Okayyyy
Today was an easier paddle
Started with 2 lap warmup, tried to work on getting back that technique but today it just wasn't happening, which is annoying.
Did some practise as a wash pack, nothing exciting
Then some more Indian File. On this I got some good power and connection but it was not consistent and hard to keep for more than 10 doubles without becoming the slightest bit unbalaced, which of course ruined the flow.
Hoping to get some padding in my seat soon, to elevate me in my seat and also give my poor non-existent ass a bit of a breather.
In time, the hill runs should increase my ass size from non-existent to small.
New Goal: Increase ass size to a perfect equilibrium by both keeping my ass from being sore and pleasing the ladies with its toned curvature.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Wednesday 29th Oct
Mmm
14 x 500 on 2:30
For the first 5 I felt great, really smooth, technique felt awesome. I was barely putting in any power and my stroke rate was low, but I still kept up a consistent 2nd placing.
Got a little bit tired through the forearm again, annoying as it brought me down getting either 2nd or 3rd.
Main highlight was repeating some of that great technique again.
Although I need to integrate some further rotation when going faster.
Happy with the session
-conor
14 x 500 on 2:30
For the first 5 I felt great, really smooth, technique felt awesome. I was barely putting in any power and my stroke rate was low, but I still kept up a consistent 2nd placing.
Got a little bit tired through the forearm again, annoying as it brought me down getting either 2nd or 3rd.
Main highlight was repeating some of that great technique again.
Although I need to integrate some further rotation when going faster.
Happy with the session
-conor
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday 27th of Oct
At the start of this session, my technique felt horrific and on the whole I just wasn't feeling good.
We did wash riding with Pete, I was in the V for the majority and this impacted on my performance, I was very focused on keeping myself in the right position and as a result I had a high rating as I constantly righted myself. After that we did some slow drill/technique work. I did pause paddling and this helped massively. I felt very comfortable after a while and I could feel my technique had improved (although it came and went during the half lap)
It has come to my attention that, like swimming, I require a much larger than normal warmup to become comfortable in my boat. May be part of the explanation for my less than satisfactory races of late (and an explanation for why I bounced back so hard in the second race with Travis at Geelong; I had a 10km warmup).
We did wash riding with Pete, I was in the V for the majority and this impacted on my performance, I was very focused on keeping myself in the right position and as a result I had a high rating as I constantly righted myself. After that we did some slow drill/technique work. I did pause paddling and this helped massively. I felt very comfortable after a while and I could feel my technique had improved (although it came and went during the half lap)
It has come to my attention that, like swimming, I require a much larger than normal warmup to become comfortable in my boat. May be part of the explanation for my less than satisfactory races of late (and an explanation for why I bounced back so hard in the second race with Travis at Geelong; I had a 10km warmup).
Saturday, October 25, 2008
The week 20th to 25th Oct
Monday
Just an easy session, not much to report
Wednesday
12 x 500 on 2:30
Pretty hard, although I did well. Mode average place was 2nd.
Annoyed at others (except Trav) starting over 9000 metres ahead of the start, therefore giving me crap water, giving me no chance to catch up (Trav just powered through)
Friday
Another easy technique session, thought I went very well.
I remember wanting to say something important on here, but I forgot
Note: Type these on the night as to not forget
Saturday
9 laps, easy/moderate
Boring. Nothing interesting, important or special to report about how I went.
Another note: Get memory checked for damage in the area that remembers 'sport'
Just an easy session, not much to report
Wednesday
12 x 500 on 2:30
Pretty hard, although I did well. Mode average place was 2nd.
Annoyed at others (except Trav) starting over 9000 metres ahead of the start, therefore giving me crap water, giving me no chance to catch up (Trav just powered through)
Friday
Another easy technique session, thought I went very well.
I remember wanting to say something important on here, but I forgot
Note: Type these on the night as to not forget
Saturday
9 laps, easy/moderate
Boring. Nothing interesting, important or special to report about how I went.
Another note: Get memory checked for damage in the area that remembers 'sport'
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday 18th Oct and Sunday Geelong Race
Just an easy session, 2 laps K1, 2 laps K2.
K2 with Trav felt pretty good, nice and balanced, good flow.
Sunday
Geelong 5 & 10km Champs
K1: terrible, not sure why at the moment.
K2: with Trav, a lot better technique, very fast and kept with those Open men, even though they were just cruising. Although our potential together wasn't fully used, steering was off, limiting Travis' leg drive to nothing, and in the small amount of time we had to set up the boat, my seat position was not optimal, limiting my leg drive as well. Also, because my seat and footplate were forward and Trav was all the way back in the seat, I could not get a long extension and catch, or much of a twist. Travis' big fat body was in the way.
Still, pretty sweet race, made up for the crap K1 race.
-conor
K2 with Trav felt pretty good, nice and balanced, good flow.
Sunday
Geelong 5 & 10km Champs
K1: terrible, not sure why at the moment.
K2: with Trav, a lot better technique, very fast and kept with those Open men, even though they were just cruising. Although our potential together wasn't fully used, steering was off, limiting Travis' leg drive to nothing, and in the small amount of time we had to set up the boat, my seat position was not optimal, limiting my leg drive as well. Also, because my seat and footplate were forward and Trav was all the way back in the seat, I could not get a long extension and catch, or much of a twist. Travis' big fat body was in the way.
Still, pretty sweet race, made up for the crap K1 race.
-conor
Friday, October 17, 2008
Friday 17th Oct
Tonight, Pete was not present, so Travis and I did some wash riding and Indian File with Michael. I got some good connection during the Indian File. We then finished with some balancing drills which I think really helped.
Not much else to say.
Except after trialling Michael's and Travis' boat, I can conclude that my boat is forever more awesome.
-conor
Not much else to say.
Except after trialling Michael's and Travis' boat, I can conclude that my boat is forever more awesome.
-conor
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wednesday 15th Oct
Tonight I was a bit late, as a result of driving 1km and realising there was no kayak ontop of the car.
Tiny warmup, 1/4 of a lap
Main: 12 x 1000m 80-85% on 5:30
Didn't do as well as previous weeks with this set, the cause most likely being SIS Athletics the day before, running not being my thing. Very sore from that.
Only the 9th felt good, technique-wise.
I'm getting very heavy and tight through my forearms, most likely doing something wrong with the positioning of my wrists.
-conor
Tiny warmup, 1/4 of a lap
Main: 12 x 1000m 80-85% on 5:30
Didn't do as well as previous weeks with this set, the cause most likely being SIS Athletics the day before, running not being my thing. Very sore from that.
Only the 9th felt good, technique-wise.
I'm getting very heavy and tight through my forearms, most likely doing something wrong with the positioning of my wrists.
-conor
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