WTL

grivettcarnac, 3 days ago to Ottawa

Wild how it took so long to do something so simple. Not that I long to visit the byward Market but Majors Hill or Rideau Falls were rarely on the list of destinations if this was the direction of travel. But this makes basic access possible especially with the bridge open and the new NCC lookout on the +50% complete?? status #ottawa #ottbike #biketooter

sebastianhahn, 3 days ago to running

Sleep, sweet sleep. So refreshing! And it also serves as a powerful running speed enhancer. As I was starting my run, I expected my pace to be in the usual 5:20-5:35 range on the outset and faster after some kilometers. But today was different, as I started with 5:17 and then went below 5:00/km and kept that pace for some time. Sweet. So my main takeaway is: More sleep. (I knew this well in advance, but I have to state the obvious…) Have a great Sunday, y‘all! #Running #applewatchultra2

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WTL, 4 days ago to cycling

Saturday:
Slept in; nearly 11 hours of 💤💤
24.6 km of #cycling (20°C with a Humidex of 26 °C)
Followed by a bunch of digital puttering.

Will edit up today's video and once that's done, settle in for a movie.

Turns out it's the anniversary of the Mount St Helens eruption (https://xoxo.zone/@todayonscreen/112463102971925755), so I guess tonight's movie will be Volcano and Dante’s Peak. 🎉

recollir, 4 days ago to running

One of the largest HM in the world happened today in Göteborg. My new employer sponsors runners 👊 (signup fee, tent in the starting area with drinks, bbq, etc). Though I have my main ultra race next week I participated and took it as a training run (easy tempo pace without pushing it, definitely not race pace ). My start was at 1345 with over 30C in the sun (26C regular). 🥵😎. It was a fun event. More than 200000 spectators along the course. (Haven’t run it since 2004 (1:19 - 20 years later 20 minutes slower 🤣)). Legs felt quite fresh after it. Ran back home 🙈 (4km). Heat was noticeable on the HR. But it didn’t had an effect on my hydration needs. Took only small sips every 5K at the aid stations. 🤷‍♂️. Good day. #trailrunning #running https://www.goteborgsvarvet.se/

jleiper, 4 days ago to random

I live 300m from a hardware store and from an open air market. It’s time I owned a wagon.

stephanie, 4 days ago to random

There is no good faith arguing with a boomer whose sole concern is spent money.. And all change is met with "I'm too old now" and "I'll be dead soon" come oooooon lol

sam, 4 days ago to running

I’m running the Hackney Half tomorrow with my wife tomorrow. This is probably the least training I’ve done for a race ever due to injury and life. However I’m looking forward to not going too hard and enjoying the atmosphere. 🙂

#HackneyHalf #Running

recollir, 4 days ago to random

What a great photo. 🙌
https://mastodon.iow.social/@shauncuff/112461094720650468

dredmann666, 4 days ago to running

Never actually carb loaded for a race before and been eating pasta, bagels and overnight oats as well as keeping myself hydrated. Just hoping that what has gone in, the waste has come out 😳💩 #running #runnersproblems

WTL, 5 days ago to random

It’s that moment in Friday evening when I realize I can sleep in until I wake up tomorrow. Aiming for ten hours!

atoponce, 5 days ago to running

#Running the Ogden #HalfMarathon tomorrow.

I've been training to hit 1:25 since my half marathon at St. George last October. My PR is 1:29.

Unfortunately, the training hasn't gone to plan. Despite running hills, threshold intervals, long tempos, and lots of slow easy runs, the best I can probably hope for is 1:28.

However, this course is more difficult having about 1/3 the elevation drop of St. George and some rolling hills. 1:28 would mean a significant fitness improvement.

Here we go.

Infographic showing key performance metrics for running from October 2023 to May 2024. Pace has improved by 0:25 min/mile. Power has improved by 27 watts. VO2 max has improved by 5 mL/kg/min.

WhippoorwillSong, 5 days ago to Ottawa

People driving like loons again, trying to break the sound barrier, as they kick off the long weekend here in #ottawa

rmattila74, 5 days ago to random

The world needs nuclear energy but can't have it unless it is safe. Making sure it's safe is what keeps me going on. Not just for my current employer but anywhere where atoms are split. Always ready to share my thoughts about a design.

purplepadma, 5 days ago to random

Opened my work email and now I’m having an anxiety attack 🙃

stephanie, 5 days ago to random

Me texting my mom "Where are you at now?"

My mom: "We're almost at Mirabel, looooots of trafic".

If only we could save time and money taking a high speed train from Québec City to Ottawa, heh. If only.

WTL, 5 days ago to running

Friday:
102 seconds of plank
11 minutes of yoga for runners
30 minutes of HIIT
20 minutes of strength training
5.24 km of #running (17°C, 100% humidity)

Everything up to the run was tough, but fine. The run was best described as suffering in motion. By the time I was done, there was a Humidex of 26°C, and I did not handle it well.

It's mid-May and it's too hot out in the morning. I know this is only going to get worse, short and long term.

Can we please have winter back?

<sighs in digital>

lrz, 17 days ago to random

I have picked up an injury since yesterday’s run, although I’m doing better today already. It’s in the tendons of my right knee and I’m also wondering if I did not cause it myself by stretching too hard.