"Just say the word and I'll throw a lasso around the moon and pull it down."

Photo taken by me near home in Cordova Bay.

Photo From Times Colonist

Like the local weather, my recent training has been fierce. Highlights include an exciting workout on the Track.

Tuesday's workout was simple fast running 2x{ 400m, 200m, 200m +2km SS} Here are the stats:
round 1: 58(400m), 27(200m), 28(200m)
round 2: 59(400m), 27(200m), 27(200m)


Wednesday's main event was a 20min TT on the bike. Using the Powertap the test was to set a base line of the wattage I can hold for 20min. Ouch , the last 3min was a tough battle.


As for Friday, I have here now named Mt. Tolmie the wall of pain. What a workout! Before I went off to warm up I asked one of the coaches, "So, what can we expect for today." All she said was, "A lot of fun." She was right, here is what we did:

100m, 90m, 80m, 70m, 60m

100m, 90m, 80m, 70m

100m, 90m, 80m

100m, 90m

100m

Thanks Darren for the encouraging words, "Beach Bum, Beach Bum , Beach Bum! "

You have got to love the Pyramid workouts!

With the weather as it is, swimming has been a little unpredictable. Due to power outages the pool has been closed. It has also kept us indoors for cycling but running is a different story. I have always enjoyed running in extreme weather.

But that is all.

Your Friend,

Andrew McCartney

Todays Top 5

Top 5 Christmas Songs: (Corny and Sentimental)

1. Bing Crosby & David Bowie - Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy
2. Dick Haymes - White Christmas
3. Dean Martin - Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
4. Frank Sinatra - Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
5. Elvis Presley - Blue Christmas