Seems like a long two weeks so far, but only half way through the training in the mountains. My cold has gone away, but the after affects are still holding on. At least now I can start some speed training which has been missing the last two weeks.
A debate has been going on whether to start the race or not, the cut-off times along the way are pretty tight and if I am not 100% the chance of making it in the allotted time is questionable. Right now I am leaning towards just starting and not worrying on whether I will get there on time.
Here are some details about the race, it starts in Interlaken at 568 meters (1863 feet) and is kind of flat, only 800 feet elevation gain for the first 25 km (15.5 miles) and I need to be there in 2 hours and 49 minutes (10.9 min/miles average). Then from there it goes up real steep, like straight up for 1.5 miles (1545 feet). After that it keeps going up, sort of rolling until the last bit where it really steep at the highest point by the Eiger Glacier, the elevation gain in that section is 2680 feet with the high point at 2100 meters, just over 7000 feet. Total race elevation gain is 5025 feet in the 26.2 miles. Whoa, the cut-off is 6.5 hours, it will be close, but I will give it all I have.
I am still having trouble with the photos, but will meet with a tech guy after I am back from Austria. I am now in a wonderful running and hiking area in Tirol north of Innsbruck.
Glad to see photos of many of you working out. The Tuesday run group and strength groups are going strong. If you have had a leisurely two weeks so far and haven't been running, biking, hiking or planking (or whatever you like to do) TIME to get out there and do something. Send me photos and notes, love to hear from you and see what you are doing.
Betty and Susanna, Heidi and Fritz, as well as Mike and Merilyn will all be starting off on their European hiking adventures soon too. Good luck to all of them. And Niki and Mari have the High Pass Challenge on Monday - GO TEAM
Happy workouts - Cheryl
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Saturday, August 20, 2016
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time
Hello Team Members
Well good thing I came a month early to train for my upcoming mountain race because I ended up with a yucky cold that has put a minor damper on training. I have been here a week tomorrow and even with the cold I still managed to get in 3 runs (each between 5-6 miles), 3 hikes (one is tomorrow) and 3 trips to the gym (2 core and one full), albeit easier and slower than "normal". Okay too much info I know.
The real eye opener came yesterday as I hiked the last 7 miles of the race, OMG, I it is beautiful, but challenging. Even though I did this race 17 years ago, I remembered nearly none of it except for the last kilometer downhill. Go figure. Hence the title of this blog, it really did sound good in February. More on the race in my next post.
It is fun to train on different roads, trails, and parks. Below is a photo gallery from my workouts.
Hopefully you are all keeping up with your training. Cheryl
Okay glitch in downloading photos, I will figure it out soon.
Stay tuned.
Well good thing I came a month early to train for my upcoming mountain race because I ended up with a yucky cold that has put a minor damper on training. I have been here a week tomorrow and even with the cold I still managed to get in 3 runs (each between 5-6 miles), 3 hikes (one is tomorrow) and 3 trips to the gym (2 core and one full), albeit easier and slower than "normal". Okay too much info I know.
The real eye opener came yesterday as I hiked the last 7 miles of the race, OMG, I it is beautiful, but challenging. Even though I did this race 17 years ago, I remembered nearly none of it except for the last kilometer downhill. Go figure. Hence the title of this blog, it really did sound good in February. More on the race in my next post.
It is fun to train on different roads, trails, and parks. Below is a photo gallery from my workouts.
Hopefully you are all keeping up with your training. Cheryl
Okay glitch in downloading photos, I will figure it out soon.
Stay tuned.
Friday, August 12, 2016
RAW and Donuts
The last weeks were filled with bike rides and fun events. A group of Team Green rode RAW, a 6 day Ride Around Washington and another group rode an Oregon 7 day event. Fun times with beautiful country roads.
Then there are the Sunday runs with the Ravenna 'Hood team, training hikes for all the team members who will be hiking long mountainous routes in Switzerland and of course our regular run, walk and strength groups. And how could I forget a ride to Sunrise too.
On Tuesday we held our quarterly Donut Challenge, a team circuit training, at the Viewridge Playfield. The teams carry the donut throughout the workout and then enjoy it at the end. And a try on a trampoline at Katy's new digs.
Stay tuned in the next few weeks as I will document my training runs as well as the marathon I will be doing in Switzerland.
Some photos from many of the events:
Then there are the Sunday runs with the Ravenna 'Hood team, training hikes for all the team members who will be hiking long mountainous routes in Switzerland and of course our regular run, walk and strength groups. And how could I forget a ride to Sunrise too.
On Tuesday we held our quarterly Donut Challenge, a team circuit training, at the Viewridge Playfield. The teams carry the donut throughout the workout and then enjoy it at the end. And a try on a trampoline at Katy's new digs.
Stay tuned in the next few weeks as I will document my training runs as well as the marathon I will be doing in Switzerland.
Some photos from many of the events:
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Spectacular Kendall Katwalk
We started out in mist and wondered if we would have views at Kendall Katwalk, well we did. This is a spectacular hike, wildflowers were abound, still some huckleberries to be enjoyed and the mountains in full splendor.
All our RAW and Oregon riders are back, photos from other team members coming up soon.
All our RAW and Oregon riders are back, photos from other team members coming up soon.
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