up not bothering me at all. As a result, my legs are toast so the Pike's Peak run I had planned for tomorrow probably won't happen. I spent the afternoon driving to the summit instead. I don't think it counts as bagging a peak if you drive all the way to the top.
Friday Aug 10, 2007 #
Terrain (Grass) 25:00 [2]
Somewhat lame warmup - I didn't have as much time as I would have liked. However, I knew I was planning on starting easy, so I didn't worry about it. Turned out to be a non-issue.
Orienteering race (Woods) 48:10 *** 4.0 km (12:03 / km) +148m 10:10 / km
12c
...because I messed up the first control anyway. Not a horrible boom, but bad enough that I couldn't afford any more mistakes. Ran well from there until #11 where I ended up on the wrong spur and by the time I'd sorted it out, any chance at winning was gone.
Figuring that the weekend's success now hinged completely on tomorrow, I switched to an easy jog and poked around a bit checking out the terrain at a slower pace. Did finish the course, but obviously I was way back. FWIW, I was first champs eligible to #10, but they don't give out medals for doing most of the course well.
The good news is that I felt great. Light, springy stride. No trouble reading the map on the run. Good focus. It was a nasty mistake, but it hasn't got me down for tomorrow.
Figuring that the weekend's success now hinged completely on tomorrow, I switched to an easy jog and poked around a bit checking out the terrain at a slower pace. Did finish the course, but obviously I was way back. FWIW, I was first champs eligible to #10, but they don't give out medals for doing most of the course well.
The good news is that I felt great. Light, springy stride. No trouble reading the map on the run. Good focus. It was a nasty mistake, but it hasn't got me down for tomorrow.
Thursday Aug 9, 2007 #
Running (Road) 33:00 [2]
weight:169lbs
I got a bit of a late start out of Denver as they had to swap my rental car for another one that didn't have the heater stuck on. Got stuck in rush hour traffic so I just stopped for dinner and then went on to Woodland Park. Got there about sunset, so my loosen-up run was just an easy jog round "downtown." Noted with some relief that there appear to be plenty of good local eateries. I was afraid I might have to each chain food, which I hate to do when traveling.
Wednesday Aug 8, 2007 #
Terrain (Park) 36:00 [2]
weight:166lbs
Easy lunchtime jog through St. Louis U and Harris Stowe College.
Tuesday Aug 7, 2007 #
Cycling (Road) 56:00 [2]
weight:169lbs
In to work. Kate's family left yesterday. My parents got up early and left before I did this morning. It was nice to have them all here, but it's also nice to have our house back. Nine people is a bit much.
Cycling (Road) 3:34:00 [2]
Depletion ride. Thought about not doing this as I was concerned that the negative effects of a long ride in the heat (over 100 again) would outweigh any gains. However, I kept myself well hydrated and, since intensity doesn't count for anything on a depletion ride, I took it nice and easy.
Out to the Airport via Midland, then poked around the Bridgeton Ghost Town to see if it was a suitable venue for a bike-O. Answer, probably, but I'll have to do a bit more research on the amount of gang activity. All those abandoned houses have various gang symbols on them and I'm not sure how protective those guys are of their turf. Probably safe enough during the day, but I think I'll talk to the Bridgeton cops about it.
After took the 370 bridge into St. Charles. Went through Frontier Park rather than ride the cobbles. Out to Harvester and back on the Katy.
Out to the Airport via Midland, then poked around the Bridgeton Ghost Town to see if it was a suitable venue for a bike-O. Answer, probably, but I'll have to do a bit more research on the amount of gang activity. All those abandoned houses have various gang symbols on them and I'm not sure how protective those guys are of their turf. Probably safe enough during the day, but I think I'll talk to the Bridgeton cops about it.
After took the 370 bridge into St. Charles. Went through Frontier Park rather than ride the cobbles. Out to Harvester and back on the Katy.
Monday Aug 6, 2007 #
Cycling (Road) 59:00 [2]
In to work. Didn't bother standing on the scale this morning as I knew I wouldn't much like what I saw. Of course, this is supposed to be taper, so letting everything get topped off isn't such a bad thing (although, I usually wait until 2 days before the event for that).
Terrain (Park) 41:00 [4]
4x2:00 at 98% VO2Max, 2:00R at Layfayette Park. Time includes jogging over and back. Another hot one.
Cycling (Road) 2:11:00 [2]
With only 3 hours recovery from the lunchtime run and temps moving into the triple digits, I just let the legs get me home at whatever pace they wanted. Actually had a nice chat with a recreational cyclist on Grants Trail. Kept the "don't take the same route home twice" string alive by leaving the trail at Big Bend and then heading north on Barrett Station and Mason.
Sunday Aug 5, 2007 #
Cycling (Road) 1:48:00
weight:166lbs
In between eating way too much at Baby-O's birthday party and eating way too much at my birthday party, I went for a ride down through Kirkwood. Crazy hot. Middle half hour contained redline efforts on the climbs of Barrett Station, Marshall (PR of 2:37 for the steep part), and Adams.
Saturday Aug 4, 2007 #
Paddling (Canoe) 53:00 [2]
weight:165lbs
With my Dad up front (parents are in town for the dual birthday weekend - Baby-O's & mine) and Baby-O in the middle at Castlewood.
Friday Aug 3, 2007 #
Cycling (Road) 59:00 [3]
weight:165lbs
In to work including about 10 miles of moderate tempo. Had to turn around after about a mile because I realized I forgot to put the garbage out for pickup. Light rain most of the way - felt good.
Cycling (Road) 1:30:00 [2]
Through Forest Park to Richmond Heights to pick up a lightbulb at a specialty shop. This used to be much easier when we lived in Richmond Heights, so I bought an adapter instead and now my late Aunt's lamp will take normal bulbs. Then back home via Litzinger, Warson, and Conway.
Thursday Aug 2, 2007 #
Running (Road) 30:00 [2]
weight:166lbs
Easy jog round the hood. Even at recovery pace, I went through 3 pounds of water because it's so hot right now. Blisters are tolerable, but I can still feel them. I'm pretty optimistic they'll be recovered for Colorado.