Training Log Archive: iansmithIn the 7 days ending Apr 6, 2008:
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Sunday Apr 6, 2008 #
Snowshoeing 6:00:00 [4] 6.0 mi (1:00:00 / mi) +1000m 39:32 / mi
shoes: 200712 NB Absorb EX 11.5
While this is not formally training, it was a sufficiently arduous and interesting workout to merit logging. One of my coworkers is a very experienced hiker - he's climbed all peaks in New Hampshire over 4000 feet tall and hiked the full length of the Appalachian trail, e.g. He, two others, and I all decided to go climb Sandwich Mountain in New Hampshire. I alone brought snowshoes; everyone else just had hiking boots. We estimate the average depth of the snow along our hike was 5 feet, judging from cross sections we observed, the height of the trail blazes, and the depths to which we sunk when the snow gave out beneath us.
The climb was arduous, but beautiful. Starting at an elevation of about 1300 feet, we first summited Noon Peak, at 2575 feet. After a lunch break, we tackled Jennings Peak, at about 3450 feet. The climb was much slower with snow that it would have been otherwise; I estimate that about once or twice every 100 steps, a foot would sink through the snow. In any case, while we planned to hit the summit of Sandwich Mountain, we reached the time at which we had decided to return just after we hit Jennings Peak.
At the end of the day, my body ached in various places, as a combination of stresses from the snow shoeing and the run the previous day. My legs in particular are knotted and strained, but I am not incapacitated from pain. Snow shoeing was a novel experience, and generally fun. Poles are very helpful.
The climb was arduous, but beautiful. Starting at an elevation of about 1300 feet, we first summited Noon Peak, at 2575 feet. After a lunch break, we tackled Jennings Peak, at about 3450 feet. The climb was much slower with snow that it would have been otherwise; I estimate that about once or twice every 100 steps, a foot would sink through the snow. In any case, while we planned to hit the summit of Sandwich Mountain, we reached the time at which we had decided to return just after we hit Jennings Peak.
At the end of the day, my body ached in various places, as a combination of stresses from the snow shoeing and the run the previous day. My legs in particular are knotted and strained, but I am not incapacitated from pain. Snow shoeing was a novel experience, and generally fun. Poles are very helpful.
Saturday Apr 5, 2008 #
Running long 2:00:00 [3] 22.36 km (5:22 / km)
Trail running to, in, and from the Middlesex Fells Reservation with Lori. Unfortunately, Middlesex Fells is a significant distance both from my apartment and the Red Line, so only about 8k of the run was on trails and in the woods. Equally unfortunate, my map of Middlesex Fells (an 800x600 jpg) is of miserable quality - I need to obtain the o-map from Brendan.
Briefly, I ran about 7k to Lori's and Middlesex fells, 8k at the reservation, and 7k back. The run was surprisingly invigorating - I felt energetic the whole way. I listened to some techno for the part of the run, which was inspiring. At the recommendation of those on attackpoint forums, I tried this excellent workout techno: http://www.ianbetts.com/mixes . While it's a bit slower than would be desired (about 144 bpm), it's motivating music.
My plan is to run four times this week, including another long run on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to best prepare for the Billygoat.
Briefly, I ran about 7k to Lori's and Middlesex fells, 8k at the reservation, and 7k back. The run was surprisingly invigorating - I felt energetic the whole way. I listened to some techno for the part of the run, which was inspiring. At the recommendation of those on attackpoint forums, I tried this excellent workout techno: http://www.ianbetts.com/mixes . While it's a bit slower than would be desired (about 144 bpm), it's motivating music.
My plan is to run four times this week, including another long run on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to best prepare for the Billygoat.
Wednesday Apr 2, 2008 #
Running 30:00 [4] 6.5 km (4:37 / km)
weight:9.22337E17kg shoes: 200712 NB Absorb EX 11.5
Today, I ran my staple brisk morning run, after allotting two days for rest and recovery from skiing and orienteering. My goal was to get in a fast, hard short run to shock myself back into training. Target pace was sub 5 minute kilometers, at which I succeeded, though only just.
My breathing rate was either 3 or 4 steps per breath through the first 5 km, then 2 or 3 steps per breath through the last leg. While this was intended to be higher intensity than normal, I still found myself huffing and breathing ineffectively. As much emphasis as I need to put on my conditioning and musculature, I need to devise ways to refine my breathing while running and increase my oxygen efficiency.
My breathing rate was either 3 or 4 steps per breath through the first 5 km, then 2 or 3 steps per breath through the last leg. While this was intended to be higher intensity than normal, I still found myself huffing and breathing ineffectively. As much emphasis as I need to put on my conditioning and musculature, I need to devise ways to refine my breathing while running and increase my oxygen efficiency.