Fitting it all in

Since this blog is about cross country ski training for amateurs, I am going to post my workouts for the passed two weeks. A few notes--these workouts span a trip to New Jersey for a wedding, the 4th of July weekend and following week that included an urgent deadline at work so there didn't seem to be a lot of time for ski training. One of the things I love about training is that it is a hobby where I can be outside for at least an hour a day. This summer has been beautiful--not too hot and rain once in a while. The most disappointing thing about missing a workout--or five--is that it usually means I'm cooped up inside.

Week of 6-28-10
Mon: impromptu 1 hour run with a friend, did not meet a training goal--too fast for level 1 but not intervals but it was fun to run with my friend

Tue: Lifted in the morning. Meant to do an afternoon rollerski, but fell asleep on the couch

Wed: 1.5 hour rollerski on the Great River Trail. Dangerous day for rollerskis, I felt tired and clutzy so I did a few pick-ups and worked on technique. Ended up planting my ski pole in front of my left boot and ripping the carbide tip off my ski pole. Good think it happened or I would have feasted on asphalt trail for dinner!

Thurs: Fitness test at SISU

Fri: Rest day

Sat: 1.5 hour double pole workout on West River Road (20 min warm up, 15 x 1 min double pole, 20 min cool down)--seemed really difficult.

Sun: 2.75 trail hike with poles at Afton State Park. Beautiful hike.

Week of 7/5/10

Monday--Rest

Tuesday--1.25 hours running, 20 min warm-up, 9 x 3 min in lvl 4 with 1 min walking and 1 min slow jogging between, 20 min cool down. Hot and humid, but felt good to stretch my legs

Wed--worked late, no fun

Thurs--1 hours, SISU, 15 min run, technique work with Greg

Friday--1 hour weight lifting in the morning, 2 hours of classic rollersking in the pm. 20 min warm-up follwed by approx. 25, 15-second double pole pickups with 90 seconds lvl 1 between, cool down. Did this with Rob and Tom. It was great to have training partners. I also liked doing this workout on a Friday night--nothing to worry about having done for the next day at work

Sat--0, friends bachelorette party

Sun--Two hour run, slow, half with a friend. Stone arch bridge to lake street bridge. I was sore from weight lifting on Saturday. The last five miles were painfully slow and, well, painful!