Training Log Archive: Nev-Monster

Just like Wed, another late night at work which meant only had time to hammer around the river. In the rain.

Dave's XC Zone run.

Very hard tough night, sore ankles and shins the whole time.

Nice temp for running. Good sized group.

First a loop of Fortune Lake and then constant hills up Fortune. Earned my beer afterwards at Chelsea Pub.

Also found out that the Chelsea has a "pet" skunk that hangs out there. As well as a massive raccoon.

C • your subtle wording leaves ... 7

Run in the Gats from P7 up to King Mtn with Karl and Megan. Started a bit late and thus was dark at the end. Meg's got to be careful with her ankles so things were gentle at times. Great trail run.

C • feds 31

Run down by the river before seeing the Deep Dark Woods at the Black Sheep. They are really good, although the lead singer is incredibly awkward, probably the second most awkward stage banter this side of Ron Sexsmith.

Nevin's Music Alert:

Lindi Ortega is going to be a really big star. She's the next Canadian female singer/songwriter type (her or Colleen Brown).
http://lindiortega.ca/

Now this was a good workout by Dave Mac and XC Zone. 4xMile repeats around the Sugar Bush loop at the Visitors Centre. I was partnered with TS who did not have a good night which gave me too much recovery and my legs could really feel the standing around. But, she's not going to get faster without doing workouts like this, so can't complain if you like your friends coming to running.

Lennox was flying, averaging just over 6:00. I felt great on 3 of them, but really slow on the last one in which I was pretty much alone in the dark.

Ballpark guess on time including warm-up and cool down.

Back in Ottawa and a wee run down by the river.

Work is going to be busy this week.

C • thanksgiving 4

Event: Canada Army Run
 

Hiking on the East Coast Trail with Sporter. Simply stunning. Great sun. Blueberries were a bit small though.

BA Johnson happens to be in town for 3 nights that I'm here. I showed up at his show and he's opening for Mark Bragg on Friday as well.

C • Maria 3

A few hours of sea kayak with a group at Bay Bulls in NFLD. Great temperature and super calm water.

Saw a few otters and a wicked bald eagle (probably my favourite bird).

The group had a few Brits who had never been in a kayak before so it was a pretty tame trip. Just a few minutes in the North Atlantic.

Run with Sporters St. John's running club.

The Thai food in the late afternoon from the Sprout was a poor pre-run choice. Well the Sprout was lovely and food great. Run was painful. And all uphill. And into the wind.

Later that night amazing cod and moose. Then went to a didily-dee bar which was entertaining.

First morning in Newfoundland and St. John's is about perfect for a race.

Biked with Sporter from Danny and Alex's down to the race HQ.

Warm-up run from St. John's City Hall (possibly the ugliest building in the country) to the race start. Just a lovely day.

Ran into Krissy Dooling who recognized my Fast Trax vest before spotting me.

Time to start putting together another Raid the Hammer team. I had lots of run racing and winning with Tiny and Audrey and the MBR, but I really should be leading a team myself.

Usual focus on building a team. Only 1 other "pure" Orienteer with the emphasis on getting trail runners and skiers who have said they've wanted to try this but haven't found the chance.

Sadly OTFA Provincial Cross Champs are the on same day which will take out a bunch of people I was going to ask.

C • rth 7

OOC Wed Night training. Big group out, fun to be back but legs were not happy from last night.
Warm-up run to to Lincoln Fields transit station.
Started out with a 1600m interval along the bike-path which really hurt on the way back, but luckily all the rest were around the mini orchards (1min and 1 min rest, and ~2min and 2 min rest).

Hamstring was a bit tender, but held in there.

XC Zone's run, Keogan to Burma. Tempo pace. Felt ok at the end, but sort of sluggish in the middle. Nice temp to run and big group of people out.

Run through the Churchill Trails, out to Princess and through Mac. Saw about 14 deer.