Ran 4min Intervals + Side Core
Kinesthesia
Woke early but with low energy; napped from ~9a to 12p. CEO kept me honest for a 3x 4min run around Uvas Reservoir. I didn’t set any pace records, but improved at keeping my heart around 160 - 170 bpm (~7m15s/mi pace). The run itself felt appropriately difficult and my legs felt strong.
Similarly, side core workouts felt good; that I’ll chalk up to actually doing them regularly for the first time, like, ever.
…Leg Lifts, NorCal Ren Faire, y la fin del Vuelta
Maintaining elisp-koans
There are some inbound maintenance requests for elisp-koans and the more general question of whether I’m actively maintaining it. The answer was “reactively & minimally” which I believe is leading to under-maintenance / code-rot / lack of support.
I would like to put a bit more effort into the koans, specifically:
Kinesthesia
My legs feel like 85% fresh even after yesterday’s intervals. Core, on the other hand, is sore with DOMs. This morning put in a full set of leg lifts. Note: my forearms continue to be the limiting factor on deadlifts – I’ll create & schedule some grip workouts to push it.
…Uvas Z4 Intervals
Got in some running intervals (3x 4min Z4 + 2min rest) going back and forth next to Uvas Reservoir with CEO.
Strength training today was Core I – for my next go I’d like to mix up the exercises a bit more using some from the back of Friel’s Cyclists Training Bible
Coming up in the fall month of October I’ll participate in two gravel rides (better late to the scene than never):
…Pre-Madonna Taper
Caitria and I’ll be competing in the Mt. Madonna Challenge 10K on Sept 23rd, eight days out.
While I haven’t planned a taper before and am late to the game, here’s a schedule:
- Fri (today): rest
- Sat: intervals (3x 4min Z4 + 2min rest on Calero Hills)
- Sun: ren faire walking, leg lifts?
- Mon: intervals
- Tue: Z2 cruise
- Wed: intervals if feeling good
- Thu: rest
- Fri: light intervals
- Sat: Race!
Transitions: Back to Dailies & Training Diary
Left Regard
I left my role at Regard Aug 18th, near a month ago. I’m super excited to see what Regard works up, but eight years after co-founding it I need to spend some solid time with family.
Return of Training Log
Beyond family and friends, Caitria and I have soaked up much of the extra time exercising. Which brings me back to posting, as I need a training log again. There are a couple immediate goals:
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