Oops.
Yesterday I agreed to go for a hike with Marina, what with the long weekend ahead of us. Dad went too. We decided to do a long hike, from Waddell Beach in Santa Cruz county, into Big Basin and to Berry Creek Falls. The estimated length of the hike was 12 miles. That didn't include the length of the driveway into the park. So, while training for a 13.1 mile walk in November, I ended up doing a 13.5 mile hike in September. My feet hurt a little this morning, so I guess it is time to lace up my new shoes from now on.
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips. Show all posts
Sep 7, 2009
Aug 30, 2009
Training Tip #3
99 degrees is NOT an ideal training temperature.
It will, however, teach you to always look for the shady side of the street. Yesterday felt like our first real training, since the track was locked at the first one I went to. We had an injury prevention and stretching clinic beforehand, so we didn't start our 4 miles until about 9:30. I think it was already in the upper 80s by then.
The walk itself was nice, just waaaaay to warm. I managed to find a walking buddy, who will hopefully be around at a bunch of the trainings, because we went at a good speed. By today, the temperature was back to seasonal, and my walk was back to just plain enjoyable. I'm glad the HOT HOT HOT weather won't be around for too much longer!
It will, however, teach you to always look for the shady side of the street. Yesterday felt like our first real training, since the track was locked at the first one I went to. We had an injury prevention and stretching clinic beforehand, so we didn't start our 4 miles until about 9:30. I think it was already in the upper 80s by then.
The walk itself was nice, just waaaaay to warm. I managed to find a walking buddy, who will hopefully be around at a bunch of the trainings, because we went at a good speed. By today, the temperature was back to seasonal, and my walk was back to just plain enjoyable. I'm glad the HOT HOT HOT weather won't be around for too much longer!
Aug 26, 2009
Training Tip #1
From last Saturday's Team Training:
They mean it when they say use the bathroom before you begin.
You don't want to use the nasty port-a-potties that you may come across. Or at least, I don't.
They mean it when they say use the bathroom before you begin.
You don't want to use the nasty port-a-potties that you may come across. Or at least, I don't.
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