Friday, January 25, 2008
Increasing Pain Tolerance. (Removing fingernails.)
This week i started to put some intensity into my training. Thursday night crits at Westgate Park would have been a good start.
During the week i received some new light weight tubeless tires from Geax to test. During the process of putting them on the bike for the crit i increased my pain tolerance. While i was doing up the back wheel skewer i managed to insert my thumb into the rear disc while the wheel was spinning. The result was the complete removal of my thumb nail. Breaking out into a full sweet i calmly walked inside to show and explain to Kate what i had just accomplished.
Kate took me down to the doctor, who patched me up. He also said that there would be no riding tonight. If you know me this is not an option, after all i am "tough as nails".
There was a change in the training plan though as i would not be able to make it to the start of the crit. There was really only one option left and that was to go out on the Tour of the Burgs to test my legs a little. All in all this was a satisfactory alternative and has me really excited about the year ahead.
During the week i received some new light weight tubeless tires from Geax to test. During the process of putting them on the bike for the crit i increased my pain tolerance. While i was doing up the back wheel skewer i managed to insert my thumb into the rear disc while the wheel was spinning. The result was the complete removal of my thumb nail. Breaking out into a full sweet i calmly walked inside to show and explain to Kate what i had just accomplished.
Kate took me down to the doctor, who patched me up. He also said that there would be no riding tonight. If you know me this is not an option, after all i am "tough as nails".
There was a change in the training plan though as i would not be able to make it to the start of the crit. There was really only one option left and that was to go out on the Tour of the Burgs to test my legs a little. All in all this was a satisfactory alternative and has me really excited about the year ahead.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
What's been going on and what is install for 2008.
Christmas break has been a little different this year. I've been bricklaying, holidaying and you guessed it riding everyday.
Typical day has been get up 3-4am and go for a 6-8hour ride. Get home and freshen up and either go and lay bricks or spend the rest of the day with the family. Bed time is the same as Mitchell between 7pm-8pm. This weekend i will have off as I'm off to Jan Juc for Kate and my 5 year wedding anniversary. I will be leaving the bike with Mitchell and his grand parents so we can have a weekend of rest and relaxation.
Kate and i are also expecting our 2nd child in May. All is going well and rumor has tipped a girl.
I won't be racing until Hard day at the office followed by the Owtway Odyssey. So you will all have to wait to see if i really have been training or I'm talking crap.
This year the main focus being the Owtway Odyssey then the National 24 hour title which has so far eluded me and the World 24 hour Champs in Canada. Would also like to have a crack at the Crocadile cup after the worlds but will have to see if this is possible.
Next week will be hectic as the crew all start back at work after a well ernt break over Christmas and New Year.
Typical day has been get up 3-4am and go for a 6-8hour ride. Get home and freshen up and either go and lay bricks or spend the rest of the day with the family. Bed time is the same as Mitchell between 7pm-8pm. This weekend i will have off as I'm off to Jan Juc for Kate and my 5 year wedding anniversary. I will be leaving the bike with Mitchell and his grand parents so we can have a weekend of rest and relaxation.
Kate and i are also expecting our 2nd child in May. All is going well and rumor has tipped a girl.
I won't be racing until Hard day at the office followed by the Owtway Odyssey. So you will all have to wait to see if i really have been training or I'm talking crap.
This year the main focus being the Owtway Odyssey then the National 24 hour title which has so far eluded me and the World 24 hour Champs in Canada. Would also like to have a crack at the Crocadile cup after the worlds but will have to see if this is possible.
Next week will be hectic as the crew all start back at work after a well ernt break over Christmas and New Year.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Look what santa got me.
Dad helping me go for a ride.
Dad teaching me how to do endo's.
Do you think i'm having fun?Saturday, December 8, 2007
Recovery
For Monday and Tuesday i had pins and needles in both hands it is starting to drive me a bit crazy. It also appears i have DMS (delayed muscle soreness).
Wednesday, soreness has gone and so have the pins and needles. I went for a ride up to the post box just to see how i felt, but my bum is still bruised.
Thursday i went to Jeffs shed for some active recovery and stretching.
Friday was another big day as i played brickies labourer for the 3rd day in a row.
Saturday i went for a roll along the Yarra with my dad to see how things were going. I can sit on the seat again and my legs are spinning over nicely. The pins and needles came back about 20mins into the ride, it appears i haven't fully recovered yet.
Will continue to rest another week before starting to build a new base for the next year of racing.
Wednesday, soreness has gone and so have the pins and needles. I went for a ride up to the post box just to see how i felt, but my bum is still bruised.
Thursday i went to Jeffs shed for some active recovery and stretching.
Friday was another big day as i played brickies labourer for the 3rd day in a row.
Saturday i went for a roll along the Yarra with my dad to see how things were going. I can sit on the seat again and my legs are spinning over nicely. The pins and needles came back about 20mins into the ride, it appears i haven't fully recovered yet.
Will continue to rest another week before starting to build a new base for the next year of racing.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
2008 24 Hour Worlds
Just found out that the World 24 solo Championships will be in Canmore Canada at the end of July.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Where was Mitch?
I searched the forest for 24 hours but couldn't find him. The trouble is he is getting so damn fast on his feet. He stops only briefly for some bush tucker (dirt and leaves) then he's off again.
No seriously, Kate's parents were looking after him for the weekend. Not all was rosey though, by Saturday he had developed a temperature and was taken to hospital for monitoring. What a weekend to leave him with them, still what better hands to be in. They didn't call, no phone reception but said he improved and it wasn't serious just some side effects from his recient shots.
Its great to see him again and he will be at the next race. But i just wanted to thank Jenny and Laurie for taking such good care of our son while we were off playing swat the fly in Forest.
No seriously, Kate's parents were looking after him for the weekend. Not all was rosey though, by Saturday he had developed a temperature and was taken to hospital for monitoring. What a weekend to leave him with them, still what better hands to be in. They didn't call, no phone reception but said he improved and it wasn't serious just some side effects from his recient shots.
Its great to see him again and he will be at the next race. But i just wanted to thank Jenny and Laurie for taking such good care of our son while we were off playing swat the fly in Forest.
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